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August 2021

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  • Page 1 Network Attached Storage LinkStation 200 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: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Regulatory Compliance Information 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 3 Regulatory Compliance Information Verwenden Sie ausschließlich die Kabel und Zubehörteile, die im Lieferumfang enthalten sind. Andere Zubehörteile oder Kabel dürfen nur dann verwendet werden, wenn dies in der Dokumentation ausdrücklich vorgeschrieben ist. English Do not use USB cables that are 3 meters or longer to connect USB devices to this LinkStation series. Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package.
  • Page 4 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 5 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 DA-48T12-Z067x Output voltage 12.0 V Output current 4.0 A Output power 48.0 W...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Regulatory Compliance Information ......1 For Customers in the United States ..........1 For Customers in Europe ..............1 Chapter 1 Getting Started .......... 10 Diagrams ..................10 Installing Applications ..............12 NAS Navigator2 ..................12 SmartPhone Navigator ................12 WebAccess ....................12 NovaBACKUP ....................13 Turning the LinkStation On and Off ..........
  • Page 7 Converting Local Users into External Users ...........36 Adding a Group ................36 Configuring Access Restrictions ..........38 Local Users and Groups ................39 Active Directory ..................43 NT Domain ....................46 User Authentication with an External SMB Server ........48 Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management ..52 Available RAID Modes ..............
  • Page 8 Chapter 4 Remote Access ..........67 WebAccess ..................67 Configuring WebAccess ................67 Accessing via WebAccess .................74 Unable to Create a BuffaloNAS.com Name ..........75 FTP ....................77 Chapter 5 Backup ............79 Backing Up Data on the LinkStation ........... 79 Backup Modes ..................79 Preparing a Backup Destination .............80 Configuring a Backup Job ...............81 Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ........
  • Page 9 Opening the Download Manager ............106 Downloading Files .................108 Connecting a Printer ..............109 Chapter 7 Advanced Features ........111 Email Notification ............... 111 Sleep Mode .................. 112 Encrypting Data Transmission ........... 114 Encrypting Settings Data ..............114 Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............114 SSL ......................114 Restoring Factory Defaults ............
  • Page 10 Blinking Amber (Notices) ..............138 Blinking Amber (Information Events) ..........138 Glowing Amber ..................139 Default Settings ................139 Specifications ................140...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Diagrams Depending on the number or type of drives in the unit, the model name will be different. Check the sticker on the packing box for your unit’s model name. LS210D LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR...
  • Page 12 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 13: Installing Applications

    For Windows Go to the d.buffalo website (https://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. Refer to the software help for more detailed information on operating the software. To open the help, launch NAS Navigator2 and navigate to Menu >...

  • Page 14: Novabackup

    NovaBACKUP is a Windows utility that lets you back up data on your computer. The NovaBACKUP installer is available from the d.buffalo website, accessible from https://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/. Select the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website. Download the NovaBACKUP installer and install the utility onto your computer.

  • Page 15: Opening Settings

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Opening Settings You can open Settings from a computer or a mobile device. Follow the appropriate procedure below to open Settings. Using a Computer (Easy Admin) The Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the procedure below to open Easy Admin. Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Easy Admin will open. The settings available on Easy Admin are described as below: Getting Started The wizard lets you configure the following settings: • Changing the administrator password • Creating shared folders • Configuring access restrictions WebAccess Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Getting Started BitTorrent Configure BitTorrent to download large files efficiently. Refer to the “BitTorrent” section in chapter 6 for more information. DLNA Configure DLNA to stream media files to DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN. Refer to the “DLNA” section in chapter 6 for more information.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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. Notes: • If the time-out period is set to “10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity. •...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Getting Started Easy Admin will open. Click Advanced Settings. Advanced Settings will open. Using a Mobile Device Notes: • If you have an older version of SmartPhone Navigator installed on your device, update it to the latest version. Your icons and software may be slightly different from the examples in this manual.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started • Mobile devices that support mobile-optimized Settings display are described in the “Specifications” section in chapter 9. Tap the SmartPhone Navigator icon (   ) on your mobile device. Tap your LinkStation from the list of devices. Tap Open Settings.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Getting Started Enter the username and password, then tap Log In. Note: The default username and password are “admin” and “password”.

