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LinkStation 200
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Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about
the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard the included
documents, the warranty statement, or the packing box.
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com
Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com
35020312-16
June 2020

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  • Page 1 Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard the included documents, the warranty statement, or the packing box. Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com 35020312-16 June 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..........7 Diagrams ...................7 Turning the LinkStation On and Off ..........8 Installing Applications ..............9 NAS Navigator2 ..................9 SmartPhone Navigator ................9 WebAccess ....................9 Settings Up Through Setup Wizard ..........9 Accessing Shared Folders ............. 11 Accessing from a Computer ..............11 Accessing from a Mobile Device .............11 Chapter 2 Configuration ..........
  • Page 3 Adding a User ...................24 Converting Local Users into External Users ...........27 Adding a Group ................27 Configuring Access Restrictions ..........29 Local Users and Groups ................30 Active Directory ..................31 NT Domain ....................34 User Authentication with an External SMB Server ........36 Chapter 4 Storage Management ........
  • Page 4 Drive Replacement ................ 52 Replacing a Defective Drive ..............53 Rebuilding the RAID Array ..............55 Chapter 5 Remote Access ..........57 WebAccess ..................57 Configuring from Easy Admin ..............57 Configuring from Advanced Settings ............58 Accessing Remotely .................60 FTP ....................60 Chapter 6 Backup ............62 Backing Up Data on the LinkStation ...........
  • Page 5 Disabling Playback from Specific Devices ..........80 iTunes Server ................. 81 BitTorrent ..................83 Configuring BitTorrent ................83 Opening the Download Manager ............84 Downloading Files ...................86 Connecting a Printer ..............87 Chapter 8 Advanced Features ........89 Email Notification ................. 89 Sleep Mode ..................90 Encrypting Data Transmission .............
  • Page 6 Adding a User ..................102 Changing the Password .................105 Deleting a User ..................107 Configuring Shared Folders ............109 Adding a Shared Folder .................109 Configuring Access Restrictions ............111 Deleting a Shared Folder ...............113 Configuring WebAccess .............. 115 Configuring the DLNA Server............. 121 Managing USB Devices ...............
  • Page 7 Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information ..133 For Customers in the United States ........... 133 For Customers in Europe ............133...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Diagrams LS210D LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR...

  • Page 9: Turning The Linkstation On And Off

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Power LED The power LED glows white while the LinkStation is on. The power LED blinks white while the LinkStation is booting or shutting down. If an error occurs, the power LED blinks red. If there is a status message, the power LED blinks amber. If there is new firmware available, the power LED glows amber.

  • Page 10: Installing Applications

    For Windows or macOS 10.12 and Earlier Go to the d.buffalo website (http://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/) to download the installer. Select the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website. Download the NAS Navigator2 installer and install it onto your computer.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon (   ) to start NAS Navigator2. Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select [Open Settings]. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while holding down the control key, then select [Open Settings]. Changing the password from the default is recommended. Note: You can open this same screen by clicking [Getting Started] from Easy Admin.

  • Page 12: Accessing Shared Folders

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Configure levels of sharing for all existing shared folders (public or private) to finish the initial setup wizard. Notes: • Select “Set as private folder” to restrict access to the folder to specific users. • Click [Create Shared Folder] to create a new shared folder from the wizard. By default, SMB and AFP connections can be used to access this folder.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: Alternatively, you can access shared folders from the WebAccess app. Open the application and tap your LinkStation’s hostname in the NAS list.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Configuration

    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 appropriate procedure below or type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field of your browser.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Configuration Enter the username and password, then click [OK]. Notes: • If the time-out period is set to “10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity. • Click [Secure Connection] to log in using an encrypted connection. Easy Admin will open.

