Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Network Storage System with 2 Bays
Current Firmware
Use this section to search for updated firmware.
Current Firmware Version The firmware version of the
Network Storage System is displayed.
Check for Upgrade Click this option to visit the Linksys
website, www.linksys.com, and check for updated
firmware. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you
have downloaded the new firmware file, extract it on your
computer. Then proceed to the “Upgrade” section when
you are ready to upgrade the firmware.
Upgrade
Use this section to proceed with the firmware upgrade.
Upgrade File Click Browse to select the extracted
firmware file.
Click Start Upgrade to begin the firmware upgrade. Then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Current Firmware, Upgrade, and Configuration Backup
Configuration Backup
Back Up Click Back Up to download the current
configuration file onto your computer. The File Download
screen appears.
File Download
Click Save to save the configuration file on your
computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Click Cancel to cancel the file download.
Restore Click Restore to restore a previously saved
configuration file. The Restore Configuration File screen
appears.
Restore Configuration File
Select File • Click Browse to select the configuration
file on your computer.
Options • Select the information you want to
restore: System Options, Users, Shared Folders,
and/or Utility Settings. Select All Settings to restore
all configuration information except for the disk
configuration setting, which cannot be restored.
Restore • Click this option to restore the previously
saved settings you selected in the Options section.
Restore to Default • Click this option to reset the
settings you selected in the Options section to their
factory defaults. (Custom settings will be deleted.)
Cancel • Click this option to exit this screen without
making any changes.
Media Server
If you use a media adapter to send content to your
entertainment system, then you can use the Network
Storage System as a media server.
The Network Storage System can be located by compatible
media adapters using the UPnP AV standard. Media
content on the Network Storage System can then be
accessed and played by the media adapters.
Configure the Network Storage System as a media server
on the Media Server screen.