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Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 6 1 Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 8 1 Connect the LinkStation with the AC adaptor and an Ethernet cable. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when ins...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 10 6 7 The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another hard drive. Note: With OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the desktop or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. Setup is n...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 11 Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) 1 Power LED Blue light is ON: Power ON Blue light is OFF: Power OFF Amber light is flashing: The amber light flashes if there is a message. Flashing pattern varies depending on the message. For more information, re...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 12 7 8 4 5 67 8 3 5 Back 3 Fan Do not block the fan when installing the unit. 4 USB 2.0 Connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not suppor...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 13 Back Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) Front 1 1 Power LED Blue LED: Power on.LED is off: Power off.Blinks blue: During startup and shutdown. 2 Function LED The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is finished, during initialization, and during USB di...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 14 5 USB 2.0 connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function p...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 15 Back Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) Front 1 1 Function Button The Function Button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation. 2 Function LED The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is finished, during initiali...

Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 16 5 Power LED (LinkStation) Blue LED: Power on.LED is off: Power off.Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown. 6 Security lock for anti-theft Many security cables are compatible with this lock. 7 USB 2.0 connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital ca...

LinkStation User Manual 17 Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation Double click on the LinkStation's icon. 1 Launch NAS Navigator2.Notes: In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. In Mac OS, double click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in t...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 18 1 Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Notes: If LinkNavigator does not open, open the Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe]. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 19 5 Launch NAS Navigator2:In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2].In OS X, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. 6 7 The LinkStation’s shared folder opens.Note: On ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 20 AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the LinkStation automatically turns off when all computers on the network with NAS Navigator2 turn off. If any computer on the network is powered on, the LinkStation automatically powers on as well. ON: ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 21 Web Admin interface To open the LinkStation’s web-based administration interface, follow the steps below. 1 Launch NAS Navigator2.In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. In OS X,...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 23 To open the Web Admin interface from a different computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field. With a Mac, you can open the Web Admin interface from Bonjour as described below. 1 Launch Safari. 2 Select [View] - [...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 24 1 Enter desired characteristics for the new share. Note: If you would like to copy the settings of an existing folder, select a source folder from the [Copy Settings From] dropdown. 2 Click [Save]. 2 You have created a new share. Adding shared folder...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 26 Access Restrictions There are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation. Access restrictions for Users and/or Groups on the LinkStationThe next page describes how to configure access restrictions for local users and/or groups. Access ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 27 Restricting access for Users and Groups on the LinkStation You can set access restrictions for shared folders by username or group names for users that are registered on the LinkStation. 1 2 Register users and groups on the LinkStation. 1 Add users a...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 28 3 4 5 6 7 Click [Save]. You have assigned access restrictions. • If you log on from a Microsoft Network Domain, you can set the [Access Restrictions] with the users and/or groups which are registered on the domain. • If both [Read only] and [Read &am...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 29 Access Restrictions on NT Domain The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support NT Domain in the US and th...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 30 Notes:• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access restrictions. Rejoin the domain. • If a domain user name contains more than 20 bytes, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes. • The Li...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 31 Access Restrictions on Active Directory The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Directory domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support Activ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 32 Notes:• When you have the LinkStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS Server which can resolve names for Active Directory domain. • After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator’s password which is needed...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 33 Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature You may administer all user accounts and passwords centrally from a delegate server as described below. This procedure is intended for network administrators only. Notes:• You can set...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 34 1 Click [Workgroup] (even if you are in a domain environment). 2 Enter the [Workgroup Name]. To use a Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, enter its name for the [Workgroup Name]. 3 Select [Delegate Authority to Externa...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 35 4 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStation A user that has been registered to the specified authentication server will be automatically registered as a user on the LinkStation when they open the shared folder for auth...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 36 Disk Quotas Notes: • When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder. The limited space includes the space used for trash. • Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a Quota is set to 1 GB, each array or drive can use maximum of 1...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 37 3 Select [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] and click [Create Folder]. 4 5 6 7 8 Click [Save]. You’ve configured a disk quota for users. 1 Check the user you created in step 2.2 Click [Add]. 1 Configure the desired settings.2 Click [Access Restriction...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 38 Disk space quotas for groupsTo limit the space of shared folders that each group can use, follow the procedure below. 1 2 Notes: • Usernames and passwords should be the same ones that the users log in to Windows with.• If two different quotas apply, ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 39 4 Note: • Deleting and adding groups repeatedly may cause quotas to not work properly. 5 6 7 Click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. 8 Click [Create Folder]. 9 1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].2 Select a user from step 2, and click [Edit User]...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 40 10 11 12 13 Click [Save]. You have configured a group quota. 1 Click [Local Groups].2 Click [Add]. 1 Check the group you created step 4.2 Click [Add]. Select level of access privileges for group you added from [Read Only] or [Read & Write].