  • Page 16: Opening Advanced Settings

    Chapter 2 Configuration WebAccess Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the “WebAccess” section in chapter 5 for more information. Opening Advanced Settings Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon (   ) to start NAS Navigator2.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Configuration Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select [Open Settings]. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while holding down the control key, then select [Open Settings]. Enter the username and password, then click [OK].
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Configuration Easy Admin will open. Click [Advanced Settings]. Advanced Settings will open. Notes: • Username/Password Combinations: Username Password Settings Available admin (default) password (default) guest blank System information (read-only)

  • Page 19: Opening Settings From A Mobile Device

    Chapter 2 Configuration Username Password Settings Available If a user is assigned as an administrator, all settings are available. If assigned as a power user, the user can create Your username Your password and edit shared folders, users, and general user groups. If assigned as a general user, the user can only access read- only system information and change their own password.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Configuration Tap [Open Settings]. Enter the username and password, then tap [Log In].
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Configuration Settings will be displayed. Notes: • The first time you go through setup, you’ll be given a chance to change the default password, correct the time zone settings, and select the RAID mode (models with 2+ drives only). Step though the wizard to change these settings.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 File Sharing

    Chapter 3 File Sharing Chapter 3 File Sharing Configuring Shared Folders Adding a Shared Folder Follow the procedure below to create a shared folder. To create a shared folder from a mobile device, refer to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in chapter 9.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 File Sharing Configure the desired settings, then click [OK]. Notes: • Names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Multibyte characters are supported. The first character should not be a symbol. • Descriptions may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces. Multibyte characters are supported.

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  • Page 25: Configuring Users

    Chapter 3 File Sharing Notes: • If protocols other than “SMB (Win/Mac)” or “Backup” under “LAN Protocol Support” are enabled, the hidden shares option will be grayed out and cannot be selected. • Configure hidden share attributes only through Settings. Configuring them through Windows is not supported and may cause unexpected behavior.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 File Sharing Click [Create User].
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 File Sharing Enter the desired settings, then click [OK]. Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 128 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the symbols ! # & @ $ * ^ %. The first character should not be a symbol. •...

  • Page 28: Converting Local Users Into External Users

    Chapter 3 File Sharing Converting Local Users into External Users If using an external SMB server for authentication, you may convert any local users into external users. This way, the LinkStation will have a user list that matches the users in the external SMB server, and access restrictions for this LinkStation’s shared folders may be assigned to the converted “external”...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 File Sharing Click [Add Group].

  • Page 30: Configuring Access Restrictions

    Chapter 3 File Sharing Enter the desired settings, then click [OK]. Notes: • Group names may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.). The first character should not be a symbol unless it is an underscore. •...

  • Page 31: Local Users And Groups

    Chapter 3 File Sharing Notes: • Access restrictions can be set separately for each shared folder, but not for subfolders within the shared folders. • Configure access restrictions only through Settings. Configuring access restrictions through Windows is not supported and may cause unexpected behavior. Local Users and Groups From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].

  • Page 32: Active Directory

    Chapter 3 File Sharing : Read and write : Read-only : No access Click [OK]. Notes: • The example above shows access restrictions by users. To restrict access by group, click the [Local Groups] tab and select group permissions. • The most restrictive access settings will always apply. For example, if both read-only and read and write permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 File Sharing Select “Active Directory”, then click [Next]. Click [Yes]. Enter the desired settings, then click [OK]. Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 File Sharing Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for. Click [Edit]. Enable “Access Restrictions”. Select the level of access for the user or group. : Read and write : Read-only : No access Click [OK].

  • Page 35: Nt Domain

    Chapter 3 File Sharing • When the LinkStation joins an Active Directory domain, FTP is disabled. Before using FTP, move the FTP switch back to the on position. • Don’t disable the SMB protocol while Active Directory is used for access restrictions. If you do, you will need to enable SMB again and reconfigure AD from scratch.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 File Sharing Enter the desired settings, then click [OK]. Click to the right of “Folder Setup”. Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for. Click [Edit]. Enable “Access Restrictions”. Select the level of access for the user or group. : Read and write : Read-only : No access...

