Linksys Network Storage System with 2 Bays (NAS200)
Now 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.
Linksys Network Storage System with 2 Bays (NAS200) Accessories
 Seagate ST3500641AS-RK Barracuda 7200.9 500GB SATA NCQ Internal Hard Drive
Western Digital 500GB 3.5", SATA, 16MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD5000AAKS
Western Digital WD5000KSRTL Caviar 500 GB SATA Hard Drive
Seagate ST31000340AS 1TB Barracuda Sata 7200 Rpm 32MB Cache 8.5MS Hard Drive
Seagate ST3750640AS-RK Barracuda 750 GB SATA NCQ Internal Hard Drive
D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support
Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router
Linksys Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives NSLU2
Kingston 2 GB microSD Flash Memory Card SDC/2GB
Linksys Network Storage System with 2 Bays (NAS200) 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. I didn't need it to do any of those I just wanted to store files and be able to retrieve them from any computer. Make sure you follow the directions and if it doesn't work check the directions one more time because you probably missed something. As far as I know THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT.
Cure cancer, grow hair or help you lose weight. 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. That it does well. I wish the transfer rate was I little faster on the internet but there are some other things that factor in to that speed that the device has no control over. The second person is the person who has no technical knowledge at all.
Over all it just does what I bought it for. Computers on my network up and down load at about 4mps and from the internet at about 100kbs. If installing a printer took two days and required four phone calls then you will probably be in over your head. The third type of person is the person that expects too much.
I purchased this unit to replace the Netgear SC101.
Not a big problem unless the device fails and you want to get your data off and don't want to buy a like device.
This means that you can not put the drive in a PC and read the contents.
The NAS can be configured to use USB drivers however, any drive used with this device must be formatted in the NAS proprietary format.
I recommend this device as it is great for the price.
This seems to be a standard with most of these kind of devices.
This unit is considerably faster with more features and does not need it own drivers on the PC like the SC101 did.
The NAS is easy to setup and has a nice web configure page.
I got the NAS200 as my first NAS device and as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Unfortunately, the performance is atrocious, not even measuring up to what I'd expect from 100BaseT. But if you're wanting something with more oomph, look elsewhere. 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). If you want simple, relatively cheap network storage with no expectations of real time stream, fine.
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).
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. i love the ftp server on this, i can access files anywhere i go super easy, and share with my friends too.
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