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  • Page 1 LinkStation Setup Manual www.buffalotech.com 35010969 ver.02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LinkNavigator Setup (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ......... 3 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WXL) ..........5 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL) ..........7 Diagrams and Layout (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ....... 10 Diagrams and Layout (LS-WXL) ..........12 Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) ........... 14 Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation ........16 Open Shared Folder ..............
  • Page 3 Sleep Timer ................67 Web/database server .............. 69 Appendix ..............71 Specifications ................71 Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ..........72 Status LED (LS-WXL) ............. 75 Status LED (LS-WSXL) ............79 Hard drive replacement procedure (LS-WXL) ......82 Software .................. 87 Info folder ................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Setup

    Refer to the software’s manual for instructions. After setup is complete, re-enable the software. Click [Begin Installation]. The example here shows the Windows' screen (on LS-XHL). Note: – If this screen is not displayed on Windows,Double click on icon (LSNavi.exe) included in the Utility...
  • Page 5 Then, open the shared folder of the LinkStation using NAS Navigator2 which was installed during setup. Launch NAS Navigator2. Note: – On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator] - [BUF- FALO NAS Navigator2]. – On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.

  • Page 6: Linknavigator Setup (Ls-Wxl)

    Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WXL) Connect an Ethernet cable and AC adaptor to the LinkStation. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly. Move the power mode switch on the back of the LinkStation to ‘on’ . Note: –...
  • Page 7 Chapter1 Setup Note: – If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click ‘Run LSNavi. exe’ . – If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click ‘Yes’ . –...

  • Page 8: Linknavigator Setup (Ls-Wsxl)

    Chapter1 Setup You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another 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. Setup is now complete.
  • Page 9 Chapter1 Setup Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Click ‘Begin Installation’ . Note:– If LinkNavigator doesn’t open, open the Utility CD and double-click ‘LSNavi.exe’ . – If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click ‘Run LSNavi.exe’...
  • Page 10 Chapter1 Setup If the screen on the left side is displayed, double-click the icon of LinkStation displayed on the screen of NAS Navigator2. The shared folder in LinkStation is displayed. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another hard drive. Note: –...

  • Page 11: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) The following list shows the name of each component of the LinkStation. Front Power LED Blue light is ON: Power ON Blue light is OFF: Power OFF Amber light is flashing: The amber light flashes if there is a message.
  • Page 12 Chapter1 Setup Back Do not block the fan when installing the unit. USB Connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A) A USB Mass Storage device, a card reader (except one that recognizes more than 2 memory cards), a UTP device, such as a digital camera, compatible UPS devices, or a compatible USB Printer, may be connected to the LinkStation USB port on the back of the unit.

  • Page 13: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Wxl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-WXL) The following list shows the name of each component of the LinkStation. 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.
  • Page 14 Chapter1 Setup 5 USB connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A) A USB storage device, card reader (except one that recognizes more than 2 memory cards), digital camera, or USB Printer may be connected to the USB port on the back of the LinkStation.

  • Page 15: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Wsxl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) The following list shows the name of each component of the LinkStation. Front Back 1 Function button The function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation. 2 Function LED The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is finished, during initialization, and during USB dismounting (about 60 seconds).
  • Page 16 Chapter1 Setup 5 Power LED (LinkStation) Blue LED: Power on. LED is off: Power off. Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown. 6 Security lock for anti-theft Many security cables are compatible with this lock. 7 USB connector (USB2.0/1.1 Series A) A USB Mass Storage device, a card reader (except one that recognizes more than 2 memo- ry cards), a UTP device, such as a digital camera, compatible UPS devices, or a compatible USB Printer, may be connected to the LinkStation USB port on the back of the unit.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Using Your Linkstation

    Using your LinkStation Open Shared Folder Launch NAS Navigator2. Note: – On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUF- FALO NAS Navigator2]. – On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.

  • Page 18: Open Shared Folder From The Second Pc

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Open shared folder from the second PC You will not have to perform the setup (initial settings) again if you have already set up the LinkSta- tion from one computer. You will have to install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer, to open the LinkStation shared folders.

  • Page 19: Adding The Linkstation

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Launch NAS Navigator2. Note: – On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUF- FALO NAS Navigator2]. – On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.