  • Page 37: User Authentication With An External Smb Server

    User Authentication with an External SMB Server LinkStations on your network can be linked to an external authentication server for centralized management of user accounts and passwords. The authentication server should be another Buffalo NAS device. Other external SMB authentication servers are not supported.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 File Sharing Select “Workgroup”, then click [Next]. Click [Yes]. Enter a workgroup name. Select “Authenticate local and external SMB server users” and enter the SMB server’s IP address. You can also specify a server from another subnet. If “Automatically register users who access LinkStation folders” is selected, users that access any of the LinkStation’s folders will be automatically registered as external users.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 File Sharing Click [OK] to save any changes. When saving changes to the external authentication server settings, you may not convert all current local users to external users. If a local user is converted to an external user, their user information (including passwords) will be removed from the NAS.
  • Page 40 An easy way to do this is to run File Sharing Security Level Change Tool, available from this product’s download page on the Buffalo website. This utility will let you easily change or restore your Windows security settings to work with external authentication.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Storage Management

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Chapter 4 Storage Management RAID Modes The LinkStation supports many types of RAID. The type of RAID arrays available for use depends on how many drives are installed on your LinkStation. Notes: • If you change the RAID mode, all data on the array is deleted. This is true for every procedure in this chapter. Always back up any important data before performing actions that affect your RAID array.

  • Page 42: Changing The Raid Mode

    Chapter 4 Storage Management From Advanced Settings, click [Drives]. Click to the right of “RAID”. Click the array to delete. Click [Delete RAID Array]. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK]. Click [OK] when completed. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder”...
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Storage Management Choose a RAID array. Select a RAID mode and the drives to be used, then click [Create RAID Array]. Note: Normally, after a RAID array is created, it is “resynced”, which optimizes the array, making it more stable. The resyncing process will take about one hour per terabyte of space in the array.

  • Page 44: Expanding Raid Capacity Without Deleting Data

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data You can create a RAID array without erasing data on the drive by using RMM (RAID Mode Manager). To create the RAID 1 array using RMM, you must have two drives available in JBOD. From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].

  • Page 45: Raid Scanning

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Set the RAID mode to “RAID 1”. Select the “Add a disk to RAID array with RMM. Your data will be preserved. ” checkbox. Select the drive whose data will be saved from the drop-down list. Select the drive to add to the RAID array.

  • Page 46: Adding An External Drive

    After a USB drive is recognized, the LinkStation adds “usbdisk x” to the shared folder list, where “x” is the USB port to which the drive is connected. Compatibility The following devices are supported by the LinkStation. Buffalo external USB drives are recommended but DUB and DIU series drives are not supported. • USB storage devices •...

  • Page 47: Dismounting Drives

    Chapter 4 Storage Management drive, connect its AC adapter. Note that only the first partition of a connected USB drive is mounted. Additional partitions are not recognized. Dismounting Drives If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount drives (internal and external) before unplugging them. You may dismount the external drive using the function button, or dismount any drive from Settings.

  • Page 48: Checking Drives

    Chapter 4 Storage Management The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK]. When the dismounting process is completed, it is safe to unplug the drive. Disconnect the drive from the LinkStation. Note: To remount the drive, unplug it and then plug it back in. Checking Drives A drive check tests the data on a drive on the LinkStation or one that is connected via USB for integrity.

  • Page 49: Formatting Drives

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Click [Check]. You have the option of deleting information files from macOS during the check if desired. Formatting Drives Notes: • Under some circumstances, data deleted when a drive is formatted can be recovered. To ensure that data is “gone forever”, a format might not be sufficient.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Storage Management Select the drive or array to format, then click [Format Disk]. Note: If you connect an external drive to the LinkStation and the drive status is still shown as “Unformatted”, refresh the status by clicking [Rediscover Disk]. If the status doesn’t change, disconnect and reconnect the USB drive.

  • Page 51: Erasing Data On The Linkstation Completely

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely Under some circumstances, data from formatted drives can be recovered. The drive erasure process in this section does a much more thorough job of erasing data. This procedure is recommended for removing all data from a drive in a way that makes it nearly impossible to recover with current tools.