  • Page 22: Settings Up Through Setup Wizard

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Settings will be displayed. Notes: • Username/Password Combinations: Username Password Settings Available admin (default) password (default) guest blank Guest user information If a user is assigned as an administrator, all settings are available. If assigned to a power users group, creating Your username Your password or editing shared folders, users, and groups is available.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: The following procedure is an example on a computer. For mobile devices, you will also have a chance to correct the time zone settings and select the RAID mode (models with 2+ drives only). Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon (   ) to start NAS Navigator2.

  • Page 24: 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 25 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 26: Chapter 2 File Sharing

    Chapter 2 File Sharing Chapter 2 File Sharing You can create users and groups to access the shared folders on the LinkStation and configure access restrictions to limit access to key data. Configuring Shared Folders Adding a Shared Folder You can create a shared folder from a computer or a mobile device. Follow the appropriate procedure below to create a shared folder.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 File Sharing Configure the desired settings, then click OK.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 File Sharing Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap Folder Setup.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 File Sharing Tap Create Folder.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 File Sharing Enter the desired folder name and tap Apply. Tap OK when finished. Notes: • Names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Multibyte characters are supported. The first character should not be a symbol. •...

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  • Page 32: Configuring Users

    Chapter 2 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 33 Chapter 2 File Sharing Enter the desired settings, then click OK.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 File Sharing Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap Users.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 File Sharing Tap Create User.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 File Sharing Enter the desired username and password (twice), then tap Apply. Tap OK when finished. Notes: • Usernames may contain up to 128 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the symbols ! # & @ $ * ^ %. The first character should not be a symbol. •...

  • Page 37: Converting Local Users Into External Users

    Chapter 2 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 38 Chapter 2 File Sharing Click Add Group.

  • Page 39: Configuring Access Restrictions

    Chapter 2 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 40: Local Users And Groups

    Chapter 2 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 You can configure access restrictions using local users and groups from a computer or a mobile device.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 File Sharing Select the level of access for the user or group. : Read and write : Read-only : No access Note: The example above shows access restrictions by users. To restrict access by group, click the Local Groups tab and select group permissions.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 File Sharing Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap Folder Setup.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 File Sharing Tap the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.

  • Page 44: Active Directory

    Chapter 2 File Sharing Move the access restrictions switch (   ) to the position to enable access restrictions. Select the level of access for the users, then tap Apply. Note: 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 45 Chapter 2 File Sharing Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “Workgroup/Domain”. Click Edit. Select “Active Directory”, then click Next. Click Yes. Enter the desired settings, then click OK. Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “Folder Setup”.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 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 47: Nt Domain

    Chapter 2 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 48 Chapter 2 File Sharing Enter the desired settings, then click OK. Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “Folder Setup”. Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for. Click Edit. Enable “Access Restrictions”.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Chapter 2 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 51 Chapter 2 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 52 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 53: Chapter 3 Raid Modes And Drive Management

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Available RAID Modes The LinkStation supports multiple types of RAID. The type of RAID arrays available for use depends on how many drives are installed on your LinkStation. Notes: •...

  • Page 54: Creating A Raid Array

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management From Advanced Settings, click Drives. Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “RAID”. Click Array1. Click Delete RAID Array. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. Click OK when finished.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Click Array1. Select a RAID mode and both drives 1 and 2 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 56: Changing The Raid Mode Using Rmm

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Click OK when finished. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in chapter 2. Changing the RAID Mode using RMM If the drives are currently in JBOD, you can use RMM (RAID Mode Manager) to create a RAID 1 array without erasing data on the drives.

  • Page 57: Raid Scanning

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive 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 58: 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 59: Dismounting Drives

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Make sure only one device is connected to a USB port on the LinkStation. Some external drives with automatic power-on won’t turn on automatically when connected to the LinkStation. Use their manual power switch to turn them on.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Select the drive to dismount and click Dismount Disk. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. When the dismounting process is finished, it is safe to unplug the drive. Disconnect the drive from the LinkStation.

