Product DescriptionNow you can quickly and easily add storage space onto your network with the Linksys Network Storage System. This standalone network appliance features two available SATA hard drive bays so you can attach as much storage as you need now, and add later as your storage needs grow. For even more expandability, there are two USB ports that let you connect readily available USB 2.0 hard drives for even more storage space - or plug in a USB flash disk for a convenient way of accessing your portable data files.Connecting the Storage System to your network is simple - just plug it directly into an available 10/100 Ethernet port on your router or switch, and the storage is instantly accessible by your whole network.The Network Storage System features built-in one-touch backup - just push the button to start a backup of your important files. There are other built-in disk utilities, accessible through your web browser. You can run a self-test or scan the disk(s) for errors. If you've installed a second disk drive, you can back up one drive to the other, either manually or on a schedule.For even more flexibility and utility, the Network Storage System can be set up to be accessible directly from the Internet via a web browser or FTP. Files can be available publicly, or create password-protected accounts for your authorized users.The Linksys Network Storage System is the expandable and accessible storage solution for your network.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Works good for me
I read a lot of bad reviews before I bought my network storage system and came to the conclusion that there were three types of people writing bad reviews. The first type is the computer master we all know that a 12 tech week class back in 1985 means that not only can you work your Wang (for those of you that weren't born yet a Wang was a computer back in the 80's) but your level of computer knowledge is far too great to read any type of directions. The second person is the person who has no technical ... Read More
Rating: - Great Home Network NAS
I purchased this unit to replace the Netgear SC101. This unit is considerably faster with more features and does not need it own drivers on the PC like the SC101 did. The NAS can be configured to use USB drivers however, any drive used with this device must be formatted in the NAS proprietary format. This means that you can not put the drive in a PC and read the contents. This seems to be a standard with most of these kind of devices. Not a big problem unless the device fails and you want to get your ... Read More
Rating: - Ok for the budget-minded
I got the NAS200 as my first NAS device and as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. The set up is fairly trivial, I was able to get a RAID1 with share going in less than an hour (the majority of time being taken up by drive formatting). Unfortunately, the performance is atrocious, not even measuring up to what I'd expect from 100BaseT. If you want simple, relatively cheap network storage with no expectations of real time stream, fine. But if you're wanting something with more oomph, look elsewhere.
Rating: - Shop around before buying this one
Set up and installation on this product is not worth the time and effort (I had to return it). You might want to consider a Buffalo Link Station if your looking for a network storage system (set up and operation is smooth as silk).
Rating: - great but slow
i love the ftp server on this, i can access files anywhere i go super easy, and share with my friends too. on the home network its a little slow putting the files on the box, but streaming them to my computer, apple tv, or ps3, they work just fine.
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Electronics : Linksys Network Storage System with 2 Bays (NAS200)
- Works good for me
- Great Home Network NAS
- Shop around before buying this one