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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Network Attached Storage LinkStation 500 User Manual Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the instructions. If you have any inquiries about the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard this manual, the warranty statement, or the packing box.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..........6 Diagrams ...................6 Accessing Shared Folders ..............7 Accessing from a Computer ..............7 Accessing from a Mobile Device ............... 8 Turning the LinkStation On and Off ..........8 Chapter 2 Configuration ..........12 Opening Settings ................12 Opening from a Computer ..............12 Opening from a Mobile Device ...............13 Resetting Administrator Password ............14...
  • Page 3 Chapter 3 My LinkStation ........... 22 Adding Folders ................23 Uploading and Downloading Files ..........25 Uploading from a Computer ..............25 Downloading Files to a Computer ............26 Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links ......26 Chapter 4 Media Player ..........29 Creating Playlists ................
  • Page 4 Chapter 6 System Information ........54 Server Info ..................54 System Log..................55 Chapter 7 Services ............57 SHARED ..................57 Adding Shared Folders ................57 Samba .................... 60 AFP ....................61 FTP ....................61 DLNA Server .................. 63 Playing Files on the DLNA Client Device ..........63 iTunes .....................
  • Page 5 Network ..................76 Changing the Hostname .................76 Changing the IP Address .................77 Wake-on-LAN ...................78 System Language ................79 Date & Time ..................80 Changing Date and Time .................80 Changing Time Zone ................82 Power Management ..............83 Drive Spin Down ..................83 Sleep Mode ....................85 UPS Sync ....................86 Firmware ..................
  • Page 6 Changing the RAID Mode ............106 Configuring WebAccess .............. 107 Configuring DLNA Server ............113 Managing USB Devices ............... 113 Dismounting USB Drives ...............113 Starting Direct Copy ................114 Configuring UPS Sync ................115 Chapter 10 Utilities ............ 116 NAS Navigator2 for Windows ............. 116 Changing the IP Address ...............118 NAS Navigator2 for Mac OS ............

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Diagrams LS510D LS520D, LS520DE Power LED ( The white power LED will light up while the LinkStation is on. The white power LED blinks while booting or shutting down. The red power LED blinks when an error occurs. If there is a status message, the power LED blinks amber.

  • Page 8: Accessing Shared Folders

    Move the switch up and down to power on and off. USB 3.0 Port ( Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives and USB flash drives can be connected. USB hubs are not supported. LAN Port ( Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.

  • Page 9: Accessing From A Mobile Device

    When the following screen is displayed, enter the username and password. The Explorer will open with a list of shared folders. For Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. Note: 15 GB in each RAID array have been reserved for the system area in the LinkStation, so they cannot be used when accessing via SMB connection.
  • Page 10 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2. Right-click on your LinkStation's icon and choose Settings. For Mac OS, click your LinkStation's icon while holding down the control key, then select Settings. Enter a username and password, then press the Enter key or click Log In.
  • Page 11 Settings will open. Click at the top-left of Settings and choose Restart.
  • Page 12 Click Restart again. When the power LED stops flashing and glows white, the restart process is complete.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Configuration

    Chapter 2 Configuration Configure and manage your LinkStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open the interface using the procedure below or type the LinkStation's IP address in the URL field of your browser. Opening Settings Opening from a Computer Note: Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Edge, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 8, and later are supported.

  • Page 14: Opening From A Mobile Device

    The Settings login screen will open. Enter a username and password, then press the Enter key or click Log In. Notes: • To log out from Settings, close the browser. • If the time-out period is set to "10 minutes", you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity. Opening from a Mobile Device You can access your LinkStation's Settings from your iOS or Android device.

  • Page 15: Resetting Administrator Password

    Open SmartPhone Navigator on your mobile device. Tap Open Settings. Settings will be displayed. Notes: • The first time you go through setup, you'll be given a chance to change the default password, create a user, select the RAID mode, and correct the time zone settings. • If you tap any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Main Menu

    Turn off the LinkStation. Turn the LinkStation on while holding down the function button until the power LED flashes amber. Initialization will start. Do not power down the LinkStation while the power LED is blinking. When the power LED glows a steady white, initialization is finished. Navigating the Main Menu When you log in to Settings, you will see the following screen first.