  • Page 20: Power Mode Switch

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Power Mode Switch The LinkStation automatically turns ON or OFF with your computer. Install NAS Navigator2 on a computer and set “Auto Power Management feature”. LS-XHL, CHL LS-WXL LS-WSXL Auto: LinkStation automatically turns off when computers with NAS Navigator2 installed turn off.

  • Page 21: Web Administration Tool

    To display the LinkStation configuration screen, follow the procedure below. Launch NAS Navigator2. Note:– On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUF- FALO NAS Navigator2]. – On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
  • Page 22 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation The configuration screen is displayed. Note: – The current status of the LinkStation (a Link- Station name, IP address, workgroup and hard disk information) is displayed. Now displaying the LinkStation’s configuration has been completed. Note: – Compatible browsers for the configuration screen are Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, Firefox 1.5 or later, and Safari 3 or later.

  • Page 23: Add A Shared Folder

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Add a shared folder To add a shared folder, use the following procedure. Note: – Refer to page 20 for the procedures to display the configuration screen. In the LinkStation configuration screen, click [Cre- ate Folder] in [Shared Folders]. 1 Set a shared folder name, attributes and other settings.
  • Page 24 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation To protect your data in a shared folder accidentally being deleted (Using Recycle Bin). You can configure a recycle bin for each folder on the configuration screen above (Not avail- able for AppleTalk and FTP connections). It is just like a recycle bin on your OS. Deleted data in a shared folder will be temporarily moved to a [Recycle Bin] folder.

  • Page 25: Adding Users

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Adding Users To add a user, use the following procedure. Note: – Refer to page 20 for the procedures to display the configuration screen. 1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users] on the Link- Station configuration screen. 2 Click [Create User].
  • Page 26 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation • Use the same user name and password for LinkStation as Window's network login. If these values are different, a shared folder which you have set access restrictions cannot be accessed. Also, you cannot access a shared folder even though the screen to enter a user name and password is displayed if the network login name is different on Windows 7/Vista/ XP/2000 and Windows Server 2003/Server 2008.

  • Page 27: Adding Groups

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Adding Groups To add a group, use the following procedure. Note: – Refer to page 20 for the procedures to display the configuration screen. 1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Groups] on the LinkStation configuration screen. 2 Click [Create Group]. 1 Enter a group name and description for that group.

  • Page 28: Access Restrictions

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions Use the following methods to restrict users on the LinkStation. Access restrictions for locally registered users Follow the procedures described on page 28. Access restrictions on NT Domain Follow the procedures described on page 30. Access restrictions on Active Directory Follow the procedures described on page 27.
  • Page 29 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Access restrictions for locally registered users You can set the access restrictions for shared folders by user name and group name for locally regis- tered users. If you are using Windows, create a new Windows user account and set a password. You can create a user account and password for Windows in the [User Accounts] within Control Panel.
  • Page 30 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Click [Add]. Note: – The procedure described here shows an example of how to set the access restric- tions for local users. To set the access restrictions for local group, click [Local Groups]-[Add]. 1 Click a user you want to permit to access, and insert a checkmark.
  • Page 31 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions on NT Domain The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This proce- dure is recommended for system administrators only. Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation. Note: –...
  • Page 32 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Restrictions If you change the LinkStation’s Name, you will no longer be able to use Domain Users/Groups or ac- cess restrictions. Rejoin the domain. If a domain user name contains more than 20 characters, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 charac- ters.
  • Page 33 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions on Active Directory The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modify Settings] in the Web Admin tool. 1 Select [Active Directory].
  • Page 34 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Restrictions when administrating in Active Directory Domain 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 35 Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003/Server 2008. Select [Start] - [Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [File Sharing Security Level Change Tool] - [File Sharing Secu- rity Level Change Tool], and then select [Change security level] to change the security settings (Select “Recover default security level”...
  • Page 36 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation 1 Click [Network] - [Workgroup] on the LinkSta- tion configuration screen. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Enter the workgroup name. Note: – If you specify the Windows Domain Con- troller as an external SMB authentication server, you need to match the workgroup of this unit to the Windows Domain Con- troller name.
  • Page 37 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation A user that has been registered to the specified authentication server will be automatically regis- tered as a LinkStation's user when he/she opens the shared folder for authentication (you can also register users directly). A user who is automatically registered will belong to the "hdusers" group. They can be set to belong to any group from the Group settings.