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 41 FTP Server 1 2 By default, the LinkStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network or router as the LinkStation. The optional FTP server allows users to access the LinkStation from outside of the local network. You may ena...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 42 Configure your FTP client software with the following settings: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation. • Username Username registered on the LinkStation • Password Password registered to the LinkStation • Port 21 Example ftp://192.168.11.150/ • Y...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 43 To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions on the FTP share. Configure your FTP client as follows: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation • Username anonymous • Password any set of characters • Port 21 Example ftp://1...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 44 Direct Copy DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB device. You can connect many types of USB devices to the LinkStation, including USB hard drives, USB flash drives, single-card card readers, d...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 45 Files are copied to the folder: <shared folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd yyyy: year copied mm: month copied dd: date copied You may change the destination shared folder for DirectCopy in [Shared Folders] - [Direct Copy] - [Modify Settings] in the Web ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 46 Users/Groups Adding Users Add users as shown below. 1 2 2 Click [Create User]. 1 Configure the desired settings for the new user. 2 Click [Save]. You have added a user. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users]. Use the...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 48 Adding Groups Add groups as shown below: 1 Enter [Groupe Name] and [Description]. 2 Select users to include in the group. 3 Click [Add], then [Save]. You have added a group. 1 2 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Group...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 49 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users]. 3 Select [admin] and click [Edit User]. 1 Enter a [Username] and [Password]. 2 Click [Save]. 1 2 You have now changed the admin password. Note: You cannot set access restrictions...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 50 Jumbo Frame If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with Jumbo Frame. Network 1 1 Select [Ethernet Frame Size]. 2 Click [Save]. 2 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Et...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 51 Notes: • To use the LinkStation with Jumbo Frame, your router/switch/hub must support Jumbo Frame. • To use Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694 bytes), your computer’s NICs and all switches, hubs, and routers on the transmission route need to support Jumbo F...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 52 Web server The LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Notes: • The LinkStation’s Web server is for advanced users only. Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing. • The LS-CHL LinkSt...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 53 MySQL server The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server. Notes: • The LinkStation’s MySQL server is for advanced users only. • Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing.• T...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 54 2 Click [Save]. System-Settings 2 1 3 Name, Date and Time Configure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: 4 1 Enter the [Date] and [Time]. Enter the [LinkStation Name] and [Description], then click [Save]. 1 In the Web Admin interfac...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 55 Note: The LinkStation's internal clock may run at a slightly different speed from other clocks on you network, and over a long period of time your network devices may show different times. If clocks on your network vary by more than 5 minutes it may ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 56 System-Storage Check Disk A disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via USB. Errors are fixed automatically. A disk check may run for more than ten hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed during the disk check. Do not tu...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 58 Format a Drive • A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important data on a drive before formatting it. It will take several minutes to format a hard drive. • Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting. • Do not...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 60 Adding Storage The LinkStation has a USB connector on the back. You can connect a Buffalo external hard drive to the USB Port. It will appear as an additional shared folder on the LinkStation. Connect the hard drive as shown below. If the hard disk i...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 61 To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the Web Admin interface. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before formatting. 1 In the Web Admin interface, ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 63 To set access restrictions on an additional hard drive You can set access restrictions for shares on an external USB hard drive. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. Note: Even if a shared folder is not visible, ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 64 Remove Disk To remove the hard drive: If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount the USB hard drive before unplugging it. Hold in the function button for 3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the drive is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely. ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 65 System Backup Time Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later version. It can back up to your LinkStation if you configure the LinkStation as follows: 3 1 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 1 Click [Shared Folders...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 67 •You can find the Mac’s host name under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] - [Sharing]. e.g.) If it is displayed as "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter "bbbbbbbbbb" for the host name. If it is displayed as "cccccccccc.eee-ee.local"...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 69 Enter [Name] and [Password] to access the shared folder on the LinkStation, and click [Connect]. Make sure that the switch for Time Machine is "on". The number of seconds displayed in [Next Backup] will count down and a backup job will start ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 71 2 Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation # 1 You may configure a destination folder on a LinkStation for backup jobs from a TeraStation or another LinkStation. 1 2 3 Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination. In...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 72 3 Finding the backup destination folder from LinkStation # 2 If the password is set for the backup destination folder, you must enter the password to configure the folder as the destination for a backup job. 1 2 3 Click [Modify Settings] in [Search f...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 73 4 Configuring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination 1 2 3 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup]. Click [View NAS Devices]. 1 Check the [IP Address] of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup dest...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 74 5 Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2 1 2 3 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup]. Click [Create New Job]. Select backup options.

