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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LinkStation User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35011114 ver.04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ........11 Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ........... 13 Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) ..............15 Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation ............17 Opening the Shared Folder ................17 Opening the shared folder from another PC ........... 18 Adding another LinkStations................. 19 Power Modes .......................
  • Page 3 System - Maintenance ..................85 E-mail Notification ......................85 System Power Management ................87 UPS Settings .........................87 Sleep Timer........................88 Restoring Factory Defaults ..................90 Format the LinkStation .....................92 Extensions ......................93 WebAccess ........................93 Print Server ........................94 BitTorrent Client ......................101 Media Server .........................103 Using iTunes with the Media Server ..............112...
  • Page 4 Info folder ......................158 Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ............. 159 Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ................ 162 Status LED (LS-WSXL) ..................166 Compliance Information ................. 169 Troubleshooting ....................170 Data Backup ......................172 GPL Information ....................172 LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Setup

    Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
  • Page 6 The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like any other hard drive. Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

  • Page 7: Linknavigator Setup (Ls-Wvl, Ls-Wxl)

    Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
  • Page 8 The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like any other hard drive. Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

  • Page 9: Linknavigator Setup (Ls-Wsxl)

    Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL) Connect the LinkStation with the AC adaptor and an Ethernet cable. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
  • Page 10 If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software firewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software. If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator software from www.buffalotech.com. Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 11 The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another hard drive. Note: With OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the desktop or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

  • Page 12: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Vl, Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Red light is flashing: Red light flashes when an error occurs. Flashing pattern varies depending on the message. For more information, refer to "Status LED" on page 159 . Function Button The Function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 13 USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly. Power Mode Switch AUTO: Automatically powers the LinkStation on and off with your computer. Turns the LinkStation on. OFF: Turns the LinkStation off.

  • Page 14: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Wvl, Ls-Wxl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) Front Back Note: – Please do not lift the LinkStation by its front cover. It might come off. 1 Power LED Blue LED: Power on. LED is off: Power off. Blinks blue: During startup and shutdown.
  • Page 15 USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly. 6 Power Mode Switch AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and off automatically with your PC (s). ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational. OFF: The LinkStation shuts down.

  • Page 16: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Wsxl)

    USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy the Function LED blinks blue. 3 Link/Act LED Glows green for connection. Blinks green for access. 4 Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks orange when there’s a message and red when there’s an error. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 17 8 Power Mode Switch AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and off automatically with your PC(s). ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational. OFF: The LinkStation shuts down and turns off.

  • Page 18: Using Your Linkstation

    Note: In OS X, the share is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another hard drive. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 19: Opening The Shared Folder From Another Pc

    Opening the shared folder from another PC After the LinkStation is installed on one computer, you don’t have to go through the full installation to add a second computer. Just install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer to access the LinkStation.

  • Page 20: Adding Another Linkstations

    Double-click on the LinkStation icon. The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. Note: On Mac OS, LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar on the Finder. Setup is complete. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another hard drive.

  • Page 21: Power Modes

    Move the Power Mode Switch to the ON position to power on the LinkStation. Once the unit has booted, you can move the Power Mode Switch back to the AUTO position.

  • Page 22: Web Admin Interface

    To open the LinkStation’s web-based administration interface, follow the steps below. Launch NAS Navigator2. In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. In OS X, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
  • Page 23 Using your LinkStation The Web Admin interface opens. The LinkStation’s name, IP address, workgroup and hard disk information are displayed on the left side of the window. Note: The Web Admin interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, Firefox 1.5 or later, and Safari 3 or later.
  • Page 24 Using your LinkStation To open the Web Admin interface from a different computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field. With a Mac, you can open the Web Admin interface from Bonjour as described below.

