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1. Backup Options LinkStation User Manual In the configuration utility navigate to System Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click Create New Job Select backup options 46 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 This will use more space on the backup destination because of the files that are not deleted Overwrite Backup Differential 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 removed the next backup will add file A and delete file B This uses the same space on the backup destination as a normal backup LinkStation User Manual 47 Using your LinkStation Job Properties Job Name test Backup Job Schedule Every Week MA Backup Date Saturday 01 00 v ng Operation Overwrite Backup Append Backup x Mode j s Backup Options Backup Folders op Backup Sources Backup Targets 5 Source amp Destination Folders x Backup So
2. 4 I older Setup Attribute Recycle bin Support Read Only x Head gvve wf Pindows Appice 5 Shared Folders gt share Name share Description LinkStation folder Volume Di Shared Folder Attributes C Read Only Read amp Write Recycle Bin fe Enable Disable W Apple f iV Ftp I Disk Backup Shared Folder Support IV Windows Remote backup password Access Restrictions Save f Cancel In the configuration utility navigate to Network Settings Network Services and click FTP 1 Select Enable 2 Click Save Click the folder to enable remote FTP access on 1 Select whether the shared folder is to be read only or writable 2 Check FTP 3 Click Save The folder is now configured for FTP access Don t forget to give read or write permissions for the FTP share to any users that will be accessing the share remotely Folder permissions can only be changed from the LinkStation s configuration utility Changing them remotely with FTP client software is not supported LinkStation User Manual 15 Using your LinkStation To access to the LinkStation with an FTP client Configure your FTP client software with the following settings e Host Name IP address of the LinkStation e Username Username registered on the LinkStation e Password Password registered to the LinkStation e Port 21 Example ftp 192 168 11 150 e You cannot write by FTP if the shared folder is set to read
3. 6 1 Check Enable UPS Status Synchronize with LIPS Enable C Disable 2 Configure settings UPS Connection Type LinkStation behavior When Power failure Shutdown LinkStation after J Minutes of Power Failure 3 CI iC k Save Shutdown LinkStation when UPS Reports Battery Low status UPS Behavior After LinkStation has shut down C Alive C Turn Off Save Camel The LinkStation is now configured to work with the UPS Note If the LinkStation shuts down automatically due to a power outage make sure that the power issue is resolved before turning it back on If the LinkStation is turned back on while it s still running on the UPS battery the UPS will not shut it down again even if the battery runs low LinkStation User Manual 57 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 a 1 Specify a timer interval beginning time and Timer Interval Sperifir day nf the week ending tim e IFM Sunday Monday Tuesday 2 Click Save at the bottom of the screen Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4. Uses Internet Explorer to display the LinkStation configuration utility Properties Opens the selected LinkStation s Properties window Close Closes NAS Navigator2 View Icon Displays icon for ease Details Displays Name Product Name Workgroup IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Sort by Selects the sort order from following to display when multiple LinkStations are found Host name Product Name Workgroup IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Browse Opensthe LinkStation s shared folder Refresh ISearchesfor NAS devices on the network again not displayed unless the LinkStation s icon is clicked LinkStation User Manual 99 Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 When NAS Navigator2 is minimized to the task tray you have the following options from its icon Browse Shares LS XHLOLA Open Web Admin T8 ALS4C Properties TS8 ALS4C Map remote default share to drive letter Refresh Disconnect mapped drive letter Browse Shares Create short cut iL Exit Menu Tem Opens the LinkStation s configuration utility in a web browser Properties Opens the LinkStation s properties page Map remote Assigns the LinkStation s default share as a network drive default share to drive letter Disconnect Unmaps the network drive mapped drive letter Create short cut Creates a shortcut to a LinkStation s shared folder share Refreshes list of NAS devices Displays NAS Navigator2 window Lin
5. Scarch for Backup Destination by Password Password to Search 3 HAS DENE 4 Check the IP address of the LinkStation you Local LinkStations aren want to specify as a backup destination from TE Local DEVICE_TYPEs KRKXKKKKK 192 168 49 120 XXKXXXXX 192 168 49 104 2 Enter IP address of the LinkStation you want KRKKKKKK 192 168 49 139 kr a 0 2 o 20 ee iy to specify as a backup to Off Subnet DEVICE_ ms TIE TYPES and click Add IP Address Close Notes If LinkStation 2 backing up and LinkStation 1 with the destination folder are on different networks you must create a VPN connection between the two networks before the LinkStations will be able to see or back up to each other If you are using jumbo frames and back up data from one LinkStation or TeraStation to another LinkStation or TeraStation set the Ethernet frame sizes of the LinkStations TeraStations to the same settings or the closest available If the Ethernet frame sizes are significantly different the backup job may fail If you have problems with backup jobs select the default frame size 1518 bytes LinkStation User Manual 45 Using your LinkStation 5 Set up a backup job on LinkStation 2 1 Link Station Network Attached Storag System information Backup Job Schedule Every Week NG Backup Date Saturday vi 01 00 Backup Operation Overwrite Backup Append Backup N Mode
6. AAomatx Update Retesh mterval Mne modfy Sery Redart Meda Sarver Aulhonged DLNA Media Chents In the configuration utility navigate to Extensions aa Media Server 2 Click Authorized DLNA Media Clients 3 DLNA Mcdia Clients Z Refresh cient ist MAC Address IP Address 00 21 6A 2E 36 96 192 168 7 114 00 1F 16 0A C1 16 192 168 109 00 19 21 A5 03 F7 192 168 7 144 Apply Close Device Name 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 After connecting a new DLNA device to the network or changing its settings click Refresh client list LinkStation User Manual 90 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 LinkStation Network Arched Snorage S I gt In the configuration utility navigate to Extensions Media Server and click on Modify Settings Moda Server Mocks Server Folder Show folders on USB drives Automatic Update Retesh nterrd Mrute 60 Modify Setting Restart Media Serve
7. File Sharing Security Level Default Change security level D Recover default security level ones mes 3 The message Security level changed is displayed Click OK 4 The message Would you like to restart Windows now is displayed Click Yes Your PC should reboot You have changed the security level LinkStation User Manual 133 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 LinkStation User Manual 134 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 i Status LED 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 Ba Error code cycle Flashing RED 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 3 seconds Displaying E22 The number of flashes is the tens place of an error
8. Internet Sharing Bluetooth Sharing Computer Name leroy fe 3 OOOCCI Th Click the lock to prevent further changes e To verify the MAC address of the Mac I Open About This Mac from the Apple menu and kr gr click More Info re When the System Profiler is open click Network on FireWire erre iin the menu at the left of the screen Hard Mem BSO De Name end PCI Cards v4 Addresses 192 168 7 82 e gt 7 saza 3 Select the MAC address for the device whose BSD resses 192 168 Power Configuration Method DHCP Prineers Interface Name end Ms Network Signature IPv4 Routere 192 168 7 11704 RouterHardwareAddresse DO 1a Set0 4e a0 P m Serial ATA Router 192 168 7 1 N 0 d A t S Subnet Masks 255 255 255 0 ist ike Device Name is en under ACUVE services Y Network Configuration Method Automatic AirPort ONS Firewall Domain Name bt com e e e I onl se Ate Sours 19220073 ormally this will be listed below under Ethernet Modem DHCP Server Responses rae Domain Name bom Volumes Domain Name Servers 192 168 7 5 192 168 7 31 WWAN Lease Duration seconds 0 I bs sofware EG ress LOpy and pa ste It to la rg et outers Ape Server identifier 192 168 7 5 Developer Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Extensions Ethernet Forts MAC Address 00 23 32 cd 16 ee a re S S Media Options Full Duplex e EN Media Subtype 1000baseT Logs Proxies Manage d Cent Exception ocal 169 2 6 Preference Pi FTP Passiv
9. Modify Settings 2 Enable Web Server choose an external port setting 81 is the default and a Web server public folder and click Save Edit the php ini file to change the PHP language interpreter settings Instructions are in the file ap ewal LT are gir that should be taken before gang online with your site please Consult php nHSCOmmended and ig ge mat krana ere une php PiiriiriitinaiPii Eih wha Gn cha tee ned te an be owericcien wang itha lt parent in commandi ne made i The gettin of the fe ik extremely siete iepa ard Lire beyre AG 4 semino we darth raved as vou probably Quessed Sector headers 8 0 1 a eee ever thagh i they might mean mean something Fi Dres ae spectied uang tne faks syrtar recie value ee ne 00 Faser serte kosby amp different tom FOO bar The kle can hen thing ul SPP oreta e g E AL Pi ar ol fe Ai corgi Om OM Trus False ver No and More or av eapi tg EALL amp E NOTKE amp gute stig tool bpem he N Se ye miad fo biie oaigh ard parentheses pl bete JA ie awe AND E Tea Bette Pte Varning The Web server is now configured LinkStation User Manual 96 Using your LinkStation lt MySQL server gt 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 yo
10. Set the orders of icon sizes label positions and icons LinkStation User Manual 102 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Home The following options can be configured from the Home screen Displays the name of the LinkStation 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 If the Users Groups tab is selected Users and Groups are displayed If the Network tab is selected it shows if DHCP is Enabled or Disabled and displays the Ethernet Frame Size Log out of the LinkStation configuration utility 103 LinkStation User Manual Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Shared Folders The following options can be set from the Shared Folders screen Shared Folders Click Create Folder to open the Adding a New Shared Folder screen New Folder Click Cre ate Folder to view this TER Description option LinkStation User Manual 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 The following tasks open
11. UPS Note USB Port APC Style OMRON Style can be only set when an APC USB Settings UPS is connected Select a connection method with UPS Click Connection Modify Type Note USB Port APC Style OMRON Style can be only set when UPS Settings manufactured by APC for USB connection is connected to change settings LinkStation Allows you to set the time until shutdown when the power failure continues Or behavior it can shut down when it detects Battery Low from UPS When Power Fare Note Shutting down by Battery Low can be used only when UPS for USB connection is used UPS behavior Specify whether or not to shut down the UPS after shutting down the after LinkStation LinkStation shutdown 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 Sleep check box of the day Timer can be set from 1 3 Timer Wake up at Specify the restart time which recover from the Standby to the Normal state You can set time from 0 00 to 23 45 Click Modify Settings to change Begin Sleep at Specify the ending time to move from Normal state to Standby State You can set time from 0 00 to 27 45 settings Note You can not set the ending time before or the same time as a beginning time LinkStation User Manual 124 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Restore Format Upon restore Click Modif
12. Use Local Date Time lime Zone GMT 09 00 i LinkStation User Manual 26 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 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 Buffalo Technology is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using of this service stopping the service or missing service You ve completed hostname and time settings for the LinkStation Note The LinkStation s internal clock may run at a slightly different speed from other clocks on you network and over a long period of time your network devices may show different times If clocks on your network vary by more than 5 minutes it may cause unexpected behavior For best results keep all clocks on the network set to the same time by adjusting them regularly or use an NTP server to correct them all automatically LinkStation User Manual 27 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
13. Wake un t Begini Sleep al You can set up to 3 timers You can set ending time from 0 00 to 27 45 You can set beginning time from 0 00 to 23 45 If the ending time is 24 00 or later the beginning time can be set from 4 00 to 23 45 If 24 00 is equivalent to 0 00 of the next day and 27 00 is equivalent to 3 00 of the next day You can not set the ending time before or the same time as a beginning time e During processing disk check disk format and backup jobs or when a backup job is scheduled before and after 5 minutes of the current time the LinkStation will not be proceeded to Standby mode even though the end time has reached If time of the timers are duplicated the longest interval time is used to operate LinkStation User Manual 58 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 gt 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 gt Except on Wednesdays the LS powers on at 9 00 and goes into sleep mode at 18 00 On Wednesdays it goes into sleep mode at 20 00 e g 3 Currently the timer set on Wednesday 10 00 is working Timer 1 Everyday 9 00 18 00 Timer 2 Day specified Wednesday 10 00 2