  • Page 61: Checking Drives

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Tap Dismount. When the completion message is displayed, unplug the USB device and tap OK. 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. Detected errors are fixed automatically.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “Drives” to check an internal drive or “USB Drives” to check an external drive. Select the drive or array to test, then click Check Disk. Click Check.

  • Page 63: Formatting Drives

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management 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. Refer to the “Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely”...

  • Page 64: Erasing Data On The Linkstation Completely

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Select a format type, then click Format. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. Depending on the size of your drive, the format may take several minutes or several hours to complete. Either message for RAID arrays, the message for drives, or the message for USB drives will appear...

  • Page 65: Quotas

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Click Erase LinkStation. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. The complete format process will begin. Quotas You can set a quota for each user or group. Notes: •...

  • Page 66: Quotas For Groups

    Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Note: If you change the primary group, restart the LinkStation to apply the quota settings. Click Close. Click at the top-right of Settings and choose Restart. Quotas for Groups Follow the procedure below to limit the space for shared folders that each group can use. From Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management Click at the top-right of Settings and choose Restart.

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Remote Access

    Chapter 4 Remote Access Chapter 4 Remote Access WebAccess WebAccess is a software utility for accessing the files in the shared folder of your LinkStation from your computer or mobile devices 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 69 Chapter 4 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/. Using a Computer (Advanced Settings) From Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 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 71 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 72 Chapter 4 Remote Access Enter a username and password (twice), then tap Next. If the user with the entered username doesn’t already exist, a new user and a shared folder with the same name as the username will be created.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Remote Access Enter the desired BuffaloNAS.com name and tap Set. If UPnP is not enabled on your network, setup will finish at the screen below and you will only be able to access your NAS device from the local network. To use WebAccess from outside your home, reconfigure WebAccess by referring to the “Unable to Create a BuffaloNAS.com Name”...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Remote Access...

  • Page 75: Accessing Via Webaccess

    Chapter 4 Remote Access Tap Finish to exit the app. Alternatively, tap Open WebAccess to launch the WebAccess app and have a shortcut to your NAS device created. Note: Whether a user or group can access a folder through WebAccess depends on a combination of WebAccess settings and the shared folder’s settings.

  • Page 76: Unable To Create A Buffalonas.com Name

    Chapter 4 Remote Access For Computers Use a web browser on a computer; supported browsers include Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 9 or later, Safari 9 or later. Refer to the help guide at the BuffaloNAS.com website after connecting with your BuffaloNAS.com name for more detailed information.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Remote Access When configuring the required settings on the Buffalo NAS device is finished, next configure the router using the port number set at step 5 above. Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap WebAccess.

  • Page 78: Ftp

    Enter the desired BuffaloNAS.com name. Select “Configure router's port settings manually”, enter the router’s port number, and tap Apply. When configuring the required settings on the Buffalo NAS device is finished, next configure the router using the port number set at step 3 above.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 Remote Access Click the settings icon (   ) 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 80: Chapter 5 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 Source...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83 Chapter 5 Backup If you had configured a backup password 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. Enter the backup password and click OK.
  • Page 84 Chapter 5 Backup Click Create New Job. 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.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Backup Click Add. Click Browse under “Backup Source Folder Name”. Select the shared folder that will be the backup source, then click OK. Click Browse under “Backup Target Folder Name”. Select the shared folder that will be the backup destination, then click OK. Click OK.

  • Page 86: Backing Up Your Mac With Time Machine

    • 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 87 Chapter 5 Backup Click Edit. 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 88 Chapter 5 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 89 Chapter 5 Backup Note: If access restrictions are not configured on the destination share, log in using 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 90 Chapter 5 Backup Click Time Machine.
  • Page 91 Chapter 5 Backup Click Select Backup Disk. Select the shared folder, then click Use Disk.

  • Page 92: Copying From A Usb Device

    Chapter 5 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. You can configure or start Direct Copy from a computer or a mobile device.

  • Page 93: Configuring Direct Copy

    Chapter 5 Backup Configuring Direct Copy Using a Computer From Advanced Settings, click Backup. Move the Direct Copy switch (   ) to the position to enable Direct Copy. By default, the Direct Copy target folder will be set to the “share” folder. To change the folder, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Backup Select the Direct Copy target folder and click OK. Click OK. Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap USB Device.