  • Page 52: Quotas For Groups

    Chapter 4 Storage Management From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing]. Click to the right of “Users”. Select the user that will be given a quota and click [Edit]. If you want to set a quota for a new user, create a user by referring to the “Adding a User”...

  • Page 53: Drive Replacement

    If a larger drive is used, the extra space will not be usable in a RAID array. • If sending a defective drive to Buffalo for replacement, please keep the cartridge as Buffalo will only replace the drive and not the cartridge.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Defective Drive

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Replacing a Defective Drive Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables. 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: •...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 Storage Management Unscrew the four screws and remove the drive from the cartridge. Install a new drive (sold separately) into the cartridge. Replace the four screws.

  • Page 56: Rebuilding The Raid Array

    Chapter 4 Storage Management Insert the new drive back into the empty slot. Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. Rebuilding the RAID Array Depending on the RAID mode you have configured, the procedure after replacing the defective drive may vary. Refer to the section of the configured RAID mode and follow the described procedure.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Storage Management Using RAID 1 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [Drives] > [RAID]. Click the RAID array that held the failed drive. Select the replaced drive and click [Recover RAID Array]. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK]. Using RAID 0 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [Drives] >...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5 Remote Access

    Chapter 5 Remote Access Chapter 5 Remote Access WebAccess WebAccess is a software utility for accessing the files in the shared folder of your LinkStation from your computer or mobile device through the Internet. Be careful when configuring WebAccess. Certain settings can make the files in the shared folder available to anyone on the Internet, without any access restrictions.

  • Page 59: Configuring From Advanced Settings

    Chapter 5 Remote Access Enter a BuffaloNAS.com name for your BuffaloNAS account. Note: The BuffaloNAS.com name may contain between 3 and 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-). The BuffaloNAS.com name is case-sensitive. Click [Apply]. Continue with the procedure at http://buffalonas.com/manual/setup/en/. Configuring from Advanced Settings From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
  • Page 60 Chapter 5 Remote Access Configure the desired settings, then click [OK]. • To use SSL encryption for more secure data transfers, enable “HTTPS/SSL Encryption”. However, some WebAccess applications may not support HTTPS/SSL encryption. Disable it if this is an issue. For more details, refer to the WebAccess help guide.

  • Page 61: Accessing Remotely

    Allow Anonymous: Anyone can access (view) shared folders. (Access restrictions configured for shared folders will not work.) Allow All Groups and Users: All groups and users registered on the Buffalo NAS device can use WebAccess. (Access restrictions configured for shared folders will not work.) Use Inherited Folder Permissions: Users and groups have the same access permissions with WebAccess that they do locally.
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 Remote Access From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing]. Move the FTP switch to the position to enable FTP. Click to the right of “Folder Setup”. Choose a folder to enable remote FTP access on. Click [Edit]. Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “FTP” checkbox; select read-only or read and write for the shared folder’s attribute and click [OK].

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Backup

    Backing Up Data on the LinkStation You can back up the LinkStation folders to another shared folder on the same LinkStation, a connected USB drive, or a shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device, either on the same network or on another network. Backup Modes The following types of backup are available from this LinkStation.

  • Page 64: Preparing A Backup Destination

    Preparing a Backup Destination Configure a shared folder on a Buffalo NAS device or connected USB drive as a backup destination. The following procedure explains using another shared folder on the LinkStation as a backup destination. The procedure may vary depending on which Buffalo NAS device is selected as a destination.

