LinkStation User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35011114 ver.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Using your LinkStation..................................................... 4 LinkStation Configuration Utility............................................... 4 Adding shared folders.............................................................. 7 Access Restrictions......................................................................... 9 FTP Server...................................................................................... 15 Direct Copy...............................
UPS Settings................................................................................... 57 Sleep Timer..................................................................................... 58 Restore Factory Defaults................................................................ 60 Format the LinkStation.................................................................... 62 Extensions................................................................................ 63 WebAccess.......................
Mac OS X........................................................................................ 132 File Sharing Security Level Change Tool................................. 133 Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL)................................................ 135 Status LED (LS-WXL).............................................................. 138 Status LED (LS-WSXL)............................................................ 142 Compliance Information...........................................................
Chapter 1 Using your LinkStation LinkStation Configuration Utility To configure your LinkStation, use the web-based configuration utility from a browser on a computer connected to the same network. 1 Launch NAS Navigator2. For Windows, click on the [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] icon on your desktop. For Mac OS X, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
Using your LinkStation 4 This is the LinkStation’s configuration utility. This page displays the LinkStation’s current status, including name, IP address, workgroup, and hard drive settings. Note: Use Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari with the configuration utility. Other browsers may not display it correctly. The configuration utility is organized by tabs across the top. The following tabs are available.
Using your LinkStation To open the LinkStation’s configuration utility from a different computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field. You recorded the LinkStation’s IP address in step 2 on page 3. If you have a Mac, you can open the configuration utility from "Bonjour". 1 Launch Safari. 2 Select [View] - [View Bookmark Bar] from Safari’s menu. 3 4 Select [Bonjour] from the left-side menu, then click on your LinkStation in the bookmark list.
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 LinkStation configuration utility, navigate to [Shared Folders] and click [Folder Setup]. 2 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. 2 Click [Save]. You have created a new share.
Using your LinkStation Notes: • When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), make folder or file names with 80 characters or less. You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 characters. • You cannot set hidden or read-only attributes to sub-folders or files on the LinkStation. • If non-Roman alphabetical folder names or workgroup names do not display properly, rename the folder or workgroup with Roman alphabetical characters.
Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions There are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation. Access restrictions for locally registered users The next page describes how to configure access restrictions for local users. Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature Follow the procedure on page 11 to configure. Notes: • Permissions are assigned to shared folders. Child folders in a shared folder inherit their permissions from the parent folder.
Using your LinkStation Restricting access for local users You can set access restrictions for shared folders by username or group names for users that are registered on the LinkStation. 1 Create a new user accounts and passwords in Windows, or record existing Windows usernames and passwords. Each account on the LinkStation will have the same username and password as the user’s Windows account. 2 Register users and groups on the LinkStation. 1 Add users as described on page 20.
Using your LinkStation 3 Check [Access Restrictions] to enable. 4 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]. 5 1 Check the users (or groups) that you want to permit to access the share. . 2 Click [Add]. 6 Select the level of access for the user or group you added. 7 Click [Save]. You have assigned access restrictions.
Using your LinkStation Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature You may administer all user accounts and passwords centrally from a delegate server as described below. This procedure is intended for network administrators only. Notes: • You can set access restrictions on shared folders. You cannot set different restrictions on folders in a shared folder. Child folders in a shared folder inherit their permissions from the parent folder.
Using your LinkStation 1 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Double click "Workgroup" (even if you are in a domain environment). 2 Enter the workgroup name. To use a Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, enter its name for the workgroup name. 3 Select [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server]. 3 1 Enter the name or IP address of an authentication server.
Using your LinkStation 4 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). Configuration of the Authentication Server is complete. Notes: • A user who is automatically registered will belong to the "hdusers" group.
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. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services] and click [FTP]. 2 3 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. Click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
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 • Port 21 Example ftp://192.168.11.150/ • You cannot write by FTP if the shared folder is set to read-only on the LinkStation. • Access restrictions are applied based on the settings in the LinkStation.
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 • Password any set of characters • Port 21 Example ftp://192.168.11.150/ • To make your FTP share available from outside your network, you will need to configure your router and firewall.
Using your LinkStation Direct Copy DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB device. You can connect many types of USB devices to the LinkStation, including USB hard drives, USB flash drives, single-card card readers, digital cameras, and USB printers. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and card readers that support 2 or more cards are not supported. 1 Connect to a USB device (USB flash/digital camera/hard disk/card reader) to the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Files are copied to the folder: /pictures/yyyymmdd yyyy: year copied mm: month copied dd: date copied You may change the destination shared folder for DirectCopy in [Shared Folders] - [Direct Copy] - [Modify Settings] in the configuration utility. Subsequent DirectCopy folders are created at: /pictures/yyyymmdd/n yyyy: year copied mm: month copied dd: date copied n: 1st time n=0, 2nd time n=1, 3rd time=2 and so on.