  • Page 25: 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. 1 In the Web Admin interface, click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. 2 Click [Create Folder]. 1 Enter desired characteristics for the new share.
  • Page 26 Avoid their use in file names that will be used with the LinkStation. • Never turn off the LinkStation or unplug its Ethernet 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 27: Access Restrictions

    Server 2003, and Server 2008. • Depending on the security settings, the LinkStation may not be able to join, or may be able to join but may not be authenticated by a domain. In such a case, it is recommended to restrict access by delegating authority.
  • Page 28 LinkStation. Create 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 29 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 30 Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions on NT Domain The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support NT Domain in the US and the EU.
  • Page 31 Using your LinkStation Notes:• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access restrictions. Rejoin the domain. • If a domain user name contains more than 20 bytes, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes.
  • Page 32 Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions on Active Directory The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Directory domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support Active Directory in the US and the EU.
  • Page 33 Using your LinkStation Notes:• When you have the LinkStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS Server which can resolve names for Active Directory domain. • After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator’s password which is needed to join the Active Directory domain must be changed at least once, or joining the Active Directory domain will fail.
  • Page 34 • 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 Web Admin interface.
  • Page 35 Using your LinkStation 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 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 36 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 37: Disk Quotas

    • Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a Quota is set to 1 GB, each array or drive can use maximum of 1 GB. • Quotas can’t be set for external USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation, only internal drives.
  • Page 38 Using your LinkStation Select [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] and click [Create Folder]. 1 Configure the desired settings. 2 Click [Access Restrictions]. Click [Add]. 1 Check the user you created in step 2. 2 Click [Add]. Select level of access privileges for the user you added from [Read Only] or [Read &...
  • Page 39 Using your LinkStation Disk space quotas for groups To limit the space of shared folders that each group can use, follow the procedure below. 1 In the Web Admin interface, select [Users/Groups] - [Local Users]. 2 Click [Create User]. 1 Enter [Username], [User Id], [Password] and [Description].
  • Page 40 Using your LinkStation 1 Enter [Group Name], [Group Id] and [Description]. Note: The group ID may be any number from 1000 and 1999. Do not duplicate Group IDs. 2 Click [Enable] for [Group Quota]. 3 Enter the total space that the group can use in the Hard Limit (GB) field.
  • Page 41 Using your LinkStation 1 Click [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Add]. 1 Check the group you created step 4. 2 Click [Add]. Select level of access privileges for group you added from [Read Only] or [Read & Write]. Click [Save]. You have configured a group quota.

  • Page 42: 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 43 • 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 are not displayed for users without permissions for the share.
  • Page 44 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 45: 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 46 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 47: Users/Groups

    Using your LinkStation Users/Groups Adding Users Add users as shown below. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users]. 2 Click [Create User]. 1 Configure the desired settings for the new user. 2 Click [Save]. You have added a user.
  • Page 48 • If you are using Mac OS 9 or earlier, do not use more than 9 alphanumeric characters for the user password, or the user will not be able to access shared folders on the LinkStation. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 49: Adding Groups

    Using your LinkStation Adding Groups Add groups as shown below: 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Create Group]. 1 Enter [Groupe Name] and [Description]. 2 Select users to include in the group.

  • Page 50: Admin Password

    Using your LinkStation Admin Password You may change the admin password as follows. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Users]. Select [admin] and click [Edit User]. 1 Enter a [Username] and [Password]. 2 Click [Save].

  • Page 51: Network

    Using your LinkStation Network Jumbo Frame If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with Jumbo Frame. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Ethernet Frame Size]. 2 Click [Modify Settings].
  • Page 52 Jumbo Frame. If any device on the route does not support Jumbo Frame, use standard transmission (1518 bytes) instead. • If you are using Jumbo Frame 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 53: Web Server

    The LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Notes: • The LinkStation’s Web server is for advanced users only. Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing. • The LS-CHL LinkStation does not support Web server.

  • Page 54: Mysql Server

    The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server. Notes: • The LinkStation’s MySQL server is for advanced users only. • Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing.