  • Page 17: Launcher

    Launcher The launcher provides instant access to applications and settings of your choice. Even with other windows open in the LinkStation, the launcher will always stay on top for easy access. You can adjust the launcher size, screen position, orientation, or even hide it completely, depending on what is convenient for you. Default launcher shortcuts are listed below: Item Description...

  • Page 18: Changing Icons

    Changing Icons You can change replace an icon image with an image file on your LinkStation. Right-click on a shortcut icon and select Change Icon. Click Change and select the image you want. Click Close. Launcher Options You can remove or restore launcher shortcuts just as you would with desktop shortcuts. In addition to removing applications, you can also change the location and size of the launcher.

  • Page 19: Wallpaper Options

    • Icon Size: Toggle between icon display sizes. • Grid Size: Toggle between icon grid display sizes. • Text Size: Toggle between text display sizes. Wallpaper Options You can replace the default wallpaper to match your own personal preferences. You can set any image stored on the LinkStation as the wallpaper.

  • Page 20: Changing Display Languages

    Click the Wallpaper tab, then Open. Select the folder where your images are stored, or click View system wallpapers to view stock images included on your LinkStation. Click on the image you want to set as your wallpaper. From the "Position" drop-down, select how the image will be displayed. • Stretch: Stretch the wallpaper to desktop size.
  • Page 21 Changing from Login Page Open Settings and select the language from the drop-down menu. The display language will be changed after you log in. Changing from Desktop Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select System Appearance.
  • Page 22 Click the Language tab and select the desired display language from the list. Click Apply.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 My Linkstation

    Chapter 3 My LinkStation My LinkStation is an application that manages files and folders stored on the LinkStation. To open My LinkStation, double-click the icon from the home screen. In the My LinkStation window, the following tabs will be displayed on the left as a directory: • HOME: This shows subfolders in the user area that will be automatically created when creating a user.

  • Page 24: Adding Folders

    Icons Name Descriptions Open Open a file or folder. Upload Upload a file from your local computer to the LinkStation. Download Download a selected file to your local computer. Publish Share the selected folders or files with a link. New Folder Create a new folder.
  • Page 25 Click New Folder. Enter a desired folder name and click OK. The folder will be created in the selected shared folder. If you want to share the created folder via the file sharing protocols in the local network, see the "SHARED" section in chapter 7.

  • Page 26: Uploading And Downloading Files

    Uploading and Downloading Files Uploading from a Computer Select a folder to upload a file to and click Upload. Click Add and select a file. The selected file is added to the list. Click Upload. The file will be uploaded to the LinkStation.

  • Page 27: Downloading Files To A Computer

    Downloading Files to a Computer Select a file to download to your computer and click Download. The selected file will be downloaded to your computer. Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links You can create a temporary shared link to share files or folders with other users on the local network or via the Internet.
  • Page 28 Select a folder or file from the main window and click Publish. Click Generate. The temporary shared link will be generated. The shared link will be created. You can send the link by copying and pasting it into an email or messaging application.
  • Page 29 Notes: • No other folder or file on the LinkStation can be accessed from the shared link. • Expired links cannot be accessed.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Media Player

    Chapter 4 Media Player Media Player is an application that can play media files on the LinkStation and create original playlists with the media files. To open Media Player, click the icon from the home screen. Icons Name Descriptions Refresh Refresh the screen.

  • Page 31: Creating Playlists

    Creating Playlists Select "PLAYLISTS" at the left of the window and click Add List. Enter a desired playlist name and click OK. New playlist will be created.

  • Page 32: Adding Media Files

    Adding Media Files Select the playlist at the left of the window and click Add Items.

  • Page 33: Playing Files

    The dialog box will open. Select a media file to add and click Open. The media file is now added to the playlist. Playing Files Media Player supports MP3 or MP4 files (some specific MP4 files may not be compatible) on the browser. Other file types will be downloaded to the desired location in your computer.
  • Page 34 Select the playlist at the left of the window and click Play. Media Player will open and start playing media files. To return to the playlist, click Show Player.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Disk Manager

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Disk Manager is an application that manages RAID arrays and partitions of internal or external drives. To open Disk Manager, click the icon from the home screen. RAID Arrays The default RAID mode for LS520D is RAID 1. RAID 1 Combines 2 drives from hard drives into a mirrored RAID array.
  • Page 36 In Disk Manager, click the RAID tab. Click the array to delete.
  • Page 37 Click Delete. Two different warnings will be displayed. Read them carefully and click Yes for both. From the Drives tab, select the drive and click Format. Select the file system from the drop-down menu and click Format. When the format is finished, click OK, then Close. To format another drive, repeat steps 5 to 7.