Using your LinkStation Users/Groups Adding Users Add users as shown below. 1 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Users]. 2 Click [Create User]. 2 1 Enter a name and description for the user. 2 Click [Save]. You have added a user. Use the same username and password that the user logs into Windows with. If the username and passwords are different, the user may not be able to access restricted shares.
Using your LinkStation Notes: • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Adding Groups Add groups as shown below: 1 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Create Group]. 2 1 Enter a name and description for the group. 2 Select users to include in the group. 3 Click [Add], then [Save]. You have added a group.
Using your LinkStation Admin Password You may change the admin password as follows. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Users/ Groups - [Local Users]. 2 Select [admin] and click [Edit User]. 3 1 Enter a new password (twice). 2 Click [Save]. You have now changed the admin password. Notes: • The administrator's username, "admin" cannot be changed. • You cannot set access restrictions or use WebAccess with the admin account.
Using your LinkStation Network Jumbo Frames If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with jumbo frames. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Modify Settings] in [Network] - [Settings] - [Ethernet Frame Size]. 2 1 Select Ethernet Frame Size. 2 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Notes: • To use the LinkStation with jumbo frames, your router/switch/hub must support jumbo frames. Otherwise, you will not be able to transfer data. • To use jumbo frames (4102/7422/9694 bytes), your computer’s NICs and all switches, hubs, and routers on the transmission route need to support jumbo frames. If any device on the route doesn’t support jumbo frames, use standard transmission (1518 bytes) instead.
Using your LinkStation System Settings Name, Date and Time Configure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Modify Settings] in [System] - [Settings] - [Name]. 2 Enter the LinkStation’s name and description, then click [Save]. 3 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Modify Settings] in [System] - [Settings] - [Date and Time]. 4 1 Enter the year, month, day, and time. 2 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer’s time settings for the LinkStation. By default, the LinkStation adjust its clock automatically by using an NTP server. NTP NTP may not be usable in some networks. 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.
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. Do not turn off power to the LinkStation during the disk check. If Auto power is set to [AUTO], then the LinkStation will turn off when the disk check is finished.
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].
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. • Do not turn off the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive. • If Auto power is set to [AUTO], then the LinkStation will turn off when the format is finished.
Using your LinkStation Note: • The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive's size and format types (a few seconds to several minutes). • The Info LED on the front of the LinkStation will flash during formatting. The LinkStation's shared folders cannot be accessed until the disk format is complete. • If the hard drive is connected to the USB connector, partitions will be recreated.
Using your LinkStation Adding Storage The LinkStation has a USB connector on the back. You can connect a Buffalo external hard drive to the USB port. It will appear as an additional shared folder on the LinkStation. Connect the hard drive as shown below. If the hard disk is not formatted, format it from the configuration utility. Refer to page 35 when removing the hard drive from the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the LinkStation’s configuration utility. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before formatting. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] [Storage]. 2 1 Select the USB hard drive. 2 Click [Format Disk]. 3 1 Select a format type (see next page). 2 Click [Format]. 4 The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed.
Using your LinkStation Note: Format type FAT 32 Advantages Disadvantages • Read/Write support with • Cannot copy or back up files LinkStation, PCs, and Macs. larger than 4 GB. Drives formatted with FAT 32 can be disconnected • You can connect the hard • Cannot use some characters from the LinkStation and drive to a Windows PC or a from Mac OS X such as [:]. connected to a Windows or Mac at any time and use it • It takes extra time to access Mac computer directly. They normally.
Using your LinkStation To set access restrictions on an additional hard drive You can set access restrictions for shares on an external USB hard drive. In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. Note: Even if a shared folder is not visible, you can still format the drive, run a disk check, or back up to the external USB hard drive.
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. If the LinkStation is off, then the USB device is already dismounted, and you can remove it safely.
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: 1 Click [AFP] on [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services]. 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 1 Click [Shared Folders]. 2 Select a shared folder to use as the backup destination for Time Machine, or create a new share and then select it.