  • Page 55: System-Settings

    Using your LinkStation System-Settings Name, Date and Time Configure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Settings] - [Name]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. Enter the [LinkStation Name] and [Description], then click [Save].
  • Page 56 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 57: System-Storage

    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. If the Power Mode Switch is set to AUTO, then the LinkStation will turn off when the disk check is finished.
  • Page 58 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 59: Format A Drive

    • Do not turn off the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive. • If the Power Mode Switch is set to AUTO, then the LinkStation will turn off when the for- mat is finished. • To erase all data on a disk, choose [Disk Management] - [Erase Disk].
  • Page 60 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 61: 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 Web Admin interface.
  • Page 62 Using your LinkStation To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the Web Admin interface. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before formatting.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65: 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. Power LED...

  • Page 66: 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: 1 In the Web Admin interface,navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services].
  • Page 67 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 [Target host name].
  • Page 68 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 69 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 70 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 71: System-Backup

    Using your LinkStation System-Backup Back up data on the LinkStation You can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the Web Admin interface. • Other LinkStation The following sections will discuss how to: • [Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation] •...
  • Page 72 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 Web Admin interface, click on [Shared Folders].
  • Page 73 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 Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup].
  • Page 74 [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 75 Using your LinkStation Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup]. Click [Create New Job]. Select backup options. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 76 Subfolders of shared folders are not supported for backup. To make a TeraStation or LinkStation that is on a different network available for use as a backup target, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [View NAS Devices] in the source LinkStation’s Web Admin interface and add it by IP address.
  • Page 77 Using your LinkStation Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders]. Select the [Backup Source] and [Backup Targets] 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 78 • 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 79: 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 80 Using your LinkStation • Using in RAID 1 mode Change system to normal mode (page 83). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to set. Select all available hard drives.
  • Page 81 Using your LinkStation Note: If power is turned off during a RAID rebuild, the RAID rebuild will continue when power is restored. [Confirm Operation] screen When you perform any of the following tasks, a [Confirm Operation] screen is displayed . To continue, enter the displayed number within 60 seconds and click [Apply].

  • Page 82: Easy Data Protection

    The Info/Error LED will blink amber while the array is being built. Do not turn off the LinkStation until the array is finished. When the build finishes, the Info/Error LED will stop blinking. Your RAID 1 array is now complete and ready to use.
  • Page 83 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 0 mode Change system to normal mode (page 83). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to set. Select all available hard drives.
  • Page 84 Using your LinkStation • Changing to Normal mode Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to set. Click [Delete RAID Array]. When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply].

  • Page 85: Raid Scanning

    LinkStations that are in RAID 1 mode support RAID scanning. A RAID scan tests the RAID array for read performance. If defective sectors are found, they are repaired automatically. If your multiple- drive LinkStation is in RAID 1 mode, you should run RAID scans regularly. Configure regular RAID scans as follows: Navigate to [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning] in the Web Admin interface.

  • Page 86: 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 87 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 [LinkStation Status Report].

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90 -> 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. In standby mode, pressing the LinkStation's function button or moving the Power Mode Switch to AUTO will turn the LinkStation on.

  • Page 91: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Ethernet frame size settings are initialized. You can initialize other items from the Web Admin interface. If you do not want to initialize the admin password when you initialize the LinkStation, select [Keep current admin password] in the [System] - [Restore/Erase] - [Restore Factory Defaults] screen, and click [Save].
  • Page 92 Using your LinkStation Initialization from the Web Admin interface You can initialize the following settings from the Web Admin interface: LinkStation name, Description, NTP settings, Workgroup settings, Shared service settings, access restrictions of the shared folder, User settings, Groups, mail notification settings, UPS synchronization settings, Backup...

  • Page 93: Format The Linkstation

    Enter the number from the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. 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 a format, your LinkStation will reboot. Settings will be returned to their factory defaults.

