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  • Page 1 LinkStation User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35011114 ver.01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Using your LinkStation ............ 4 LinkStation Configuration Utility ..........4 Adding shared folders ............. 7 Access Restrictions ................ 9 FTP Server ..................15 Direct Copy ..................18 Users/Groups ................20 Adding Users ................. 20 Add users as shown below............20 Adding Groups ................
  • Page 3 UPS Settings .................. 57 Sleep Timer ..................58 Restore Factory Defaults ............... 60 Format the LinkStation ..............62 Extensions ................63 WebAccess ..................63 Print Server ..................71 BitTorrent Client ................78 Media Server .................. 84 Using iTunes with the Media Server ..........95 Web/Database Server (LS-WXL, LS-WSXL only) ....
  • Page 4 Mac OS X ..................132 File Sharing Security Level Change Tool ........ 133 Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ..........135 Status LED (LS-WXL) ............. 138 Status LED (LS-WSXL) ............142 Compliance Information ............145 Data Backup ................146 GPL Information ..............146 LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 5: Using Your Linkstation

    Using your LinkStation LinkStation Configuration Utility To configure your LinkStation, use the web-based configuration utility from a browser on a computer connected to the same network. Launch NAS Navigator2. For Windows, click on the [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] icon on your desktop.
  • Page 6 Using your LinkStation This is the LinkStation’s configuration utility. This page displays the LinkStation’s current status, including name, IP address, workgroup, and hard drive settings. Note: Use Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari with the configuration utility. Other browsers may not display it correctly.
  • Page 7 To open the LinkStation’s configuration utility from a different computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field. You recorded the LinkStation’s IP address in step 2 on page 3. If you have a Mac, you can open the configuration utility from "Bonjour".

  • Page 8: Adding Shared Folders

    Using your LinkStation Adding shared folders By default, the LinkStation includes one shared folder “share”. You may add additional folders as follows. In the LinkStation configuration utility, navigate to [Shared Folders] and click [Folder Setup]. 1 Enter desired characteristics for the new share.
  • Page 9 Avoid their use in file names that will be used with the LinkStation. • Never turn off the LinkStation or unplug its network cable while data is being written. Doing so may result in an incomplete file that cannot be opened or deleted. If this happens, restart the LinkStation, delete the file, then retry copying the file.

  • Page 10: Access Restrictions

    • When accessing the LinkStation from Windows via SMB, changing permissions from the folder’s security tab in the properties screen of a folder is not supported. Access restrictions for shared folders on the LinkStation can only be configured from within the LinkStation’s configuration utility.
  • Page 11 LinkStation. Create a new user accounts and passwords in Windows, or record existing Windows usernames and passwords. Each account on the LinkStation will have the same username and password as the user’s Windows account. Register users and groups on the LinkStation.
  • Page 12 Using your LinkStation Check [Access Restrictions] to enable. Click [Add]. Note: The procedure described here shows how to set access restrictions for users. To set access restrictions for a group of users, click [Local Groups] - [Add]. 1 Check the users (or groups) that you want to permit to access the share.
  • Page 13 There are restrictions when administrating through a delegate authority server:. • To access the LinkStation, you must be logged into Windows with the account registered to the authentication server. • If you use the Delegate Authority option, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.
  • Page 14 Using your LinkStation 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Double click "Workgroup" (even if you are in a domain environment). 2 Enter the workgroup name. To use a Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, enter its name for the workgroup name.
  • Page 15 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStation A user that has been registered to the specified authentication server will be automatically registered as a user on the LinkStation when they open the shared folder for authentication (you can also register users directly).

  • Page 16: Ftp Server

    By default, the LinkStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network or router as the LinkStation. The optional FTP server allows users to access the LinkStation from outside of the local network. You may enable it as follows.
  • Page 17 • Port Example ftp://192.168.11.150/ • You cannot write by FTP if the shared folder is set to read-only on the LinkStation. • Access restrictions are applied based on the settings in the LinkStation. The restrictions aren’t displayed for users without permissions for the share.
  • Page 18 Consult your router’s documentation for information on how to allow FTP traffic. • If the LinkStation joins a domain, anonymous users cannot access it. • Folders created or copied via an AFP connection may not be deleted from the AFP connection.

