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Buffalo LS-VL User Manual

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Buffalo Inc.
www.buffalotech.com
35011114-06

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LinkStation User Manual Buffalo Inc. www.buffalotech.com 35011114-06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL) ..............9 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-QVL) ............... 12 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-XL) ................14 Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ........16 Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ........... 18 Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) ..............20 Diagrams and Layout (LS-QVL) ..............22 Diagrams and Layout (LS-XL) ................
  • Page 3 Disk Quotas ........................50 FTP Server ........................55 Direct Copy ........................58 Users/Groups ....................... 60 Adding Users ........................60 Adding Groups ......................62 Admin Password ......................63 Network ......................... 64 Jumbo Frame........................64 Web server ........................66 MySQL server .......................67 System-Settings....................68 Name, Date and Time ....................68 System-Storage ....................70 Check Disk ........................70 Format a Drive ......................72 Adding Storage ......................74...
  • Page 4 Network-USB Server ....................114 Print Server ........................116 BitTorrent Client ......................123 DLNA Server........................125 Using iTunes Server ....................134 Squeezebox Server ....................135 Flickr Support .......................136 Eye-Fi connected ......................139 Connecting to a Remote LinkStation ..............141 Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2 ..............143 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface .............. 149 Home ........................
  • Page 5 Info folder ......................191 Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ............. 192 Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ................ 195 Status LED (LS-WSXL) ..................200 Status LED (LS-QVL) ..................204 Status LED (LS-XL) ....................209 Compliance Information ................. 210 Troubleshooting ....................211 Data Backup ......................213 GPL Information ....................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Setup

    Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation. If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe]. This example shows a LinkStation Pro (LS-VL). Your screen may be slightly different. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 7 Chapter1 Setup Notes: • 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-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 9 Chapter1 Setup Notes: • 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 10: 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. LinkStation Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to ON.
  • Page 11 Chapter1 Setup Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation. Notes: • If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi. exe]. •...
  • Page 12 Chapter1 Setup Double-click your LinkStation's icon in the NAS Navigator2 window. The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like any other folder. Note: With Mac OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the desktop or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

  • Page 13: Linknavigator Setup (Ls-Qvl)

    Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-QVL) 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 14 Chapter1 Setup Notes: • 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 15: Linknavigator Setup (Ls-Xl)

    Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-XL) Connect the LinkStation with the Ethernet cable and the AC adapter. It will power on automatically. Wait until the blue Power LED stops flashing and glows steadily. LinkStation Power LED Insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer. LinkNavigator will launch. Click [Begin Installation].
  • Page 16 Chapter1 Setup Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically. In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon. This opens the shared folder of the LinkStation. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like any other folder. Note: For Mac OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

  • Page 17: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Vl, Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) Front Power LED Blue LED: Power on. LED is OFF: Power off. Blinks blue:During startup or shutdown. Amber light is flashing: The amber light flashes if there is a message. Flashing pattern varies depending on the message.
  • Page 18 Chapter1 Setup Back Do not block the fan when installing the unit. USB 2.0 Connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly.

  • Page 19: 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 or shutdown. 2 Function LED The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is finished, during initialization, and during USB dismounting (about 60 seconds).
  • Page 20 Chapter1 Setup 5 USB 2.0 connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. 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).

  • Page 21: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Wsxl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) 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 22 Chapter1 Setup 5 Power LED (LinkStation) Blue LED: Power on. LED is off: Power off. Blinks blue: During startup or shutdown. 6 Security lock for anti-theft Many security cables are compatible with this lock. 7 USB 2.0 connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive.

  • Page 23: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Qvl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-QVL) Front Back 1 Power Button Power on: Press the power button to turn on. Power off: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. 2 Power LED Blue LED: Power on. LED is off: Power off. Blinks blue: During startup or shutdown.
  • Page 24 Chapter1 Setup 5 USB 2.0 Connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. 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 ~ 9 Status LEDs 1 to 4 These display the status of the hard drive corresponding to the drive number.

  • Page 25: Diagrams And Layout (Ls-Xl)

    Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-XL) Front Back 1 Power LED The blue Power LED glows when you connect the AC adapter. The blue LED blinks while booting, shutting down, or updating firmware. Note: Do not disconnect the AC adapter while the blue LED is on or blinking. You may shut down the LinkStation from the Web Admin interface or from NAS Navigator2.

  • Page 26: Using Your Linkstation

    Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation Opening the Shared Folder Launch NAS Navigator2. • Windows: Double-click the icon on the desktop. • Mac OS X: Click the icon in the Dock. Double-click on the LinkStation's icon. The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. Note: In Mac OS X, the share is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

  • Page 27: Opening The Shared Folder From Another Pc

    Using your LinkStation 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 28: Adding Another Linkstations

    Using your LinkStation Launch NAS Navigator2: • Windows: Double-click the icon on the desktop. • Mac OS X: Click the icon in the Dock. 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.