  • Page 38: Changing Raid Mode

    Changing RAID Mode To change the RAID mode, first delete the current RAID array. Follow the procedure below. Note: You can also configure the RAID settings, including changing the RAID mode, using the initial setup wizard, but you will lose all settings on the LinkStation. To launch the initial setup wizard, initialize the LinkStation settings from Preferences - Reset, then follow the instructions on the screen to finish changing the RAID mode.
  • Page 39 Click Delete. Two different warnings will be displayed. Read them carefully and click Yes for both. Click Create RAID Array.

  • Page 40: Expanding Raid Array Capacity

    Select a RAID mode and click Next. Click Yes. RAID array creation will start. Wait until it's done. When it's finished, click OK, then Close. Once the RAID array is configured, create shared folders on the array to use them. Refer to the "SHARED" section in chapter 7 for the instructions.

  • Page 41: Adding An External Hard Drive

    The LinkStation includes a USB port and you can connect an external drive or USB storage device to this port. For external drives, Buffalo USB drives are recommended. The following file systems for external drives are supported: ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, HFS Plus Connect only one device to a USB port.

  • Page 42: Enabling External Drive Access

    Enabling External Drive Access After connecting the USB drive to the LinkStation, enable access to the drive. Follow the procedure below. Connect the external drive to the USB port on the LinkStation. In Settings, click Preferences. Click SHARED. Click Add.
  • Page 43 Enter a folder name and click OK. Navigate to DEVICES - home - USB and select your external drive. Click Open.

  • Page 44: Dismounting An External Drive

    The connected USB drive is assigned as a shared folder. Enable "SMB" and other services, then click Save. Dismounting an External Drive If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount an external drive before unplugging it. You may dismount the external drive from Settings.

  • Page 45: Dismounting Using Disk Manager

    Dismounting Using Disk Manager In Disk Manager, click the USB tab. The drive information will be displayed. Click the external drive to be dismounted.

  • Page 46: Formatting Drives

    Click Eject. The external drive will be dismounted. Once the drive is dismounted, unplug it from the LinkStation. Formatting Drives Note: Since the firmware version 3.00, the hard drive that used to be used on the different LS500 series is necessary to format when it's inserted.
  • Page 47 Click the array or drive to format. Click Format. Select a file system from the drop-down menu and click Format. When formatting is finished, click OK, then Close.

  • Page 48: Hard Drive Replacement

    Power down the LinkStation before changing the drive. • For the replacement drive, use a Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive. The new drive should be the same size or larger as the replaced drive. If a larger drive is used, the extra space will not be usable in a RAID 0 array.
  • Page 49 Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open. Push the failed drive's cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation. Notes: • Do not press hard on the top of the LinkStation. • Pull the drive straight out the front of the chassis. Remove the drive from the cartridge.
  • Page 50 Install a new Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive in the cartridge. Replace the four screws. Insert the new drive into the empty slot.

  • Page 51: Step 2 - Rebuilding The Raid Array

    Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. Step 2 - Rebuilding the RAID Array Depending on your RAID mode, the rebuilding procedure will be different. Follow the corresponding procedure below that matches your RAID mode. Using RAID 1 Follow the drive replacement procedure described above and replace the failed drive with a new drive.
  • Page 52 When the following window prompts, select "Simple" and click OK. The error message below will be displayed due to a new drive being inserted. Click OK. Click the RAID tab, then Create RAID Array.
  • Page 53 Select a RAID mode and click Next. Click Yes. RAID array creation will start. Wait until it's done. When it's finished, click OK, then Close. Once the RAID array is configured, create shared folders on the array to use them. Refer to the "SHARED" section in chapter 7 for the instructions.
  • Page 54 Select a drive that shows "Unformatted" and click Format. Select a file system from the drop-down menu and click Format. When the format is finished, click OK, then Close. Once the drive is formatted, create shared folders on the drive to use them. Refer to the "SHARED" section in chapter 7 for the instructions.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 System Information

    Chapter 6 System Information Click the icon in the main menu to open "Preferences". Server Info Displays the registered name, hostname, workgroup name, IP address, MAC address, firmware version, time, and other minor system information.