  • Page 19: Direct Copy

    DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB device. You can connect many types of USB devices to the LinkStation, including USB hard drives, USB flash drives, single-card card readers, digital cameras, and USB printers. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and card readers that support 2 or more cards are not supported.
  • Page 20 To dismount the USB device if the LinkStation is on, hold in the function button for 3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the USB device is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely.

  • Page 21: Users/Groups

    Using your LinkStation Users/Groups Adding Users Add users as shown below. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Users]. 2 Click [Create User]. 1 Enter a name and description for the user. 2 Click [Save]. You have added a user.
  • Page 22 Using your LinkStation Notes: • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation. • Please do not use any of the following words as a username or a group name: root, bin, daemon, sys, adm, tty, disk, lp, sync, shutdown, halt, operator,...

  • Page 23: Adding Groups

    Using your LinkStation Adding Groups Add groups as shown below: 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Create Group]. 1 Enter a name and description for the group. 2 Select users to include in the group.

  • Page 24: Admin Password

    You have now changed the admin password. Notes: • The administrator's username, "admin" cannot be changed. • You cannot set access restrictions or use WebAccess with the admin account. Use the admin account only to log in to the LinkStation configuration utility. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 25: Network

    Using your LinkStation Network Jumbo Frames If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with jumbo frames. In the configuration utility, navigate to [Modify Settings] in [Network] - [Settings] - [Ethernet Frame Size].
  • Page 26 If any device on the route doesn’t support jumbo frames, use standard transmission (1518 bytes) instead. • If you are using jumbo frames and back up data from a LinkStation/TeraStation to another LinkStation/TeraStation, set the Ethernet frame sizes of the LinkStations/TeraStations to the same settings (or the closest available).

  • Page 27: System Settings

    Using your LinkStation System Settings Name, Date and Time Configure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: In the configuration utility, navigate to [Modify Settings] in [System] - [Settings] - [Name]. Enter the LinkStation’s name and description, then click [Save].
  • Page 28 You’ve completed hostname and time settings for the LinkStation. Note: The LinkStation's internal clock may run at a slightly different speed from other clocks on you network, and over a long period of time your network devices may show different times. If clocks on your network vary by more than 5 minutes it may cause unexpected behavior.

  • Page 29: System-Storage

    System-Storage Check Disk A disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via USB. Errors are fixed automatically. A disk check may run for more than ten hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed during the disk check. Do not turn off power to the LinkStation during the disk check.
  • Page 30 Using your LinkStation Note: If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, information files for Macintosh may be automatically generated. Do not delete these files from a Windows computer. Otherwise, you may no longer be able to access folders from the Macintosh. If you cannot access them, check [Delete any hidden, non-essential Mac OS dedicated files] in [System] - [Storage] - [Check Disk].

  • Page 31: Format A Drive

    • Do not turn off the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive. • If Auto power is set to [AUTO], then the LinkStation will turn off when the format is finished. • To erase all data on a disk, choose [Disk Management] - [Erase Disk].
  • Page 32 Note: • The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive's size and format types (a few seconds to several minutes). • The Info LED on the front of the LinkStation will flash during formatting. The LinkStation's shared folders cannot be accessed until the disk format is complete.

  • Page 33: Adding Storage

    Using your LinkStation Adding Storage The LinkStation has a USB connector on the back. You can connect a Buffalo external hard drive to the USB port. It will appear as an additional shared folder on the LinkStation. Connect the hard drive as shown below. If the hard disk is not formatted, format it from the configuration utility.
  • Page 34 Using your LinkStation To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the LinkStation’s configuration utility. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before formatting.
  • Page 35 LinkStations such as HD-LAN, This format is recommended HD-HLAN, HD-HGLAN Series. when you only use the • Supports Journaling File drive with a LinkStation or System. You cannot read data by TeraStation. directly connecting to a PC. • More space is available with XFS after format.
  • Page 36 2 or more cards are not supported. • One hard drive or other device may be connected to the LinkStation at a time. USB hubs are not supported. Only Buffalo hard drives are supported.