  • Page 29: Power Modes

    Power Modes The LinkStation can automatically turn on and off with your computers. To use this feature, install NAS Navigator2 on each computer and then set the Power Mode Switch to the AUTO position. LS-VL, XHL, CHL LS-WVL, WXL LS-WSXL AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the LinkStation automatically turns off when all computers on the network with NAS Navigator2 turn off.
  • Page 30 Using your LinkStation LS-QVL Manual (default): In this position, the power button on the front of the LinkStation turns it on and off. It is not affected by the power state of connected computers. Auto: In this position, if all connected computers are turned off, the LinkStation will turn off too. If a connected computer is powered on, the LinkStation will power on too.

  • Page 31: Turning Off The Power In The Ls-Xl Series

    Using your LinkStation Turning Off the Power in the LS-XL Series The LS-XL series LinkStation does not have a power button. It automatically turns on when the AC adapter is connected. To turn off the power, use the procedure below to perform a shutdown. The LinkStation may be damaged if the AC adapter is removed without first shutting down the unit properly.

  • Page 32: Changing The Ip Address

    Using your LinkStation Changing the IP Address Normally, the LinkStation’s IP address is set automatically from a DHCP server on your network. If you prefer, you can set it manually. To change the LinkStation’s IP address settings, your computer should be connected to the same router (subnet) as the LinkStation and should be running NAS Navigator2 (included on your LinkNavigator CD).

  • Page 33: Web Admin Interface

    Using your LinkStation Web Admin interface To open the LinkStation’s web-based administration interface, follow the steps below. Launch NAS Navigator2. • Windows: Double-click the icon on the desktop. • Mac OS X: Click the icon in the Dock. Windows : Right-click on the LinkStation icon and select [Open Web setting].
  • Page 34 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 35 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. 1 Launch Safari.

  • Page 36: Linkstation Function List

    Using your LinkStation LinkStation Function List Different LinkStation models include different features. The table below shows the features included in each model. ○ : Available, － : Not Available LS-WVL, LS-WXL LS-WSXL LS-VL LS-XL LS-XHL LS-CHL LS-QVL ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 37: 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. Note: If you would like to copy the settings of an existing folder, select a source folder from the [Copy Settings From] dropdown.
  • Page 38 Using your LinkStation Notes: • File and folder names should contain 255 single-byte characters or less (UTF-8). DBCS characters (such as Japanese) count as two characters (2 bytes) each. File and folder names should contain 255 bytes of data or less. You may not be able to copy a folder or file whose name contains more than 255 bytes of information.
  • Page 39 Using your LinkStation • Set the username and password used for the LinkStation to the same username and password used to log into the Windows network. If they are different, it may not be possible to access shared folders that were set with access restrictions in the LinkStation. •...
  • Page 40 Using your LinkStation • If creating files or folders over an FTP connection, try not to exceed 250 bytes in UTF-8 conversion including the directory path name. If 250 bytes is exceeded, reading and deleting operations may not be possible using Explorer. •...

  • Page 41: Access Restrictions

    Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions There are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation. Access restrictions for Users and/or Groups on the LinkStation The next page describes how to configure access restrictions for local users and/or groups. Access Restrictions on NT Domain Follow the procedure on page 43 to configure.
  • Page 42 Using your LinkStation Restricting access for Users and Groups on the LinkStation You can set access restrictions for shared folders by username or group names for users that are registered on the LinkStation. Create new user accounts and passwords in Windows, or record existing Windows usernames and passwords.
  • Page 43 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 44 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. Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation.
  • Page 45 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 46 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. Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation.
  • Page 47 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 48 Delegate Authority to External SMB server feature to restrict access. • [Start] - [BUFFALO] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool], and then select [Change Security level] to change the security settings (Select "Recover default security level" change it back to the previous setting).
  • Page 49 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 50 Using your LinkStation 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 51: Disk Quotas

    Using your LinkStation Disk Quotas Notes: • When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder. The limited space includes the space used for trash. • Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a Quota is set to 1 GB, each drive or array can use maximum of 1 GB.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 56: Ftp Server

    Using your LinkStation 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. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services] and click [FTP].
  • Page 57 Using your LinkStation To access to the LinkStation with an FTP client Configure your FTP client software with the following settings: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation. • Username Username registered on the LinkStation • Password Password registered to the LinkStation •...
  • Page 58 Using your LinkStation Accessing the LinkStation with an Anonymous user: To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions on the FTP share. Configure your FTP client as follows: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation • Username anonymous •...

  • Page 59: Direct Copy

    Using your LinkStation Direct Copy DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB device. Note: Not all LinkStations support Direct Copy. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports Direct Copy. Direct Copy supports LinkStations that have a USB port.
  • Page 60 Using your LinkStation While the function button is blue, press it to automatically copy data from the USB device to a shared folder on the LinkStation. The function button will flash blue during the copy. Push the function button again to abort the copy. Files are copied to the folder: <shared folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd yyyy: year copied...