  • Page 38: Raid Arrays

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation RAID Arrays Several RAID modes are available for LS-WXL and LS-WSXL LinkStations. LinkStations with only one hard drive do not support RAID modes. Note:– All data is lost when the RAID mode is changed. Back up any important data before changing RAID modes.
  • Page 39 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation • Using in RAID 1 mode Change system to normal mode (page 41). Navigate to [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin tool. Click the array you want to configure. Select both drives. 1 Select [RAID 1].
  • Page 40 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation 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 41 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 0 mode Change system to normal mode (page 41). Navigate to [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin tool. Click the array you want to configure. Select all available hard drives. 1 Select [RAID 0].
  • Page 42 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation • Changing to Normal mode Navigate to [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin tool. Select the array you want to configure. Click [Create RAID Array]. When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply]. The confirmation screen will appear.

  • Page 43: Changing The Administrator User Name And The Password

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Changing the administrator user name and the password Setting for the administrator user name and the password of LinkStation. On a setting screen of LinkStation, [User /group] [Local Groups] is clicked. Select the user name (It is admin in initialization) on the top and click the ‘Edit User’...

  • Page 44: Initialization

    Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Initialization To restore the LinkStation to its factory default settings, follow the procedure below. Move the power switch to ‘ON’ while holding down the function button. The function button will flash blue for 1 minute. While the function button is flashing, press it again. The status LED will flash blue, then amber. Initialization will take 2 –...
  • Page 45 Chapter2 Using your LinkStation Initialization on the configuration screen On the LinkStation configuration screen, you can initialize following settings in addition to the ini- tialized items described above. Note: – The following settings will be initialized;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 set- tings, Backup Settings, Administrator’s password, Print server function, WebAccess fea-...

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Useful Functions

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions RAID Scanning In RAID 1, LS-WXL and LS-WSXL LinkStations 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: <The RAID maintenance function >...

  • Page 47: Webaccess

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions WebAccess About WebAccess Feature This feature allows you to access files in a shared folder on the LinkStation via the Internet (you can access the LinkStation from anywhere to play your music, display pictures, or download/upload data).
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Click the shared folder to be published. 1 Select share you want to set access restriction from [WebAccess Settings]. • Disable: Shared folders will not be pub- lished. • Allow Anonymous: Anyone can access (view) shared folders. •...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Select [Enable]. 2 Click [Use BuffaloNAS.com] to insert a check- mark. 3 Enter the LinkStation name to be published in [BuffaloNAS.com Name]. Note: – This is the name to enter when accessing BuffaloNAS.com. It does not have to be the same name as the actual LinkStation.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Procedure to access (view) published folder set by the WebAccess feature Open the following URL in an Internet browser. (BuffaloNAS.com) http://buffalonas.com/ To access BuffaloNAS.com from iPhone/iPod touch: 1 Tap Safari from “Home” screen, and connect to the Internet. 2 Tap the address bar on top of the “Safari”...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Useful Functions On the Internet browser, you can view folder or files on the LinkStation that are published. 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/) Note: –...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Useful Functions What you can do on the WebAccess screen You can perform following operations on 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 53 Chapter 3 Useful Functions 5 Mail link to this file Send the address link by e-mail. The file or folder name will be highlighted when you click on it. Click [Mail link to this file] in the highlighted area, and your mail software will launch with the link address included in the mail body to this file which is accessible from the outside.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Select files you want to upload in [Append files], and click [Start upload]. Note: – The following conditions applies to upload. 　 • Up to 2GB in file size 　 • Up to 100 files per upload You cannot upload a file if the same file name already exists on the destination.

