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  • Page 1 Storage Network Attached Storage LinkStation 500 User Manual 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..........7 Diagrams ...................7 Turning the LinkStation On and Off ..........8 Restarting from Settings ................9 Accessing Shared Folders ............. 11 Accessing from a Computer ..............11 Accessing from a Mobile Device .............11 Chapter 2 Configuration ..........13 Opening Settings ................
  • Page 3 Chapter 3 My LinkStation ........... 24 Navigating the My LinkStation Window ........24 Adding Folders ................25 Uploading and Downloading Files ..........26 Uploading from a Computer ..............26 Downloading Files to a Computer ............27 Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links ......28 Chapter 4 Media Player ..........
  • Page 4 Drive Replacement ................ 47 Step 1 - Replacing a Defective Drive............48 Step 2 - Rebuilding the RAID Array ............51 Chapter 6 System Information ........54 Server Info ..................54 System Log..................55 Chapter 7 Services ............57 Folder Setup .................. 57 Adding a Shared Folder ................57 Recycle Bin ....................59 Configuring Access Restrictions .............59...
  • Page 5 Accessing Remotely .................74 Direct Copy ..................75 Chapter 8 System ............77 Users ....................77 Adding a User ...................77 Changing a Password ................79 Deleting a User ..................80 Groups .................... 81 Adding a Group ..................81 Deleting a Group ..................82 Network ..................82 Changing the Hostname .................82 Changing the IP Address .................83 Wake-on-LAN ...................84...
  • Page 6 Backup ................... 97 Backup Modes ..................97 Preparing a Backup Destination .............98 Configuring a Backup Job ..............100 Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ..........106 Reset ..................... 111 Initializing from Settings ..............112 Initializing Using the Function Button ..........113 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices ... 114 Settings Available from Your Mobile Device ......
  • Page 7 NovaBACKUP ................130 Chapter 11 Appendix ..........131 Power LED Operations ..............131 Default Settings ................132 Specifications ................133 Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information ..135 For Customers in the United States ........... 135 For Customers in Europe ............136...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Diagrams LS510D LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE...

  • Page 9: Turning The Linkstation On And Off

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Power LED (   ) Glows white while the LinkStation is on. 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: Restarting From Settings

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Restarting from Settings You can also restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. To restart from Settings, follow the procedure below. 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.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started Enter the username and password, then press the Enter key or click Log In. Settings will open.

  • Page 12: Accessing Shared Folders

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Click at the top-left of Settings and choose Restart. Click Restart again. When the power LED stops flashing and glows white, the restart process is complete. Accessing Shared Folders Accessing from a Computer Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon (   ) to start NAS Navigator2.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started Tap your LinkStation from the NAS list. Tap Browse. 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 press the Enter key or click Log In. Settings will open.

  • Page 16: Using A Mobile Device

    Chapter 2 Configuration 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. Using a Mobile Device You can access your LinkStation’s Settings from your iOS or Android device. Download and install “SmartPhone Navigator”...

  • Page 17: Resetting Administrator Password

    Chapter 2 Configuration Settings will be displayed. Note: If you tap any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password. Resetting Administrator Password If you forget the admin password and cannot log in to Settings, you can initialize it with the function button. Follow the procedure below to initialize the password.

  • Page 18: The Home Screen

    Chapter 2 Configuration The Home Screen The home screen acts like a typical computer desktop. Default shortcuts are listed below: Item Description Accesses all stored files and folders and all LinkStation functions, including creating new My LinkStation folders. My Photos My Music Shortcuts of folders that are in My LinkStation.

  • Page 19: Customizing The Home Screen

    Chapter 2 Configuration Item Description The same as My LinkStation. My LinkStation Plays audio or video files stored on the LinkStation. Media Player Manages internal and external drives connected to the LinkStation. Disk Manager Configures optional advanced settings. System Settings Customizing the Home Screen You can customize the home screen desktop to your specifications.

  • Page 20: Launcher Options

    Chapter 2 Configuration 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 21: Wallpaper Options

    Chapter 2 Configuration • 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 22: Changing Display Languages

    Chapter 2 Configuration 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.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Configuration Changing from the Login Page Open Settings and select the language from the drop-down list. The display language will be changed. Changing from the Desktop Right-click anywhere on the desktop and click System Appearance.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Configuration Click the Language tab and select the desired display language from the list. Click Apply.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 My Linkstation

    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, click the icon on the home screen. In the My LinkStation window, the following tabs will be displayed on the left as a directory: •...

