Buffalo LinkStation HD-HG160LAN Quick Setup Manual

Buffalo LinkStation HD-HG160LAN Quick Setup Manual

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Unpacking and Setup

Open the shipping carton of LinkStation and carefully unpack its contents. The
carton should contain the following items:
Main unit (LinkStation)
LinkStation Base Plate
Base Rubber Feet
Ethernet Cable
Power Cord
LinkNavigator Installation CD
Quick Setup Guide (this user's guide)
Warranty card
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from
which the product was purchased.
The front face of the LinkStation has a protective plastic fi lm covering for
protection from scratching during assembly and shipping. The fi lm may be
removed by peeling it away from any corner of the front face.

Quick Setup Guide

www.buffalotech.com
Gigabit LinkStation
HD-HGLAN Series
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v2.6

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Summary of Contents for Buffalo LinkStation HD-HG160LAN

  • Page 1: Quick Setup Guide

    Unpacking and Setup Open the shipping carton of LinkStation and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain the following items: Main unit (LinkStation) LinkStation Base Plate Base Rubber Feet Ethernet Cable Power Cord LinkNavigator Installation CD Quick Setup Guide (this user’s guide) Warranty card If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from which the product was purchased.
  • Page 2: Step 1: Connect Your Cables

    Step 1: Connect your Cables Plug LinkStation’s power cord into the back of LinkStation. Plug the other end of the power code into a power outlet. Then, plug the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the back of LinkStation. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a PC.
  • Page 3: Step 2: Check Your Connection

    Step 2: Check your Connection Check the LINK/ACT light on the front of the LinkStation. If it is lit, then LinkStation is connected properly; please turn to Page 4 to continue setup. If it is not lit, continue to the next step. Verify that the LINK/ACT light on the front of LinkStation is lit (see Step 4’s picture).
  • Page 4 Step 3: Link Navigator Software Set up Link Navigator software on your PC: Insert the LinkNavigator CD into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s confi guration, the EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automatically launch, manually launch it by pressing the ‘Start’...
  • Page 5: Step 4: Using The Confi Guration Utility

    User Manual is located on the LinkNavigaor CD-ROM. Please note that Pcast media server option can only be used in conjunction with a Buffalo LinkTheater. To continue setup, click on the ‘Basic’ settings button. This will allow you to setup some important settings.
  • Page 6 LinkStation, or simply name it LinkStation. Enter a short description of LinkStation in the ‘LinkStation press the ‘Apply’ button. By default there are two shares on LinkStation. If you would like to create additional shares for specifi c users or specifi c types of data, then click on the ‘Security’...
  • Page 7: Step 5: Accessing Linkstation Data From A Pc

    Step 5: Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC Accessing LinkStation data is performed using the following steps: Press the ‘Start’ menu, select the ‘Run...’ option. When the ‘Run’ dialog appears, please type \\LinkStation_Name (where LinkStation_Name is the ‘LinkStation Name’ set on Page 6).
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifi cations LAN Standards: Transmission Types: Access Media: Media Interface: USB Standard: USB Connector: Data Transmission Speed: Electric Current: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9: Technical Support

    Technical Support Buffalo Technology customers can obtain technical support using the following information: • Online Help: • User Manual: Available on the Software CD • Web: North America Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Telephone: 866-752-6210 Europe Support is available between 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday- Thursday and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays.

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