  • Page 55: Bittorrent Client

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions BitTorrent Client About BitTorrent BitTorrent is the file sharing protocol and a file sharing software (P2P software) protocol, and uses P2P (peer-to-peer) networking. The differences from other traditional file sharing software and this software are: • You can download files faster since files are distributed on the network and network traffic to file location will not be concentrated even with a large file.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Enabling BitTorrent feature and selecting folders Note: – Refer to page 20 for the procedures to display the configuration screen. 1 Click [Extensions] - [BitTorrent] on the configu- ration screen of the LinkStation. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Click [Enable].
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Useful Functions How to download Torrent Information by URL Click [Add Torrent From URL]. 1 Enter the URL which has Torrent Information in the frame at the left of [Add]. 2 Click [Add]. Note: – Torrent Information can be download from BitTorrent Inc. ’ s website or personal websites. Follow the terms of use and copyright rules for Torrent Information described in each website.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Useful Functions How to download Torrent Information by adding it from a file Click [Add Torrent From File]. 1 Click [Browse...] and select Torrent file saved on the LinkStation or your computer. 2 Click [Add]. Note: – Torrent Information can be download from BitTorrent Inc. ’ s website or personal websites. Follow the terms of use and copyright rules for Torrent Information described for each website.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Useful Functions What you can do in the download screen Click a queue name and click [Stop], this stops downloading. Click [Start], it resumes downloading. Click a queue name and click [Remove], the file will be deleted. Torrent information will be searched in http://www.bittorrent.com/ . Enter a word to search in the top right of the download screen and click [Search].
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Useful Functions What you can do in the configuration screen 1 Port Settings Changes a port to use for BitTorrent communication. When the LinkStation is connected to a router, the port of the router will be automatically set by using UPnP. To set the port manually without using UPnP, enter the port number (the default setting is "De- fault (6881)) on any port number on the LinkStation side.

  • Page 61: Direct Copy

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions Direct Copy When you use the Direct Copy feature, you can connect a USB device to the LinkStation port to copy movie, music, and image data directly to the LinkStation without using computers. You can connect a USB mass storage class, a card reader (except for a card reader that can recognize more than 2 memory cards), a UTP device such as digital camera, and the USB connector of the Link- Station.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Also, the following copy destination folder will be automatically created in the destination shared folder. <Direct Copy folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd 　　 yyyy: year copied 　　 mm: month copied 　　 dd: date copied A folder under the date folder will be created after if a second or third copy is done. <Direct Copy folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd/n 　　...

  • Page 63: Time Machine

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions Time Machine If you use Time Machine feature which is the back up method from Apple and is supported on Mac OS X 1.5 or later, use the following procedure. Note: – Refer to page 20 for the procedures to display the configuration screen. Click [AFP] on [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Ser- vice].
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Useful Functions 1 Select [Apple]. 2 Click [Save]. 1 Click [Extensions] - [Time Machine]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Select a shared folder of the LinkStation you have set on step 3-4 from applicable shared folders.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Useful Functions • To verify Macintosh host name: 　 See under [Computer Name] on [System Preferences] － [Sharing] screen. e.g.) If it is displayed as "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter "bbbbbbbbbb" as a host name. e.g.) If it is displayed as "cccccccccc.eee-ee.lo- cal", enter "cccccccccc"...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Useful Functions Select [System Preferences] from Apple Menu of Mac OS X 10.5. Click [Time Machine]. 　 Click [Choose Backup Disk]. 　 Select LinkStation, and click [Use for Backup]. LinkStation Setup Manual...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Useful Functions 　 Enter a user name and password to access the shared folder of the LinkStation, click [Connect]. If you do not use access restrictions for the shared folder of the LinkStation you set as a backup destination, enter “admin”...

  • Page 68: Sleep Timer

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions Sleep Timer To save energy, you can specify the time to set the LinkStation to Standby mode (hard disk and LED lights are turned off ). You can use Timer ON/OFF feature only when the LinkStation’s power switch is ON. This feature can- not be used when it is set to “AUTO”...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Useful Functions • The examples of multiple timers are set are as following. (e.g.1) Currently the timer set on Wednesday 10:00 is working: 　　　 Timer 1 Everyday 12:00 - 24:00 　　　 Timer 2 not used 　　　 Timer 3 not used •...

  • Page 70: Web/Database Server

    Chapter 3 Useful Functions Web/database server 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.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Useful Functions <My SQL server> 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. Navigate to [Network] –...