  • Page 61: 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. Use the same username and password that the user logs into Windows with.
  • Page 62 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, nobody, mail, news, uucp, ftp, kmem, utmp, shadow, users, nogroup, all, none, hdusers, admin, guest, man, www, sshd, administrator, ftpuser, apache, mysql •...

  • Page 63: 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 [Group Name] and [Description]. 2 Select users to include in the group. 3 Click [Add], then [Save].

  • Page 64: 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]. You have now changed the admin password.

  • Page 65: 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]. 1 Select [Ethernet Frame Size].
  • Page 66 Using your LinkStation Notes: • To use the LinkStation with Jumbo Frame, your router/switch/hub must support Jumbo Frame. • To use Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694 bytes), your computer’s NICs and all switches, hubs, and routers on the transmission route need to support Jumbo Frame. If any device on the route does not support Jumbo Frame, use standard transmission (1518 bytes) instead.

  • Page 67: Web Server

    Using your LinkStation Web server The LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Notes: • Not all LinkStations include Web server functionality. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports Web server. •...

  • Page 68: Mysql Server

    Using your LinkStation MySQL server The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server. Notes: • Not all LinkStations include MySQL server functionality. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports MySQL server.

  • Page 69: 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 70 The default NTP Server (ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp) belongs to Internet Multi Feed Inc. For more information, please visit www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Use NTP at your own risk. Buffalo Technology is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using of this service, stopping the service, or missing service.

  • Page 71: System-Storage

    Using your LinkStation 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.
  • Page 72 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 73: Format A Drive

    Using your LinkStation Format a Drive • A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important data on a drive before formatting it. It will take several minutes to format a hard drive. • Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting. •...
  • Page 74 Using your LinkStation Notes: • 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 75: Adding Storage

    Using your LinkStation Adding Storage Your LinkStation includes USB ports. You can connect a Buffalo external hard drive to it. It will appear as an additional shared folder on the LinkStation. USB hard drives cannot be added to LinkStations that do not have a USB port.
  • Page 76 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. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Storage].
  • Page 77 Using your LinkStation Notes: Format type Advantages Disadvantages FAT 32 • Read/Write support with • Cannot copy or back up files Drives formatted with FAT 32 LinkStation, PCs, and Macs. larger than 4 GB. can be disconnected from the • You can connect the hard •...
  • Page 78 • 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. • Hard drives with their Power Mode Switch set to AUTO may not be recognized by the LinkStation.

  • Page 79: Remove Disk

    Using your LinkStation Remove Disk To remove the hard drive: If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount the USB hard drive before unplugging it. Hold in the function button for 3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the drive is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely.

  • Page 80: System Backup

    Using your LinkStation 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: Notes: • Not all LinkStations support Time Machine. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports Time Machine.
  • Page 81 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 steps 3~4. 3 Click [Save]. Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 82 Using your LinkStation Click [Time Machine]. Click [Choose Backup Disk]. Select the folder on the LinkStation and click [Use for Backup]. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 83 Using your LinkStation Enter [Name] and [Password] to access the shared folder on the 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 84: 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 85 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]. Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination.
  • Page 86 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 87 Using your LinkStation Configuring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup]. Click [View NAS Devices]. 1 Check the [IP Address] of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup destination from [Local LinkStations].
  • Page 88 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 89 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 (Append Backup) The first time the backup runs, it backs up all files in the source folder just like a normal backup. If later, file A is added to the backup source and file B is deleted, the next backup will add file A, but file B will not be deleted from the backup destination.
  • Page 90 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 91 Using your LinkStation Notes: • You can register up to the second level of subfolders. However, folders with more than 80 bytes(UTF-8) in their names cannot be selected. • The backup destination device must be configured as a backup destination in advance in order to select it.