  • Page 56: System Log

    To open the Server Info window, click Server Info in Preferences. System Log Displays multiple logs of the LinkStation. To open the System Log window, click System Log in Preferences.
  • Page 57 Note: Up to 10 latest logs will be kept in the LinkStation.

  • Page 58: Chapter 7 Services

    Chapter 7 Services SHARED Create or delete shared folders in the LinkStation and enable or disable protocol services. Adding Shared Folders In Preferences, click SHARED.
  • Page 59 Click Add. Enter a folder name and click OK.
  • Page 60 Navigate to DEVICES - home and select the shared folder. If you want to add a new folder to the list, click New Folder, enter a desired folder name, and click OK. Click Open. The shared folder is added to the list. From this screen, you can enable or disable services such as SMB, FTP, AFP, and DLNA protocols.

  • Page 61: Samba

    Note: Even if you delete the folder name from the list, the folder that exists in the home partition will not be deleted. Remove it from My LinkStation if the folder is not essential. Samba Enable or disable SMB connections for the LinkStation. It is enabled by default. In Preferences, click Samba.

  • Page 62: Afp

    Enable or disable AFP connections for the LinkStation. It is disabled by default. In Preferences, click AFP. Check "Enable AFP service" to enable AFP connections and click Apply. Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to "SHARED" and enable the service for the folder.
  • Page 63 In Preferences, click FTP. Check "Enable FTP service" to enable FTP connections. Enter a desired port number and other settings. If you want to allow anonymous access, check "Enable anonymous". Click Apply. Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to "SHARED" and enable the service for the folder.

  • Page 64: Dlna Server

    DLNA Server Enable or disable DLNA. If enabled, you can view or play files stored in the LinkStation from the DLNA-compatible devices. It is enabled by default. DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The LinkStation includes a DLNA server compliant with DLNA guidelines.
  • Page 65 In Preferences, click iTunes. Check "Enable iTunes service" to enable the iTunes server and enter a desired server name. If you prefer to use the LinkStation name as the server name, check "Use hostname".

  • Page 66: Downloader

    Click Browse and select the folder to use for iTunes, then click Open. Click Apply. Note: When you access the iTunes server from a computer or iOS device right after enabling the service on the LinkStation, the file list may not be displayed properly. In such a case, disconnect and reconnect the LinkStation to the computer or iOS device.

  • Page 67: Enabling Downloader Service

    Enabling Downloader Service In Preferences, click Downloader. Click "Enable download service" to enable BitTorrent and click Apply.

  • Page 68: Opening The Download Manager

    Opening the Download Manager In Preferences, click Downloader. Click the icon displayed in the window. If no icon is displayed like the screen below, you should enable it by following the steps in the "Enabling Downloader Service" section. Enter a username and password, then click Log In.

  • Page 69: Downloading Files

    The username is "admin" and the password is blank (no password). The download manager will open. Downloading Files Open the download manager. Click the icon. Select a file to upload or enter the URL into the "Or enter a URL:" field, specify the location to save the downloaded file, then click Upload.

  • Page 70: Webaccess

    Check "Start when added" to start downloading immediately after clicking Upload. Note: By default, the downloaded file will be saved in the "incoming" folder in the personal folder. To change the download folder, click the icon at the left bottom corner and change the directory at "Download to:". The download will start.

  • Page 71: Configuring Webaccess

    Configuring WebAccess By using remote access options that are allowed in the WebAccess screen, you can configure WebAccess settings using a simpler process. If you are using LinkStation version 1.10 or earlier, your admin password may not be changed from the default value.

  • Page 72: Accessing Remotely

    Check "Remote access options" to easily configure WebAccess settings. Configure the desired settings, then click Apply. • You may use the default BuffaloNAS.com registration, or select "Disable" to use a different DNS server. • Choose a "BuffaloNAS.com Name" for your WebAccess account. Names may contain 3 to 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-).

  • Page 73: Direct Copy

    • From a computer, go to BuffaloNAS.com site, then log in with your WebAccess account. Or, access Settings remotely using the URL, http://buffalonas.com/ + your BuffaloNAS.com name. From My LinkStation, you can access the files on the LinkStation. • To access from an iOS device, install the "WebAccess i" application from the App Store. For more instructions: http://buffalonas.com/manual/i/en/ • To access from an Android device, install the "WebAccess A"...