  • Page 72: Appendix

    LS-WSXL: Approximately 15 W (Maximum) Approximately 9 W (Average) External size / Weight LS-XHL,XHL: W45 X H175 X D156 mm (excluding protruding parts) / about 1.1 kg LS-WXL: W86 X H127 X D204 mm (excluding protruding parts) / about 2.3 kg LS-WSXL: W40 X H82 X D135 mm (excluding protruding parts) / about 0.5 kg...

  • Page 73: Status Led (Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Appendix Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) Glowing blue When the power of LinkStation is ON, the blue Status LED is ON. When it is OFF, the LED is also OFF. Red flashing (Error code) An error has occurred when the red status LED at the front on the LinkStation is flashing. The way it flashes indicates the type of error.
  • Page 74 Appendix Error code Error Details Problems in DRAM DATA LINE. Problems in DRAM ADDRESS LINE. Problems in RTC CHIP. Fail to extract Kernel. The firmware is corrupted. Hard disks are not found. A UPS error. Operating using UPS battery due to the power outage. System will be safely shut down based on the configuration conditions.
  • Page 75 Appendix Amber flashing LED (Information code) There is an information message when amber status LED at the front of the LinkStation is flashing. The way it flashes indicates the type of error. Note: – If there is an information message, you can check the meanings of the information with the message displayed when you search for the LinkStation with NAS Navigator2.

  • Page 76: 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. Blinking Blue The LinkStation is starting up or shutting down.
  • Page 77 Appendix Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blinking. Note: – The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10’s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ten’s place of the information code.
  • Page 78 Appendix The Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identified by the pattern of blinking. Note: – The error may also be viewed from NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10’s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ten’s place of the error code.
  • Page 79 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 Setup Manual...

  • Page 80: 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). Lights during initialization.
  • Page 81 Appendix Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blinking. Note: – The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10’s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ten’s place of the information code.
  • Page 82 Appendix The Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identified by the pattern of blinking. Note: – The error may also be viewed from NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10’s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ten’s place of the error code.

  • Page 83: Hard Drive Replacement Procedure (Ls-Wxl)

    Appendix Hard drive replacement procedure (LS-WXL) The LS-WXL’s hard drives are simple to replace in case of a disk failure. Drives in RAID1 You can identify the failed disk in the Web Admin Tool by navigating to [System] – [Stor- age].
  • Page 84 Appendix Note: – Please do not lift the LinkStation by its front cover. The front cover might come off. – Before removing hard drives, touch a metal object to dissipate static electricity in your body, or wear a static wrist strap. –...
  • Page 85 Appendix Shut down the LinkStation and remove all cables. Pull the front cover forward while pressing gently on the hollow on the left side. Remove the front cover. LinkStation Setup Manual...
  • Page 86 Appendix Pull out the tab above the failed drive while press- ing the release below the drive. The tab will slide out approximately 2cm ( 1 inch) . Note: – Be careful so that the finger will not be caught in knob, tab and hard disks. Knob Remove the failed drive.
  • Page 87 Appendix Reattach the front cover. Reattach all cables and power on the LinkStation. In the Web Admin Tool, navigate to [System] – [Storage] – [RAID array 1] and rebuild the RAID array. Note: – If the LinkStation is in normal mode, format the new drive in [System] – [Storage]. LinkStation Setup Manual...

  • Page 88: Software

    Delegate Authority server] on the configuration screen of the LinkStation, you need to change se- curity on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003/ Server 2008. Select [Start]-[Programs]-[BUFFALO]- [File Sharing Security Level Change Tool]-[File Shar- ing Security Level Change Tool], and then select [Change security level] to change the security set- tings (Select “Recover default security level”...

  • Page 89: 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 Setup Manual...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 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 91 Note: – In such a case, the LinkStation name displayed on NAS Navigator2 or the configura- tion screen on the LinkStation is displayed as LS-CHL-abc(abc stands for last 3 digits of the MAC address of the LinkStation) or LS-XHL-abc. In such a case, download the latest firmware from BUFFALO's website (www.buffalotech.com) and update it.

  • Page 92: Data Backup

    Use Mass Storage class hard disk manufactured by BUFFALO (such as TeraStation/LinkStation and a USB external hard disk) as a backup destination. GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . LinkStation Setup Manual...

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