  • Page 92: Raid Arrays

    If one drive is damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged drive. Note: Hard drives in the LS-WSXL LinkStation are not user-replaceable. If you experience a drive failure with this model, contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. • RAID 0 mode (LS-QVL, LS-WVL, LS-WXL, and LS-WSXL Default Setting) Multiple hard drives are combined into a single array.
  • Page 93 Using your LinkStation • RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) is available for LinkStation models with 4 hard drives. Uses 4 hard drives as one array. It generates parity during writes, so access speeds are slower than other RAID modes. Usable space is the sum of 3 hard drives’...
  • Page 94 Using your LinkStation • Using in RAID 1 mode Change system to normal mode (page 96). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to set. Note: For details on RMM and EDP, see page 100. Select hard drives to use in RAID 1.
  • Page 95 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 96 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 0 mode Change system to normal mode (page 96). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to set. Note: For details on RMM and EDP, see page 100. Select all available hard drives.
  • Page 97 Using your LinkStation • Changing to Normal mode Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to set. Note: For details on RMM and EDP, see page 100. Click [Delete RAID Array]. When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply].
  • Page 98 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) Change system to normal mode (page 96). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to configure. Note: For details on RMM and EDP, see page 100. Select hard disks (all 4 of them) to use in RAID5.
  • Page 99 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives) Change system to normal mode (page 96). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to configure. Note: For details on RMM and EDP, see page 100. Select hard disks (3 of them) to use in RAID5.
  • Page 100 Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 10 mode Change system to normal mode (page 96). Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. Click the array you want to configure. Note: For details on RMM and EDP, see page 100. Select hard disks (all 4 of them) to use in RAID10.
  • Page 101 Using your LinkStation RMM (RAID Mode Manage) and EDP (Easy Data Protection) Note: LinkStation firmware version 1.25 and later only With RMM or EDP, you can create or expand a RAID 1 or RAID 5 array without erasing the data on the drives.
  • Page 102 Using your LinkStation Adding a drive to an existing RAID array or adding a drive and changing the RAID mode: 1 Select the drive to be added to the RAID array. 2 After adding the drive, click your desired RAID mode for the RAID array.

  • Page 103: Raid Scanning

    Using your LinkStation RAID Scanning LinkStations that are in RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 modes 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: Note: Not all LinkStations support RAID scanning.

  • Page 104: 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 105 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. 8 Enter a receiver's e-mail address. E-mail can be sent to up to 5 addresses. 9 Select conditions for emails to be sent.

  • Page 106: System - Power Management

    Using your LinkStation System - Power Management UPS Settings A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) can automatically shut down your LinkStation in case of a power outage. To use the LinkStation with a UPS, configure the following settings. Note: Not all LinkStations support UPSs. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports UPSs.

  • Page 107: Sleep Timer

    Using your LinkStation Sleep Timer To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into standby 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. This feature cannot be used when it is set to AUTO. Note: •...
  • Page 108 Using your LinkStation Examples of multiple timers: (e.g.1) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on: Timer 1 Everyday 12:00 - 24:00 Timer 2 not used Timer 3 not used -> Nothing happens at 12:00 and goes into sleep mode at 24:00 (e.g.2) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on: Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00 Timer 2 Day specified Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00...

  • Page 109: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory Defaults To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure below. For LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL, LS-WVL, LS-WXL, LS-WSXL LinkStation models Move the power switch to the OFF position to shut down the LinkStation. Move the power switch to the ON position while holding down the function button. The function button will flash blue for 1 minute.
  • Page 110 Using your LinkStation For LS-XL LinkStation model To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure on the next page. Notes: • This method of initializing the LinkStation restores its IP address settings, Ethernet frame size settings, and administrator (admin) password to their factory defaults. If you chose not to initialize the administrator's password from the Web Admin interface, only the IP address and Ethernet frame size settings are initialized.
  • Page 111 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 Settings, Admin Username and password, Print server settings, WebAccess, Language settings, SleepTimer, Media server settings, BitTorrent settings, Time Machine configuration, Web Server, MySQL Server, Network Services, Network-USB Server, Eye-Fi connected, and Flickr Support.

  • Page 112: Format The Linkstation

    Using your LinkStation Format the LinkStation In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Erase]. Click [Erase]. The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed. 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.

  • Page 113: Online Update

    Using your LinkStation Online Update LinkStation firmware versions 1.41 and later support online updating. Note: Not all LinkStations support online update. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports online update. If a new firmware is available, the message “A new version of the firmware has been released. The current firmware can be updated to the latest version.”...

  • Page 114: Extensions

    Using your LinkStation 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. Remote location 1 Both uploading and downloading are supported.

  • Page 115: Network-Usb Server

    Using your LinkStation Network-USB Server A Network-USB server lets you connect to USB devices attached to a LinkStation from multiple computers. Only one computer can be connected to each USB device at one time. Before connecting a USB device to your LinkStation, first connect it directly to your computer so that the driver is installed.
  • Page 116 Using your LinkStation Network-USB Navigator Installation Windows Users Insert the LinkNavigator CD. The Setup Wizard should launch automatically. If not, open the CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe]. LinkNavigator will launch. Click [Options] - [Additional Software Installation] - [Network-USB Navigator] - [Install]. Click [Next].

  • Page 117: Print Server

    Using your LinkStation Print Server LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. LS-QVL LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector each on the front and back. You can connect a USB printer to the LinkStation as shown below. Note: Not all LinkStations include printer support.
  • Page 118 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows 7/Vista In the Web Admin interface, 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 119 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. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 120 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows XP In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 1 Choose [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 121 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. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 122 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows 2000 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 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).
  • Page 123 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. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 124: Bittorrent Client

    Using your LinkStation BitTorrent Client BitTorrent is a protocol for sharing files. You can download files quickly since files are distributed on the network and network traffic is not concentrated, even with a large file. It does not keep anonymity, and it is easily known who publishes what files. Warning: Do not download copyrighted files without permission from the owner.
  • Page 125 Using your LinkStation Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [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].