Using your LinkStation 4 1 Select [Apple]. 2 Click [Save]. 5 1 Click [Extensions] - [Time Machine]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 6 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Select the shared folder that you chose in step 3. 3 Click [Save]. 7 LinkStation User Manual 1 Enter the Mac’s host name. 2 Enter the Mac’s MAC address. 3 Click [Create].
Using your LinkStation • You can find the Mac’s host name under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] [Sharing]. e.g.) If it is displayed as "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter "bbbbbbbbbb" for the host name. If it is displayed as "cccccccccc.eee-ee.local", enter "cccccccccc" for the host name. If it is displayed as "dddddddddd.fff-ff.jp", enter "dddddddddd" for the host name. • To verify the MAC address of the Mac: 1 Open [About This Mac] from the Apple menu and click [More Info].
Using your LinkStation 8 Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5. 9 Click [Time Machine]. 10 Click [Choose Backup Disk]. 11 Select the folder on the LinkStation and click [Use for Backup].
Using your LinkStation 12 Enter a username 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. If you use access restrictions, enter a username and password that has read and write access rights to the share. 13 Make sure that the switch for Time Machine is "on".
Using your LinkStation System-Backup 1 Back up data on the LinkStation You can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the configuration utility.
Using your LinkStation 2 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. 1 In the configuration utility, click on [Shared Folders]. 2 Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination. 3 1 Check [Disk Backup].
Using your LinkStation 3 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. 1 2 In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] [Backup]. Click [Modify Settings] in [Search for Backup Destination by Password]. 3 Enter the password for the folder that is the backup destination.
Using your LinkStation 4 Configuring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] [Backup]. 2 Click [View NAS Devices]. 3 1 Check the IP address of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup destination from [Local DEVICE_TYPEs]. 2 Enter IP address of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup to [Off Subnet DEVICE_ TYPEs] and click [Add].
Using your LinkStation 5 Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] [Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup]. 2 Click [Create New Job]. 3 Select backup options.
Using your LinkStation Backup operation modes Three backup operation modes are available. Normal Backup All files in the source folder are backed up to the destination folder. Overwrite Backup (Incremental Backup) The first time the backup runs, it backs up all files in the source folder just like a normal backup. 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.
Using your LinkStation 4 Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders]. 5 Select the backup source and backup destination folders, then click [Add]. 6 Click [Apply]. The task added is displayed to the backup list. You’ve now configured a backup job.
Using your LinkStation Notes: • You can register up to the second level of subfolders. However, folders with more than 80 characters in their names cannot be selected. • The backup destination device must be configured as a backup destination in advance in order to select it. • For best results, USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation for backup should be formatted with XFS or EXT3.
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. – In this document, “Recovery” means putting the LinkStation back to the state it was in before the malfunction happened. It does not mean reading data from broken hard drives.
Using your LinkStation • Using in RAID 1 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 54 ). ). 2 3 4 5 6 7 The confirmation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. You have set up a RAID 1 array. Turn to page 7 to create a shared folder.
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). Confirmation screen When you perform any of the following tasks, a confirmation screen is displayed . To continue, enter the displayed number within 60 seconds and click [Apply].
Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 0 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 54 ). ). 2 3 4 5 6 7 The confirmation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. You have set up a RAID 0 array. Turn to page 7 to create a shared folder.
Using your LinkStation • Changing to Normal mode 1 2 3 Click [Create RAID Array]. 4 When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply]. 5 6 The confirmation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. You have set up a Normal mode. Turn to page 7 to create a shared folder. LinkStation User Manual 7 to create a shared folder.
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 • Notification of completed backup jobs • Notification of fan errors • Notification of hard drive errors 1 2 In the configuration utility, navigate to [System] [Maintenance]. Click [Modify Settings] in [E-mail Notification].
Using your LinkStation 5 Enter a password that will be used to verify. 6 To use a secured connection, select SSL/TLS. 7 Enter the subject for notification e-mail. Click [Reset to Default] to reset the subject line to [LinkStation Status Report]. 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. • HDD Status Report Sends status of hard drive periodically. • Fan Trouble Sends a message when a fan error occurs.
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: 1 Plug the power cable of UPS to a wall socket. 2 Connect the AC adapter of the LinkStation to the UPS. 3 Connect the UPS and the LinkStation with a USB cable. 4 Turn on the UPS, then the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Sleep Timer To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep mode, where the hard disk and LED lights are turned off. The sleep timer only works when the LinkStation's power mode switch is “ON”. This feature cannot be used when it is set to "AUTO" or "OFF". 1 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [System] - [Power Management] - [Sleep Timer] 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Specify a timer interval, beginning time and ending time.