  • Page 94: Extensions

    WebAccess What is WebAccess? WebAccess lets you access files on your LinkStation through the Internet. Access restrictions can be set for folders that are shared, and automatic router settings by UPnP and redirect functionality from the buffalonas.com server (similar to Dynamic DNS) make configuration easy.

  • Page 95: 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 96 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. Click [Start] - [Network]. Double-click on the LinkStation's server name. Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“LP”). Click [OK].
  • Page 97 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 98 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 99 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 100 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 101 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 102: 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 103 [Extensions] - [BitTorrent]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Select a folder for downloads on the LinkStation from [Download Folder]. 3 Click [Save]. Click [Open Download Manager]. Note: If you click [Initialize BitTorrent Settings], you can initialize BitTorrent settings.

  • Page 104: 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 105 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 106 Using your LinkStation Select the file that you want to play, then play it. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 107: Media Server Settings

    Using your LinkStation Media Server Settings By default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures, and music in the shared folder “share“ to be played. You may configure it to only play videos, pictures, and music from a specific folder.
  • Page 108 Using your LinkStation To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer]. Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients]. A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will appear, showing [MAC Address], [IP Address] and [Device Name].
  • Page 109 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 110 Using your LinkStation If other DLNA media devices do not 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 111 Using your LinkStation To disable playback from a specific DLNA media player 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 112 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 Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings].

  • Page 113: 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 114: Chapter 3 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. You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways: •...
  • Page 115 Chapter3 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 116 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 117 Opens a Web Admin interface. IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP] 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 118 To launch it, click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock. Click on a LinkStation’s icon to display its total capacity, used capacity, [WORKGROUP], [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [MAC Address], and [Firmware] version. Double-click to open a share on the LinkStation.

  • Page 119: Chapter 4 Web Admin Interface

    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 120: Shared Folders

    Enter a description for the shared folder. this option. You can enter up to 75 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters, hyphens, underscores, and spaces may be used. Do not use a symbol as the first character of the description. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 121 This will make it easy to configure the other password LinkStation to back up to the correct share and prevent other users from mistakenly backing up to it. Passwords many contain up to 8 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric character, hyphen, and underscore may be used.
  • Page 122 With AFP and FTP connections, access restrictions can be set per user. from the [Create Shared Folders] screen to view this option. Target Choose the destination folder for Direct Copy. Direct Copy Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 123: Users/Groups

    If [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] is selected from [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] for the [For Workgroup Authentication], a user who are registered at the LinkStation can be converted to an authorized user of Local Users the external SMB server by clicking [The selected user(s) will be converted to external users].
  • Page 124 External Users Navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [For Workgroup Authentication] and select [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] and [Automatic User Registration]. Users will be registered automatically External Users and listed. To delete automatically registered users, select each user and click [Delete External Users]. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 125 Note: Domain Users from the Domain Controller cannot be added to Local Users/ groups here. Group Members Group Displays users who are registered to a group. To unregister a user, select Members the user and click [Remove]. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 126: Network

    The following options can be set from the [Network] screen. Descriptions Name DHCP If enabled, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. Primary IP Address Set IP address. IP Address Settings Subnet Mask Set Subnet Mask.
  • Page 127 Enter [NT Domain Controller Name] to use [NT Domain] as a Controller Name method to join the network. Register the computer account which has the same name as the LinkStation to the Domain Controller. * You can enter up to 63 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters.
  • Page 128 * This must be entered if [NT Domain] or [Active Directory] is selected for [Authentication Method]. * You can enter up to 256 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters. * Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), and _(underscore) may be used. * Do not use a symbol as the first character. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 129 System Administrator for details. [Use Windows Domain Controller as Authentication Server] Select this option when you want to authenticate against Domain Controller, but the LinkStation does not join the domain. Note: The Windows Domain Controller has been assigned to be an external authentication SMB Server.
  • Page 130 [For Workgroup Authentication], 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. Note: • You cannot create more than 2 shared folders for the Authentication test .
  • Page 131 • Use this folder as the installation location for HTML files and PHP scripts. • Example: If the target folder is set as a shared folder with the name “web”, HTML files, PHP files, and other content are installed under \\(LinkStation name)\web\htdocs over the SMB. - (Target folder)/cgi-bin/ Web Server Settings •...
  • Page 132 *The phpMyAdmin username and password can be changed in phpMyAdmin. *Although they have the same default values, the usernames and passwords for phpMyAdmin and LinkStation administration are completely independent. *Buffalo Technology does not provide technical support for phpMyAdmin. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 133: System