  • Page 65: Configuring A Backup Job

    You can configure backup jobs by using another shared folder on the Buffalo NAS device or a USB drive connected to the LinkStation as a destination. You can also back up to a Buffalo NAS device on another network as long as the two networks are connected by a VPN or the route is configured properly.
  • Page 66 Chapter 6 Backup Enter the backup password and click [OK]. Click [Create New Job].
  • Page 67 Chapter 6 Backup Select backup settings such as date and time to run, then select a backup mode for the “Operation Mode” drop-down list. Refer to the differences between the backup modes in the “Backup Modes” section above. Click [Add]. Click [Browse] under “Backup Source Folder Name”.
  • Page 68 • Up to eight backup jobs can be configured. • To back up data between Buffalo NAS devices on a network using jumbo frames, make sure that both devices are configured to use identical (or similar) Ethernet frame sizes. If Ethernet frame sizes are significantly different, the backup job may not be properly performed.

  • Page 69: Backing Up Your Mac With Time Machine

    Chapter 6 Backup • Backup data, such as “.DS_Store” files, from macOS may include characters that cannot be read on FAT32- formatted drives in its filename. For best results, reformat the drive before using it as a backup destination. Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with macOS.
  • Page 70 Chapter 6 Backup Click [Browse]. Select the shared folder that you enabled AFP for in the previous steps, then click [OK]. Click [OK], then click [OK] again. Move the Time Machine switch to the position to enable Time Machine.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6 Backup 3. Configuring Time Machine on macOS From the Finder menu bar, navigate to [Go] > [Connect to Server]. Enter “afp://” and then the IP address or hostname of your LinkStation, then click [Connect]. Enter a username and password to be used for accessing the shared folder and click [Connect].
  • Page 72 Chapter 6 Backup Note: If access restrictions are not configured on the destination share, log in with the administrator account. The default username and password for the administrator account are “admin” and “password”. If access restrictions are configured, log in with an account with write privileges. Select the shared folder that has been configured as the backup destination and click [OK].
  • Page 73 Chapter 6 Backup Click [Time Machine].
  • Page 74 Chapter 6 Backup Click [Select Backup Disk]. Select the shared folder, then click [Use Disk].

  • Page 75: Copying From A Usb Device

    Chapter 6 Backup Enter a username and password to be used for accessing the shared folder and click [Connect]. Time Machine will count down from 120 seconds, then backup will begin. Copying from a USB Device Use Direct Copy to copy data from a USB device directly to the LinkStation. Follow the procedure below to configure Direct Copy.

  • Page 76: Enabling Direct Copy

    Chapter 6 Backup Enabling Direct Copy From Advanced Settings, click [Backup]. Move the Direct Copy switch to the position to enable Direct Copy. To change the Direct Copy target folder, navigate to [Backup] > [Direct Copy] > [Edit], select a new folder, and click [OK].

  • Page 77: Chapter 7 Multimedia

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Chapter 7 Multimedia DLNA DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The LinkStation includes a DLNA server compliant with the DLNA guidelines. Movies, photos, and music saved on the LinkStation can be played back on DLNA-compatible TVs, stereo equipment, game consoles, and other devices on the local network.

  • Page 78: Configuring From Advanced Settings

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Move the switch for the folder you’ll use for DLNA media to the position as well. Click [Apply]. Configuring from Advanced Settings From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing]. Click to the right of “Folder Setup”. Select the folder that you want to share with media players and other DLNA-compatible devices. Click [Edit].

  • Page 79: Playing Files

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Select an interval for DLNA server database updates and click [OK]. Playing Files To play back content from a DLNA-compatible device: Connect the DLNA-compatible device to the same network as the LinkStation and turn it on. Select the LinkStation in the software of the DLNA-compatible device. Select the content to be played back.

  • Page 80: Streaming To Dlna-Compatible Devices

    Chapter 7 Multimedia A list of the MAC addresses, IP addresses, and device names of the DLNA-compatible devices connected to the same network as the LinkStation is displayed. If your device is not listed, click [Refresh Database]. Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices When new movies, photos, and music files are added to the LinkStation’s DLNA folder, the database must be updated before the new files can be streamed.

  • Page 81: Disabling Playback From Specific Devices

    Chapter 7 Multimedia You may change the update interval, or select [Refresh Database] to update the database immediately. Disabling Playback from Specific Devices You may block specific DLNA devices from playing back media content. From Advanced Settings, click [Services]. Click to the right of “DLNA Server”.