Using your LinkStation Examples of multiple timers: (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 -> Nothing happens at 12:00 and goes into sleep mode at 24:00 (e.g.2) Currently the timer set on Wednesday 10:00 is working: Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00 Timer 2 Day specified Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00 Timer 3 not used -> Except on Wednesdays, the LS powers on at 9:00 and goes into sleep mode at 18:00.
Using your LinkStation Restore Factory Defaults To restore the configuration of the LinkStation, follow the procedure below. 1 Move the power switch to the “OFF” position to shut down the LinkStation. 2 Move the power switch to the “ON” position while holding down the function button. The function button will flash blue for 1 minute. Function Button 3 While the function button is flashing blue, press it again. The status LED will start flashing blue.
Using your LinkStation Initialization from the configuration utility You can initialize the following settings from the configuration utility: LinkStation name, Description, NTP settings, Workgroup settings, Shared service settings, the access restrictions of the shared folder, User settings, User group, mail notification feature settings, UPS synchronization settings, Backup Settings, Administrator's password, Print server function, WebAccess feature, Language settings, Timer ON/OFF, HDD spin down, Media
Using your LinkStation Format the LinkStation 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Format]. 2 Click [Format LinkStation]. 3 The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed. Enter the number from the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. 4 Navigate to [System] - [Restore/Format] in configuration utility. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Using your LinkStation Extensions WebAccess WebAccess lets you access files on the LinkStation from outside you network. You can access the LinkStation from anywhere with an Internet connection and play music, display pictures, and download or upload data. On the LinkStation, you can set access restrictions for each shared folder. These restrictions will apply to users accessing the LinkStation via WebAccess as well as locally.
Using your LinkStation 3 1 Select what users will have access. • Disabled: WebAccess is not allowed. • Allow Anonymous: Anyone can access shared folders. • Allow All Groups / Users: All groups/users that are registered on the LinkStation can access with WebAccess. • Use Inherited Folder Permissions: All users have the same rights that they would have locally. If access restrictions are not configured, then this option is not displayed. 2 Click [Save]. 4 LinkStation User Manual Click [Modify Settings].
Using your LinkStation 5 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Select [Enable] from [Use BuffaloNAS.com]. 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. 4 Enter the password to save and use the name in [BuffaloNAS.com Key]. 5 Select [Enable] from [Auto-Configure Firewall (UPnP)]. Note: This does not work unless the router has UPnP enabled. 6 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Accessing folders with WebAccess 1 Open the following URL in an Internet browser. 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] screen. 3 Enter http://buffalonas.com in the address bar, and select [Go]. • The screens in step 2 and later are from a PC. They look different from what is displayed on iPhone or iPod touch.
Using your LinkStation 3 From your browser, you can view folders and files from the LinkStation. To view without using BuffaloNAS.com, open the following URL on the Internet browser: http://global IP address of the LinkStation:9000 For SSL, use https://global IP address of the LinkStation:9000 To verify the IP address of your LinkStation, use NAS Navigator2.
Using your LinkStation What can you do with WebAccess? You can perform the following operations from the WebAccess screen: "open”, “rename”, “delete”, “Link to this file”, “mail link to this file”, “Create Folder” ,”Upload" 1 open Open a file and folder. Clicking [open] will open the specified file/folder. You can save a file on the local drive by right-clicking. 2 rename Change a file/folder name. Clicking [rename] will display the following screen.
Using your LinkStation 4 Link to this file Link to a file or folder. When you click a file or folder name, a white area will be displayed. Right-click on [Link to this file] in the white area, and select [Copy Shortcut]. It will copy an address link that can be accessed to that file directly from outside. Use this feature when you want to give out this address link. From the right-click menu, select [Add to Favorites] to bookmark this directly accessible address link.
Using your LinkStation Clicking [Upload Files] will display the following screen. Select the files you want to upload in [Append files], and click [Start upload]. Notes: Files may be up to 2 GB in file size. You may select up to 100 files per upload. You cannot upload a file if the same file name already exists at the destination. Delete the file with the identical name in the destination before uploading the new file.
Using your LinkStation Print Server LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer to the LinkStation as shown below. USB Connector USB Printer (not included) USB Cable (not included) Notes: • Only one printer can be connected to the LinkStation. • The LinkStation does not support 2-way communication. For example, it cannot tell you the amount of ink left. • Multi-function printers are not supported.
Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows Vista 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Network]. 5 Double-click on the LinkStation's server name. 6 Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“LP”). 7 Click [OK].
Using your LinkStation 8 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.
Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows XP 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Choose [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer’s manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Control Panel]. 5 Click [Network and Internet Connections] icon.
Using your LinkStation 9 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.
Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows 2000 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings].. 2 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual to install the printer driver. 4 Double-click [My Network Places (*)] -[Entire Network] - (the LinkStation Server Name). * On Windows NT 4.0 this is [Network]. 5 Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“lp”). 6 Click [Yes]. 7 Click [OK].
Using your LinkStation 8 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.
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. See http://www.bittorrent.com/ for more information about BitTorrent.
Using your LinkStation Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 1 In the LinkStation’s configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [BitTorrent]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Select a folder for downloads from the folders on the LinkStation. 3 Click [Save]. 3 Click [Open Download Manager]. 4 The Download Manager will open. There are two methods for downloading: downloading by adding torrent information from a URL or from a file.
Using your LinkStation How to download from a torrent by URL 1 Click [Add Torrent From URL]. 2 1 Enter the URL with Torrent Information to the frame at the left of [Add]. 2 Click [Add]. 3 When the message [Torrent URL has been sent.] is displayed, click [OK]. Downloading to the destination folder will begin. 4 When progress reaches 100%, the download is complete. You have downloaded a file to the download folder from a torrent by URL.
Using your LinkStation How to download from a torrent by adding it from a file 1 Click [Add Torrent From File]. 2 1 Click [Browse...] and select the torrent file from the LinkStation or your computer. 2 Click [Add]. 3 Downloading to the destination folder will begin. 4 When progress reaches 100%, the download is completed. You have downloaded a file to the download folder from a torrent by adding it from a file.
Using your LinkStation What you can do in the download screen 1 Click a queue name and click [Stop]; this stops downloading. 2 Click [Start] to resume downloading. 3 Click a queue name and click [Remove]; the file will be deleted. 4 Enter a phrase and click Search to search for torrents at www.bittorrent.com. 5 The order of the download queue can be changed by each item. The displayed order can be switched by clicking any of the following items.
Using your LinkStation What you can do in the configuration utility 1 Port Settings Changes the port used for BitTorrent communication. If UPnP is enabled, the LinkStation will automatically update the connected router to match. To set the port manually without using UPnP, enter the port number (the default setting is [Standard Setting (6881)] on any port number on the LinkStation side. 2 Bandwidth Management If this is set to [Automatic], transmission bandwidth of BitTorrent will be automatically set.
Using your LinkStation Media Server The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server. Videos, pictures and music saved on the LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV, audio devices, game devices and other DLNA compatible network devices.
Using your LinkStation Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the files This example shows how to use DLNA compatible media players to play files on the LinkStation. Screenshots are from a Buffalo LinkTheater LT-H90 media player. 1 Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network and turn them on. Note: Refer to the devices’ manuals for how to connect them.
Using your LinkStation 4 Select the file that you want to play, then play it.
Using your LinkStation Play on PSP®(Play Station Potable) *LS-CHL, LS-XHL only Your Sony PSP® can access the LinkStation if they’re connected to the same AP or wireless router. The PSP® can play audio files through RSS and save them to a memory stick. 1 Access the following URL from the PSP®’s browser: http://(IP address of the LinkStation):9050/rss Consult the PSP’s documentation for instructions on using the PSP’s browser.
Using your LinkStation 4 Close your browser and select the [RSS channel] from the [Network] menu. Choose the channel you want to play. 5 A list of available audio files is displayed. Select the desired file to play. Note: To save an audio file to a memory stick, push the [ △ ] button and select [Save}. Notes: • To play music on the PSP®, use firmware version 2.70 or later. • "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Using your LinkStation Media Server Settings By default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures and music on the shared folder “share“ and subfolders to be played. You may configure it to only play videos, pictures and music from a specific folder. In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click [Modify Settings]. 1 Shared folders and subfolder will be displayed in the pulldown menu of [Media Server published folder]. Select the folder you want to publish.
Using your LinkStation To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: 1 2 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server]. Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients]. 3 A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will appear, showing MAC addresses, IP addresses and device names. If a DLNA device doesn’t broadcast its name or IP address, it will be displayed as [cannot be acquired].
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. Configure the database as described below. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click on [Modify Settings].
Using your LinkStation If other DLNA media devices don’t recognize the LinkStation: If the Media Server on the LinkStation is disabled, other DLNA devices won’t be able to see it. You may enable the Media Server on the LinkStation as follows. 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 Click [Enable]. 3 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation To disable to play any files from DLNA compatible devices: By default, the LinkStation will allow playback from any compatible media player on the same network. To prohibit playback for a specific DLNA media player, follow the directions below. 1 2 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click [Modify Settings]. Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients].