  • Page 74: Chapter 8 System

    Chapter 8 System Accounts Create or delete users in the LinkStation, or change the administrator password. Creating Users In Preferences, click Accounts. Click New.

  • Page 75: Changing Passwords

    Enter a username and password, confirm the new password, then click Save. A new user will be added to the list. Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters and the following symbols: - _ . ! # + $ ^ %. Do not use a symbol as the first character.

  • Page 76: Deleting Users

    Click Accounts. Enter the current password and new password, confirm the new password, then click Save. Other Users' Passwords Log in to Settings as a user who want to change its password. In Settings, double-click Applications at the desktop. Double-click Password. Enter the current username and new password, confirm the new password, then click Apply.

  • Page 77: Network

    Select a user and click Delete. Click OK. The selected user is deleted. Note: Even if the user is deleted, that user's shared folder will remain. Delete it manually. Network Configure network settings such as a hostname, IP address, or Wake-on-LAN. Changing the Hostname In Preferences, click Network.

  • Page 78: Changing The Ip Address

    Click the Name tab, enter a new LinkStation name, and click Apply. Note: A hostname may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Changing the IP Address In Preferences, click Network. Click the Network Settings tab.

  • Page 79: Wake-On-Lan

    Select Manual, enter the desired network address settings, and click Apply. Note: The following IP addresses are reserved and should not be used. If you configure one of them by accident, initialize settings with the function button on the LinkStation. Local loopback address: 127.0.0.1, 255.255.255.0 Network address: 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.0 Broadcast address: 255.255.255.255, 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 80: System Language

    Click the Wake-on-LAN tab and check "Enable Wake-on-LAN" to enable Wake-on-LAN. System Language This setting changes the language used by the LinkStation for DLNA. To change the language displayed in Settings, refer to the "Changing Display Languages" section in chapter 2. In Preferences, click System Language.

  • Page 81: Date & Time

    Select the language from the drop-down list and click Apply. Date & Time Configures time settings such as date and time, time zone, or NTP settings. Changing Date and Time In Preferences, click Date & Time. Click the Date & Time tab.
  • Page 82 Select whether to enable NTP or manually set the date and time. If NTP is enabled, the LinkStation adjusts its clock automatically by using the NTP server. You can either enter the NTP server manually, or use a preset NTP server on the LinkStation and how often to sync with it. If disabled, select the date from the calendar or enter the date into the "Date"...

  • Page 83: Changing Time Zone

    Changing Time Zone In Preferences, click Date & Time.

  • Page 84: Power Management

    Click the Time Zone tab and select the desired time zone from the list, then click Apply. Power Management Configures sleep settings for the system or hard drives. Drive Spin Down With this function, only hard drives will enter sleep mode. This may help maintain hard drive longevity. While in spin down, hard drives will start working again once the LinkStation is accessed.
  • Page 85 In Preferences, click Power Management. Click the Drive tab and configure the time interval when the hard drive will spin down. For example, if you select 5 minutes as the standby time, the hard drive will spin down 5 minutes after no drive access. Click Apply.

  • Page 86: Sleep Mode

    Note: If you configure spin down settings after formatting internal drives or creating the RAID array with "Auto" settings from Disk Manager, drive spin down will not occur during specific periods because the formatting process is still working in the background. Sleep Mode To save energy, you can configure a timer to have the LinkStation enter sleep (standby) mode at a designated time, where all hard drives and LEDs are turned off.

  • Page 87: Ups Sync

    Select the timer interval from "Daily" or "Weekly", time to go into sleep mode, and how long the LinkStation will be in sleep mode. Click Save. If you want to make the LinkStation enter sleep mode immediately, click Sleep Now. Notes: • Examples of multiple timer settings are shown below.
  • Page 88 Plug the power cable of the UPS wall socket. Connect the AC cable of the LinkStation to the UPS. Connect the UPS and LinkStation using a USB cable. Turn on the UPS, then the LinkStation. In Settings, click Preferences. Click Power Management. Click the UPS Sync tab.

  • Page 89: Firmware

    If a new firmware is available, a message and button are displayed in Settings. Manual Update You can update the LinkStation's firmware manually. Download the latest firmware image file from the Buffalo website and save the firmware image file to the LinkStation's shared folder.
  • Page 90 In Settings, click Preferences. Click Firmware. Click Browse.