  • Page 37: Remove Disk

    3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the drive is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely. If the LinkStation is off, then the USB device is already dismounted, and you can remove it safely. Status LED...

  • Page 38: System-Backup

    Time Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later version. It can back up to your LinkStation if you configure the LinkStation as follows: Click [AFP] on [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services].
  • Page 39 Using your LinkStation 1 Select [Apple]. 2 Click [Save]. 1 Click [Extensions] - [Time Machine]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Select the shared folder that you chose in step 3. 3 Click [Save]. 1 Enter the Mac’s host name.
  • Page 40 The folder <Macintosh host name>_<Macintosh MAC address>.sparsebundle will be created in the selected folder of the LinkStation. Be aware that changing this folder name or deleting this folder will prevent Time Machine from using it as a backup destination.
  • Page 41 Using your LinkStation Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5. Click [Time Machine]. Click [Choose Backup Disk]. Select the folder on the LinkStation and click [Use for Backup]. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 42 LinkStation, and click [Connect]. If you do not use access restrictions for the shared folder of the LinkStation you set as a backup destination, enter "admin" in the username box and your password for "admin" in the password.

  • Page 43: System-Backup

    Using your LinkStation System-Backup Back up data on the LinkStation You can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the configuration utility. • Other LinkStation The following sections will discuss how to: • [Set up Backup destination] • [Setting to set the other LinkStation/ TeraStation as a backup destination] •...
  • Page 44 Using your LinkStation Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation # 1 You may configure a destination folder on a LinkStation for backup jobs from a TeraStation or another LinkStation. In the configuration utility, click on [Shared Folders]. Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination.
  • Page 45 Using your LinkStation Finding the backup destination folder from LinkStation # 2 If the password is set for the backup destination folder, you must enter the password to configure the folder as the destination for a backup job. In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] - [Backup].
  • Page 46 TYPEs] and click [Add]. Notes: If LinkStation # 2 (backing up) and LinkStation # 1 (with the destination folder) are on different networks, you must create a VPN connection between the two networks before the LinkStations will be able to see or back up to each other.
  • Page 47 Using your LinkStation Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2 In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup]. Click [Create New Job]. Select backup options. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 48 Using your LinkStation Backup operation modes Three backup operation modes are available. Normal Backup All files in the source folder are backed up to the destination folder. Overwrite Backup (Incremental Backup) The first time the backup runs, it backs up all files in the source folder just like a normal backup.
  • Page 49 Using your LinkStation Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders]. Select the backup source and backup destination folders, then click [Add]. Click [Apply]. The task added is displayed to the backup list. You’ve now configured a backup job. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 50 • For best results, USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation for backup should be formatted with XFS or EXT3. If a hard disk connected to LinkStation is formatted in FAT 32 or FAT 16, the following restrictions apply: You cannot back up more than 2 GB of data per file in FAT 16 and more than 4 GB of data per file in FAT 32.

  • Page 51: Raid Arrays

    Multiple hard drives are combined into a single array. The total capacity of all drives is usable. This is the fastest of the LinkStation’s RAID modes. If any drive is damaged, all data on the array is lost. • Normal Mode Each drive is accessible as a separate, individual drive.
  • Page 52 Using your LinkStation • Using in RAID 1 mode Change system to normal mode (page 54 ). The confirmation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • Page 53 Note: –If power is turned off during a RAID rebuild, the RAID rebuild will continue when power is restored. (Example: In LinkStation of 1TB when power supply is changed from OFF to ON after lapse of 3 hours from construction of RAID then reconstruction of RAID should start in remaining 3 hours).
  • Page 54 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 0 mode Change system to normal mode (page 54 ). The confirmation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • Page 55 Using your LinkStation • Changing to Normal mode Click [Create RAID Array]. When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply]. The confirmation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].

  • Page 56: System-Maintenance

    Using your LinkStation System-Maintenance E-mail Notification Your LinkStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email when settings are changed or an error occurs. The following things will be sent via E-mail: • The condition of the hard drive •...
  • Page 57 Using your LinkStation 5 Enter a password that will be used to verify. 6 To use a secured connection, select SSL/TLS. 7 Enter the subject for notification e-mail. Click [Reset to Default] to reset the subject line to [Link- Station Status Report].