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: 1 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click [Modify Settings]. Select [Enable] for [Media Server] and [Automatic Update]. Check [Refresh now] and [Initialize database before refresh].
Using your LinkStation Using iTunes with the Media 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. 1 2 In the configuration utility, navigate to [Extensions] - [Media Server] and click [Modify Settings]. 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Web/Database Server (LS-WXL, LS-WSXL only) The LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Note: – The LinkStation’s Web server is for advanced users only. Don’t enable it unless you know what you’re doing. 1 2 Navigate to [Network] – [Web Server] in the Web Admin tool and click [Modify Settings].
Using your LinkStation 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. 1 Navigate to [Network] – [MySQL Server] in the Web Admin tool and click [Modify Settings]. 2 [Enable] MySQL Server, choose a port and a data folder, and click [Save]. The MySQL server is now configured.
Chapter 2 NAS Navigator2 NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it simple to display the LinkStation's configuration utility, change its IP address or check its hard drive. Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server2003/Server2008 If you set up the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 is installed and configured to run automatically in the system tray at startup. You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways: • Click the NAS Navigator icon on your Desktop.
Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 Name Menu Map remote default share to drive letter (*) Disconnect mapped drive letter (*) Map all remote shares to drive letters Create desktop shortcut for Tera/ LinkStation (*) Launch NAS Navigator2 on startup Display the error information Descriptions Assigns the LinkStation's shared folder as a network drive. Removes the network drive mapping. Assigns all the LinkStation's shared folders as network drives. Creates a shortcut to the LinkStation's shared folder (share).
Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 When NAS Navigator2 is minimized to the task tray, you have the following options from its icon. Menu Item LinkStation Name Open Web Admin Properties Map remote default share to drive letter Disconnect mapped drive letter Create short cut Descriptions Opens the LinkStation’s configuration utility in a web browser. Refresh Refreshes list of NAS devices. Browse Shares Displays NAS Navigator2 window. Exit Exits NAS Navigator2.
Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 You can perform the following tasks from a LinkStation's properties window. Menu Item Web Admin Descriptions Opens a LinkStation's configuration utility. IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address automatically] is checked, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Alternately, you can manually enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address for the LinkStation.
Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later If you installed the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 was installed automatically. To launch it, click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock. Click on a LinkStation's icon to display its total capacity, used capacity, IP Address, Workgroup, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address. Double-click to open a share on the LinkStation. Name Open Descriptions Opens the default shared folder for a selected LinkStation.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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. Storage Displays the total capacity of the LinkStation’s hard drive, as well as the amount used. Shared Folders Displays shared folders and disks on the LinkStation.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Shared Folders The following options can be set from the Shared Folders screen. Name Descriptions Shared Folders 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. Enter a letter in the [Find] field to display folders that begin with that letter. Click a folder name from the list to select the folder.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Volume Description 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. You can enable recycle bin functionality for each shared folder on the LinkStation as well as usbdisk1. Shared Folders > New Folder Support Click [Create Folder] to view this option.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Shared Remote Folders backup > password New Folder Description If another LinkStation will be backing up to this share, consider configuring a password for remote backup. This will make it easy to configure the other LinkStation to back up to the correct share and prevent other users from mistakenly backing up to it. Click [Create Folder] from the Shared Folder Configuration Screen to view this option.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Users/Groups The following options can be set from the Users/Groups screen. Descriptions Name 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].
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions External SMB External Server Users SMB Server Users Navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [For Workgroup Authentication] and select [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] and [Automatic User Registration]. Users will be registered automatically and listed. To delete automatically registered users, select each user and click [Delete External User].