14. the download is complete You have downloaded a file to the download folder from a torrent by URL LinkStation User Manual 80 Using your LinkStation How to download from a torrent by adding it from a file 1 Torrent Downloads Click Add Torrent From File No File Selected Add Browse O Add Torrent From URL 2 Torrent Downloads 1 Click Browse and select the torrent file from Browse No File Selected the LinkStation or your computer O Add Torrent From URL Add Torrent From File 2 Click Add 3 Downloading to the destination folder will begin When progress reaches 100 the download is A Status Download completed 170 4 MB You have downloaded a file to the download folder from a torrent by adding it from a file LinkStation User Manual 81 Using your LinkStation What you can do in the download screen mb BUFFALO Torrent Downloads Browse No File Selected O Add Torrent From URL Add Torrent From File Download Speed Remaining B41 Peer Upload Speed Downloaded 0 bytes Ratio Uploaded 0 bytes Availability Click a queue name and click Stop this stops downloading 2 Start Click Start to resume downloading 3 Remove Click a queue name and click Remove the file will be deleted Enter a phrase and click Search to search for torrents at www bittorrent com 5 Name Progress Download Upload The order of the download q
15. 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Environmental Information e The equipment that you have purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production e The equipment may co
16. Double click on the LinkStation s printer icon lt 1 LP J share J timemachine E inters A Prin 7 Connect to Printer 5 Click OK The server for the printer does not have the correct printer driver installed If you want to search for the proper driver click OK Otherwise click Cancel and contact your network administrator or original equipment manufacturer for the correct printer driver LinkStation User Manual 72 Using your LinkStation 8 Add Printer Wizard Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with 29 aninstallation disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your a printer documentation for a compatible printer Manufacturer Printers Apollo E Apollo P 1200 Brother Canon Citizen Nall Egy This driver is digitally signed Tell me driver signing is important You have added a printer LinkStation User Manual 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 Click OK 73 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows XP 1 tn In the LinkStation s configuration utility navigate to Extensions PrintServer and click Modify Settings 2 on 1 Choose Enable and click Save save cancel 3 Refer to your printer s manu
17. LinkStation Cancel Files are copied to the folder lt shared folder gt 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 lt DirectCopy folder gt 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 For USB Mass Storage class USB devices files with following extensions will be copied avi divx asf mpg mpe M1v vob mts m2ts m2t Mpeg mpeg2 vdr spts tp ts 3gp Mov m4v wmv dvr ms xvid mp4 jpg jpeg gif png tif tiff yuv bmp mp3 mpa wma aac apl ac3 lpcm pcm wav m3u m4a m4b aif aiff flac ogg mp2 mp1 For digital cameras that don t follow the USB Mass Storage Class standard all files on the device will be copied 3 When the access LED of the USB device goes off the copy is finished Dismount the USB device before unplugging it To dismount the USB device if the LinkStation is on hold in the function button for 3 seconds The blue LED will go out and the USB device is dismounted You may now unplug it safely If you turn off the LinkStation the USB device is already dismounted and you can remove it Safely LinkStation User Manual 19 Using your LinkStation Users Groups Adding Users Add
18. LinkStation from the screen to select DLNA compatible devices Link Theater a Server List LS XHLB52 LinkStation lt LS XHLDBB LinkStation SupportTSDuo TeraStation TS WXL10D TeraStation TS XL54C TeraStation TS XL5BEsupport TeraStation TSDuoDev TeraStation WEBACCESS Mediabolic Media Server Connect to the server GE View Menu 3 Select the contents you want to play Link Theater yy LS XHLDBB LinkStation POD VYLIPFNDRD ruvornou lt amp Videos im Music M Photos ri Play Folder GE View Menu LinkStation User Manual Select your LinkStation from the list of available devices By default its name will be its model number followed by the last 3 digits of its MAC address For example a LS XHL LinkStation Pro whose MAC address ends in DBB will have the name LS XHLDBB Select from Videos Music or Photos 85 Using your LinkStation 4 Select the file that you want to play then play it Link Theater ne ed bsikHeo8 amp WARS tation Photos lt noimage O EE Picure 1 Share 9 noimage Pic noimage Of Unable to play back this content LinkStation User Manual 86 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
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20. User Manual 113 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Storage Check Disk You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attached to the LinkStation via USB Depending on the size of the disk a disk check may take many hours to complete Notes You cannot run a disk check at the same time as a backup job e During the disk check the file sharing service stops If the unit is disconnected abnormally from Mac OS the database created by Mac OS may be destroyed and you can no longer connect to the unit If this happens select Delete any hidden non essential Mac OS dedicated files and run a disk check All of the files listed below will be deleted including sub directories e AppleDB e AppleDesktop e AppleDouble e TheVolumeSettingsFolder e Network Trash Folder e Please make sure the LinkStation is not selected as a backup destination of other LinkStation before you run the disk check If the LinkStation is selected as the backup destination do not run the disk check LinkStation User Manual 114 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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 communicati
21. and are trademarks of Sony Inc ie f ra e The LinkStation is a product of Buffalo Technology and is not licensed or approved by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc LinkStation User Manual 88 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 Liskstation Media Server and click Modify Settings System Information System Extensions Show folders on USD drives Disabled AAomatk Update Grated Refresh mterval Mnute 60 xify Sette Relat Media Server Shared folders and subfolder will be displayed in the pulldown menu of Media Server published ones folder Select the folder you want to publish how folders on USB drives ble Disable Automatic Uplate C Disable Click Save at the bottom of the configuration utility Only files saved on the folder you selected in step 2 can be selected or played from DLNA supported devices LinkStation User Manual 89 Using your LinkStation To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation 1 Link Station Network Alteched Storage System Information Macha Server Media Server Folder Extensions Show folders on USD drives Ctsabled
22. are selected for Authentication Type specify either using S or TLS Click Send Test Mes Username Enter a user name that will be used for authentication Sage to send a test Enter the password used to access with above user name e mail to the e mail Subject Specify the subject of the e mail to be sent Use only one byte characters not address ee mo characters which has been set Recipient s Enter the e mail address of the receiver and click Add You can register up to 5 sd e mail addresses as receivers Report Select the contents to send in the e mail notification e HDD Status Report Send the status other hard drive of the LinkStation on the specified time on HDD Status Sending Time e Sent if a problem on the fan of the LinkStation e Sent when an error occurs on the drive e When the backup job is completed Sent if the backup of the LinkStation is completed LinkStation User Manual 123 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Maintenance Power Management Restart Restart Click Restart the LinkStation to reboot the LinkStation LinkStation 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 Select Enable when using Synchronization with UPS feature
23. 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 Enter a file name or folder name in File Name you want to change and click Change e Don t use any of the following characters in a file name or folder name e Folder and file names may contain up to 80 characters 3 delete Delete files folders Clicking delete will display the following screen Click Yes to delete the selected file ess m I LI LinkStation User Manual 68 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 5 Mail link to this file Send the address link by e mail When you click a file or folder name a white area will be displayed Click Mail link to this file in the white area and your mail software will launch with a link address which is accessible from outside to that file included in the mail body Use this feature when you want to distribute this address link by e mail 6 Create Folder Create a folder Click Create F
24. disk check If Auto power is set to AUTO then the LinkStation will turn off when the disk check is finished Run a disk check as follows 1 int In the configuration utility navigate to System 1 Select the hard drive to test Format Disk Remove Disk Rediscover Disk Disk a Unit Name Uni Capercity Amount Used s i 2 Click Check Disk GED Disk 1 S1325U31VAS 229 216068KB 6528 KB C USBDIsk1 XXXXXX 3 se ME Click Check I Delete any hidden non essential MacOS dedicated files Note Backups cannot be performed while a disk check is in progress The Status LED on the front of the LinkStation will flash during the disk check Note Ifa power outage disconnects the LinkStation in the middle of a disk check then you may not be able to access shares on the LinkStation from Mac OS This is because the database created by Mac OS is damaged To resolve navigate to System Storage Check Disk and check Delete any hidden non essential Mac OS dedicated files Rerun the disk check when done LinkStation User Manual 28 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 S
25. 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 details MPU is abnormal no power DRAM data line is abnormal E02 DRAM address line is abnormal CE RTC chip is abnormal E04 Kernel Kernel failure WMM If the same error is displayed re dn RAID ES 5 O error of hard drive WW error O error of hard drive WW hard drive LinkStation User Manual 140 Appendix Link Act LED AC adaptor LED Green Power is connected LinkStation User Manual 141 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 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 Please do the following if this happens 1 Shut down the LinkStation 2 Detach the USB device from the LinkStation 3 Reattach the USB device to the LinkStation 4 Power on the LinkStation Link Act LED LinkStation User Manual 142 Appendix Info Error LED The Info Error LED blinks orange when it has a message The message is coded
26. 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 UnkStstion In the configuration utility navigate to Extensions Media Server and click Modify Settings Hodiy Settings Restart Moda Server 2 1 Select Enable Mercia Server C Disahle Media Server Folder share 2 CI IC k Save Show folders on USB drives Enable Disable Automatic Update Enable C Disable Refresh interval Minute 60 M Refresh now Initialize database before refresh Gee wel Note If you add change or delete music files on the LinkStation iTunes may halt playback until the database is updated and the media list distributed After making changes to the media files refresh the media list as described on the previous page and restart iTunes With the media server enabled the LinkStation will appear in iTunes on computers on the network and music files on the LinkStation can be played normally LinkStation User Manual 95 Using your LinkStation Web Database Server LS WXL LS WSXL only lt Web server gt 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 Navigate to Network Web Server in the Web Admin tool and click
27. only on the LinkStation e Access restrictions are applied based on the settings in the LinkStation The restrictions aren t displayed for users without permissions for the share To access your FTP share from outside of your network you may need to configure your router and firewall Consult your router documentation for more information Shared folders appear as follows when connected by FTP disk1 share usbdisk1 info The internal hard drive of the LinkStation is displayed as disk1 and a USB hard drive optional will be displayed as usbdisk1 usbdisk1 is not displayed when the USB hard drive is not connected or if access is restricted LinkStation User Manual 16 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 e Host Name IP address of the LinkStation e Username anonymous e Password any set of characters e Port 21 Example ftp 192 168 11 150 e To make your FTP share available from outside your network you will need to configure your router and firewall Consult your router s documentation for information on how to allow FTP traffic e If the LinkStation joins a domain anonymous users cannot access it e Folders created or copied via an AFP connection may not be deleted from the AFP connection This is because an automatically generated AppleDoub
28. or set items you want to exclude from s BOR EN backup refer to Mac OS Help Show Time Machine status in the menu bar r Click the lock to prevent further changes 7 You ve configured your LinkStation to work with Time Machine LinkStation User Manual 41 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 e Other LinkStation The following sections will discuss how to e Set up Backup destination pa Setting to set the other LinkStation TeraStation as a backup destination e Set up Backup Source of the LinkStation LinkStation Other Link TeraStation e USB hard drive connected to the LinkStation 5 gt p LinkStation USB Hard Drive The following sections will discuss how to e Set up Backup Source of the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 42 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 Link Station System Information Shared Folders u maen DIE Folder Setup BUFFALO etwo ri 2 I older Setup Girare Felder S Delate 3 Shared Folders gt share Name share Description BuffaloNas folder Volume Disk 1 Shared Folder Attributes Read Only Read amp Write Recycle Bin Enable Disable Shared
29. the LinkStation and drive to a Windows PC ora from Mac OS X such as connected to a Windows or Mac at any time and use it t takes extra time to access Mac computer directly They normally from the LinkStation s work well with many devices configuration utility or NAS but do not support large Navigator2 e Supports both Reading e May take a while to format This is recommended if you Writing a few minutes to several may have to reconnect to e Supports Journaling File minutes and use other LinkStation System e Less space is available than TeraStation Also available when XFS after format connecting to other the more files ina folder the LinkStation slower the access You cannot read data by directly connecting a PC XFS e Supports both Reading Not supported by legacy This format is recommended Writing LinkStations such as HD LAN when you only use the e Supports Journaling File HD HLAN HD HGLAN Series drive with a LinkStation or System You cannot read data by TeraStation More space is available with directly connecting to a PC XFS after format e Access speed will not degrade even though more files in 1 folder NTFS Can be used with Windows e Read only from the NTES works well with Vista XP 2000 or Windows LinkStation or a Mac Windows PCs Read Only Server2003 Server2008 Not suitable for backup from the LinkStation from the LinkStation HFS Can be used to connect to e Read only f