  • Page 126: Dlna Server

    Using your LinkStation DLNA Server The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA 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, which are product design guidelines in the industry's standard technology in order to achieve the interconnecting environment for digital devices (computers, home appliance, mobile devices and so on).
  • Page 127 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 128 Using your LinkStation Select the file that you want to play, then play it. LinkStation User Manual...
  • Page 129 Using your LinkStation DLNA 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. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] - [DLNA Server] and click [Modify Settings].
  • Page 130 Using your LinkStation To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer]. 2 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 131 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 132 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. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] - [DLNA Server] and click [Modify Settings].
  • Page 133 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. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer].

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Using your LinkStation 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] - [DLNA Server] and click [Modify Settings].

  • Page 135: Using Itunes Server

    Using your LinkStation Using iTunes Server Computers on the network running iTunes can access MP3, M4A, and M4P music files from the LinkStation’s media server. Enable the LinkStation’s media server as described below. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] - [iTunes Server] and click [Modify Settings].

  • Page 136: Squeezebox Server

    Using your LinkStation Squeezebox Server The Squeezebox is a network music player by Logitech that can play back music stored on your network using your wired or wireless LAN. Enable the Squeezebox Server to play music on the LinkStation with the Squeezebox. No computer is needed. Follow the procedure below to configure. Note: Not all LinkStations include the Squeezebox server.

  • Page 137: Flickr Support

    Using your LinkStation Flickr Support Note: Not all LinkStations include Flickr support. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports Flickr. Flickr (www.flickr.com) is a photo sharing website operated by Yahoo! Inc. After linking your LinkStation’s shared folder to Flickr, you can use the features below. •...
  • Page 138 Using your LinkStation Click [View Flickr authentication site.]. Flickr’s web site will open. Enter your Yahoo ID and password. If you do not have a Yahoo account, create one. Click [OK, I’LL AUTHORIZE IT] to display your authentication key (a 9-digit number). Make a note of the displayed authentication key.
  • Page 139 Using your LinkStation Notes: • Displaying images will take longer than opening files saved on your computer’s hard drive. • The size of image files may be displayed as 0 bytes until the image file is completely transferred. • After copying an image file, it may take some time for the file to be uploaded to Flickr. •...

  • Page 140: Eye-Fi Connected

    Using your LinkStation Eye-Fi connected Eye-Fi connected can transfer images from a digital camera with an Eye-Fi card (available from Eye- Fi) to your LinkStation over the Internet. Note: Not all LinkStations include Eye-Fi upload functionality. Check the LinkStation Function List on page 35 to see if your LinkStation supports Eye-Fi connectivity.
  • Page 141 Using your LinkStation Notes: • Video files are not copied to the LinkStation. • Only JPEG images are copied. • In step 7, if the LinkStation is not set as the Destination, images will not be transferred to the LinkStation. •...

  • Page 142: Connecting To A Remote Linkstation

    Using your LinkStation Connecting to a Remote LinkStation WebAccess Connect enables you to open a shared folder on a remote LinkStation or TeraStation from Explorer, My Computer, or other file manager. To use WebAccess Connect, the following conditions must be satisfied. •...
  • Page 143 Using your LinkStation 1 In [BuffaloNAS.com Name], enter the BuffaloNAS.com name that is set for the remote LinkStation’s WebAccess. 2 Enter the remote LinkStation’s WebAccess username and password. 3 Click [Save]. You can directly access the shared folder in the remote LinkStation by entering the path displayed in [Target Folder] into the address box in Explorer, My Computer, or other file manager.

  • Page 144: Chapter 3 Nas Navigator2

    You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways: • Double-click the icon on the desktop. • Click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]-[BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. Screen: Clicking a LinkStation's icon will display its total capacity, capacity being used, [IP Address], [Workgroup], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [MAC Address], and [Firmware] version.
  • Page 145 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 146 Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 The menu below is displayed when you right-click the LinkStation icon Name Descriptions Browse Shares Opens the LinkStation’s shared folder. Open Web setting Displays the Web Admin interface of the selected LinkStation. Properties Opens the Properties screen of the selected LinkStation. Map remote default share to Maps the selected LinkStation’s shared folder to a network drive.
  • Page 147 Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 When NAS Navigator2 is minimized to the task tray, you have the following options from its icon. Menu Item Descriptions LinkStation Browse Shares Opens the LinkStation’s Share folder. Open Web Admin Opens the Web Admin interface in a web browser. Name Properties Opens the LinkStation’s properties page.
  • Page 148 Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 You can perform the following tasks from a LinkStation's properties window. Menu Item Descriptions Web Admin 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.
  • Page 149 Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 Mac OS If you installed the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 was installed automatically. To launch it, click the 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.

