Buffalo technology ls-wtgl/r1 linkstation pro duo user manual (71 pages)
Summary of Contents for Buffalo LinkStation LS-LGL
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User Manual LS-LGL LinkStation www.buffalotech.com v1.0...
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If you run into difficulties or need additional help, feel free to contact our technical support. Contact information for Buffalo Technology and our technical support is available on pages 17 and 18.
Table of Contents Back Panel ...............4 Installing on a PC..............5 Using your LinkStation with a PC ........8 Using your LinkStation with a Mac ......... 10 Client Utility ..............14 Technical Specifications ..........15 Contact Information (USA) ..........16 Contact Information (Europe) ......... 17 GPL Information .............
Back Panel Layout MAC Address Power Switch Serial Number Reset Button (hold down for 3 seconds to reset) Ethernet Cable (to Router) Mount for Cable Lock Power Cable...
Initial Installation To begin, insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Setup should automatically launch. If it does not, manually launch setup by clicking Start and selecting the Run... option. When the Run dialog opens, type d:\LSnavi.exe (where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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Initial Installation Press the Begin Installation button. If you’re installing on a PC, click on Easy Setup (the pink, upper button). Mac users can skip this step. Click Next to step through the installation.
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Initial Installation Follow the directions on each screen and continue pressing Next at the bottom of each window to step through the installation. When installation is complete, you may close the installation window.
LinkStation. Share is the main folder that you can put files and folders in. Info contains a copy of your user manual. The Buffalo NAS Navigator icon opens the LinkStation’s client utility. Turn to page 13 for more on using the NAS Navigator client utility.
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Accessing LinkStation Data from your PC To Access LinkStation Data from a PC: Your LinkStation uses the folder “share” to hold data. The folder called “share” is already configured on your LinkStation. To start using your LinkStation, you can either click on the Shortcut for LinkStation on your desktop, or you may just use drive L in My Computer, which setup has mapped to the share in your LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation with a Mac After installing the LinkNavigator software, your Mac will have two new icons on the desktop. The LS-LGLSettings.txt file contains the IP address of your LinkStation. NAS Navigator is the LinkStation’s client utility. With the information in the LS-LGLSettings.txt file, you can easily connect to the LinkStation from any of your computers on your local network.
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Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac You can add a link to your LinkStation’s share folder to your desktop by adding it to the Mac’s server list. Begin by clicking Go, and then choose Connect to Server. In the Server Address field, enter your LinkStation’s IP address in the form smb:// ipaddress (where “ipaddress”...
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Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac Select Guest and click on Connect. Note: If you have configured share permissions on your LinkStation, select Registered User and enter your login credentials. Select share from the list of folders on the LinkStation. The share will open.
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You can always get the LinkStation’s IP address from your router’s configuration utility. Many Buffalo routers list this information on the Client Monitor page, as shown to the right. Consult your router’s documentation for instructions on...
LinkStation Client Utility This is the Buffalo NAS Client Utility. Installed on your PC, it allows you to access each of the LinkStations (and TeraStations) on your network. Click Refresh List to get tabs for each of your LinkStations. Each tab shows...
Technical Specifications LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3ab / IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u standard Transmission Types: 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5; 100BASE-TX: 4B5B MLT-3; 10BASE-T Manchester Coding Hard Drive: Single SATA 7200 rpm Connector Type: RJ-45 Electric Current: 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: ~25W (Varies slightly with drive size) Dimensions: 1.7”...
Contact Information (North America) Buffalo Technology USA Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: sales@ buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada).
Buffalo Technology UK Ltd. 2, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BW United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Buffalo Technology provide technical support in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. For hours and phone numbers, please go to: http://www.buffalo-technology.com/contact...
Within the envelope containing the self addressed padded CD shipping envelope, please include a bank draft or money order for $20 (USD) (Made out to: Buffalo Technology) to cover our handling fee, postage and CD preparation. The CD-R should have the name of the product and revision number clearly written on the actual CD-R (not on the insert).
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Within the envelope containing the self addressed padded CD shipping envelope, please include a bank draft or money order for €20 (Euro) (Made out to: Buffalo Technology) to cover our handling fee, postage and CD preparation. The CD-R should have the name of the product and revision number clearly written on the actual CD-R (not on the insert).