30. there are no more graphics files Clicking NEXT will display the next graphic Move the mouse cursor to the left top of the preview image and will be displayed unless there is no previous graphic file Clicking PREV will display the previous graphic LinkStation User Manual 70 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 Printer not included USB Connector USB Cable not included Notes Only one printer can be connected to the LinkStation e The LinkStation does not support 2 way communication For example it cannot tell you the amount of ink left e Multi function printers are not supported e Printers which only support 2 way communication or WPS Windows Printing System are not supported e Mac OS X cannot print to a printer connected to the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 71 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows Vista 1 nwestation BUFFALO In the LinkStation s configuration utility navigate a o to Extensions PrintServer and click Modify Settings Eripe Select Enable and click Save 2 PrintServer C Disable Or 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 J i E2 7
31. to protect data This feature is only for RAID 1 This does not work under normal mode or RAID 0 mode The default setting is Shutdown Displays LinkStations and TeraStations on the network with shares enabled for LinkStation backup Click Refresh to update the list view NAS Off Subnet You can add an off subnet LinkStation or TeraStation to the list Enter the IP Devices LinkStation address of the LinkStation TeraStation and click Add Note Only devices with active backup shares can be registered LinkStation User Manual 118 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Descriptions Password Enter a password to search for LinkStations and TeraStations with that to Search password for backup Example of Configuration Configuration on the LinkStation Backup Destination pe Backup Des Example of Conf o ple of Configuration tination by Configuration on the LinkStation Backup Source Password The shared folder as a backup destination displayed View Not View when 222 is set on Search for Backup Destination Displayed Click Modify by Password on the LinkStation as a backup source Settings to h The shared folder as a backup destination displayed Not View View C ange set W We W E H A when 222 is set on Search for Backup Destination Displayed ungs by Password on the LinkStation as a backup source A shared folder as a backup destination displayed Not Not View when the password is not set Displayed Disp
32. touch with WebAccess Video and music files are streamed and picture files are displayed in the browser e Compatibility with video and music files depends on the versions of Safari and Quicktime installed on the iPhone or iPod touch e To create a video file which is playable on the iPhone use off the shelf software to convert to playable formats for the iPhone or iPod touch e Uploading files changing file names and deleting files are not supported on the iPhone or iPod touch e iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc 2 BUF FALD SS Enter your BuffaloNAS com name and click Web Access E Connect or TeraStation Name Survey Intro FAQ QuickStart LinkStation User Manual 66 Using your LinkStation 3 See From your browser you can view folders and files ae 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 LinkStation User Manual 67 Using your LinkStation What can you do with WebAccess You can perform the following operations from the WebAccess screen Wut 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
33. users as shown below 1 Eea BUFFALO 1 In the configuration utility navigate to Users N Groups Local Users 2 Click Create User 2 E EEE TE T E 1 Enter a name and description for the user 2 Click Save Username User Id You have added a user Description Password seso Confrim Password eeee Primary Group hdusers bd Save Cancel 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 LinkStation User Manual 20 Using your LinkStation Notes e When using access restrictions you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation e Please do not use any of the following words as a username or a group name root bin daemon sys adm tty disk Ip 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 e If you are using Mac OS 9 or earlier do not use more than 9 alphanumeric characters for the user password the user will not be able to access shared folders on the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 21 Using your LinkStation Adding Groups Add groups as shown below 1 Lunksstation BUFFALO In the configuration utility navigate to Users System Information Shared Folders Users Groups Network System Extensions G ro
34. 5 00 Timer 3 not used gt Except on Wednesdays the LS powers on at 9 00 and goes into sleep mode at 18 00 gt Except on Wednesdays it goes into sleep mode at 1 00 of the next day e g 4 Currently the timer set on Wednesday 10 00 is working Timer 1 Everyday 9 00 18 00 Timer 2 Day specified Wednesday 07 30 00 22 00 00 Timer 3 not used gt Except on Wednesdays the LS goes into sleep mode at 18 00 gt LS turns on Wednesday at 7 30 and goes into sleep mode at 22 00 of the next day In standby mode pressing the LinkStation s function button or moving the power mode switch to AUTO will turn the LinkStation on Sleep timer settings are now complete LinkStation User Manual 59 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 I minute Function Button 3 While the function button is flashing blue press it again The status LED will start flashing blue It will start flashing amber when initialization begins 2 3 minutes Notes e When the LinkStation is initialized an IP address an Ethernet frame size settings and an administrator admin password are initialized If you choose not to initialize the administrator s pass
35. 7SONDAAKS NORIA WOZ500AAKS 000JA USB Disk 1 018 752 KB 340 912 KB Total Capacity Amount Used 456 524 600 KB 656 KB Total Capacity Amount Used Percent Used rile 458 52480NKR 255 KA nnn XFS RAID Array Array 1 ua raid v Create Raid Array Cancel Normal WD2500AAKS 00B34 eat F Disk Disk 7 Disk1 VW Disk 2 Normal WD2S004AKS 00B34 RAID Array Array 1 rao cw The confirmation screen will appear Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply T Follow the instructions displayed on the screen You have set up a RAID 0 array Turn to page 7 to create a shared folder LinkStation User Manual 53 Using your LinkStation e Changing to Normal mode Settings Storage Backup Maintenance Power Management Restore Format Wead manual p Storage Unit Capacity Amount Used 458 524 800KB 955 KB WO7S004AKS 0NASA WOZS00AAKS 000JA USB Disk 1 018 752 KB 340 912 KB Total Capacity Amount Used Percent Used 455 524800KB 856 KB 0 00 total Capacity Amount Used Percent Used 458 524 RON KR ASA KA nnn 3 Click Create RAID Array 4 When Are you sure you want to change RAID mode is displayed click Apply 5 The confirmation screen will appear Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply 6 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen You have set up a Normal mode Turn to page 7 to
36. 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 When the use mode of the hard disk is changed all the data in the hard disk gets delet ed Please take back up before changing use mode so that the important data will not be lost e RAID 1 mode Uses 2 hard drives in a mirrored array One drive s worth of space is usable Identical data is written to both drives If one drive is damaged data can be recovered by replacing the damaged drive e RAID 0 mode LS WXL LS WSXL Default Settings Multiple hard drives are combined into a single array The total capacity of all drives is usable This is the fastest of the LinkStation s RAID modes If any drive is damaged all data on the array is lost e Normal Mode Each drive is accessible as a separate individual drive The total capacity of each drive is usable If any drive is damaged all data on that drive is lost LinkStation User Manual 50 Using your LinkStation e Using in RAID 1 mode 1 Change system to normal mode page 54 Settings Storage Backup Maintenance Power Management Restore
37. BUFFALO LinkStation User Manual www buffalotech com 35011114 ver 01 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Using your LinkStation nranrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 4 LinkStation Configuration Utility rrorrnrrrarrnrrrnrrnrenarrannnnenen 4 Adding Shared folders cccccceccecceeceeeceeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes T Access RENN de 9 FP SONO sr 15 Bl cole Oo JE eee eee 18 Users Groups rrrarnarnnrnnnvnvrnennernurnnnnnsnnavnnnnennernuennenusnnsnnsenere 20 AGONG USOS eenia E EE E e E EEE 20 Add users as shown below ccccccecceecaseceeceecceeceecaeeceeseeseeees 20 Adain TON 22 PN PS 23 NetworkK EEE 24 NOTE 24 System Settings ic ccnceseresintdu peta nmanwitte snceenenaincanetnncnndestenekenasmenenend 26 Name Date and Time rarunnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnennnnenennnnenennnnnnenen 26 System Storage ccccecceccsecceececceeeeeeseececeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeenseegees 28 Check Disk r arrnrrnarnnnrnnrnarnnnrnnrnnnrnnnnernannnnnnnrnasnnnrnunnnnrnunnasnnnnnesenee 28 POPE ED 30 Adding STE rn 32 KE SNE DE Cat ee ee 36 System Backup rrrrrrarnnnrnervanrnnrnarnnnenurnnsnnnenuennnenuenusnnseneennnee 37 SL MVS WAC NTS serian E E REE E EA EERE 37 SyS lem BIC Peder 42 RAID Arrays penere an 50 System Maintenance rarrarnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnannernunnnnrnusnnsnneennne 55 E mail Notification cccccccceccceeceeceeeseeceeeeeeeeeceseeeeeeeeeseeaeeeaeeees 595 System
38. Extensions Media Server and click Modify Settings Click Enable 92 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 Link Station Network Attac hed Storage System Information Hodiy Settings Restart Mocks Server Authorized DINA Media Clients 2 Click Authorized DLNA Media Clients DLNA Media Clients MAC Address IP Address Device Name 00 21 6A 2E 36 96 192 168 7 114 00 1F 16 0A C1 16 192 168 7 109 00 19 21 A5 031 7 192 168 7 144 4 Apply Close 4 Click Save LinkStation User Manual In the configuration utility navigate to Extensions Media Server and click Modify Settings Select Deny for the DLNA media player s that you want to block from accessing media on the LinkStation Media players that are allowed to access media on the LinkStation should be set to Allow 93 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 ee BUFFALO In the configuration utility navigate to Extensions cee ee Media Server and click Modify S
39. Folder Support Remote backup password I Access Restrictions Save Cancel LinkStation User Manual Attribute Recycle bin Support Read Only N Head vrte w Yindows Appie V Windows V Apple Ftp In the configuration utility click on Shared Folders Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination 1 Check Disk Backup Note Ifyou enter a backup password users of other LinkStations and TeraStations will have to enter the password before using this LinkStation as a backup destination 2 Click Save 43 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 Link Station Network Attached Storage In the configuration utility navigate to System Backup 2 Click Modify Settings in Search for Backup Destination by Password LinkStation User Manual Enter the password for the folder that is the backup destination The search will find backup enabled folders on the network that have the same password that you are searching for or that have no password set 44 Using your LinkStation Configuring LinkStation 2 to use LinkStation 1 as a backup destination 1 UnkStation In the configuration utility navigate to System Backup 2 Backup Click View NAS Devices mm
40. Format Pead manual gp a Unit Capacity Amount Used 453 524 800KB 856KB 1 018 752 KB 340 912 KB Total Capacity Amount Used 455 524 600 KB 656 KB Total Capacity Amount Used Percent Used 458 52489NKR 955 KA n nn 6 The confirmation screen will appear Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply 7 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen You have set up a RAID 1 array Turn to page 7 to create a shared folder LinkStation User Manual 51 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 e Change RAID array Create Delete e Format Array or Disk e Delete Folder e Remove Disk e Restore Factory Defaults e Rebuild RAID array e Format LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 52 Using your LinkStation e Changing to RAID 0 mode 1 Change system to normal mode page 54 Settings Storage Backup Maintenance Power Management Restore Format ead manual p Unit Capacity Amount Used 458 524 800 KB BSE KE WO
41. Link Station 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 e HDD Status Report Sends status of hard drive periodically e Fan Trouble Sends a message when a fan error occurs e Disk Error Sends a message when a hard drive fails e Backup Complete Sends a message when the backup is complete 10 If you have selected HDD Status Report for sending condition select time to send 11 Click Save 4 J Click Send Test Message to send a test message Notification Enabled SMIP Server Address 192 168 7 20 SMTP Port No 25 Authentication I ype POP3 Server Address POPS Port No SSL TLS Disabled Recipient s rob b bulfalulech com Report Fan Trouble Disk Frror Muuify Settings Send Test Messaye LinkStation User Manual 56 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 5 ur In the LinkStation s configuration utility SS navigate to System Power Management UPS Settings and click Modify Settings
42. Manual 30 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 e 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 e If the hard drive is connected to the USB connector partitions will be recreated LinkStation User Manual 31 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 Function Button USB Connector Buffalo External Hard Drive e Only one hard drive can be connected to the LinkStation at a time Bus powered drives are not supported Always use the drive s AC adapter E Desktop If the drive is connected properly usbdisk1 will be added to the shares t EF John under the LinkStation in Network gt di Public f jma Computer a Network a pM LS XHLO1A ke info gt share gt t usbdiskl Er Printers Note Ifthe USB drive is formatted with FAT 32 or FAT 16 files created by Mac OS X automatically such as DS_Store can