  • Page 82: Itunes Server

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Clear the checkboxes under “Allow” for any devices you do not want to allow to play media and click [OK]. Supported File Types The LinkStation supports DLNA streaming of files with the extensions below. Types File Extensions .3gp, .asf, .avi, .divx, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .m2p, .m2t, .m2ts, .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .mpe, .mpeg, Video files .mpeg2, .mpg, .mts, .spts, .tp, .ts, .tts, .vdr, .vob, .wmv, .xvid...
  • Page 83 Chapter 7 Multimedia Click [Edit]. Click [Browse]. Select the shared folder that you want to make available to iTunes, then click [OK]. Click [OK].

  • Page 84: Bittorrent

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Move the iTunes server switch to the position to enable iTunes server. BitTorrent BitTorrent is a protocol for distributing large amounts of data efficiently. The information in this section is only for users who are familiar with BitTorrent. Configuring BitTorrent Easy Admin From Easy Admin, click [BitTorrent].

  • Page 85: Opening The Download Manager

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Click [Browse]. Select the shared folder where the downloaded file will be saved, then click [OK]. Enter the port number, then click [OK]. Move the BitTorrent switch to the position to enable BitTorrent. Opening the Download Manager Note: The default username is “admin”...
  • Page 86 Chapter 7 Multimedia Easy Admin From Easy Admin, click [BitTorrent]. The download manager will open. Advanced Settings From Advanced Settings, click [Applications]. Click to the right of “BitTorrent”.

  • Page 87: Downloading Files

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Click [Open Download Manager]. 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 88: Connecting A Printer

    Chapter 7 Multimedia Select “Start when added” to start downloading immediately after clicking [Upload]. The download will start. To cancel downloading, click , then [Remove]. Click to pause the download. Click to resume. Connecting a Printer You can connect a printer to the USB port on the LinkStation. Follow the procedure below to configure a print server.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7 Multimedia Click [OK]. Select your printer, then click [OK]. Register the printer.

  • Page 90: Chapter 8 Advanced Features

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features Chapter 8 Advanced Features Email Notification Your LinkStation can send you email reports daily, or when settings are changed or an error occurs. You can configure the events that will trigger notifications from any of the following functions: quotas, drive (internal, external, or RAID array), fan (models with 2+ drives only), backup, scheduled status report.

  • Page 91: Sleep Mode

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features Enter your email server settings, notification email’s default subject, then configure recipients and the time when email reports will be sent. Click [OK] to save the configured settings and have a test email sent. Sleep Mode To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep (standby) mode, during which the drives and LEDs are turned off.
  • Page 92 Chapter 8 Advanced Features Specify the timer interval, wake-up time, and time to enter sleep mode, then click [OK]. Notes: • Up to three timers can be set. • The time to enter sleep mode can be set from 12:00 a.m. to 3:45 a.m. of the next day. The time to wake from sleep mode can be set from 12:00 a.m.

  • Page 93: Encrypting Data Transmission

    The server certificate included in the LinkStation’s default settings was created by Buffalo, and in some cases, the security certificate warning message may appear in your browser or another security software. Disregard this message and continue.

  • Page 94: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features Updating SSL Key Files To update a server certificate and a private key for SSL, follow this procedure. From Advanced Settings, click [Management]. Click [SSL]. Register “server.key” for “Secret Key” and “server.crt” for “Server Certificate (.crt)”, then click [Import]. Restoring Factory Defaults To initialize the LinkStation to its factory default settings, follow the appropriate procedure below.