    The following options can be set from the [System] tab. Descriptions Name Settings LinkStation Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network. Names may Name contain up to 15 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores may be used. Do not use multi-byte characters. Do not Name use a symbol as the first character of the name.
  • Page 134 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 135 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, do not format the drive if it’s configured as the backup target of another...
  • Page 136 PC. FAT32 FAT32 is recommended if you’re going to connect the drive (USB hard drive to Windows and Mac computers as will as the LinkStation. It only) works with most computers and devices. • Supports both Reading/Writing. • Cannot copy or backup data with more than 4 GB per file.
  • Page 137 Name Storage Configure RAID arrays from this menu. RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes are available. If RAID is disabled, the drives in the LinkStation will be available as separate drives. [Disk Structure]: To configure a RAID array, check the target drives, select a RAID mode, and click [Create Raid Array].
  • Page 138 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 LinkStations address of the LinkStation/TeraStation and click [Add]. Note: Only devices with active backup shares can be registered.
  • Page 139 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] The shared folder as a backup destination displayed View...
  • Page 140 Click [Create New Job] to set up to 8 backup timers. 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 141 • Do not perform any file operations (such as rename or delete a file) in the 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 142 If data is backed up to the USB hard drive, the "target" below, will be displayed as "usbdisk*". and * will be 1 - 2 (number). If data is backed up to the LinkStation, the "target" below, the shared folder name of the backup source will be displayed.
  • Page 143 • Shared folders on the Link/TeraStation displayed in [View NAS Devices] number to Backup • usbdisk1 and usbdisk2 connected to the backup source of the LinkStation display this Folders * Do not specify the backup source folder which include Japanese katakana option in in the folder name.
  • Page 144 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]. • [Fan Failure] Sent if a problem on the fan of the LinkStation.
  • Page 145 Power Management Synchronization [synchronize with UPS connected to this LinkStation]: with UPS Select to synchronize the LinkStation with a UPS that is directly connected. [synchronize with UPS connected to other LinkStation on the network]: Select to synchronize the LinkStation with a UPS that is connected to a different LinkStation on the same network.
  • Page 146 Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Erase Clicking [Erase] will erase data completely on the hard drive of the LinkStation. Note: • All data will be erased. There is no “undo” for this! Erase •...

  • Page 147: Extensions

    • Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use Settings] to change WebAccess. settings. • If your LinkStation is left disconnected from the Internet for 60 days or more, your BuffaloNAS name and account may be deleted from the BuffaloNAS.com server. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 148 • Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use WebAccess. • If your LinkStation is left disconnected from the Internet for 60 days or more, your BuffaloNAS name and account may be deleted from the BuffaloNAS.com server.
  • Page 149 Note: The [Initialize database before refresh] option is not available for LS- XHL LinkStations with firmware version 1.20 or later. [Refresh interval (Minute)]: After clicking [Modify Settings], the automatic refresh interval can be specified in minutes here. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 150 DTCP-IP version number. DTCP-IP is enabled by default for LinkStation firmware 1.20 and later. [Disk space for DTCP-IP contents.]: For LinkStation with multiple hard drives, you may choose which disk or array is used to store DTCP-IP media files. [How to enable DTCP-IP.]: When DTCP-IP is disabled, click [How to enable DTCP-IP function] and follow the directions.
  • Page 151 Name Descriptions Time Machine Time Machine Select [Enable] when using to specify the LinkStation as a backup destination for Time Machine on Mac OS X 10.5 or later. Select a shared folder as a backup destination in [Target Folder]. Time...