  • Page 26: Adding Folders

    Chapter 3 My LinkStation Icons Name Descriptions Refresh Refresh the screen. 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 27: Uploading And Downloading Files

    Chapter 3 My LinkStation Click New Folder. Enter a desired folder name and click OK. The folder will be created in the selected shared folder. Uploading and Downloading Files Uploading from a Computer From Settings, click My LinkStation (   ).

  • Page 28: Downloading Files To A Computer

    Chapter 3 My LinkStation 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. Downloading Files to a Computer From Settings, click My LinkStation (   ).

  • Page 29: Sharing Files And Folders Using Shared Links

    Chapter 3 My LinkStation 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 30 Chapter 3 My LinkStation Select a folder or file from the main window and click Publish. Click Share. The temporary shared link will be generated. You can send the link by copying and pasting it into an email or messaging application. The expiry date is set to a month from the date when the link is generated.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 My LinkStation Notes: • No other folder or file on the LinkStation can be accessed from the shared link. • Expired links cannot be accessed.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Media Player

    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 on the home screen. Navigating the Media Player Window Icons Name...

  • Page 33: Creating Playlists

    Chapter 4 Media Player Icons Name Descriptions Add List Add a new playlist. Rename List Change the name of a playlist. Delete List Delete a selected playlist. Add Items Add a media file to the playlist. Create a copy of the selected media file, either from the Copy current directory or another that is available to the user.

  • Page 34: Adding Media Files

    Chapter 4 Media Player Select “PLAYLISTS” at the left of the window and click Add List. Enter a desired playlist name and click OK. Adding Media Files From Settings, click Media Player (   ).
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Media Player Select the playlist at the left of the window and click Add Items. The dialog box will open. Select a media file to add and click Open.

  • Page 36: Playing Files

    Chapter 4 Media Player Playing Files Media Player supports MP3 or MP4 file playback on the browser. Some specific MP4 files may not be compatible. Other file types will be downloaded to the desired location on your computer. From Settings, click Media Player (   ).

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Disk Manager

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Chapter 5 Disk Manager Disk Manager is an application that manages RAID arrays and internal or external drives. To open Disk Manager, click icon on the home screen. 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.
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Click the RAID tab. Click the array to delete.

  • Page 39: Changing The Raid Mode

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Click Delete. Two different warnings will be displayed. Read them carefully and click Yes for both. Format the drive by referring to the “Formatting Drives” section below. Once JBOD is configured, the default shared folders will automatically be created only on the drive that is initially formatted.
  • Page 40 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Click the RAID tab. Click Create RAID Array.

  • Page 41: Expanding Raid Capacity Without Deleting Data

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Select a RAID mode and click Next. Click Yes. RAID array creation will start. Wait until it’s done. Click OK, then Close when completed. The new RAID array will be created. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder”...

  • Page 42: Adding An External Drive

    Adding an External Drive Your LinkStation features a USB port, and you can connect an external drive 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 Make sure only one device is connected to a USB port on the LinkStation.

  • Page 43: Dismounting An External Drive

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Note: This LinkStation will not recognize USB drives that are larger than 16 TB. Use only USB drives that are 16 TB or smaller. 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 44 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Click the USB tab. The drive information will be displayed. Click the external drive to be dismounted.

  • Page 45: Checking Drives

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Click Eject. The external drive will be dismounted. Once the drive is dismounted, unplug it from the LinkStation. Checking Drives A drive check tests the data on a drive on the LinkStation or one that is connected via USB for integrity. Errors are fixed automatically.

  • Page 46: Formatting Drives

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Select the array or drive to test. Click Check. Click OK, then Close when completed. Formatting Drives Note: Since firmware version 3.00, the drive that had been used on a different LS500 series LinkStation needs to be formatted after it is inserted.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Click the RAID tab to format an internal drive (if there is no RAID array configured, click the Drives tab) or the USB tab to format an external drive. Select the array or drive to format.

  • Page 48: Drive Replacement

    While the LinkStation is running, never unplug or remove drives without dismounting them first. • If using the LS520DN LinkStation model, use a Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive as the replacement drive. For the replacement drive of other LinkStation models, use a Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive. You can also use compatible...

  • Page 49: Step 1 - Replacing A Defective Drive

    • If there is existing data on the replacement drive, back it up as all data on the drive will be lost during the replacement process. • 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 50 Chapter 5 Disk Manager 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. Unscrew the four screws and remove the drive from the cartridge. Install a new drive (sold separately) into the cartridge.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Replace the four screws. Insert the new drive back into the empty slot. Close the front panel.