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 75 Backup operation modes Three backup operation modes are available. Normal Backup All files in the source folder are backed up to the destination folder. Overwrite Backup (Append Backup) The first time the backup runs, it backs up all files in the sou...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 76 4 Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders]. 5 6 Select the [Backup Source] and [Backup Targets] folders, then click [Add]. Click [Apply]. The task added is displayed to the backup list. You’ve now configured a backup job.

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 78 Several RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard drives. LinkStations with only one hard drive do not support RAID modes. Notes: All data is lost when the RAID mode is changed. Back up any important data before changing RAID...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 79 • Using in RAID 1 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 83). 2 3 4 5 6 The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. 7 Follow the instructions displayed...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 82 • Changing to RAID 0 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 83). 2 3 4 5 6 The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. 7 Follow the instructions displa...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 83 • Changing to Normal mode 1 2 3 Click [Delete RAID Array]. 4 When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply]. 5 The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 84 RAID Scanning LinkStations that are in RAID 1 mode support RAID scanning. A RAID scan tests the RAID array for read performance. If defective sectors are found, they are repaired automatically. If your multiple-drive LinkStation is in RAID 1 mode, yo...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 85 E-mail Notification Your LinkStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email when settings are changed or an error occurs. System - Maintenance The following things will be sent via E-mail: • The condition of the hard drive • ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 86 5 Enter a password that will be used to verify. 6 To use a secured connection, select [SSL]/[TLS]. 7 Enter the [Subject] for notification e-mail. Click [Reset to Default] to reset the subject line to [LinkStation Status Report]. 8 Enter a receiver's ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 87 UPS Settings A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) can automatically shut down your LinkStation in case of a power outage. To use the LinkStation with a UPS, configure the following settings: 123 Plug the Power cable of UPS to a wall socket. Connect t...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 88 To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep mode, where the hard disk and LED lights are turned off. The sleep timer only works when the LinkStation's Power Mode Switch is ON. This feature cannot be used when it is set to ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 90 Restoring Factory Defaults To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure below. 1 2 3 Move the power switch to the ON position while holding down the function button. The function button will flash blue for 1 minute. Whi...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 92 Format the LinkStation 1 2 3 4 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Erase]. Click [Erase]. The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed. Enter the number from the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Ap...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 93 Extensions WebAccess What is WebAccess?WebAccess lets you access files on your LinkStation through the Internet. Access restrictions can be set for folders that are shared, and automatic router settings by UPnP and redirect functionality from the buf...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 94 Print Server LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer to the LinkStation as shown below. Notes: • Only one printer can be connected to the LinkStation. • The LinkStation does not support 2-way communicat...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 95 Setting up a printer on Windows 7/Vista 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Network]. 5 Double-click on th...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 96 8 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 97 Setting up a printer on Windows XP 2 1 Choose [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer’s manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Control Panel]. 5 Click [Network ...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 98 9 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 99 Setting up a printer on Windows 2000 2 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual to install the printer driver. 4 Double-click [My Network Places (*)] -[Entire Network] - (the LinkStation Server Name). * On Windows NT 4.0 thi...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 101 BitTorrent is a protocol for sharing files. You can download files quickly since files are distributed on the network and network traffic is not concentrated, even with a large file. It does not keep anonymity, and it is easily known who publishes w...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 102 Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 3 1 Click [Enable].2 Select a folder for downloads on the LinkStation from [Download Folder]. 3 Click [Save]. Click [Open Download Manager].Note: If you click [Initialize BitTorrent Settings], you can init...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 103 Media Server The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server. Videos, pictures and music saved on the LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV, audio devices, game devices and other DLNA compatible network devices.DLNA (Digital Living Netwo...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 104 Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the files 3 1 2 Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network and turn them on. Note: Refer to the devices’ manuals for how to connect them. Select the DLNA server of the LinkStation from the screen to sele...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 105 4 Select the file that you want to play, then play it.