43. PSP browser http IP address of the LinkStation 9050 rss Consult the PSP s documentation for instructions on using the PSP s browser You can get the LinkStation s IP address with NAS Navigator2 included on your CD LS CHSOOL WORKCROUP WORKCROUP Internal HDD 0 7CB 458 108 0 1 IP Address 192 168 7 138 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 7 1 AC Address 00 10 73 A4 0046 Firmware 1 02 2 LS XHLDBB LinkStation RSS feeds Playlists rti Genre R Folder 3 Folder Ge ALL LinkStation User Manual NAS Navigator2 The LinkStation s IP address is displayed in the bottom right corner of NAS Navigator2 Audio files saved in the LinkStation s media folder can be sorted by Playlist Artist Genre and Album or click Folder to access all files Select the RSS link RSS registration will begin 87 Using your LinkStation Close your browser and select the RSS channel from the Network menu Choose the channel you want to play 4 A list of available audio files is displayed Select the desired file to play 5 Note To save an audio file to a memory stick push the A button and select Save Notes To play music on the PSP use firmware version 2 70 or later e PlayStation and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc e Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Pro HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2
44. Settings 2 Workgroup Domain NT Domain Workgroup WORKGROUP Authentication Method Workgroup Name WINS Server IP Address a For Workgroup Authentication Delegate Authority to LinkStation Delegate Authority to External SMB Server Save ancel 3 Workgroup Domain Authentication Method Workgroup NT Domain C Active Directory Workgroup Name WORKGROUP WINS Server IP Address For Workgroup Authentication Use Windows Domain Controller as Authentication Server Automatic User Registration I Enable Authentication Shared Folder Cancel LinkStation User Manual 1 In the configuration utility navigate to Network Workgroup 2 Click Modify Settings 1 Double click Workgroup even if you are ina 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 1 Enter the name or IP address of an authentication server Note When connecting with AFP or FTP an IP address is recommended 2 Check Use Windows Domain Controller as Authentication Server Automatic User Registration and Enable Authentication Shared Folder 3 Enter the shared folder name for authentication 4 Click Save 13 Using your LinkStation 4 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStation A user that has been regis
45. Station can only be configured from within the LinkStation s configuration utility LinkStation User Manual 9 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 2 Add groups as described on page 22 3 Configure access restrictions for groups and or users Seen In the LinkStation configuration utility navigate to Shared Folders Folder Setup 2 Folder Setup Click a shared folder you want to set access Doreste rae ec restrictions for T Name Volume Attrirate Recycie Ain Support Restrictions info Read Only x x Disk 1 Read write of Vindows Apple LinkStation User Manual 10 Using your LinkStation 3 ET EE Check Access Restrictions to enable Name share Description Riuffalnnas fnider Volume Disk 1 Shared Fr der Attrinutes C Read Only Read amp Write Recycle bn Erisble C Disable Shared Folder Support Windows PM Apple 7 Ftp IT Disk Backup Remnte harkun nasswned E 3 Access Restrictions Save Cancel a IV Access Restrictions C IC k Ad d GsLocal Us
46. Usernames and passwords should be exactly the same as those used for Windows login Delegate Authority to External SMB Server Users are authenticated by an external Authentication server Microsoft network knowledge required for setup Consult your System Administrator for details Use Windows Domain Controller as Authentication Server Select this option when you want to authenticate against Domain Controller but the LinkStation does not join the domain Note The Windows Domain Controller has been assigned to be an external authentication SMB Server The workgroup name on the DEVICE_ TYPE must be identical to the Windows Domain Name Automatic User Registration Select to automatically register users allowed by the Authentication Server to the LinkStation s authenticated user list Enable Authentication Shared Folder Use the folder as an authentication test folder which can be accessed by users registered to Authentication Server 111 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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 Authentication Server Name or IP Address Workgroup Domain LinkStation User Manual Note When connecting using AFP or FTP FTPS always use an IP address Authentication may fail if a server name is used e Enter the IP address rather tha
47. al 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 6 Double click on View workgroup computers Name of the LinkStation Server name in this order 7 Double click on the LinkStation s printer icon Ip Ip 8 If The printer driver to your computer will be automatically installed Would you like to continue is displayed click Yes LinkStation User Manual 74 Using your LinkStation g EI 2 D Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an DB installation disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for compatible printer Manufacturer Generic Ea HP LaserJet Plus Gestetner EE HP LaserJet Series II opier IBM EY HP Mopier 240 PCL infotec E HP Mopier 240 PS md lwatsu EF HP Mopier 320 PCL Ey This driver is digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important You have added a printer LinkStation User Manual Have Disk cane 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 Click OK 75 Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows 2000 3 AKSEN In the LinkStation s configuration ut
48. arvnneneenen 130 Mapping Additional Shares rrrurnnrnnrnnrnannnnnnnnnvnrvnrnnennenerneene 131 NA 16 9 EEE peg ace hes Se oes naeeeaa E AA 131 LinkStation User Manual MECOS Guess ie 132 File Sharing Security Level Change Tool cccceceeeeee 133 Status LED LS XHL LS CHL rrrrmnnnonanorernnnrnanernnennrnneennnenen 155 Status LED LS WXL revnronrrrarvnrrrnrnnnernrvnrnneerurnneerurnnneneenene 138 Status LED LS WSXL rrarerrrrarvnrernrvnrrnnrvnvrneenurnnnerurnnneneenene 142 Compliance Information rrarnannnnnnnnnnrnnrrnnnnnnnnnneenernuennenusnnsee 145 Data Backup orannernnnnrnonarnannrnennenernanernannnnsnnnnannenennenennenennsnere 146 SPLITT EIN even 146 LinkStation User Manual 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 Open Folder Open Web Configure Color Label Show View Options WORKGROUP WORKGROUP IP Address 192 168 77 54 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 7 1 MAC Address 00 OR BF D FA RI Firmware 1 21 3 UinkStation BUFFALO Read Manual P Help LinkStation User Manual Right click on
49. be able to copy or back up files or folders from Mac OS X to it These files may include characters that are not supported by FAT 32 or FAT 16 When you back up to a FAT 32 USB hard drive with Overwrite Backup Differential enabled the system may overwrite data even though there are no difference in data If the second of the date when the file created is an odd number an overwrite backup is performed every time regardless of differences in the data LinkStation User Manual 35 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 Status LED Function Button LinkStation User Manual 36 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 Linkstation UFFALD Click AFP on Network Settings Network ay Systern Inforrnatior Shared folders ser Se Users Groups Network System Extensions S hd a ervices 2 cs BUFFALO Select Enable and click Save ead Manual amp fh Service AFP Status on Ethernet 1 C Enable Sa
50. by the pattern of blinking Note The messages are also available uncoded in NAS Navigator2 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 Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete 117 The RAID array is being resynchronized Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete 118 The RAID array is being reconfigured Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete LinkStation User Manual 143 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 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 E01 DRAM data line is abnormal If the same error is displayed re configure RAID Power LED Solid Blue The LinkStation is powered on Blinking blue The LinkStation is starting up or shutting down Off The LinkStation is off LinkStation User Manual 144 Appendix
51. code Ones place of an error code The LED illuminates for 0 5 seconds every 0 3 seconds The number of flashes is the ones place of an error code LinkStation User Manual 135 Appendix 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 Hard disks are not detected If the hard disks are connected Contact a Buffalo service center for repair UPS error Operating from UPS battery System will be safely shut down based on the configuration conditions After the LinkStation shuts down ensure that power is supplied to the UPS If there is no problem briefly press the function switch on the LinkStation pressing and holding down the switch will not work Fan Error The fan is spinning too slowly or has stopped Move the unit to a cool place with good airflow and no objects blocking the fan If the LED remains lit replace the fan with part OP FAN LS sold separately Hard disk IO error Contact a Buffalo service center for repair E16 The hard disk is not connected or is malfunctioning Contact a Buffalo service center for repair E7 E7 Internal controller error Contact a Internal controller error Contact a Buffalo service center for repair service center for Internal controller error Contact a Buffalo service center for repair The circuit board may be damaged Disconnect and then reconnect power Reboot the LinkStation If th
52. create a shared folder LinkStation User Manual 54 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 e The condition of the hard drive e Notification of completed backup jobs e Notification of fan errors e Notification of hard drive errors 1 a E In the configuration utility navigate to System vste i Shared Folders Users t Extensions Maintena nce 3 Emaii Notification J 1 Click Enable in Notification Notification C Disable SMTP Server Address SMTP Port No gt 2 Type the SMTP server address and SMTP port Authentication ype POP betore SMTP number Note If using pop before smtp enter POP3 Server address and POP3 port number POPS Server Address POP3 Port No 110 SSL TLS Username Password Subject LinkStation Status Report Recipient s 3 Select User verification method Disabled pop before smtp login SMTP AUTH cram md5 SMTP AUTH I Recipient s 4 Enter a username Report W HDD Status Report W Fan Trouble 7 Disk Error W Backup Complete LinkStation User Manual 55 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
53. creen e Do not perform any file operations such as rename or delete a file in the Backup Sources during the Backup If you do so the backup job may halt with errors In such a case rerun the backup job Caution If you select Overwrite Backup Differential Backup any files which do not exist in the source will be deleted without further warning or All operation modes other than normal backup will overwrite all data at the backup destination LinkStation User Manual 121 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click Create New Job Backup to dis play this option in the Backup Configu ration Screen LinkStation User Manual 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 If data is backed up to the TeraStation the target below the shared folder name of the backup source will be displayed The Backup Log File is displayed under the following names in Backup Sources backuplog backup task number backup starting time txt Example If the date the backup is started on March 27 2004 19 55 backuplog1 200403271955 txt is created Normal Copy all files without overwriting previously backed u
54. ddress 192 168 7 54 Suhnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 7 1 MAC Address 00 08 BF D4 EA BL Firmware 1 21 Select the folder that you want to mount and Select the volumes you want to mount on LS cl ick O Kl CHLAEBL 20000 A drive icon will appear on the desktop The shared folder is now mounted as a network drive To dismount the share drag and drop the share icon to the Trash share LinkStation User Manual 132 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 4 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 2 By File Sharing Security Level Change Too 1 When the Change File Sharing Security Level window opens select Change security level Change File Sharing Security Level Tf you keep current security level some feature of LinkStation and Terastation can not be used Glick Change button after choosing Change security level 2 Click Add
55. dows 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 ag Right click on the LinkStation s icon and choose a Map Network Drive EE Open Web Admin Properties Map remote default share to drive letter Disconnect mapped drive letter Create desktop shortcut for Tera LinkStation LS CHG4OL 2 WORKGROUP HDD 0 368 581 86B 0 1 An aera tee ip 255 255 255 0 192 168 7 1 N0 08 BF D4 EA B1 1 71 3 An icon for the mapped share will appear in Computer or My F Computer You can use this network drive just like other hard drives Share on Link Station You ve now mapped a driveletter to the network share If the LinkStation is disconnected or off when your computer is booted the message The network path could not be found The connection was not established will be displayed LinkStation User Manual 131 Appendix Mac OS X With Mac OS X 10 3 or later use NAS Navigator2 to mount a share from the LinkStation as a drive on the Mac Click on the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock NAS Navigator2 will launch Hold the control key click on your LinkStation s icon then choose Open Folder Open Folder Open Web ra Configure I m here Color Label b Show View Options LS CH640L V2 WORKGROUP WORKGROUP ri HDD 0 3GB 581 8GB 0 1 IP A