  • Page 58: System Power Management

    Note: If the LinkStation shuts down automatically due to a power outage, make sure that the power issue is resolved before turning it back on. If the LinkStation is turned back on while it’s still running on the UPS battery, the UPS will not shut it down again, even if the battery runs low.

  • Page 59: Sleep Timer

    Using your LinkStation Sleep Timer To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep mode, where the hard disk and LED lights are turned off. The sleep timer only works when the LinkStation's power mode switch is “ON”.
  • Page 60 -> Except on Wednesdays, the LS goes into sleep mode at 18:00. -> LS turns on Wednesday at 7:30, and goes into sleep mode at 22:00 of the next day. In standby mode, pressing the LinkStation's function button or moving the power mode switch to “AUTO” will turn the LinkStation on.

  • Page 61: Restore Factory Defaults

    The status LED will start flashing blue. It will start flashing amber when initialization begins (2 - 3 minutes). Notes: • When the LinkStation is initialized, an IP address, an Ethernet frame size settings, and an administrator (admin) password are initialized. If you choose not to initialize the administrator's password on the configuration utility, only the IP address and Ethernet frame size settings are initialized.
  • Page 62 Using your LinkStation Initialization from the configuration utility You can initialize the following settings from the configuration utility: LinkStation name, Description, NTP settings, Workgroup settings, Shared service settings, the access restrictions of the shared folder, User settings, User group, mail notification feature settings, UPS synchronization settings, Backup Settings, Administrator's password, Print server function, WebAccess feature, Language settings, Timer ON/OFF, HDD spin down, Media server, BitTorrent, and Time Machine.

  • Page 63: Format The Linkstation

    Navigate to [System] - [Restore/Format] in configuration utility. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Warning: Formatting the LinkStation will erase all data on the drive! Back up any important data before formatting. After the format, the status of the LinkStation will be as follows:...

  • Page 64: Extensions

    Using your LinkStation Extensions WebAccess WebAccess lets you access files on the LinkStation from outside you network. You can access the LinkStation from anywhere with an Internet connection and play music, display pictures, and download or upload data. On the LinkStation, you can set access restrictions for each shared folder. These restrictions will apply to users accessing the LinkStation via WebAccess as well as locally.
  • Page 65 • Allow Anonymous: Anyone can access shared folders. • Allow All Groups / Users: All groups/users that are registered on the LinkStation can access with WebAccess. • Use Inherited Folder Permissions: All users have the same rights that they would have locally.
  • Page 66 By default, the external port on the router side is transferred to the port 9000 of the LinkStation (The port on the LinkStation side is set to 9000). • If the LinkStation is left unconnected from the Internet for a certain period of time, its name registration will be deleted on the BuffaloNAS.com server.
  • Page 67 • You cannot play video files or music files that were saved with access restrictions. • You cannot save files from the LinkStation to the iPhone or iPod touch with WebAccess. Video and music files are streamed, and picture files are displayed in the browser.
  • Page 68 To view without using BuffaloNAS.com, open the following URL on the Internet browser: http://global IP address of the LinkStation:9000 For SSL, use https://global IP address of the LinkStation:9000 To verify the IP address of your LinkStation, use NAS Navigator2. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 69 Using your LinkStation What can you do with WebAccess? You can perform the following operations from the WebAccess screen: "open”, “rename”, “delete”, “Link to this file”, “mail link to this file”, “Create Folder” , ” Upload" 1 open Open a file and folder.
  • Page 70 Using your LinkStation 4 Link to this file Link to a file or folder. When you click a file or folder name, a white area will be displayed. Right-click on [Link to this file] in the white area, and select [Copy Shortcut]. It will copy an address link that can be accessed to that file directly from outside.
  • Page 71 Using your LinkStation Clicking [Upload Files] will display the following screen. Select the files you want to upload in [Append files], and click [Start upload]. Notes: Files may be up to 2 GB in file size. You may select up to 100 files per upload.