  • Page 150: Chapter 4 Web Admin Interface

    Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Home The following options can be configured from the Home screen. Name Descriptions Name Displays the name of the LinkStation. Firmware version Displays the firmware version of the LinkStation. IP Address Displays the IP address of the LinkStation. Workgroup Displays the LinkStation’s workgroup.

  • Page 151: Shared Folders

    Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Shared Folders The following options can be set from the [Shared Folders] screen. Name Descriptions Folder Setup Click [Create Folder] to open the Adding a New Shared Folder screen. Click a shared folder name to open the shared folder's settings screen. Select the shared folder and click [Delete] to delete the shared folder.
  • Page 152 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Description Volume Select the volume for the shared folder. Shared Folder The shared folder may be read-only or writable. Attributes Recycle Bin If enabled, deleted files are moved to a trashbox folder rather than actually deleted.
  • Page 153 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Description Access Access If using access restrictions, click [Add ] to add users or groups that will Restrictions Restrictions be allowed to access the share. You may delete users and groups from the access list with the [Remove] Click [Access button.

  • Page 154: Users/Groups

    Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Users/Groups The following options can be set from the [Users/Groups] screen. Name Descriptions Local Users Displays [Username], [User Id], [Description], and [Primary Group]. • To create a new user, click [Create User]. • To edit the user, select the user name and click [Edit User]. To delete the user, select the user and click [Delete].
  • Page 155 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Password Enter the user’s password. This should be the same password that the user uses to log in to his computer. • Passwords may contain up to 20 bytes(UTF-8). • Do not use multi-byte characters. Alphanumeric character and the following characters may be use.
  • Page 156 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Local Groups Displays [Group Name], [Group Id], and [Description]. • To create a new group, click [Create Group]. • To edit a group, select it and click [Edit Group]. Local Groups • To delete a group, select it and click [Delete]. Note: Enter a letter in the [Find] field and groups beginning with that letter are displayed.

  • Page 157: Network

    Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Network The following options can be set from the [Network] screen. Name Descriptions 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.
  • Page 158 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Authentication Select the method to join the network ([Workgroup], [NT Method Domain], or [Active Directory]). [Workgroup] is the default. Networking knowledge is required to configure other methods. Consult your network administrator for details. Workgroup Name Enter the [Workgroup Name] to have the LinkStation join a Microsoft network group.
  • Page 159 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Active Directory Enter [Active Directory Domain Name (DNS/Realm Name)] Domain Name when selecting [Active Directory] as a method to join the (DNS/Realm Name) network. • You can enter up to 255 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters.
  • Page 160 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions For Workgroup Select the user authentication method here. Authentication [Delegate Authority to LinkStation]: (usually recommended) Only registered users may access the LinkStation. Usernames and passwords should be exactly the same as those used for Windows login.
  • Page 161 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Enable When [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] , [Automatic Authentication User Registration], and [Enable Authentication Shared Folder] Shared Folder are selected for the [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.
  • Page 162 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Target Folder Select a target folder for the Web Server to access. - (Target folder)/htdocs/ • This folder holds the content. • Use this folder as the installation location for HTML files and PHP scripts.
  • Page 163 • 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 164: System