  • Page 152: Appendix

    IBM/PC Compatible (OADG spec), NEC PC98-NX Series, Apple Mac Series NOTE: Equipped with LAN interface. Models computer • The LinkStation cannot be connected with computers via USB; It is only connected via LAN. Compatible Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Windows Server2003/Server2008, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later...

  • Page 153: Default Settings

    Media Server Enabled (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 154: 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 155: 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 156: Software

    LinkStation. 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 157 You have changed the security level. 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 158 TurboCopy speeds up file copy operations in Windows. TurboPC TurboPC optimizes transfer speeds for hard drives by caching data in your computer’s RAM. It works best when TurboCopy is also installed. Note: Your LinkStation does not benefit from TurboPC. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 159: Info Folder

    Appendix Info folder In the folder called "info" on the internal hard disk of the LinkStation, Install programs such as the NAS Navigator2 is included. [info]-[English] Folder 　 - [NASNavi2] Folder. . . Installs NAS Navigator2 by double-clicking Inst.exe. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 160: Status Led (Ls-Vl, Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Power LED Flashing Red The Power LED flashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it flashes indicates the type of error. Note: If there is an error, open NAS Navigator2. It may have an error message displayed.
  • Page 161 Operating from UPS battery. The LinkStation will be shut down normally. After the LinkStation shuts down, ensure that power is supplied to the UPS. If there is no problem, briefly press the LinkStation’s function button to reset. Do not hold down the function button too long or you may get unexpected results.
  • Page 162 Erasing disk (fills disk with zeros). Formatting the hard drive. Checking the hard drive. Initializing the system settings. Updating the firmware. Initializing the settings in the Web Admin interface. Checking a USB hard disk. Formatting a USB hard disk. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 163: Status Led (Ls-Wvl, Ls-Wxl)

    Appendix Status LED (LS-WVL, 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 Descriptions Solid Blue The LinkStation is powered on.
  • Page 164 Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete. The RAID array is being erased. Formatting the hard drive. Checking the hard drive. Initializing the system settings Updating the firmware Checking a USB drive Formatting a USB hard drive LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 165 The number of flashes is the ones place of the error code. Error code Descriptions MPU is abnormal; no power. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. DRAM data line is abnormal. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. DRAM address line is abnormal. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance.
  • Page 166 Appendix Link/Act LED Status Descriptions Solid green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. AC adaptor LED Status Descriptions Green Power is connected. Power is not connected. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 167: 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 Descriptions Solid Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute). USB device is dismounted (lights for 5 seconds).
  • Page 168 Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete. The RAID array is being erased. Formatting the hard drive. Checking the hard drive. Initializing the system settings Updating the firmware Checking a USB drive Formatting a USB hard drive LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 169 The number of flashes is the ones place of the error code. Error code Descriptions MPU is abnormal; no power. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. DRAM data line is abnormal. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. DRAM address line is abnormal. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance.

  • Page 170: Compliance Information

    기종별 사 용 자 안 내 문 B 급 기기 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기 ( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) 기로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용 할 수 있습니다 . LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 171: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cannot Setup The following section lists typical occurrences and causes when you cannot setup the LinkStation by using LinkNavigator or cannot use LinkStation even after finishing setup, Occurrence: The message "Cannot find LinkStation", "No available LinkStation was found", or "Setup cannot be completed"...
  • Page 172 Ethernet cable and restart your computer and the LinkStation. A shared folder does not open suddenly If you use a shared folder on the LinkStation as a network drive, you may not be able to access to the LinkStation when the IP address or the workgroup has changed.

  • Page 173: 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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