  • Page 72: Print Server

    Using your LinkStation Print Server LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer to the LinkStation as shown below. USB Connector USB Printer (not included) USB Cable (not included) Notes: • Only one printer can be connected to the LinkStation.
  • Page 73 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows Vista In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. Select [Enable] and click [Save]. Refer to your printer's manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk.
  • Page 74 Using your LinkStation 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.
  • Page 75 Refer to your printer’s manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. Click [Start] - [Control Panel]. Click [Network and Internet Connections] icon. Double-click on [View workgroup computers] - (Name of the LinkStation Server name) in this order. Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“lp”).
  • Page 76 Using your LinkStation 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.
  • Page 77 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. Refer to your printer's manual to install the printer driver. Double-click [My Network Places (*)] -[Entire Network] - (the LinkStation Server Name). * On Windows NT 4.0 this is [Network]. Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“lp”).
  • Page 78 Using your LinkStation 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.

  • Page 79: Bittorrent Client

    Start downloading based on the information received from the "tracker" server. Download pieces of data from multiple terminals and make one file. Use the following steps to download shared files to the LinkStation with BitTorrent. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 80 Using your LinkStation Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [BitTorrent]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Select a folder for downloads from the folders on the LinkStation. 3 Click [Save].
  • Page 81 Using your LinkStation How to download from a torrent by URL Click [Add Torrent From URL]. 1 Enter the URL with Torrent Information to the frame at the left of [Add]. 2 Click [Add]. When the message [Torrent URL has been sent.] is displayed, click [OK].
  • Page 82 How to download from a torrent by adding it from a file Click [Add Torrent From File]. 1 Click [Browse...] and select the torrent file from the LinkStation or your computer. 2 Click [Add]. Downloading to the destination folder will begin.
  • Page 83 Using your LinkStation What you can do in the download screen Click a queue name and click [Stop]; this stops downloading. Click [Start] to resume downloading. Click a queue name and click [Remove]; the file will be deleted. Enter a phrase and click Search to search for torrents at www.bittorrent.com.
  • Page 84 What you can do in the configuration utility 1 Port Settings Changes the port used for BitTorrent communication. If UPnP is enabled, the LinkStation will automatically update the connected router to match. To set the port manually without using UPnP, enter the port number (the default setting is [Standard Setting (6881)] on any port number on the LinkStation side.

  • Page 85: Media Server

    Media Server The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server. Videos, pictures and music saved on the LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV, audio devices, game devices and other DLNA compatible network devices. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) defines Home Network Device Interoperability Guidelines,...
  • Page 86 Using your LinkStation Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the files This example shows how to use DLNA compatible media players to play files on the LinkStation. Screenshots are from a Buffalo LinkTheater LT-H90 media player. Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network and turn them on.
  • Page 87 Using your LinkStation Select the file that you want to play, then play it. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 88 Play on PSP®(Play Station Potable) *LS-CHL, LS-XHL only Your Sony PSP® can access the LinkStation if they’re connected to the same AP or wireless router. The PSP® can play audio files through RSS and save them to a memory stick.
  • Page 89 " , "Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo ", "Memory Stick Micro (M2) ", and " " are trademarks of Sony Inc. • The LinkStation is a product of Buffalo Technology and is not licensed or approved by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 90: Media Server Settings

    Using your LinkStation Media Server Settings By default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures and music on the shared folder “share“ and subfolders to be played. You may configure it to only play videos, pictures and music from a specific folder.
  • Page 91 Using your LinkStation To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server]. Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients]. A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will appear, showing MAC addresses, IP addresses and device names.
  • Page 92 Using your LinkStation DLNA Media List The LinkStation will maintain a database of videos, pictures, and music saved in its media folder and distribute a list of available media to DLNA media players on the network. This list is distributed after each reboot and once every 60 minutes by default.
  • Page 93 Using your LinkStation If other DLNA media devices don’t recognize the LinkStation: If the Media Server on the LinkStation is disabled, other DLNA devices won’t be able to see it. You may enable the Media Server on the LinkStation as follows.
  • Page 94 Using your LinkStation To disable to play any files from DLNA compatible devices: By default, the LinkStation will allow playback from any compatible media player on the same network. To prohibit playback for a specific DLNA media player, follow the directions below.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: Problem: The DLNA media player can’t see media files on the LinkStation If your DLNA media players can’t access the media files on the LinkStation, then the list of available media files should be updated. Try the following: In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click [Modify Settings].