  • Page 95: Starting Direct Copy

    Chapter 5 Backup Move the Direct Copy switch (   ) to the position to enable Direct Copy. Select the Direct Copy target folder and tap Apply. Starting Direct Copy Using the Function Button Connect the USB device. When it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up. Notes: •...
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 Backup Using a Mobile Device Connect the USB device to any USB port on the LinkStation. 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.
  • Page 97 Chapter 5 Backup Tap Start Direct Copy. The function LED will blink as all the files on the USB device will now be copied to the Direct Copy folder on the LinkStation. When the copy operation is finished, the access LED of the USB device will stop blinking. Notes: •...

  • Page 98: Chapter 6 Multimedia

    Chapter 6 Multimedia Chapter 6 Multimedia DLNA DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The LinkStation includes a DLNA server compliant with the DLNA guidelines. Videos, images, 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 99 Chapter 6 Multimedia Move the switch for the folder you’ll use for DLNA media to the position as well. Click Apply. Using a Computer (Advanced Settings) From Advanced Settings, click File Sharing. Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “Folder Setup”. Select the folder that you want to share with media players and other DLNA-compatible devices.
  • Page 100 Chapter 6 Multimedia Select an interval for DLNA server database updates and click OK. Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap DLNA Server.

  • Page 101: Playing Files

    Chapter 6 Multimedia Move the DLNA switch (   ) to the position to enable DLNA and tap Apply. Playing Files To play back a file from a DLNA-compatible device: Connect the DLNA-compatible device to the same network as the LinkStation and turn it on. Select the LinkStation from the software of the DLNA-compatible device.

  • Page 102: Streaming To Dlna-Compatible Devices

    Chapter 6 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 103: Disabling Playback From Specific Devices

    Chapter 6 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 the settings icon (   ) to the right of “DLNA Server”.

  • Page 104: Itunes Server

    Chapter 6 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 105: Bittorrent

    Chapter 6 Multimedia Click Browse. Select the shared folder that you want to make available to iTunes, then click OK. Click OK. 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.

  • Page 106: Configuring Bittorrent

    Chapter 6 Multimedia Configuring BitTorrent Using Easy Admin From Easy Admin, click BitTorrent. Move the BitTorrent switch (   ) to the position to enable BitTorrent. Select the shared folder to save files downloaded via BitTorrent from the drop-down list, then click Apply. Using Advanced Settings From Advanced Settings, click Applications.

  • Page 107: Opening The Download Manager

    Chapter 6 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 108 Chapter 6 Multimedia Using Easy Admin From Easy Admin, click BitTorrent. The download manager will open. Using Advanced Settings From Advanced Settings, click Applications.

  • Page 109: Downloading Files

    Chapter 6 Multimedia Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “BitTorrent”. Click Open Download Manager. The download manager will open. Downloading Files Open the download manager. Click the icon.

  • Page 110: Connecting A Printer

    Chapter 6 Multimedia 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. Select “Start when added” to start downloading immediately after clicking Upload. The download will start.
  • Page 111 Chapter 6 Multimedia Launch NAS Navigator2. Double-click your LinkStation’s icon. Double-click the icon of the connected printer (the shared name is displayed). Click OK. Select your printer, then click OK. Register the printer. Using a Mobile Device From Settings, tap USB Device. Move the print server switch ( ...

  • Page 112: Chapter 7 Advanced Features

    Chapter 7 Advanced Features Chapter 7 Advanced Features Email Notification Your LinkStation can send you email reports daily, or whenever settings are changed or an error occurs. You can configure the events that will trigger notifications from any of the following functions: drive (internal, external, or RAID array), fan (models with 2+ drives only), backup, scheduled status report.

  • Page 113: Sleep Mode

    Chapter 7 Advanced Features Enter your email server settings and the 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 114 Chapter 7 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 115: 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. If this occurs, disregard the message and continue.

  • Page 116: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Chapter 7 Advanced Features SSL Private Key (server.key) This file is the server private key, and it is usually not revealed. The server.key file is paired with the server.crt file to decrypt data encrypted by the SSL certificate. Note: The passphrase for the private key must be removed before importing to the LinkStation. Updating SSL Key Files To update a server certificate and a private key for SSL, follow this procedure.