  • Page 95: Initializing Using The Function Button

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features Initializing Using the Function Button You can also initialize the settings with the function button. Turn off the LinkStation. Turn the LinkStation on while holding down the function button. The function LED will flash white. Press the function button again while the LED is flashing. Initialization will take 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Page 96 Chapter 8 Advanced Features From Advanced Settings, click [Management]. Click to the right of “Name/Time/Language”. Click [Edit]. Click the [Name] tab, then configure the LinkStation’s name and description.
  • Page 97 Chapter 8 Advanced Features Click the [Time] tab. Enable the NTP server and select the “Use Default NTP Server” checkbox. If you disable the NTP function, click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer’s time settings for the LinkStation. By default, the LinkStation adjusts its clock automatically by using a default NTP server. This NTP server belongs to Internet Multi Feed Inc.
  • Page 98 Chapter 8 Advanced Features Click the [Language] tab and select the language to be used. Note: This tab changes the language used by the LinkStation for email notifications, DLNA, and other functions. To change the language displayed in Settings, go to Settings and click [Language] from the menu bar.

  • Page 99: Jumbo Frames

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features Jumbo Frames If your other network devices support jumbo frames, you may be able to improve network performance. From Advanced Settings, click [Network]. Click to the right of “IP Address”. Click the LAN port where the jumbo frames will be used. Select the desired Ethernet frame size and click [OK].

  • Page 100: Changing The Ip Address

    Chapter 8 Advanced Features Connection Transmission Transfer data using jumbo frames. Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Compatible Switch Compatible PC Transfer data without using jumbo frames. Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Incompatible PC Compatible Switch Transfer data without using jumbo frames.
  • Page 101 Chapter 8 Advanced Features Disable “DHCP” and enter the desired IP address and subnet mask. Under “Network Settings”, enter the default gateway and DNS server addresses. If no changes are necessaries, keep them as is. Click [OK]. Note: The following IP addresses are reserved and should not be used. If you configure one of them by accident, initialize settings by referring to the “Initializing Using the Function Button”...

  • Page 102: Chapter 9 Configuring From Mobile Devices

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Settings Available from Your Mobile Device You can change the following settings from your mobile device: • Create or delete users, and change the user passwords. • Create or delete shared folders, and configure access restrictions. •...

  • Page 103: Adding A User

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Adding a User From Settings, tap [Users].
  • Page 104 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap [Create User].
  • Page 105 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Enter the desired username and password (twice), then tap [Apply]. Tap [OK] when completed. Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 128 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the symbols ! # + $ ^ %. The first character should not be a symbol. •...

  • Page 106: Changing The Password

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Changing the Password From Settings, tap [Users]. Tap an existing user from the list to change the user’s password.
  • Page 107 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Enter the new password (twice) and click [Apply]. Tap [OK] when completed.

  • Page 108: Deleting A User

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Deleting a User From Settings, tap [Users]. Tap an existing user from the list to be deleted.
  • Page 109 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap [Delete This User]. Tap [Yes]. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap [OK]. Tap [OK] when completed.

  • Page 110: Configuring Shared Folders

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Configuring Shared Folders Adding a Shared Folder From Settings, tap [Folder Setup].
  • Page 111 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap [Create Folder]. Enter the desired folder name and tap [Apply]. Tap [OK] when completed.

  • Page 112: Configuring Access Restrictions

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Notes: • Names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters and symbols. Descriptions may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters. • If you create a shared folder from a mobile device, SMB and AFP connections can be used to access this folder by default.
  • Page 113 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for. Move the Access Restrictions switch to the on position to enable access restrictions. Select the level of access for the users, then tap [Apply].

  • Page 114: Deleting A Shared Folder

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Deleting a Shared Folder From Settings, tap [Folder Setup].
  • Page 115 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap the shared folder that you want to delete. Tap [Delete this Folder]. Tap [Yes].

  • Page 116: Configuring Webaccess

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap [OK]. Tap [OK] when completed. Configuring WebAccess Note: On your mobile device, download and install the “SmartPhone Navigator” and “WebAccess” apps from App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
  • Page 117 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices 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 118 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices 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 on the router or open port 9000 for WebAccess in your router’s settings.
  • Page 119 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap [Open WebAccess]. WebAccess will launch. Tap [OK] if the following message is displayed.
  • Page 120 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap your LinkStation’s hostname to open the shared folder. 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 occurs, try the following procedure.
  • Page 121 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap [WebAccess]. Enter the desired BuffaloNAS.com name. Select “Configure router's port settings manually”, enter the router’s port number, and tap [Apply].