    Chapter 4 Web Admin interface System The following options can be set from the [System] tab. Name Descriptions 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 Name underscores may be used.
  • Page 165 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions 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: •...
  • Page 166 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions 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.
  • Page 167 GPT partitions are supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later, Windows Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, and Buffalo TeraStations and LinkStations (e.g.TS-XL, TS-XEL, TS-WXL, LS-XHL, and LS-CHL series) Please note that other operating systems (including Windows XP) may not detect GPT partitions correctly.
  • Page 168 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Configure RAID arrays from this menu. Several RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard drives. If RAID is disabled, the drives in the LinkStation will be available as separate drives. Notes: •...
  • Page 169 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Storage If many recoverable errors (bad cluster) are found in one of the hard drives which builds RAID, that drive will be removed and the system will automatically move to degrade mode. Since the data is not protected in the degrade mode, it is strongly recommended to replace the erroneous hard drive immediately.
  • Page 170 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Password to Enter a password to search for LinkStations and TeraStations with that Search password for backup. Example of Configuration Configuration on the LinkStation (Backup Destination) Name share1 share2 share_ free Remote backup password None Example of Configuration Search for...
  • Page 171 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Password to Steps for Setup 1 In the Web Admin interface of the backup destination, set [Remote backup Search password] for each shared folder. 2 When setting up the backup for the LinkStation which is the backup source, set the same password of [Search for Backup Destination by Password] as Search for for [Remote backup password] which is set for the shared folder you want to...
  • Page 172 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Job Name Enter the name you want for a backup task. Backup Job Select the schedule to run from [Not Scheduled], [Immediate], Schedule [Every Day], [Every Week][1st], [2nd], [3rd], [4th], [1st, 3rd], [2nd, 4th] or [Every 1st day/month].
  • Page 173 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Normal (Copy all files without overwriting previously backed up data every time) Target Folder for Backup Sources Backup Targets / Result Backup marks Create (Forced) /share /target/(Date)*1/share /share/folder /target/(Date)*1/folder Overwrite Backup (Append Backup) (Only copy and overwrite the files with changes based on the file size and time stamp*2) Target Folder for...
  • Page 174 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions [Create Target Folder for Backup]: The options you have selected on the Backup Operation Mode will make a big differences on behavior. Refer to the table described in the Operation Mode. [Create Backup Log File]: Create the backup log file.
  • Page 175 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Maintenance Notification Select whether using E-mail notification feature or not. Following message is sent by using E-mail Notification. Note: Mail Server displays the list of [POP before SMTP] (the method to give the permission to use SMTP server by authenticating at specified POP server before sending e-mail).
  • Page 176 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Restart Restart the Click [Restart] to reboot the LinkStation. LinkStation LinkStation Shutdown Click [Shutdown] to turn off the LinkStation. Shutdown* • To turn the LinkStation back on, press the power button on the * LS-QVL front of the LinkStation.
  • Page 177 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Timer Interval Select Sleep Timer interval from [Disable], [Everyday], or [Specific day of the week]. If selecting [Specific day of the week], specify the day by clicking the check box of the day. Timer can be set from 1 - 3. SleepTimer Wake up at Specify a wake-up time for the LinkStation to recover from...

  • Page 178: Extensions

    Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Extensions The following options can be set from the [Extensions] tab. Name Descriptions WebAccess WebAccess 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 179 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions WebAccess WebAccess [WebAccess Service]: Service Configure if using WebAccess or not. [HTTPS/SSL Encryption]: Configure if encrypting your data transfers with SSL. [Use BuffaloNAS.com]: Configure if using “BuffaloNAS.com” server. [BuffaloNAS.com Name]: Enter a name for your account with WebAccess. •...
  • Page 180 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Media Server DLNA Server [Restart DLNA Server]: Click to restart the DLNA server. [Authorized DLNA Media Clients]: This displays the MAC Address, IP Address, and Device Name of connected DLNA clients. Click [Allow] to let a selected client to access DLNA media, then click [Apply].
  • Page 181 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface DLNA Server The LS-WXL LinkStation supports DTCP-IP. Copyright-protected content can be used in players that support DTCP-IP. Incompatible players don’t display any DTCP-IP-related media. [Update DTCP-IP]: This downloads the latest version of the DTCP-IP encryption key. When the download is complete, the media server will restart automatically.
  • Page 182 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions PrintServer PrintServer Select whether or not to use the PrintServer (Windows only). Click [Modify Settings] to change Click [Delete Print Queue] to delete printer jobs. settings. Note: Some printers may not work with the PrintServer. Network-USB Server Network-USB Server Select whether or not to use the Network-USB Server.
  • Page 183 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface [Enable]: This enables Eye-Fi Connect. [Email]: Enter the email address that was registered to the Eye-Fi card during setup. [Password]: Eye-Fi connected Enter the password that was registered to the Eye-Fi card during setup. [Login]: The name of the card or device is displayed.

  • Page 184: Appendix

    Data transfer speed: Max 480 Mbps (Theoretical value) Port: USB connector (Series A) × 1* * LS-QVL : USB connector (Series A) × 2 Compatible USB USB hard disk manufactured by Buffalo, USB UPS, and devices: USB printer. Note: Only UPS products connected via USB are supported.
  • Page 185 Several RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard drives. LinkStations with only one hard drive do not support RAID modes. If a hard drive in the TeraStation malfunctions, replace it with a Buffalo Technology OP-HD series drive of the same capacity, available from www.

  • Page 186: Default Settings

    Appendix Default Settings The following settings are factory defaults for the LinkStation. Administrator's Name admin Password password Shared folders By default, the folder “share” may be accessed from both Windows and Macintosh computers. The recycle bin is [Enabled] on ‘share’ by default. DHCP Client Normally, the LinkStation will get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network.

  • Page 187: 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 188: 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 the icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will launch. Hold the control key, click on your LinkStation’s icon, then choose [Open Folder].