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 106 Media Server Settings By default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures, and music in the shared folder “share“ to be played. You may configure it to only play videos, pictures, and music from a specific folder. 1 2 3 4 Click [Save] a...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 107 To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: 1 2 3 A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will appear, showing [MAC Address], [IP Address] and [Device Name]. If a DLNA device does not broadcast its name or IP address, it w...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 108 DLNA Media List The LinkStation will maintain a database of videos, pictures, and music saved in its media folder and distribute a list of available media to DLNA media players on the network. This list is distributed after each reboot and once ever...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 109 If other DLNA media devices do not recognize the LinkStation: If the Media Server on the LinkStation is disabled, other DLNA devices won’t be able to see it. You may enable the Media Server on the LinkStation as follows. 2 3 Click [Save]. Click [Ena...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 110 To disable playback from a specific DLNA media player By default, the LinkStation will allow playback from any compatible media player on the same network. To prohibit playback for a specific DLNA media player, follow the directions below. 2 3 Selec...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 111 Troubleshooting: Problem: The DLNA media player can’t see media files on the LinkStation If your DLNA media players can’t access the media files on the LinkStation, then the list of available media files should be updated. Try the following: 2 3 Sel...

Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 112 Using iTunes with the Media Server Computers on the network running iTunes can access MP3, M4A, and M4P music files from the LinkStation’s media server. Enable the LinkStation’s media server as described below. 2 With the media server enabled, the L...

LinkStation User Manual 113 Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2 NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it simple to display the Web Admin interface, change its IP address or check its hard drive. Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server2003/Server2008 If you set up the LinkStation with the LinkNavigato...

Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 LinkStation User Manual 114 Name Descriptions M enu Map remote default share to drive letter (*) Assigns the LinkStation's shared folder as a network drive. Disconnect mapped drive letter (*) Removes the network drive mapping. Map all remote shares to drive letters Assigns a...

Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 LinkStation User Manual 116 Menu Item Descriptions Web Admin Opens a Web Admin interface. IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP] is checked, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Alternately, you can manual...

LinkStation User Manual 118 Name Descriptions Name Displays the name of the LinkStation. Firmware version Displays the firmware version of the LinkStation. IP Address Displays the IP address of the LinkStation. Workgroup Displays the LinkStation’s workgroup. Storage Displays the total capacity of th...

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 119 Shared Folders The following options can be set from the [Shared Folders] screen. Name Descriptions Folder Setup Folder Setup Click [Create Folder] to open the Adding a New Shared Folder screen. Click a shared folder name to open the shared f...