56. e Mode Yes Startup It Service Order Sync Services v r s l The folder lt Macintosh host name gt lt Macintosh MAC address gt sparsebundle will be created in the selected folder of the LinkStation Be aware that changing this folder name or deleting this folder will prevent Time Machine from using it as a backup destination LinkStation User Manual 39 Using your LinkStation 8 Select System Preferences from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10 5 00 System Preferences BETA Personal e Bu Q Appearance Desktop amp Dock Expos amp Language amp Security Spotlight Screen Saver Spaces Text Hardware 5S E D Aa a G hent CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard Mouse Trackpad Print amp Fax Sound Saver Internet amp Wireless E 0 MobileMe N Bluetooth Sharing System A f g 7 na Accounts Date amp Time Parental Software Speech Startup Disk Time Machine Universal Controls Update Access Other amp F m iss Control Center Divx Flip4Mac Google Growl Une 6 Audio MacFUSE PODsxt WMV Desktop MIDI Devices Family USB 10 E Choose Backup Disk Time Machine Time Machine keeps copies of everything on your Mac including system files applications and settings as well as your music pictures and other important files Since Time Machine keeps dally backups you can revisit your Mac as it off JR on appeared in the past Mi Show Time Machine status in the menu bar r Clic
57. e error persists Contact a Buffalo service center for repair Internal controller error Contact a Buffalo service center for repair Mount error Contact a Buffalo service center for repair The hard disk may be damaged Contact a Buffalo service center for repair LinkStation User Manual 136 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 Na Information Code Cycle Flashing amber Place of numbers of the information The status of the light Example of the code display Tens place of the information code The LED illuminates for 1 0 seconds every 0 3 seconds Displaying 123 The number of flashes is the tens place of the information code Ones place of the information code The LED illuminates for 0 5 seconds every 0 3 seconds The number of flashes is the ones place of the information code LinkStation User Manual 137 Appendix Status LED LS WXL There are 5 LEDs on the LinkStation Power Function Info Error Link Act and AC adaptor Power LED The LinkStation is powered on The LinkStation is starting up or shutting down The LinkStation is off Function LED Solid Blue DirectCopy is ready lights for 1 minute USB device is dismounted lights for 5 seconds In
58. e the folder to be shared with WebAccess 2 Cc c Attribute Recycle Bin Support inv Read Only x Read amp Vite of Windows Apple LinkStation User Manual 63 Using your LinkStation 3 WebAccess Settings gt share 1 Select what users will have access e Disabled WebAccess is not allowed Name share er ee Allow Anonymous Anyone can access shared WebAccess Settings w folders e Allow All Groups Users All groups users Cancel A that are registered on the LinkStation can access with WebAccess e 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 Webaccess Services J Click Modify Settings Enable Disable HTTPS SSL Encryption F Use BuffaloNAs com BuffaloNAS com Name ButtaloNAS com Key ONS Hostname I Auto Configure Firewall UPnP External Port 9000 LinkStation User Manual 64 Using your LinkStation 1 Select Enable gin 2 Select Enable from Use BuffaloNAS com ee 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
59. ers Local Groups Note The procedure described here shows how to eee set access restrictions for users To set access de restrictions for a group of users click Local am Groups Add 5 Local Users x 1 Check the users or groups that you want to gr permit to access the share 2 Click Add 6 7 Access Restrictions aT Select the level of access for the user or group you ia added J jack Read Oniy x john Read Only Read amp Write 7 Click Save You have assigned access restrictions If you log on from a Microsoft Network Domain you can set the access restrictions with the users and or groups which are registered on the domain e If both read only and read and write permissions are given to a user that user will have read only access LinkStation User Manual 11 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 e When accessing the LinkStation from Windows via SMB changing permissions from the folder s security tab in the properties screen of a folder is not suppo
60. erver The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server Videos pictures and music saved on the LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV audio devices game devices and other DLNA compatible network devices DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance defines Home Network Device Interoperability Guidelines 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 To use DLNA on the LinkStation begin by enabling it 3 LIAKStaton In the LinkStation s configuration utility navigate System Information to Extensions Media Server and click Modify Settings If it is set to Disable click Enable Media Server Fnahle Disable Media Server Folder share v Show folders on USB drives Enable Disable Automate Update Enable C Disable Click Save at the bottom of the configuration utility DLNA is now enabled on the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 84 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 2 Select the DLNA server of the
61. ettings WebAccess MediaServer Printserver BaTorrent Tiree Machine Show foklers om USO drives Disabled Automatic Update Erabled Refresh med Mrute 60 Volumes Modity Settings Restat Moda Server theory DLNA Med Clients Select Enable for Media Server and Automatic 2 Media server ets J Update Check Refresh now and Initialize Media Server GTP C Disable Veda Saner rolde a database before refresh eder gt der Refresh interval Minute 6U I Refresh now JJ Initialize database before refresh 3 Click Save If you cannot play certain files The LinkStation s DLNA media server supports the following types of files Only files of these types will be available to DLNA media players on the network avi divx asf mpg mpe miv vcb mts m2ts m2t mpeg mpeq2 Video files aia ble vdr spts tp ts 39p mov m4v wmv dvr ms xvid mp4 m4v Picture files jpg jpeg gif png tif tiff yuv bmp mp3 mpa wma aac apl ac3 IJpcm pcm wav m3u m4a mp4 39p m4b aif aiff flac ogg mp2 mp1 mp4 Your media player may not support all of these filetypes Files that your media player doesn t support may not be visible from the media player Check your media players documentation for a list of the types of files that it can play LinkStation User Manual 94 Using your LinkStation Using iTunes with the Media Server Computers
62. from the tracker server 4 Download pieces of data from multiple terminals and make one file Use the following steps to download shared files to the LinkStation with BitTorrent LinkStation User Manual 78 Using your LinkStation Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 In the LinkStation s configuration utility navigate to Extensions BitTorrent 2 Click Modify Settings 1 Sl BUFFALO _ _ _ _ Cxtemsions BitTorren t a 2 1 Click Enable AN r 2 Select a folder for downloads from the folders ao on the LinkStation 3 Click Save 3 2553 Click Open Download Manager Mody Settings 4 BUFFALO gum he Download Manager will open There are two methods for downloading downloading by adding torrent information from a URL or from a file LinkStation User Manual 79 Using your LinkStation How to download from a torrent by URL 1 Torrent Downloads Add Torrent From URI M Add Torrent From URLJ O Add Torrent From File 2 Torrent Downloads Add Torrent From URI M Add Torrent From URL O Add Torrent From File Add 3 Torrent URL has been sent 170 4 MB Okay Download Click Add Torrent From URL 1 Enter the URL with Torrent Information to the frame at the left of Add 2 Click Add When the message Torrent URL has been sent is displayed click OK Downloading to the desti nation folder will begin When progress reaches 100
63. has UPnP enabled 6 Click Save Notes If you want to transmit data more securely by using SSL encryption check HTTPS SSL Encryption e To use the generic DNS service instead of using BuffaloNAS com enter the host name in Other DNS Hostname e If configuring manually without using UPnP enter the external port of a router side By default the external port on the router side is transferred to the port 9000 of the LinkStation The port on the LinkStation side is set to 9000 e If the LinkStation is left unconnected from the Internet for a certain period of time its name registration will be deleted on the BuffaloNAS com server You have set up WebAccess on the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 65 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 e The screens in step 2 and later are from a PC They look different from what is displayed on iPhone or iPod touch e You cannot play video files or music files for which DRM is set by using this feature e You cannot play video files or music files that were saved with access restrictions e You cannot save files from the LinkStation to the iPhone or iPod
64. he Users Groups screen 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 If Delegate Authority to External SMB Server Network Workgroup Domain is selected from Network Workgroup Domain for the authentication Local Users settings a user who are registered at the LinkStation can be converted to an authorized user of the external SMB server by clicking The selected user s will be converted to external users Enter a letter in the Find field to list users that begin with that letter The users admin and guest are built in to the LinkStation They cannot be deleted If the LinkStation is a domain member Domain Users will also be available K Username Usernames may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters two byte characters hyphens and underscores Don t use a hyphen or underscore as the first character of the name Description Descriptions may contain up to 50 alphanumeric characters or 25 two byte characters Letters numbers hyphens underscores and spaces may be used Local Users Do not use a space as the first character in a description New users automatically belong to the hdusers group You can change the group the user belongs to in Group Settings Password Enter the user s password This should be the same pa
65. ic characters or 25 Modify two byte characters You can use alphanumeric characters two byte Settings characters spaces hyphens and underscores to change Don t use a space as the first character in a description settings J A are only displayed in Windows They will not be displayed on Select Manual to set time manually Enter the DNS name or the IP address of an NTP server You may user ntp jst mfeed ad jp or 192 168 11 123 for example To specify ntp jst mfeed ad jp as the NTP server select Use the default NTP Date and server ntp jst mfeed ad jp Time You may have NPT correct your system time Daily Weekly or Every 3 Synchronization hours click Frequency Modify Specify Time Zone Settings Displays year month and date Enter numbers to change these values to changelTime Displays time Enter numbers to change the value manually Click User settings Local Date Time to obtain time and time zone from the internal clock of your computer Note If system clocks on your network get more than 5 minutes off from each other it may cause problems with your network For best results use an NTP server to automatically set the system time for all of your network devices including the LinkStation Language Display Language _ Select the language to be displayed Click Windows Client Select the language to be used in the Windows client Modify Language Settings to change settings LinkStation
66. ility navigate Extensions to Extensions PrintServer and click Modify Settings PrintServer PrintServer 1 Click Enable PrintServer C Disable 9 Er 2 Click Save Refer to your printer s manual to install the printer driver Double click My Network Places Entire Network the LinkStation Server Name On Windows NT 4 0 this is Network Double click on the LinkStation s printer icon Ip ES x Click Yes The server for the printer does not have the correct printer driver installed If you want to search for the proper driver click OK Otherwise click Cancel and contact your network administrator or original equipment manufacturer for the correct printer driver Connect to Printer CI i ck O K You are about to connect to a printer on document Is which will automatically install a print driver on your machine Printer drivers may contain viruses or scripts that can be harmful to your computer ft is important to be certain that the computer sharing this printer is trustworthy Would you like to continue LinkStation User Manual 76 Using your LinkStation g LI xd 2 Select the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an installation disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for a compatible printer Manufacturer Generic cw HP LaserJet Plus Gestetner zl HP LaserJet Se
67. itialization is in progress 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 Please do the following if this happens 1 Shut down the LinkStation 2 Detach the USB device from the LinkStation 3 Reattach the USB device to the LinkStation 4 Power on the LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 138 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 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 Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete 117 The RAID array is being resynchronized Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete 118 The RAID array is being reconfigured Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete LinkStation User Manual 139 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 10 s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0 3 seconds The number
68. itialize database before refresh to initialize it and then update Refresh interval Minutes Automatic update interval can be set by minutes Restart Media Server Restart the Media Server Server Settings Click Modify Settings to change settings PrintServer Print PrintServer Select whether or not to use the PrintServer Windows only Server Click Delete Print Queue to delete printer jobs Note Some printers may not work with the PrintServer Click Modify Settings to change settings LinkStation User Manual 128 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool BitTorrent BitTorrent BitTorrent Enabled Disabled Select Enable to use Bit Torrent Download Folder If using BitTorrent select a download destination folder and click Click Save To display the download screen click Open Download Manager Modify Settings to change settings Time Machine Time Select Enable when using to specify the LinkStation as a backup destination for Machine Time Machine on Mac OS X 10 5 or later Select a shared folder as a backup desti Ume nation in Target Folder Machine Click Modify Settings to change settings Mac Mac Enter Target host name and target Mac address of the Macintosh that will be Informa Informa using Time Machine with the LinkStation tion tion LinkStation User Manual 129 Appendix Default Configuration Settings The following settings are factory defaults for the LinkS