  • Page 189: Software

    [Yes], follow the instructions on the screen, and restart your PC. You can download the File Sharing Security Level Change Tool from www.buffalotech.com. Click [Start] - [BUFFALO] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool]. The File Security Tool will launch. If "A program needs your permission to continue" is displayed, click [Continue].
  • Page 190 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 191 Appendix TurboCopy 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. Note: TurboCopy and TurboPC work with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

  • Page 192: Info Folder

    Appendix Info folder Installation programs for software such as NAS Navigator2 are included on the LinkStation’s hard drive in a folder called “info” For example, in the [info] - [English] - [NASNavi2] folder, double-click Inst.exe to install NAS Navigator2.” LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 193: Status Led (Ls-Vl, Ls-Xhl, Ls-Chl)

    Appendix Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) During normal operation, the power LED will glow blue. 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.
  • Page 194 System temperature has exceeded the maximum safe value. Do not place objects in the area around the LinkStation. Also, move the LinkStation to a cooler location. The bad sectors in the hard drive have reached a dangerous level. Contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.
  • Page 195 Appendix Power LED flashing amber The Power LED flashes amber with information codes. The way it flashes indicates the message. Note: If the Power LED is flashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation.

  • Page 196: 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 Glowing Blue The LinkStation is powered on. Blinking Blue The LinkStation is starting up or shutting down.
  • Page 197 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 10s place The LED illuminates for 1.0 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the information code.
  • Page 198 Appendix Initializing all settings in the Web Admin interface. Checking a USB hard drive. Formatting a USB hard drive. The RAID should be rebuilt or a drive should be formatted. Normally this is displayed after a hard drive has been replaced. Rebuild the RAID array or format the hard drive in the Web Admin interface.
  • Page 199 If any foreign objects or dust are found, use a pair of tweezers, air duster, or other tool to remove them. If the error is displayed again, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance. System temperature has exceeded the maximum safe value. Do not place objects in the area around the LinkStation.
  • Page 200 Appendix Info/Error LED glowing amber When new firmware is available, the Info/Error LED will glow amber. Update the firmware as described on page 112. Link/Act LED Status Descriptions Glowing green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. AC adaptor LED Status Descriptions Green Power is connected.

  • Page 201: 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 Glowing Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute). USB device is dismounted (lights for 5 seconds). Lights during initialization.
  • Page 202 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 10s place The LED illuminates for 1.0 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the information code.
  • Page 203 An error occurred in the fan speed. Check that no foreign objects or dust are clogging the fan. If any foreign objects or dust are found, use a pair of tweezers, air duster, or other tool to remove them. If the error is displayed again, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.
  • Page 204 The RAID array cannot be mounted. Run the RAID array disk check in the LinkStation's Web Admin interface. The bad sectors in the hard drive have reached a dangerous level. Contact Buffalo technical support for assistance. Unable to find the hard drive. Hard drive may be disconnected or may have failed.

  • Page 205: Status Led (Ls-Qvl)

    An error occurred in the fan speed. Check that no foreign objects or dust are clogging the fan. If any foreign objects or dust are found, use a pair of tweezers, air duster, or other tool to remove them. If the error is displayed again, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.
  • Page 206 Mounting of the hard drive failed. Format the hard drive. After formatting, if the error still appears after rebooting, replace the hard drive. If the error is displayed again, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance. An error occurred, so the hard drive was removed from the RAID array. Replace the hard drive indicated by the red Status LED.
  • Page 207 Appendix Power LED flashing amber The Power LED flashes amber with information codes. The way it flashes indicates the message. Note: If the Power LED is flashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation.
  • Page 208 Appendix Checking the hard drive. Erasing the data for the hard drive. Updating the LinkStation firmware. Do not turn off the power during the updating process. Initializing all settings in the Web Admin interface. Checking a USB hard drive. Formatting a USB hard drive. The RAID should be rebuilt or a drive should be formatted.
  • Page 209 Appendix Link/Act LED Link/Act LED Status Descriptions Glowing green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. Function LED Function LED Status Descriptions When installing a USB device Glowing Blue When the USB device is recognized, the Function LED is lit blue (for about 60 seconds). After the Function LED is lit blue, the USB device can be accessed.

  • Page 210: Status Led (Ls-Xl)

    • NAS Navigator2 displays the LinkStation error and information below. Error code Descriptions The bad sectors in the hard drive have reached a dangerous level. Contact Buffalo technical support for assistance. Mounting of hard drive failed. Format the hard drive. After formatting, if the error still appears after rebooting, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.

  • Page 211: Compliance Information

    Appendix Compliance Information FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 212: 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 213 LinkStation is displayed as LS-XHL-EM abc(abc stands for last 3 digits of the MAC address of the LinkStation) or LS-CHL-EM abc, LS-WXL-EM abc, LS-WSXL-EM abc,. In such a case, download the latest firmware from BUFFALO's website (www.buffalotech.com) and update it. LinkStation User Manual...

  • Page 214: Data Backup

    It is important to back up your data to recover data or minimize losses in such a case. Use Mass Storage class hard disk manufactured by BUFFALO (such as TeraStation/LinkStation and a USB external hard disk) as Backup Targets.

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