  • Page 96: Using Itunes With The Media Server

    1 Select [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. Note: If you add, change, or delete music files on the LinkStation, iTunes may halt playback until the database is updated and the media list distributed. After making changes to the media files, refresh the media list as described on the previous page and restart iTunes.

  • Page 97: Web/Database Server (Ls-Wxl, Ls-Wsxl Only)

    The LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Note: – The LinkStation’s Web server is for advanced users only. Don’t enable it unless you know what you’re doing. Navigate to [Network] – [Web Server] in the Web Admin tool and click [Modify Settings].
  • Page 98 The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server. Note: – The LinkStation’s MySQL server is for advanced users only. – Don’t enable it unless you know what you’re doing.

  • Page 99: Chapter 2 Nas Navigator2

    IP address or check its hard drive. Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server2003/Server2008 If you set up the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 is installed and configured to run automatically in the system tray at startup.
  • Page 100 Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 Name Descriptions Map remote default share to Assigns the LinkStation's shared folder as a network drive. drive letter (*) Disconnect mapped drive letter Removes the network drive mapping. Map all remote shares to drive Assigns all the LinkStation's shared folders as network letters drives.
  • Page 101 Disconnect Unmaps the network drive. mapped drive letter Create short cut Creates a shortcut to a LinkStation’s shared folder (share). Refresh Refreshes list of NAS devices. Browse Shares Displays NAS Navigator2 window. Exit Exits NAS Navigator2.
  • Page 102 Opens a LinkStation's configuration utility. IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address automatically] is checked, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Alternately, you can manually enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address for the LinkStation.
  • Page 103 To launch it, click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock. Click on a LinkStation's icon to display its total capacity, used capacity, IP Address, Workgroup, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address. Double-click to open a share on the LinkStation.

  • Page 104: Web Administration Tool

    Displays the IP address of the LinkStation. Workgroup Displays the LinkStation’s workgroup. Storage Displays the total capacity of the LinkStation’s hard drive, as well as the amount used. Shared Folders Displays shared folders and disks on the LinkStation. If the [Users/Groups] tab is selected, Users and Groups are displayed.

  • Page 105: Shared Folders

    Do not use a number or symbol as the first letter of the name. ate Folder] to view this Description Enter a description for the shared folder. option. You can enter up to 50 alphanumeric characters, or 25 two-byte characters. Alphanumeric characters, two-byte characters, hyphens, and underscores may be used. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 106 If enabled, deleted files are moved to a trashbox folder rather than actually deleted. You can enable recycle bin functionality for each shared folder on the LinkStation as well as usbdisk1. • To use Recycle Bin with usbdisk1, format it with EXT3, XFS, or FAT 32. NTFS and Shared HFS+ are not supported because files cannot be deleted with these formats.
  • Page 107 This will make it easy to configure the other > password LinkStation to back up to the correct share and prevent other users from New Folder mistakenly backing up to it. Passwords may contain up to 8 alphanumeric, hyphen, and underscore Click [Cre- characters.

  • Page 108: Users/Groups

    [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] for the authentication Local Users settings, a user who are registered at the LinkStation can be converted to an authorized user of the external SMB server by clicking [The selected user(s) will be converted to external users].
  • Page 109 [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] and [Automatic User Reg- SMB Server istration]. Users will be registered automatically and listed. Users To delete automatically registered users, select each user and click [Delete Exter- nal User]. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 110 Note: Domain Users from the Domain Controller cannot be added to groups ers/Group here. Members Group Displays users who are registered to a group. To unregister a user, select the user Members and click [Delete]. LinkStation User Manual LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 111: Network

    The following options can be set from the Network screen. Descriptions Name IP Address DHCP If enabled, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address from a DHCP Settings server on the network. IP Address Set IP address. Subnet Mask Set Subnet Mask.
  • Page 112 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Workgroup Name Enter the workgroup name to have the LinkStation join a Microsoft network group. Workgroup/ Domain Workgroup names may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters or 7 two-byte characters. You can use one-byte alphanumeric characters, two- byte characters, hyphens, underscores, and periods.
  • Page 113 Registration], and [Enable Authentication Shared Folder] are selected for the authentication method, specify the shared folder name for the authentication test. It can be registered as the users of the LinkStation automatically who open the shared folder for the authentication test.