69. k the lock to prevent further changes O 1 1 backups on BRIAN QUAD TimeMachine Documents on JohnsPro TimeMachine BackupMac on TSDuoDev TimeMachine timemachine on LS XHLDBB TimeMachine TT temp Gerup Time Capsule Cancel GropBaeking UP Ms LinkStation User Manual Click Time Machine Click Choose Backup Disk Select the folder on the LinkStation and click Use for Backup 40 Using your LinkStation 12 Enter a username and password to access the shared D Enter your name and password for the server folder on the LinkStation and click Connect LS XHLDBB so that Time Machine can access it C Connect as Guest Registered User Name admin 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 GO Time Machine Make sure that the switch for Time Machine is on 1 3 a gt showAl Q A The number of seconds displayed in Next Backup EO will count down and a backup job will start when it Select ouk est taco hits zero The backup job will run in the background rat so you can use and shut down the Mac as usual To Time Machine kr DAG eee the past 24 hours M Daly backup for the pist moni recover data
70. kStation e In the LinkStation s configuration utility or from a Mac OS X 10 6 or later drive size is displayed in gigabytes where 1 gigabyte 1 000 000 000 bytes This is also how drive capacity is expressed on your LinkStation s packaging However if you check the drive size from an older Mac or from a Windows computer it may display the size of the drive in gibibytes where 1 gibibyte 1 073 741 824 bytes Since a gibibyte is larger than a gigabyte the displayed drive capacity will be a smaller number than the actual drive size LinkStation User Manual 8 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 If a file or folder is moved into a new shared folder with different permissions from the folder it was originally in it will now have the access restrictions from the new shared folder e When accessing the LinkStation from Windows via SMB changing permissions from the folder s security tab in the properties screen of a folder is not supported Access restrictions for shared folders on the Link
71. kStation User Manual 100 Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 You can perform the following tasks from a LinkStation s properties window Web Admin IP Settings Click below to change settings of selected Tera Link Station using the Web Admin interface Launch Web Admin Apply Web Admin 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 LinkStation User Manual 101 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 LS XHLDAF Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 7 1 MAC Address 00 1D 73 A4 0E 46 Firmware 1 02 LS CHSOOL WORKGROUP WORKGROUP Internal HDD 0 7GB 458 1GB 0 1 IP Address 192 168 7 138 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 aa Opens the default shared folder for a selected LinkStation au nc list of NAS devices i a Menu Open Web Opens the selected LinkStation s haaa utility utility the icon phowView Options
72. l If you have problems with backup jobs select the default frame size 1518 bytes Connection Transmission Jumbo Frame 4102 7422 9694 Jumbo Frame 4102 7422 9694 Jumbo Frame 4102 7422 9694 Jumbo Frame 4102 7422 9694 LinkStation User Manual Jumbo Frame supported Jumbo Frame Supported Jumbo Frame not supported Jumbo Frame not supported Jumbo Frame supported Jumbo Frame not supported Jumbo Frame not supported Jumbo Frame supported Transmit Jumbo Frame 4102 7422 9694 Transmit normally 15 18 Transmit normally 15 18 No transmission 25 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 Syste Shared Folders Users Network om information Settings in System Settings Name O9 LS CH4LV2_ DEV myason 2 H ne Enter the LinkStation s name and description Description XXXXXXXX then click Save 3 LAKStatlon BUFFALO In the configuration utility navigate to Modify W diss ll Blais Settings in System Settings Date and Time ae Manual Fas 4 1 Enter the year month day and time Date Time Source Enabled Disabled Primary NTP IP Address MF use default NIP server ntp jst mfeed ad jp NTP Synchrunizatior Frequency Date 07 31 2009 G 2 Click Save lime mw 149 bog
73. layed LinkStation User Manual 119 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Backup Password Steps for Setup to Search 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 Search for for Remote backup password which is set for the shared folder you want Backup Des to display as the backup destination tination by Password 3 Set up the backup at the LinkStation which is the backup source Select the shared folders of the backup destination from the following e Shared folders in the LinkStation which is the backup source e The USB hard drive connected to the LinkStation which is the backup source e A shared folder for which Remote backup password is not set in the Link TeraStation which is the backup destination A shared folder whose Remote backup password in the LinkStation TeraStation which is the backup source matches with Search for Backup Destination by Password Backup must be enabled as a published destination when setting up the shared folder Click Modify Settings to change set tings Backup Click Create New Job to set up to 8 backup timers Jobs Setup l l l Back up data saved on the LinkStation to the USB external hard drive or another Link TeraStation at the specified time No
74. le folder begins with a dot To delete these files use an SMB connection e Do not exceed 250 characters for a file folder name including directory path when you are creating it by using an FTP connection Otherwise you cannot view or delete it in Explorer or other applications LinkStation User Manual 17 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 After the USB device is recognized the function button is lit in blue for 60 seconds After the function button is lit in blue you can access the USB device USB Connector Status LED If an unsupported USB memory device is connected to the LinkStation then the function button will not light up in blue and the device will not be mounted Function Button 2 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 LinkStation User Manual 18 Using your
75. n the server name anytime that the server is not on the same subnet When Delegate Authority to External SMB Server Automatic User Registration and Enable Authentication Shared Folder are selected for the authentication method specify the shared folder name for the authentication test It can be registered as the users of the LinkStation automatically who open the shared folder for the authentication test Note You cannot create more than 2 shared folders for the Authentication test e user who is automatically registered will belong to the hdusers group e You cannot use shared folder names which already exist as a shared folder name for the authentication test e You can enter up to 12 alphanumeric characters or 6 two byte characters e You can use one byte alphanumeric characters two byte characters hyphens and underscores e Don t use a number or symbol as the first character of the name AFP and FTP FTPS connection do not allow delegating authority to external SMB server to obtain user information 112 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool System The following options can be set from the System tab Settings LinkStation Name Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network Names may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores Name Don t use a hyphen or underscore as the first character of a name Click Description Descriptions may contain up to 50 alphanumer
76. ng RAID scanning or not e Read error in the data area which are build in RAID 1 including RAID 1 system area Unrecoverable errors Writing error RAID management area error drive partition information area Drive Detection Failure RAID Scanning 1 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 1 LS WXL automatically move to degrade mode LS WSXL only Since the data is not protected in the degrade mode it is strongly recommended to replace the erroneous hard drive immediately When running RAID Scanning in the first time it is strongly recommended to backup data on the LinkStation in advance RAID Scanning Set whether using RAID Maintenance or not RAID Scanning Schedule Select the schedule to perform RAID Maintenance Every Week Sun Sat e 1st Sun Sat e 2nd Sun Sat e 3rd Sun Sat LinkStation User Manual 117 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool e Ath Sun Sat e 1st 3rd Sun Sat e 2nd 4th Sun Sat e Every 1st day month Select Begin Immediate RAID Scan and click Save to immediately run the maintenance RAID Scanning RAID Scanning Start Time Select time to start RAID from 0 to 23 o clock G EP Click Abort RAID Scanning to stop the operation LS WSXL only RAID Array Error Detection Response When there is an error on RAID Array the system will be automatically shut down
77. not be backed up to this drive LinkStation User Manual 32 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 cree Storage 1 Select the USB hard drive oe ene Uni Capacity Amount Used Used 2 Click Format Disk 946 604 736 KB 1 486 KB 0 00 HDP72S0S0CLA360 HNP725050GI A360 External HDD 976 760 000KB 229 272 KB Format Disk Format USB disk 1 Select a format type see next page Hle system XFS 7 GPT Partition 2 Click Format M te Backups cannot be performed while a disk format is in progress Also in case of a disk failure encrypted data cannot be recovered 4 The Confirm Operation screen will be displayed Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply 5 Follow the instructions on the screen When the format is complete create a shared folder on the drive LinkStation User Manual 33 Using your LinkStation Note FAT 32 e Read Write support with e Cannot copy or back up files Drives formatted with FAT LinkStation PCs and Macs larger than 4 GB 32 can be disconnected e You can connect the hard Cannot use some characters from
78. ntain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environ ment e In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the load on natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems e The take back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end of life equipment appropriately e The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration LinkStation User Manual 145 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 LinkStation User Manual 146
79. older and then the following screen will be displayed Enter a folder name to create in Folder Name and click Make The new folder will be created Folder name Make Cancel e You cannot include following characters in a file name folder name e You can use up to 80 characters for a folder name or file name 7 Upload Upload files Clicking Upload will display the following screen Click Browse in the upload files area and select a file to be uploaded Clicking Upload will start uploading the selected file Upload file Browse Upload Cancel Upload files LinkStation User Manual 69 Using your LinkStation Clicking Upload Files will display the following screen Select upload files Append files Delete files Cancel 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 If a selected file is graphic data the word Preview is displayed next to the file name Clicking Preview will display a preview of the file in the browser Click at the bottom of the image to finish displaying the preview Move the mouse cursor to the top right of the preview image and will be displayed unless
80. on complete disk format e Extensions Configure for WebAccess Print Server and Time Machine LinkStation User Manual 5 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 9 a Select Bonjour from the left side menu then click on your LinkStation in the bookmark list gt CTV cou 1 Enter your username and password oe BUEFALO 2 Click Login Read Manual FG Helo Username i Password ia Note To log in as a guest type guest as the username and leave the password blank gt EG BUFFALO The configuration utility opens The LinkStation s name IP address and drive Raid ol Mong Hansa dr ices Berntsen FAS amp H le information are displayed on the left cezer amp Shared Folders Volumet LinkStation User Manual Using your LinkStation Adding shared folders By default the LinkStation includes one shared folder share You may add additional folders as follows 1 nkStation In the LinkStation configuration utility navigate to Shared Folders and click Folder Setup 1 En
81. ons screen e Delete Folder e LinkStation s Restore Factory Defaults e Erase Disk of the LinkStation Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply The LinkStation can format or recognize the following format types Format type e You can perform both Read and Write e Supports Journaling File System e May take a while to format a few minutes to a hour e Less space is available than XFS after formatted e More files in 1 folder slower the access space Note An EXT3 Reader is included in this package for reading EXT3 disks from a Windows PC LinkStation User Manual 115 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Storage WWW Format Disk XFS This format is recommended for the internal drive in the USB Hard TeraStation or LinkStation Drive LinkSta Fokine e Supports both Reading Writing Hard Drive e Supports Journaling File System e More space is available than XFS after formatted e Access speed will not degrade even with many files in a single folder XFS is not supported by legacy LinkStations such as HD LAN HD HLAN or HD HGLAN series You cannot read data on an XFS drive by directly connecting to your PC FAT32 FAT32 is recommended if you re going to connect the drive USB hard drive to Windows and Mac computers as will as the LinkStation It Disks only works with most computers and devices e Supports both Reading Writing e Cannot copy or backup data with mo
82. p data every time Target Folder for Backup Sources Backup Targets Result Re Backup marks Create Forced share target Date 1 share me share folder target Date 1 folder me Overwrite Backup Append Backup Only copy and overwrite the files with changes based on the file size and time stamp 2 Target Folder for Backup Sources Backup Targets Result Re Backup marks Create share target backups share Hm share folder target backups share folder Do not create share target share folder target folder me 122 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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 Enter SMTP Port number Authentica Select Authentication Type from POP before SMTP LOGIN SMTP AUTH and E mail No tion Type CRAM MD5 SMTP AUTH CRAM MD5 tification Click POP3 Server Enter the POP3 Server Address E mail server address nn ET No Enter POP P b Settings ort No Enter ort number to change settings SSL TLS When LOGIN SMTP AUTH and CRAM MD5 SMTP AUTH CRAM MD5
