Configuring A Backup Job - Buffalo LinkStation 700 Series User Manual

Chapter 4 Backup
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Enter the desired characters into the backup device access key field and click OK.
Note: You may leave this field blank if you do not want a backup device access key, but for security reasons
we highly recommend entering one for the shared folder. If a backup device access key is configured for the
shared folder, that folder will not show up as a target for the backup source or destination when configuring a
backup job on another Buffalo NAS device unless it's entered. You may create multiple folders using different
backup device access keys for backup, but only one access key can be used on the LinkStation. Folders that are
configured with a different access key cannot be used.
A backup destination has been created.
Note: If you want to back up to a Buffalo NAS device on another network, follow the procedure below to add the
Buffalo NAS device so it can be used as a backup destination.
(1) Create a new backup job by referring to the
(2) On the screen that allows you to select a shared folder, click List of Servers.
(3) Click Add; enter the IP address or hostname of the destination Buffalo NAS device, then click OK.
(4) Click Close when finished.
(5) Click Refresh and make sure the desired Buffalo NAS device has been added to the list.

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.
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From Settings, click Backup.
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Click the settings icon (
"Configuring a Backup Job"
) to the right of "Backup".
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