  • Page 52: Step 2 - Rebuilding The Raid Array

    Chapter 5 Disk Manager Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. Step 2 - 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. Using RAID 1 Press and hold the function button for five seconds.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Select a RAID mode and click Next. Click Yes. Click OK, then Close when completed. The new RAID array will be created. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in chapter 7.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Disk Manager Select a drive that shows “Unformatted” and click Format. Select a file system from the drop-down list and click Format. Click OK, then Close when completed. The drive will be formatted. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder”...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 System Information

    Chapter 6 System Information Chapter 6 System Information Server Info Displays the hostname, workgroup name, IP address, MAC address, firmware version, time, and other minor system information. From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Server Info.

  • Page 56: System Log

    Chapter 6 System Information The server information window will open. System Log Displays multiple logs of the LinkStation. From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click System Log.
  • Page 57 Chapter 6 System Information The system log window will open.

  • Page 58: Chapter 7 Services

    Chapter 7 Services Chapter 7 Services Folder Setup Create or delete shared folders on the LinkStation and enable or disable protocol services. Adding a Shared Folder From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Folder Setup.
  • Page 59 Chapter 7 Services Click Add. Enter a folder name and configure the desired settings, then click OK.

  • Page 60: Recycle Bin

    Chapter 7 Services 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.

  • Page 61: Smb

    Chapter 7 Services : Read and write : Read-only : No access The picture above shows the example of restrictions by the user. If restricting access by group, click the Local Groups tab and select group permissions. Click OK. Enable or disable SMB connections and change a workgroup name for the LinkStation. Enabling SMB From Settings, click System Settings ( ...

  • Page 62: Changing The Workgroup Name

    Chapter 7 Services Select “Enable Samba service” to enable SMB connections and click Apply. Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to “Folder Setup” and enable the service for the folder. Changing the Workgroup Name From Settings, click System Settings ( ...

  • Page 63: Afp

    Chapter 7 Services Enter a new workgroup name and click Apply. Note: A workgroup name may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and the symbols @ } { ! # $ % & ~ ^. Enable or disable AFP connections for the LinkStation. From Settings, click System Settings ( ...

  • Page 64: Ftp

    Chapter 7 Services Select “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 “Folder Setup” and enable the service for the folder. Enable or disable FTP connection of the LinkStation.

  • Page 65: Dlna Server

    Chapter 7 Services Select “Enable FTP service” to enable FTP connections. Enter a desired port number and other settings. Click Apply. Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to “Folder Setup” and enable the service for the folder.
  • Page 66 Chapter 7 Services Click Folder Setup. Select a shared folder for the DLNA server.

  • Page 67: Playing Files On A Dlna Client Device

    Chapter 7 Services Make sure that “DLNA” is enabled for the folder. If not, select the “DLNA” checkbox for “LAN Protocols”, then click OK. If DLNA service is not enabled, it will be enabled automatically when enabling the service for a shared folder. Playing Files on a DLNA Client Device 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.
  • Page 68 Chapter 7 Services Click iTunes. Select “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, select “Use hostname”.

  • Page 69: Downloader

    Chapter 7 Services Click Browse and select a folder to use for iTunes, then click Open. Click Apply. Note: When you access 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 70: Opening The Download Manager

    Chapter 7 Services Click Downloader. Click “Enable download service” to enable BitTorrent and click Apply. Opening the Download Manager From Settings, click System Settings (   ).
  • Page 71 Chapter 7 Services Click Downloader. Click the icon displayed in the window. If no icon is displayed on the screen such as in the example below, you should enable it by following the procedure in the “Enabling Downloader Service” section above. Enter a username and password, then click Log In.

  • Page 72: Downloading Files

    Chapter 7 Services 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 73: Webaccess

    Chapter 7 Services Select “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 username folder. To change the default download folder, click the icon at the left bottom corner and change the directory at “Download to:”.

  • Page 74: Configuring Webaccess

    Chapter 7 Services Configuring WebAccess By using remote access options that can be found on the WebAccess screen, you can configure WebAccess settings using a simpler process. Follow the procedure below to configure WebAccess. To configure WebAccess from a mobile device, refer to the “Configuring WebAccess”...

  • Page 75: Accessing Remotely

    Chapter 7 Services Select “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 between 3 and 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-).