83. phens or underscores or periods Local Groups gt New Group Group Name Don t use a hyphen or period as the first character of a group name Group descriptions may contain up to 50 alohanumeric characters or 25 two byte characters You can use alphanumeric characters two byte characters hyphens spaces and underscores Description To display click Cre ate Group on the Group Screen Don t use a space as the first character in a description Local Users To add a user to the group select the user and click Add Local Us ers Group Note Domain Users from the Domain Controller cannot be added to groups here Members Group Displays users who are registered to a group To unregister a user select the user Members and click Delete LinkStation User Manual 109 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Network The following options can be set from the Network screen Settings server on the network cik Subnet Mask Modify Default Gateway Specify by IP address if Default Gateway Address exists Settings Address to change Primary DNS Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server which has priority settings Secondary DNS Specify an IP address of an alternative DNS server Server Ethemet Ethernet Frame Size Ethernet frame size is the maximum size of data that can be sent at a time Frame Size If all devices on your network support jumbo frames you may be able to Click improve transmis
84. r EEE re To distribute the list of available media click Enable Media Server Folder share p p e Sor Kits onsa dres ea a in Automatic update then click Refresh now Refresh interval Minute 60 Media Server Settings ia e e Optionally you may choose a different refresh Mamar Uae cans interval To distribute the media list at a different Automatic Update C Disable Pe p e e gr interval enter the desired interval in minutes in the ee re are eae Refresh interval field To completely disable distribution of the media list Media Server Enable Disable Solan em ee click Disable for Automatic Update Automatic Update C Enable 0 ig 3 Click Save to save your settings LinkStation User Manual 91 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 LinkStation BUFFALO System Information Shared Folders Network 5 Users Groups Moda Server Meds Server Folder Show folders on USB drives w Automatic Update Retesh interval Mrute Modify Setting Restat Media Server 2 Media Server Media Server Holder share v Show folders on USB drives Enable Automatic Uplate Frabke 3 Click Save LinkStation User Manual In the configuration utility navigate to
85. r use WebAccess with the admin account Use the admin account only to log in to the LinkStation configuration utility LinkStation User Manual 23 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 _Linkestation BUFFALO In the configuration utility navigate to Modify TT a Settings in Network Settings Ethernet so Frame Size Settings Ethernet 1 Frame See 1 518 bytes Defaut Network Madly Sett 1 Select Ethernet Frame Size 2 Ethernet Frame Size Ethernet 1 Frame Size 1 518 bytes Default v Camel 2 Click Save LinkStation User Manual 24 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 e If you are using jumbo frames and back up data from a LinkStation TeraStation to another LinkStation TeraStation set the Ethernet frame sizes of the LinkStations TeraStations to the same settings or the closest available If the Ethernet frame sizes are significantly different the backup job may fai
86. re than 4 GB per file e Cannot use some characters which are used in Mac OS X such as NTFS Cannot format from the LinkStation configuration screen USB hard drive This is Read Only for the LinkStation It can be used read only write with Windows 7 Vista XP 2000 or Windows Serv er2003 Server2008 e Read Only not writable for backup either HFS Cannot format from the LinkStation configuration screen USB hard drive Read Only only Can be used to connect to Mac OS X 10 3 9 or later e Read Only not writable for backup either hard drive Rediscover Disk Not used for this product LinkStation User Manual 116 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Configure RAID array from this menu RAID 0 and RAID 1 mode are available for use LinkStation will be used just as Dicks the two hard drives if RAID setting is disabled RAID Array 1 Disk Structure Displays the hard drive configuring RAID To configure a RAID array check the 1 LS WXL target drive select RAID mode and click Create Array To delete the RAID LS WSXL only array select Remove Array Changing RAID Array setting causes data loss Back up any important data in advance A RAID scan tests your RAID array for errors If errors are found they are fixed automatically if possible If you are using a RAID array regular RAID scans are recommended Recoverable errors found during standard file operations will be automatically repaired regardless of performi
87. ries II rav EW HP Mopier 240 PCL Po EW HP Mopier 240 PS sal hwatsu vi G HP Mopier 320 PCL EY This driver is digitally signed ewe Dice Tell me why driver signing is important cane You have added a printer LinkStation User Manual 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 Click OK 77 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 Flow chart of downloading with BitTorrent 1 Use a search engine to find the torrent for a file that you want Download the torrent Notes Torrents are information files with a torrent extension e Torrents can be downloaded from BitTorrent Inc s website or many other websites Follow the terms of use and copyright rules for each website 2 Send torrent information to a server called tracker and receive information about a terminal which has a file 3 Start downloading based on the information received
88. rmat UnkStation 2 Format Linkstation Click Format LinkStation e Perform format in LinkStation disk This action will erase all data on the disk and restore configuration settings to factory defaults 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 Warning Formatting the LinkStation will erase all data on the drive Back up any important data before formatting After the format the status of the LinkStation will be as follows Hard drives in the LinkStation Not formatted All settings of the LinkStation Factory Default LinkStation User Manual 62 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 LinkStation also supports UPnP for configuring your router and redirects with buffalonas com similar to Dynamic DNS To Configure WebAccess 1 E 3 1 Click Extensions 2 Click WebAccess Choos
89. rom the HFS works well with Mac OS X 10 3 9 or later LinkStation Macs Read Only from the e Not suitable for use with LinkStation Windows PCs LinkStation User Manual 34 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 About the USB connector on the LinkStation 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 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 Set the power mode switch to Manual for use with the LinkStation Bus powered hard drives are not supported Always use the AC adapter for a hard disk Only the primary partition of USB hard drives can be recognized Secondary or other partitions will not be recognized If the external USB drive is formatted as FAT32 or FAT 16 you may not
90. rted Access restrictions for shared folders on the LinkStation can only be configured from within the LinkStation s configuration utility There are restrictions when administrating through a delegate authority server e To access the LinkStation you must be logged into Windows with the account registered to the authentication server If you use the Delegate Authority option you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP If you use the Delegate Authority option you cannot connect anonymously via FTP Notes Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 Server 2008 users need to change the security settings to use the Delegate Authority to External SMB server feature to restrict access Start BUFFALO File Sharing Security Level Change Tool File Sharing Security Level Change Tool and then select Change Security level to change the security settings Select Recover default security level change it back to the previous setting For Windows Vista the File Security Tool on the LinkNavigator CD will change this setting for you automatically LinkStation User Manual 12 Using your LinkStation Users Groups 1 Shared Folders Settings Workgroup Domain i ei Fe ad Manual iy Workgroup Domain Authentication Method workgroup Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Workgroup Authentication Delegate Authority to LinkStation Authentication Server Name or IP Windows Domain Controller Automatic User Registration Mody
91. sers groups and scheduled backups are erased Data and shared folders are not erased Upon restore Restore admin password to tactory detaults Ma dify Settings Rectore linkStatinn Format LinkStation Click Restore LinkStation Reset LinkStation to factory default values All configuration settings users groups and scheduled backups are trase Dala ar share fulders are riul traseul Upon restore Restore admin password to factory defaults The Confirm Communications Screen will appear Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply 4 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen Your LinkStation has been initialized LinkStation User Manual 61 Using your LinkStation Format the LinkStation e e J e e e 1 In the LinkStation s configuration utility Settings Storage Backup Maintenance Power Management Restorc Format 1 t t S t R t F t Navigate TO system RESTOre rOrmal Restore I ormat Reset Linkstation to factory default values Al configuration settings users groups and scheduled backups are erase Dala aul shared folders are not erased Upon restore Restore admin password to factory defaults Keep urent almin password Apply Restore LinkStation Formal Vink Station Perform format in LirkStaliun disk This action wil erase dl data on the disk and restore configuration settings Lo factory defaults Fo
92. sion efficiency by choosing a larger frame size than the Modify default Settings e 518 bytes Default Factory default value is 1518 bytes to change 4102 bytes Jumbo Frame Transfer at 4102 bytes settings e 7422 bytes Jumbo Frame Transfer at 7422 bytes e 9694 bytes Jumbo Frame Transfer at 9694 bytes Network Services Enable or disable AFP and FTP AFP must be enabled here for Mac OS computers to connect via AFP Also Network enable AFP in the shared folder settings to use AFP services FTP must be enabled here for remote users to access the LinkStation via FTP Also enable FTP in the shared folder settings to use FTP LinkStation User Manual 110 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Workgroup Domain Click Modify Settings to change WINS Server IP settings Address Authentication Method Workgroup Domain LinkStation User Manual Enter the workgroup name to have the LinkStation join a Microsoft network group Workgroup names may contain up to 15 alohanumeric characters or 7 two byte characters You can use one byte alphanumeric characters two byte characters hyphens underscores and periods Don t use a hyphen underscore or period as the first character of a workgroup name Enter the IP address of a WINS Server to use WINS Server Select the user authentication method here Delegate Authority to LinkStation usually recommended Only registered users may access the LinkStation
93. ssword that the user uses within 20 to log in to his computer ate a user characters l l Local Users Passwords may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters One byte alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores are supported Don t use a hyphen as the first character of a password If the user is using Mac OS passwords must be limited to 9 or fewer characters Otherwise the user will not be able to access shared folders on the LinkStation Enter the password again for confirmation word LinkStation User Manual 107 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool External SMB Navigate to Network Workgroup Domain For Workgroup Authentication External Server Users SMB Server Users LinkStation User Manual and select Delegate Authority to External SMB Server and Automatic User Reg istration Users will be registered automatically and listed To delete automatically registered users select each user and click Delete Exter nal User 108 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool fame Local Groups Displays Group Name Group ID and Description To create a new group click Create Group Local Groups To edit a group select it and click Edit Group 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 Click on a group name in the list to select the group Group names may contain up to 12 alphanumeric characters hy
94. sure that AFP is enabled there as well FTP Check to enable remote FTP access to the share Also navigate to Network Network Settings Network Services and enable FTP there as well Disk Backup Check to allow other LinkStations to use this share as a backup target New Folder Support Select which operating systems and features the share will support ate Folder Support to view this Windows Check to enable SMB support for connection to option SMB Windows and Mac OS X LinkStation User Manual 105 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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 New Folder mistakenly backing up to it Glick ICre Passwords may contain up to 8 alphanumeric hyphen and underscore ate Folder characters Don t use a hyphen as the first character to view this option If using access restrictions click Add to add users or groups that will be allowed to access the share You may delete users and groups from the access list with the Delete button With AFP and FTP connections access restrictions can be set per user Choose the destination folder for DirectCopy Click Mod ify Settings LinkStation User Manual 106 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Users Groups The following options can be set from t
95. t name Enter the host name if using the general DNS service instead of utilizing BuffaloNAS com server Auto Configure Firewall UPnP Select to use UPnP to automatically configure firewall settings If a router does not support UPnP or automatic setting does not work try manually External Port If configuring manually without using UPnP enter the external port of a router side Forward the external port of the router side to the port 9000 of the LinkStation Service Settings to change set tings LinkStation User Manual 127 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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 Media Allow Deny and click Apply This will allow access from the devices being selected Click Refresh client list to update the DLNA compatible devices information connected to the network Click Restart Media Server to restart the Media Server Enabled Disabled Select Enabled if using Media Server feature Media Server Folder Select a folder to be published as a Media Server Click Show folders on USB drives to publish a folder from the media connected via USB connector Automatic Update Select to automatically update the DLNA database Select Refresh Now and click Save will start updating immediately Click Save while selecting In