  • Page 117: Resetting The Administrator Password

    Chapter 7 Advanced Features Click Initialize LinkStation. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. The settings will be restored to its factory default settings. The message will appear on NAS Navigator2 while settings are being restored. When it disappears, the initialization is finished. Resetting the Administrator Password If you forget the admin username or password and cannot log in to Settings, or incorrect network settings are configured and Settings becomes inaccessible, initialize these settings using the procedure below.

  • Page 118: Name, Date, Time, And Language

    Chapter 7 Advanced Features Click OK. Click Install Update. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. Name, Date, Time, and Language Configure the LinkStation’s hostname, date, time, and language as shown below. From Advanced Settings, click Management. Click the settings icon ( ...
  • Page 119 Chapter 7 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 120 Chapter 7 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. Choose your desired language from the drop-down list.

  • Page 121: Jumbo Frames

    Chapter 7 Advanced Features When all settings are finished, click OK. Jumbo Frames If your other network devices support jumbo frames, you may be able to improve network performance. From Advanced Settings, click Network. Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “IP Address”. Click the LAN port where the jumbo frames will be used.

  • Page 122: Changing The Ip Address

    Chapter 7 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 123 Chapter 7 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 “Resetting the Administrator Password”...

  • Page 124: Chapter 8 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 125 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open. Push the failed drive’s cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation. Notes: • Do not press hard on the top of the LinkStation. •...
  • Page 126 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement 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 127 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Insert the new drive back into the empty slot. Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. When the replaced drive is detected, the power LED will blink amber. From Advanced Settings, click Drives.
  • Page 128 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Click the settings icon (   ) to the right of “RAID”. Click Array1. Select the replaced drive and click Recover RAID Array. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK. The LinkStation will start recovering the RAID array. After a few minutes, the message will be displayed until the array is recovered.
  • Page 129 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement 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 130 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Replace the four screws. Insert the new drive back into the empty slot.

  • Page 131: Drive Replacement For A Raid 0 Array

    Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. When the replaced drive is detected, the power LED will blink amber. From Settings, tap the blinking yellow information icon (   ). Tap Recover RAID Array, then tap Recover RAID Array again. Tap Yes.
  • Page 132 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open. Push the failed drive’s cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation. Notes: • Do not press hard on the top of the LinkStation. •...
  • Page 133 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement 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 134 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Insert the new drive back into the empty slot. Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. When the replaced drive is detected, the power LED will blink amber. Delete the RAID array that held the failed drive by referring to the “Using JBOD”...

  • Page 135: Drive Replacement For A Jbod

    Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Drive Replacement for a JBOD If a drive used in a JBOD fails, you will need to format the replaced drive after replacing the defective drive with a new drive. Note: If a drive malfunctions in JBOD, all data on the drive will be lost. Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables.
  • Page 136 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement 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 137 Chapter 8 Drive Replacement Insert the new drive back into the empty slot. Close the front panel. Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation. When the replaced drive is detected, the power LED will blink amber. Format the replaced drive by referring to the “Formatting Drives”...

  • Page 138: Chapter 9 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 139: Blinking Amber (Notices)

    Chapter 9 Appendix Blinking Amber (Notices) If a non-critical error occurs, the power LED will blink amber. The pattern of the blink gives the code that denotes the error occurred. You can also confirm the current status by using NAS Navigator2. Place of Code Status The LED blinks for 1 second every 0.3 seconds.

  • Page 140: Glowing Amber

    Chapter 9 Appendix Code Description Corrective Action Rewriting drives in the LinkStation with 0s. Formatting the drive. • If the code appears while running a drive check, wait until the process finishes. • For LS220D, LS220DE, and LS220DR LinkStation models, the code may Checking the drive.

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Update Notification Enabled RAID Mode LS220D and LS220DR: RAID 1 Specifications Check the Buffalo website for the latest product information and specifications. IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) Data Transfer Rates 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing)
  • Page 142 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 Replacement Drive Note: The replacement drive should be the same capacity or larger as the original drive. The drives listed...

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