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 132 System The following options can be set from the [System] tab. Name Descriptions Settings Name Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation Name Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network. Names may contain up to 15 by...

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 135 Name Descriptions Storage Disks Format Disk Format type Descriptions XFS(USB Hard Drive/LinkStation Internal Hard Drive) This format is recommended for the internal drive in the TeraStation or LinkStation.• Supports both Reading/Writing.• Sup...

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 139 Name Descriptions Backup Search for Backup Destination by Password Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Password to Search Steps for Setup 1 In the Web Admin interface of the backup destination, set [Remote backup password] for each sh...

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 141 Name Descriptions Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click [Create New Job] to display this option in the [Backup ]screen. Backup Operation Mode The following table shows behavior during each operation mode. Behaviors will vary if [Create Target Folder...

LinkStation User Manual 151 Appendix Appendix Specifications Check Buffalo's catalogs or web site (www.buffalotech.com) for information about the latest products or compatible models. Interface(LAN port) Interface: Complied with IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) Complied with IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) Complied...

LinkStation User Manual 152 Appendix The following settings are factory defaults for the LinkStation. Default Settings Administrator's Name adminPassword password Shared folders By default, the folder “share” may be accessed from both Windows and Macintosh computers. The recycle bin is [Enabled] on ...

LinkStation User Manual 153 Appendix Mapping Additional Shares When you installed the LinkStation, a share was mapped as a network drive on the computer that was used for installation. You can map additional shares, or map shares to different computers. Windows With Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 or Window...

LinkStation User Manual 154 Appendix Mac OS X With Mac OS X 10.3 or later, use NAS Navigator2 to mount a share from the LinkStation as a drive on the Mac. 3 Click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will launch. 1 2 Select the folder that you want to mount and click [OK]. Hold t...

LinkStation User Manual 155 Appendix Software You can install following software applications and the manual by using utilities CD which comes with the LinkStation. Select and install software from the selection screen which is displayed during Setup (Or click [Op-tion] and follow the instruction on...

LinkStation User Manual 156 Appendix 2 1 When the [Change File Sharing Security Level] window opens, select [Change security level]. 2 Click [Change]. 3 The message, "Change security level. Will you continue?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. 4 The message, "Will you restart your computer?" is...

LinkStation User Manual 158 Appendix Info folder In the folder called "info" on the internal hard disk of the LinkStation, Install programs such as the NAS Navigator2 is included. [info]-[English] Folder 　 - [NASNavi2] Folder. . . Installs NAS Navigator2 by double-clicking Inst.exe.

LinkStation User Manual 159 Appendix Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) During normal operation, the power LED will glow blue. Flashing Red The Power LED flashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it flashes indicates the type of error. Note: If there is an error, open NAS Navigato...

LinkStation User Manual 161 Appendix Power LED flashing amber The Power LED flashes amber with information codes. The way it flashes indicates the message. Note: If the Power LED is flashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation. Place Status 10s place Th...

LinkStation User Manual 165 Appendix Link/Act LED Status Descriptions Solid green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. AC adaptor LED Status Descriptions Green Power is connected. Off Power is not connected.

LinkStation User Manual 169 Appendix Compliance Information FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i...

LinkStation User Manual 170 Appendix Troubleshooting Cannot Setup The following section lists typical occurrences and causes when you cannot setup the LinkStation by using LinkNavigator or cannot use LinkStation even after finishing setup, Occurrence: The message "Cannot find LinkStation", &...

LinkStation User Manual 171 Appendix Cause 9. TCP/IP does not work properly. Install the LAN adapter's driver again. Cause 10. You are running Setup second time or more (it has been already run before). After initializing the LinkStation, follow steps described in "LinkNavigator Setup" on Pa...

LinkStation User Manual 172 Appendix Data Backup While using the LinkStation, you may lose your important data due to sudden accidents, hard disk failure, or accidental misoperation. It is important to back up your data to recover data or minimize losses in such a case.Use Mass Storage class hard di...