  • Page 114: System

    Descriptions Name Settings LinkStation Name Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network. Names may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores. Name Don’t use a hyphen or underscore as the first character of a name.
  • Page 115 Name Storage Check Disk You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attached to the LinkStation via USB. Depending on the size of the disk, a disk check may take many hours to complete. Notes: • You cannot run a disk check at the same time as a backup job.
  • Page 116 Name Storage Format Disk You may format disks in or connected to the LinkStation. All data on the disk will be deleted if the drive is formatted. Back up any important data before formatting a disk. You cannot format a drive if you’ve scheduled a backup job. Also, don’t format the drive if it’s configured as the backup target of another...
  • Page 117 [:]. NTFS Cannot format from the LinkStation configuration screen. (USB hard drive This is Read Only for the LinkStation. It can be used read/ only) write with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, or Windows Serv- er2003/Server2008. • Read Only (not writable for backup either).
  • Page 118 Descriptions Name Storage Configure RAID array from this menu. RAID 0 and RAID 1 mode are available for use. LinkStation will be used just as the two hard drives if RAID setting is disabled. Disks Disk Structure: RAID Array *1 Displays the hard drive configuring RAID.
  • Page 119 Click [Refresh] to update the list. View NAS Off Subnet You can add an off-subnet LinkStation or TeraStation to the list. Enter the IP Devices LinkStation address of the LinkStation/TeraStation and click [Add]. Note: Only devices with active backup shares can be registered.
  • Page 120 The shared folder as a backup destination displayed View View when "222" is set on "Search for Backup Destination Displayed by Password" on the LinkStation as a backup source. Click [Modify Settings] to The shared folder as a backup destination displayed View...
  • Page 121 Click [Create New Job] to set up to 8 backup timers. Jobs Setup Back up data saved on the LinkStation to the USB external hard drive or another Link/TeraStation at the specified time. Notes: • If you choose the USB hard drive in order to utilize this backup feature,...
  • Page 122 • Do not perform any file operations (such as rename or delete a file) in the Screen. Backup Sources during the Backup. If you do so, the backup job may halt with errors. In such a case, rerun the backup job. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 123 (Only copy and overwrite the files with changes based on the file size and time stamp*2) Target Folder for Backup Sources Backup Targets / Result Backup marks Create /share /target/_backups/share /share/folder /target/_backups/share/folder Do not create /share /target /share/folder /target/folder LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 124 Select the contents to send in the e-mail notification. HDD Status Report • Send the status other hard drive of the LinkStation on the specified time on [HDD Status Sending Time]. • Sent if a problem on the fan of the LinkStation.
  • Page 125 LinkStation Power Management UPS Status This is the feature to shutdown the LinkStation automatically when the UPS runs by battery due to power outage and such. If the UPS is connected, it shows the status of the UPS. Note: This setting must be done after connecting the UPS and the LinkStation with a USB cable.
  • Page 126 • Erase Disk Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Format Clicking [Format LinkStation] will erase data completely on the hard drive of the LinkStation LinkStation. Format Note: • All data will be erased. There is no “undo” for this! LinkStation •...

  • Page 127: Extensions

    Enable the WebAccess service first, then click a shared folder name to Settings display the [Edit] screen. Folder information of the LinkStation to be published by WebAccess Settings will be displayed on [Name] and [Description] In [WebAccess Settings], the following Access Restrictions can be selected.
  • Page 128 Service BuffaloNAS.com server. [BuffaloNAS.com Key] Click [Modify Enter the key to save or use the nickname of the LinkStation to be Settings] to registered to "BuffaloNAS.com" server. change set- [DNS Host name] tings.
  • Page 129 PrintServer Print PrintServer Select whether or not to use the PrintServer (Windows only). Server Click [Delete Print Queue] to delete printer jobs. Note: Some printers may not work with the PrintServer. Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 130 Name Descriptions Time Machine Time Select [Enable] when using to specify the LinkStation as a backup destination for Machine Time Machine on Mac OS X 10.5 or later. Select a shared folder as a backup desti- Time nation in [Target Folder].