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Local Groups Displays Group Name, Group ID, and Description. To create a new group, click [Create Group]. Local Groups Local Groups > New Group To edit a group, select it and click [Edit Group]. To delete a group, select it and click [Delete]. Group Name Description To display, click [Create Group] on the Group Screen. Note: Enter a letter in the [Find] field and groups beginning with that letter are displayed.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Network The following options can be set from the Network screen. Name Descriptions IP Address DHCP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Click Default Gateway [Modify Settings] Address to change Primary DNS Server settings. Secondary DNS Server Ethernet Ethernet Frame Size Frame Size If enabled, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. Set IP address. Set Subnet Mask. Specify by IP address if Default Gateway Address exists.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Workgroup Name Workgroup/ Domain Click [Modify Settings] to change WINS Server IP settings. Address Authentication Method Enter the workgroup name to have the LinkStation join a Microsoft network group. Workgroup names may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters or 7 two-byte characters. You can use one-byte alphanumeric characters, twobyte characters, hyphens, underscores, and periods.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Authentication Server Name or IP Address When [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] is selected for the authentication method, specify the external server which is used for the user authentication by the server name or IP address of the server Name Note: • When connecting using AFP or FTP/FTPS, always use an IP address. Authentication may fail if a server name is used.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool System The following options can be set from the System tab. Descriptions Name Settings LinkStation Name Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network. Names may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores. Name Description Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Don’t use a hyphen or underscore as the first character of a name. Descriptions may contain up to 50 alphanumeric characters or 25 two-byte characters.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Storage Check Disk Disks LinkStation User Manual You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attached to the LinkStation via USB. Depending on the size of the disk, a disk check may take many hours to complete. Notes: • You cannot run a disk check at the same time as a backup job. • During the disk check, the file sharing service stops.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Storage Format Disk You may format disks in or connected to the LinkStation. All data on the disk will be deleted if the drive is formatted. Back up any important data before formatting a disk. You cannot format a drive if you’ve scheduled a backup job. Also, don’t format the drive if it’s configured as the backup target of another LinkStation. The following tasks open a [Confirm communications] screen.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Storage Format Disk Format type Descriptions XFS (USB Hard Drive/LinkStation Internal Hard Drive) This format is recommended for the internal drive in the TeraStation or LinkStation. • Supports both Reading/Writing. • Supports Journaling File System. • More space is available than XFS after formatted. • Access speed will not degrade even with many files in a single folder.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions Storage Configure RAID array from this menu. Disks RAID 0 and RAID 1 mode are available for use. LinkStation will be used just as the two hard drives if RAID setting is disabled. RAID Array *1 Disk Structure: *1: LS-WXL, LS-WSXL only Displays the hard drive configuring RAID. To configure a RAID array, check the target drive, select RAID mode and click [Create Array]. To delete the RAID array, select [Remove Array].
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Storage Descriptions RAID Scanning RAID Scanning Start Time: • 4th [Sun-Sat] • 1st, 3rd [Sun-Sat] • 2nd, 4th [Sun-Sat] • Every 1st day / month Select [Begin Immediate RAID Scan]] and click [Save] to immediately run the maintenance. Select time to start RAID from 0 to 23 o’clock. *Click [Abort RAID Scanning] to stop the operation.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Backup Descriptions Password to Search Search for Backup Destination by Password Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Enter a password to search for LinkStations and TeraStations with that password for backup.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Backup Descriptions Password to Search Steps for Setup 1 In the configuration utility of the backup destination, set "Remote backup 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 for "Remote backup password" which is set for the shared folder you want to display as the backup destination.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Name Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click [Create New Job] to display this option in the Backup Configuration Screen. Job Name Backup Job Schedule Backup Date Backup Operation Mode LinkStation User Manual Enter the name you want for a backup task. Select the schedule to run from [Not Scheduled], [Immediate], [Every Day], or [Every Week]. Select the day or time to run the backup job. Select the Backup Operation Mode from the following choice.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions Backup The following table shows behavior during each operation mode. Behaviors will vary if [Create Target Folder for Backup] is selected or not in Backup Option. Note: This example uses "/target" as the backup target. If data is backed up to the USB hard drive, the "target" below, will be displayed as "usbdisk*". and * will be 1 - 2 (number).
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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)". If this is set, this feature cannot be used. SMTP Server Enter SMTP Server Address (Mail Server Address). Address SMTP Port No.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions Maintenance Restart Restart LinkStation Click [Restart the LinkStation] to reboot the LinkStation. Power Management UPS Status This is the feature to shutdown the LinkStation automatically when the UPS runs by battery due to power outage and such. If the UPS is connected, it shows the status of the UPS. Note: This setting must be done after connecting the UPS and the LinkStation with a USB cable.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions Restore/Format Upon restore Click [Modify Settings] and select whether or not Initialization will reset the admin password. Note: If [Keep current admin password] has been selected, you cannot reconfigure the LinkStation without the password. Please write down the password and keep it in a safe place!. Restore LinkStation Restore Factory Defaults The following settings are initialized by [Restore LinkStation].