  • Page 91: Backup

    Specify the firmware image file that was saved in the LinkStation's shared folder and click Open. Click Apply. While the firmware updates, the power LED blinks amber. Wait until the update is complete and the LED returns to white. Backup Backs up the data in the LinkStation to another location to avoid unexpected data failure.

  • Page 92: Backing Up From Linkstation

    Backing Up from LinkStation You can back up a LinkStation folder to: • A different folder on the LinkStation • A USB device connected to the LinkStation To create a backup job, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 93 In Preferences, click Backup.
  • Page 94 Enter a job name and configure backup settings such as date and time to run. Click Browse to the right of "Source Path".
  • Page 95 Select the folder that will be the backup source, then click Open.
  • Page 96 Click Browse to the right of "Destination Path". Select the backup target and click Open.
  • Page 97 If you want to select the USB device as the backup target, select the USB device hostname under the "USB" folder. The "USB" folder is not in the USB device.

  • Page 98: Backing Up Your Mac With Time Machine

    Click Save. The backup job is added to the list. Notes: • Up to 8 backup jobs can be configured. • When a backup job starts, a folder that contains the backup date in its folder name will be created in the backup target automatically and all data will be backed up to that folder.
  • Page 99 Check both checkboxes under "Enable" and "Time Machine" next to "AFP", then click Save. On the Mac, open System Preferences. Click Time Machine.
  • Page 100 Click Select Backup Disk. Select the LinkStation, then click Use Disk.

  • Page 101: Reset

    Enter a username and password with the rights to access the shared folder on the LinkStation, then click Connect. Time Machine will count down from 120 seconds and backup will start. Reset Enable or disable function button initialization or initialize the LinkStation to factory defaults from Settings. Note: If you are using your LinkStation with 2 or more partitions and running firmware version 2.00 or earlier, you will loose your data when initializing settings because the disk management process has been changed since version 3.00.

  • Page 102: Initializing From Settings

    Initializing from Settings When initializing the LinkStation from Settings, all values will be erased and restored to its factory default. The data stored in the LinkStation will be kept. In Preferences, click Reset. Click Initialize.

  • Page 103: Initializing With The Function Button

    Read the confirmation and click Yes. The LinkStation will be restored to its factory default settings. Initializing with the Function Button You can also initialize the admin password and IP address with the function button. The IP address will only be restored from manual to DHCP.

  • Page 104: Chapter 9 Configuring From Mobile Devices

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device You can change the following settings from your mobile device: • Create or delete users, and change the user passwords. • Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation. • Configure your LinkStation to use with DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN.
  • Page 105 Tap Create User. Enter the desired username and password (twice), then tap Apply. Tap Close. Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters and the following symbols: - _ . ! # + $ ^ %. Do not use a symbol as the first character.

  • Page 106: Changing Passwords

    Changing Passwords Tap an existing user to change the user's password from the list. Enter the new password (twice) and click Apply. Tap Close.

  • Page 107: Deleting Users

    Deleting Users Tap an existing user to delete from the list. Tap Delete This User. Tap Yes. The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap OK. Tap OK. Changing the RAID Mode You can change the RAID settings easily from your mobile device.

  • Page 108: Configuring Webaccess

    In Settings, tap Disk Manager. Select the desired RAID mode and tap Apply. Tap Yes. The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap OK. Once you tap OK, the RAID array will be changed. Changing the RAID array will delete all data on the drives. Tap OK.
  • Page 109 Open SmartPhone Navigator on your mobile device. Select the LinkStation to configure WebAccess. Tap NAS Setup.
  • Page 110 Enter a username and password. This will create a new user. Tap Next. Enter the password from the previous step again and tap Next.
  • Page 111 If UPnP is not enabled on your network, you will only be able to access your LinkStation from the local network. To use WebAccess from outside your home, either enable UPnP in the router or open port 9000 for WebAccess in your router's settings. Enter the BuffaloNAS.com name and tap Set.
  • Page 112 Tap Open WebAccess. WebAccess will launch. Tap OK if the following message is displayed. Tap your LinkStation's hostname to open the shared folder.
  • Page 113 If Unable to Create a BuffaloNAS.com Name If UPnP is disabled on your router, creating the BuffaloNAS.com name from SmartPhone Navigator may fail. If this happens, try the following procedure. Tap the "SmartPhone Navigator" icon on your mobile device. Tap Open Settings. Tap WebAccess.