  • Page 76: Direct Copy

    Chapter 7 Services R/W: Read and write, R: Read-only, -: No access • For the “Public” folder and shared folders created in Folder Setup Available user Access permissions admin Registered user Not logged in Read and write WebAccess i Read-only Disabled Read and write WebAccess A...
  • Page 77 Chapter 7 Services...

  • Page 78: Chapter 8 System

    Chapter 8 System Chapter 8 System Users Create or delete users on the LinkStation, or change the administrator password. Adding a User Follow the procedure below to create a user. To create a user from a mobile device, refer to the “Adding a User”...
  • Page 79 Chapter 8 System Click New. Enter a username and password, and confirm the new password. Select the group to join and click Save. A new user will be added to the list. When a new user is created, a shared folder that uses the username as its folder name is also created.

  • Page 80: Changing A Password

    Chapter 8 System Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the symbols ! $ ^ %. The first character should not be a symbol. • Passwords may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), commas (,), periods (.), semicolons (;), vertical bars (|), tildes (~), single quotes ('), backquotes (`), and the symbols ! "...

  • Page 81: Deleting A User

    Chapter 8 System 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 wants to change their password. From Settings, double-click Applications on the desktop. Double-click Password.

  • Page 82: Groups

    Chapter 8 System Groups Adding a Group From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Groups. Click Add.

  • Page 83: Deleting A Group

    Chapter 8 System Enter a group name and select the users who will belong to it, then click Save. A new group will be added to the list. 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 84: Changing The Ip Address

    Chapter 8 System Click Network. 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 Normally, the LinkStation’s IP address is set automatically by a DHCP server on your network. If you prefer, you can set it manually.

  • Page 85: Wake-On-Lan

    Chapter 8 System Click Network. Click the Network Settings tab. Select Static IP, 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 by referring to the “Initializing Using the Function Button”...
  • Page 86 Chapter 8 System From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Network. Click the Wake-on-LAN tab and check “Enable Wake-on-LAN” to enable Wake-on-LAN. Note: To use Wake-on-LAN, you’ll need Wake-on-LAN software that sends Wake-on-LAN packets. The LinkStation does not include Wake-on-LAN software.

  • Page 87: System Language

    Chapter 8 System System Language Changing System Languages 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. From Settings, click System Settings (   ).

  • Page 88: Date & Time

    Chapter 8 System Click System Language. Select the character encoding from the drop-down list of “FTP Client Encoding” and click Apply. Date & Time Configures time settings such as date and time, time zone, or NTP settings. Changing Date and Time From Settings, click System Settings ( ...
  • Page 89 Chapter 8 System Click Date & Time. Click the Date & Time tab. 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.

  • Page 90: Changing Time Zone

    Chapter 8 System disabled, select the date from the calendar or enter the date into the “Date” box, and enter the time directly into the “Time” boxes. Click Apply. Changing Time Zone From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Date & Time.

  • Page 91: Power Management

    Chapter 8 System 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 drives. Drive Spin Down With this function, only drives will enter sleep mode. This may help maintain drive longevity. While in spin down, drives will start working again once the LinkStation is accessed.
  • Page 92 Chapter 8 System Click Power Management. Click the Drive Sleep tab and configure the time interval when the drive will spin down. For example, if you select five minutes as the standby time, the drive will spin down five minutes after no drive access. Click Apply.

  • Page 93: Sleep Mode

    Chapter 8 System 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. From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Power Management. Click the System Sleep tab. Select the timer interval from “Daily”...

  • Page 94: Ups Sync

    Chapter 8 System configured timer interval has passed. In such a case, press the function button or use Wake-on-LAN (if enabled) to wake the unit up. Click Save. Notes: • Examples of timer settings are shown below: ◦ Example 1: If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m.
  • Page 95 • If the LinkStation is connected directly to a UPS, select “Sync with UPS connected to this LinkStation”. If a different Buffalo NAS device is connected to the UPS, select “Sync with a UPS connected to another NAS on the same network”.

  • Page 96: Firmware

    If a new firmware version 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 97 Chapter 8 System From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Firmware. Click Browse.

  • Page 98: Backup

    Backup 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 99: Preparing A Backup Destination

    ◦ Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device 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 LS500 series LinkStations as a backup destination. The procedure may vary depending on which Buffalo NAS device is selected as a destination.
  • Page 100 Chapter 8 System Click Folder Setup. Choose the folder to set as a backup destination.