  • Page 122: Configuring The Dlna Server

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Configuring the DLNA Server From Settings, tap [DLNA Server]. Move the switch to the on position to enable DLNA and tap [Apply]. Managing USB Devices From the “USB Device” option in Settings, you can dismount the USB drive, working with Direct Copy, and configuring UPS sync settings.

  • Page 123: Dismounting Usb Drives

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Dismounting USB Drives From Settings, tap [USB Device]. Tap [Dismount]. When the completion message is displayed, unplug the USB device and tap [OK].

  • Page 124: Enabling Direct Copy

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Enabling Direct Copy From Settings, tap [USB Device]. Move the Direct Copy switch to the on position to enable Direct Copy and tap [Apply]. Starting Direct Copy Certain USB devices allow you to copy their data directly to your LinkStation using a mobile device.
  • Page 125 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Connect the USB device. After it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up. Unsupported devices will not cause the function LED to light. From Settings, tap [USB Device]. Tap [Start Direct Copy]. The function LED will flash as all the files on the USB device are copied to the Direct Copy folder on the LinkStation.

  • Page 126: Enabling A Print Server

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Note: By default, the Direct Copy folder is configured to the "share" folder. You can change the destination folder from Settings using the computer. Refer to the “Copying from a USB Device” section in chapter 6 for the procedure.
  • Page 127 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Replace the four screws. Insert the new drive back into the empty slot. Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. Open the SmartPhone Navigator app on your mobile device and log in to Settings. From Settings, tap the blinking yellow information icon.

  • Page 128: Chapter 10 Utilities

    Chapter 10 Utilities NAS Navigator2 NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it easy to display Settings, change the Buffalo NAS device’s IP address, or check its drives. To install NAS Navigator2, refer to the appropriate procedure below for your computer.

  • Page 129: Chapter 11 Appendix

    This section explains the details of power LED patterns when an event occurs. If there is a corresponding corrective action described for the code, try it first. If the LED still blinking due to an issue outlined below, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.
  • Page 130 Chapter 11 Appendix Amber (Blinking) After you change any settings, the power LED will blink amber. The pattern of the blink gives the information code. You can also confirm the current status by using NAS Navigator2. Place Status The LED flashes for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. This gives the tens place of 10s Place the information code.

  • Page 131: Default Settings

    Chapter 11 Appendix Code Description Corrective Action Update the firmware by referring to the A new firmware version has been released. “Updating the Firmware” section in chapter Make sure that the backup job is configured correctly. Make sure that the backup target NAS device is on and not in The backup job failed.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    SATA 3 Gbps Supported RAID LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR: 0, 1, JBOD (individual drives) Internal Drive LS220D, LS220DE: Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive LS220DR: Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive Note: The replacement drive should be the same size or Replacement Drive larger as the original drive. The drives listed above are...
  • Page 133 Chapter 11 Appendix Power Supply AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz LS210D: 45 × 128 × 205 mm; 1.8 × 5.0 × 8.1 in. Dimensions (W × H × D, LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR: 87 × 128 × 205 mm; 3.4 × 5.0 excluding protruding parts) ×...
  • Page 134 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 135 Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information 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 136 The external power adapter should be a UL/CSA62368-1 or UL/CSA60950-1 certified power adapter. Make sure it is approved by Buffalo accordingly before using or replacing it. The chart below lists the product models of the AC adapter included with your LinkStation unit. The “x” at the end of the AC adapter’s model name represents a variable alphabetic character between D and Z.
  • Page 137 Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC. Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423 AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome, Address Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan Input voltage 100–240 V Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz WA-24Q12R-Z079x Output voltage 12.0 V Output current 2.0 A...

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