  • Page 131: Appendix

    Media Server (DLNA/iTunes) BitTorrent Disabled Note: The installation program on the LinkNavigator CD can only configure a LinkStation once. To automatically install a LinkStation a second time, use the Init button to initialize the LinkStation’s configuration first. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 132: Mapping Additional Shares

    Appendix Mapping Additional Shares When you installed the LinkStation, a share was mapped as a network drive on the computer that was used for installation. You can map additional shares, or map shares to different computers. Windows With Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 or Windows Server2003/Server2008, use NAS Navigator2 to map a driveletter to a shared folder on the LinkStation.

  • Page 133: Mac Os X

    Appendix Mac OS X With Mac OS X 10.3 or later, use NAS Navigator2 to mount a share from the LinkStation as a drive on the Mac. Click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will launch.

  • Page 134: File Sharing Security Level Change Tool

    Appendix File Sharing Security Level Change Tool To use the LinkStation with Windows Vista, Windows Server2003, Windows Server2008, or Windows 7, you must change some security settings in Windows. The File Security Tool will make these changes for you automatically.
  • Page 135 Appendix You can reset the security settings to their Windows defaults with the following procedure. 1 Click [Start] - [Buffalo] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool]. If "A program needs your permission to continue" is displayed, click [Continue].

  • Page 136: Status Led (Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Appendix Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) When the LinkStation is on, the blue Status LED is on. When it is off, the LED is also off. Red flashing (Error) The status LED flashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it flashes indicates the type of error.
  • Page 137 The firmware is corrupted. Contact a Buffalo service center for repair. Wait for 5 minutes to show "E04" and turn off, or turn the power switch off. Hard disks are not detected. If the hard disks are connected, Contact a Buffalo service center for repair.
  • Page 138 The number of flashes is the ones place of the information code. Information codes Meanings of the message Erasing disk (fills disk with zeros). Initializing the system settings. Updating the firmware. Initializing the Web settings. Checking a USB hard disk. Formatting a USB hard disk. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 139: Status Led (Ls-Wxl)

    Appendix Status LED (LS-WXL) There are 5 LEDs on the LinkStation: “Power”, “Function”, “Info/Error”, “Link/Act”, and “AC adaptor”. Power LED Function LED Link/Act LED Info/Error LED AC adaptor LED Power LED Status Meaning Solid Blue The LinkStation is powered on.
  • Page 140 The RAID array is being reconfigured. Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete. The RAID array is being erased. Initializing the system settings Updating the firmware Checking a USB drive Formatting a USB hard drive LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 141 The RAID array cannot be mounted. Turn off power, then turn power on again. If the same error is displayed, re-configure RAID. I/O error of hard drive. The hard drive is not connected, or data transfer has failed. Controller error. Controller error. The hard drive has crashed. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 142 Appendix Link/Act LED Status Meaning Solid green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. AC adaptor LED Status Meaning Green Power is connected. Power is not connected. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 143: Status Led (Ls-Wsxl)

    Appendix Status LED (LS-WSXL) There are 4 LEDs on the LinkStation: “Function”, “Info/Error”, “Link/Act”, and “Power”. Function LED Link/Act LED Info/Error LED Power LED Function LED Status Meaning Solid Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute). USB device is dismounted (lights for 5 seconds).
  • Page 144 The RAID array is being reconfigured. Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete. The RAID array is being erased. Initializing the system settings Updating the firmware Checking a USB drive Formatting a USB hard drive LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 145 The hard drive is not connected, or data transfer has failed. Controller error. Controller error. The hard drive has crashed. Power LED Status Meaning Solid Blue The LinkStation is powered on. Blinking blue The LinkStation is starting up or shutting down. The LinkStation is off. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 146: Compliance Information

    • The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end of life equipment appropriately. • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 147: Data Backup

    Data Backup While using the LinkStation, you may lose your important data due to sudden accidents, hard disk failure, or accidental misoperation. It is important to back up your data to recover data or minimize losses in such a case.

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