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Extensions The following options can be set from the Miscellaneous tab. Name WebAccess Folders Setup Descriptions Edit 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.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name WebAccess Descriptions WebAccess Service WebAccess Service Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation User Manual [Enabled/Disabled] Configure whether or not to use WebAccess. [HTTPS/SSL Encryption] Set to use SSL encryption. [Use BuffaloNAS.com] Configure to use "BuffaloNAS.com" to access the LinkStation easily. Files in the WebAccess Shared folder are not saved on "BuffaloNAS.com". [BuffaloNAS.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions Media Server Media Server Authorized DLNA Media Clients: Displays MAC address, IP address, and device name of the DLNA compatible device that is connected to the network. Click [Allow] item, select [Allow] from [Allow/Deny], and click [Apply]. This will allow access from the devices being Media selected. Click [Refresh client list] to update the DLNA compatible devices Server information connected to the network.
Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Name Descriptions BitTorrent BitTorrent BitTorrent Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Name Time Machine Time Machine Time Machine Enabled/Disabled: Select [Enable] to use Bit Torrent. Download Folder: If using BitTorrent, select a download destination folder and click [Save]. To display the download screen, click [Open Download Manager]. Descriptions Select [Enable] when using to specify the LinkStation as a backup destination for Time Machine on Mac OS X 10.
Appendix Default Configuration Settings The following settings are factory defaults for the LinkStation. Administrator's Name admin (cannot be changed) 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.
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. 1 Click on the [Buffalo NAS Navigator2] icon on your Desktop. NAS Navigator2 will launch.
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. 1 Click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will launch. 2 Hold the control key, click on your LinkStation’s icon, then choose [Open Folder]. 3 Select the folder that you want to mount and click [OK]. 4 A drive icon will appear on the desktop. The shared folder is now mounted as a network drive.
Appendix File Sharing Security Level Change Tool To use the LinkStation with Windows Vista, Windows Server2003, Windows Server2008, or Windows 7, you must change some security settings in Windows. The File Security Tool will make these changes for you automatically. During initial setup, the message "Changing the security level. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Click [Yes], follow the instructions on the screen, and restart your PC .
Appendix You can reset the security settings to their Windows defaults with the following procedure. 1 Click [Start] - [Buffalo] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool]. If "A program needs your permission to continue" is displayed, click [Continue]. 2 When the [Change File Sharing Security Level] window opens, select [Change back the file security level]. 3 Click [Add]. The setting is now changed back.
Appendix Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL) When the LinkStation is on, the blue Status LED is on. When it is off, the LED is also off. Red flashing (Error) The status LED flashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it flashes indicates the type of error. Note: If there is an error, open NAS Navigator2. It may have an error message displayed. Place of an error code The status of the light Example of the display Tens place of an error code The LED illuminates for 1.0 seconds every 0.
Appendix Error code Error Details E01 Problems in DRAM DATA LINE. Contact a Buffalo service center for repair. E02 Problems in DRAM ADDRESS LINE. Contact a Buffalo service center for repair. E03 Problems in RTC CHIP. Contact a Buffalo service center for repair. E04 Fail to extract Kernel. Contact a Buffalo service center for repair. E06 The firmware is corrupted. Contact a Buffalo service center for repair. Wait for 5 minutes to show "E04" and turn off, or turn the power switch off.
Appendix Amber flashing LED (Information code) The status LED flashes amber with information codes. The way it flashes indicates the message. Note: If the status LED is flashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation. Place of numbers of the information The status of the light code Example of the display Tens place of the information code The LED illuminates for 1.0 seconds every 0.3 seconds.
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 Info/Error LED Link/Act 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. LED is off The LinkStation is off. Function LED Status Meaning Solid Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute). USB device is dismounted (lights for 5 seconds).
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. 1’s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the one’s place of the information code.
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. 1’s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the one’s place of the error code. Error code Error details E00 MPU is abnormal; no power.
Appendix Link/Act LED Status Meaning Solid green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. AC adaptor LED Status Meaning Green Power is connected. Off Power is not connected.
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. Blinking Blue DirectCopy is in use. Notes: The function LED (blue) and the info/error LED (Orange) blink together if an error occurs during DirectCopy.
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. 1’s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the one’s place of the information code.
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. 1’s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the one’s place of the error code. Error code Error details E00 MPU is abnormal; no power.
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.
Appendix Data Backup While using the LinkStation, you may lose your important data due to sudden accidents, hard disk failure, or accidental misoperation. It is important to back up your data to recover data or minimize losses in such a case. Use Mass Storage class hard disk manufactured by BUFFALO (such as TeraStation/LinkStation and a USB external hard disk) as Backup Targets. GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