  • Page 101: 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 102 Chapter 8 System Click Backup. If you had configured a backup device access key for the backup source folder on another Buffalo NAS device or the backup destination folder, click Set. If you hadn’t, skip to step 5.
  • Page 103 Enter the backup device access key and click OK. Click List of LinkStations and TeraStations. Note: If you want to back up a Buffalo NAS device on another network, follow the procedure below to add the Buffalo NAS device on another network.
  • Page 104 Chapter 8 System Click Refresh. The Buffalo NAS devices will be added to the list. Close the window.
  • Page 105 Chapter 8 System Enter a job name and configure backup settings such as date and time to run, then select a backup mode. Refer to the differences between the backup modes in the “Backup Modes” section above. Click Browse to the right of “Source”.
  • Page 106 Chapter 8 System Select the folder that will be the backup source, then click Open. Click Browse to the right of “Destination”. Select the folder that will be the backup destination, then click Open.

  • Page 107: Backing Up Your Mac With Time Machine

    Chapter 8 System Click Save. If you have selected differential or incremental backup for the backup mode, a warning message will appear. Read it carefully and click Yes. The backup job will be added to the backup jobs list. Notes: •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 8 System Click Folder Setup. Choose a shared folder as your backup destination for Time Machine.
  • Page 109 Chapter 8 System Select the “AFP (Mac)” and “Time Machine” checkboxes for “LAN Protocols” and click OK. 2. Configuring Time Machine on macOS From the Apple menu, open System Preferences.
  • Page 110 Chapter 8 System Click Time Machine.
  • Page 111 Chapter 8 System Click Select Backup Disk. Select the shared folder, then click Use Disk.

  • Page 112: Reset

    Chapter 8 System 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. Note: A FAT32-formatted USB drive cannot be used as a Time Machine backup destination folder. Reset Enable or disable function button initialization or initialize the LinkStation to factory defaults from Settings.

  • Page 113: Initializing From Settings

    Chapter 8 System Initializing from Settings When initializing the LinkStation from Settings, all values will be erased and restored to its factory default. The data stored on the LinkStation will be kept. From Settings, click System Settings (   ). Click Reset. Click Initialize.

  • Page 114: Initializing Using The Function Button

    Chapter 8 System Read the confirmation and click Yes. The LinkStation will be restored to its factory default settings. Initializing Using 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 115: 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. • Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation. •...
  • Page 116 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap Create User. Enter the desired username and password (twice), then tap Apply. Tap Close when completed. Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the symbols ! # + $ ^ %.

  • Page 117: 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 118 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Enter the new password (twice) and click Apply. Tap Close when completed.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Configuring Webaccess

    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. 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 121 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap NAS Setup. Enter a username and password. This will create a new user. Tap Next.
  • Page 122 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Enter the password from the previous step again and tap Next. 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 123 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Enter the BuffaloNAS.com name and tap Set. Tap Open WebAccess. WebAccess will launch.
  • Page 124 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Tap OK if the following message is displayed. 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 125 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 126: 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. You can add a shared folder for sharing via DLNA from Settings using the computer. Refer to the “Adding a Shared Folder”...

  • Page 127: 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. Starting Direct Copy Certain USB devices allow you to copy their data directly to your LinkStation using a mobile device. Connect the USB device.
  • Page 128 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices 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. Note: By default, the Direct Copy folder is configured to the "usb_backup" folder in the “Public” folder. You can change the destination folder from Settings using the computer.

  • Page 129: Configuring Ups Sync

    Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices Configuring UPS Sync You can enable/disable UPS sync settings from your mobile device. For other settings such as changing the shutdown process when using UPS sync, open Settings from the computer. Refer to the “UPS Sync”...
  • Page 130 Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices 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.

  • Page 131: 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 132: 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 133: Default Settings

    Chapter 11 Appendix Code Description Corrective Action Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive A drive error occurred. Replacement” section in chapter 5. Amber 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.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    LS520DN: Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive Internal Drive Notes: • If using a LS520DE unit, you can also use Replacement Drive compatible non-Buffalo drives that are listed on the compatible information of the Buffalo website. • The replacement drive should be the same size or...
  • Page 135 Chapter 11 Appendix Power Supply AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz LS510D: 45 × 128 × 205 mm; 1.8 × 5.0 × 8.1 in. Dimensions (W × H × D, LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE: 87 × 128 × 205 mm; 3.4 × excluding protruding parts) 5.0 ×...

  • Page 136: Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information

    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 137: For Customers In Europe

    Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information For Customers in Europe 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 138 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 139 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-36A12R-Z077x Output voltage 12.0 V Output current 3.0 A...

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