  • Page 114: Configuring Dlna Server

    Configuring DLNA Server In Settings, tap DLNA Server. Enable the shared folder for DLNA and tap Apply. You can add a shared folder for sharing via DLNA from Settings using the computer. Refer to the "SHARED" section in chapter 7 for the instructions. Managing USB Devices From "USB Device"...

  • Page 115: Starting Direct Copy

    Tap Dismount. When the completion message is displayed, unplug the USB device and tap OK. Starting Direct Copy With the specific USB devices, you can copy the data in the USB device with your mobile device. Connect the USB device. After it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up. Notes: • Unsupported devices will not cause the function LED to light.

  • Page 116: Configuring Ups Sync

    Tap Start Direct Copy. If you do, the function LED will flash as all the files on the USB device are copied to the Direct Copy folder to the LinkStation. Note: As the default settings, the Direct Copy folder is configured to the "usb_backup" folder in the "Public" folder.

  • Page 117: Chapter 10 Utilities

    NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it easy to display Settings, change the LinkStation's IP address, or check its hard drive. You can download NAS Navigator2 from the Buffalo website. NAS Navigator2 will run in the system tray when the computer is on.
  • Page 118 Name Description Assigns all the LinkStations' or TeraStations' shared Map All Remote Shares to Drive folders as network drives. Note: LS520D cannot be assigned as the network drive Letters with this option. Creates a desktop shortcut to the selected Create Desktop Shortcut LinkStation's or TeraStation's shared folders.

  • Page 119: Changing The Ip Address

    Name Description Opens the selected LinkStation's or TeraStation's Browse Shares shared folders. Opens Settings for the selected LinkStation or Settings TeraStation. NAS Name Opens the selected LinkStation's or TeraStation's Properties properties page. Creates a desktop shortcut to the selected Create Shortcut LinkStation's or TeraStation's shared folders.

  • Page 120: Nas Navigator2 For Mac Os

    NAS Navigator2 for Mac OS NAS Navigator2 is a utility that makes it easy to display Settings, change the LinkStation's IP address, or check its hard drive. You can download NAS Navigator2 from the Buffalo website. Click the icon in the Dock to start NAS Navigator2.
  • Page 121 Click on a LinkStation's icon to display: • Total capacity • Capacity in use • IP address • Workgroup • Subnet mask • Default gateway • MAC address • Firmware version Name Description Opens the default shared folder for a selected Open LinkStation or TeraStation.

  • Page 122: Changing The Ip Address

    NovaBACKUP is a Windows utility that lets you back up the data on your computer or LinkStations. The software is available at http://d.buffalo.jp/LS500/. To download the installer, you need the serial number of your LinkStation. The serial number is printed on the label at the back of the unit.

  • Page 123: Chapter 11 Appendix

    An error occurred in the fan remove any dust or foreign objects. Confirm that the speed. fan is spinning normally. If it is not, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance. A rise in the system temperature Do not place objects in the area around the may have exceeded the LinkStation.

  • Page 124: Amber

    Amber If there is a status message, the power LED will blink amber. You can also see any status messages in NAS Navigator2. Information Code Description Corrective Action Operating in degraded mode. Formatting RAID array X. Creating RAID array X. Rebuilding RAID array X.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    USB Port 1 USB 3.0 port (type A) If a hard drive in your LS520D or LS520DE malfunctions, replace it with a Buffalo OP- Internal Hard Drive HDBST series of the same or larger capacity, available from the Buffalo website.

  • Page 126: Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information

    Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information For Customers in the United States FCC Statement 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 in a residential installation.

  • Page 127: For Customers In Europe

    For Customers in Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Dansk Brug ikke USB-kabler, der er 3 meter eller længere for at tilslutte USB enheder til denne LinkStation serie. Der må kun bruges de kabler og det tilbehør der er inkluderet i pakken. Der må ikke bruges andet tilbehør eller kabler, medmindre det er udtrykkeligt beskrevet i dokumentationen.
  • Page 128 Português Não usar cabos USB de 3 metros ou mais para ligar dispositivos USB a esta série LinkStation. Utilizar apenas cabos e acessórios incluídos na embalagem. Não utilizar outros acessórios ou cabos, salvo se especificamente indicado na documentação. Suomi Älä käytä 3m tai pitempiä USB-kaapeleita USB-laitteiden liittämiseen näille LinkStation-sarjoille. Käytä...

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