96. tation 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 If no DHCP server is available then an IP address will be assigned as follows IP Address 169 254 xxx xxx where xxx are random numbers between 1 and 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Registered Group The LinkStation has 3 default groups hdusers admin and guest You cannot edit or delete these groups Microsoft Network WORKGROUP Group Setting Note If you installed the LinkStation from the LinkNavigator installation CD then the LinkStation s workgroup is set to the same workgroup as the computer you used for setup Ethernet 1518 bytes Frame Size Media Server Use DLNA iTunes Note The installation program on the LinkNavigator CD can only configure a LinkStation once To automatically install a LinkStation a second time use the Init button to initialize the LinkStation s configuration first LinkStation User Manual 130 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 Win
97. ter desired characteristics for the new share 2 Shared Folders gt New Folder Sees tl Note If you would like to copy the settings of an Description existing folder select a source folder from Volume Disk 1 x irske ORI Gula the Copy Settings from dropdown Recycle Bin Enable Disable Shared Folder Support Iv Windows M Apple Ftp Disk Backup Remote backup password 2 CI IC k Save N Access Restrictions Save Cancel You have created a new share To protect your data from accidental deletion you may enable a Recycle Bin for the share not available for Apple and FTP connections Deleted data in a shared folder will be temporarily moved to the Recycle Bin folder To recover deleted data open the Recycle Bin folder and move files Read Only shares cannot be modified or deleted To make a Read Only share select Read Only in the Shared Folder Configuration utility and click Save Notes By default shares are configured as Read amp Write e A shared folder set to Read Only cannot be written by any users or groups even if they have read and write permissions Read Only folders are read only for all users e Read Only shares are described as Read Only in the shared folder description LinkStation User Manual 7 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
98. tered 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 e A user who is automatically registered will belong to the hdusers group They added to other groups from within Group settings e You can restrict access to shared folders by username or group e The names of registered users are listed in Users Groups External Users To delete an automatically registered user select that user and click Delete e When connecting through AFP or FTP always use an IP address Using a server name may cause problems with authentication e To specify a server from another subnet enter its IP address e AFP and FTP connections don t support delegating authority to an external SMB server LinkStation User Manual 14 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 LinkStation UF FALO Users Groups Networ System Extensii ons Settings Workgroup Domein Settings 2 Service s Status on Ethernet 1 C Disable Cancel 3 Click Shared Folders Folder Setup
99. tes If you choose the USB hard drive in order to utilize this backup feature the USB drive must be formatted in FAT32 XFS or EXT3 The format type for a USB hard drive can be displayed on the LinkStation configuration utility System Disk e If a USB drive is formatted in FAT32 the maximum file size that can be backed up is 4 GB e Never unplug the LAN cable connected to the LinkStation or USB hard drive during backup e Do not restore run Check Disk Backup Job setup and Folder Setup User Group Add Edit or Delete User during backup Otherwise the backup may fail e If an error occurs during a regularly scheduled backup Every day Every Week the backup job will not be performed after that You will need to configure the backup job again However this does not apply when Ignore Errors and Proceed with Backup option is selected Backup Jobs Setup LinkStation User Manual 120 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Enter the name you want for a backup task Backup Job Sched Select the schedule to run from Not Scheduled Immediate Every Day Backup ule or Every Week Jobs Backup Date Select the day or time to run the backup job Setup Backup Operation Select the Backup Operation Mode from the following choice Mode e Normal Backup Click Cre Overwrite Backup Append Backup ate New e Overwrite Backup Differential Backup Job to display this op tion in the notice Backup Con figuration S
100. the Confirm Operation screen e Delete Folder e Restore Factory Defaults e Format Enter the number from the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply Select the shared folder you want to copy settings from Enter a name for the share folder You can enter up to 12 alohanumeric characters or 6 two byte characters Alphanumeric characters two byte characters hyphens and underscores may be used Do not use a number or symbol as the first letter of the name Enter a description for the shared folder You can enter up to 50 alphanumeric characters or 25 two byte characters Alphanumeric characters two byte characters hyphens and underscores may be used 104 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool 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 e To use Recycle Bin with usbdisk1 format it with EXT3 XFS or FAT 32 NTFS and W HFS are not supported because files cannot be deleted with these formats olders gt e Recycle Bin is not supported while connecting via AFP or FTP Apple AFP Check to enable AFP support for connection to Mac OS Also navigate to Network Network Settings Network Services and make
101. the LinkStation icon on Mac OS X click the icon while holding down the control key and select Open Web Setting from the menu Notes If multiple LinkStations and TeraStations are connected to the network multiple icons will be displayed Click on the correct LinkStation Record the LinkStation s IP address from the bottom right of the NAS Navigator2 window Enter your username and password and click Login Initially use the default username and password Username admin Password password After you log in change the password for security Using your LinkStation 4 LnkStation BUFFALO Sytten information hared Folders v Network Syste Users Groups This is the LinkStation s configuration utility This EE 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 Ea e Shared Folder va Add delete shared folders set access restrictions and configure for a direct copy e Users Groups Register and delete users groups e Network Register and delete a network or workgroup e System Perform Name time disk check format backup mail notification settings timer ON OFF UPS synchronization settings initializati
102. tings will be displayed on Name and Description In WebAccess Settings the following Access Restrictions can be selected Disabled Does not publish shared folders Folders Allow Anonymous Setup Anyone can access view shared folders Allow All Groups Users Allow to access or view only groups or uses registered to the LinkStation Use Inherited Folder Permissions Use same permissions as set on the Shared Folder Screen If access restrictions are not set in the Shared Folder Screen this option is not displayed LinkStation User Manual 126 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool WebAccess WebAccess Enabled Disabled Service 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 com Name Enter a nickname for the LinkStation to register to BuffaloNAS com server Note This is the name to enter when accessing BuffaloNAS com It does not have to be the same name as the actual LinkStation Ww If the LinkStation is left unconnected from the Internet a certain ebAccess i period of time its name registration will be deleted on the BuffaloNAS com server Click Modify BuffaloNAS com Key Enter the key to save or use the nickname of the LinkStation to be registered to BuffaloNAS com server DNS Hos
103. torage Check Disk LinkStation User Manual 29 Using your LinkStation Format a Drive e 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 e Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting e Do not turn off the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive e If Auto power is set to AUTO then the LinkStation will turn off when the format is finished e To erase all data on a disk choose Disk Management Erase Disk 1 BUEFALO In the configuration utility navigate to System Storage Settings i Storage Backup Maintenance Power Management Restore Format Storaae 2 ae 1 Select the drive to format Check Disk Remove Disk Rediscover Disk 2 Click Format Disk Disk Status Unit Name Unit Capacity Amount Used Us XXXXXXX XXXXXXX 229 216 088 KB 628 KB 0 00 USB Disk 1 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Format Disk Format disk1 x Click Format Hle System XFS gt 7 GPT Partition Note Backups cannot be performed while a disk format is in progress Also in case of a disk failure encrypted data cannot be recovered 4 The Confirm Operation screen will be displayed Type the displayed number into the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds then click Apply 5 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen LinkStation User
104. u ps _ Loca G ro u ps f Click Create Group Default Administrator Group 2 1 Enter a name and description for the group Local Groups gt New Group Group Name 2 Select users to include in the group Group Id Description 3 Click Add then Save Local Users admin Built in account for admini Group Members You have added a group Member quest Built in account for quest john mm Save JCancel Please do not use any of the following words as a group name root bin daemon sys adm tty disk Ip 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 LinkStation User Manual 22 Using your LinkStation Admin Password You may change the admin password as follows 1 Seer BUFFALO In the configuration utility navigate to Users System Information Local Groups Groups Local Users Local Users Gosu Bowe EEE 2 Local Users Select admin and click Edit User create User Bove User Details 1 Enter anew password twice 2 Click Save Username admin User Id 52 Description Password Confrim Password Primary Group admin Save Cancel You have now changed the admin password Notes e The administrator s username admin cannot be changed e You cannot set access restrictions o
105. u 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 LinkStation User Manual 97 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 lt e 14 45 You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways e Click the NAS Navigator icon on your Desktop e Click Start All Programs BUFFALO BUFFALO NAS Navigator2 BUFFALO NAS Navigator2 Screen Esme LS CHE40L V2 D WORKGROUP HOD 0 368 58 1 8GB 0 196 192 168 7 54 l 255 255 255 0 192 168 7 1 ir 00 0B BF DIEA B 1 1 21 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 LinkStation User Manual 98 Chapter2 NAS Navigator 2 Map remote default share to Assigns the LinkStation s shared folder as a network drive drive letter letters drives LinkStation startup boots NAS Navigator2 icon in the task tray
106. ueue can be changed by each item The displayed order can be switched by clicking any of the following items Name Size Progress Download Upload ETA Click Settings to display the BitTorrent configuration utility LinkStation User Manual 82 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 If this is set to Manual you can specify a maximum bandwidth for download upload and seeds The default setting is Automatic 3 Seeds Set the seed period for a file which is finished downloading Seed until removed will continue to seed until the torrent is deleted Stop seeding when ratio reaches will stop seeding when the upload percentage a percentage of the number of byte downloaded against the number of byte uploaded achieves the pre defined value in Stop seeding after stops seeding automatically after the pre defined time in minute has passed The default setting is Seed until removed LinkStation User Manual 83 Using your LinkStation Media S
107. urces 6 Backup Folders Backup Sources Backup Targets share LS CHLAB1 test Apply Cancel Backup Jobs Setup Scheduled Every Week Day Time Operation Mode Sunday 00 00 Normal Backup You ve now configured a backup job LinkStation User Manual Click Add in the Backup Folders Select the backup source and backup destination folders then click Add Click Apply The task added is displayed to the backup list 48 Using your LinkStation Notes e You can register up to the second level of subfolders However folders with more than 80 characters in their names cannot be selected e The backup destination device must be configured as a backup destination in advance in order to select it e For best results USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation for backup should be formatted with XFS or EXT3 If a hard disk connected to LinkStation is formatted in FAT 32 or FAT 16 the following restrictions apply You cannot back up more than 2 GB of data per file in FAT 16 and more than 4 GB of data per file in FAT 32 Files created by Mac OS X cannot be backed up since they contains character not allowed by FAT 32 or FAT 16 e You must change the backup settings for backup if you format the hard drive after setting up backup If there is no shared folder at the destination an error message will be displayed LinkStation User Manual 49 Using your LinkStation RAID
108. ve Cancel 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 LinkStation User Manual Using your LinkStation 4 Shared Folders gt share 1 Select Apple ae nes 2 Click Save Description BuffaloNas folder Volume Disk 1 Shared Folder Attributes C Read Only Read amp Write Recycle Bin Enable Disable Shared Folder Support IV Windows M Apple JIC Ftp IT Disk Backup Remote backup password 1 Click Extensions Time Machine 2 Click Modify Settings 6 1 Select Enable Time Machine Enable Disable Target For ae v 2 Select the shared folder that you chose in step 3 3 Click Save 7 1 Enter the Mac s host name anser 2 Enter the Mac s MAC address 3 Click Create Create LinkStation User Manual 38 Using your LinkStation e You can find the Mac s host name under Computer Name in System Preferences Sharing por shag gu e g If itis displayed as bbbbbbbbbb local enter bbbbbbbbbb for the host name If it is eR displayed as cccccccccc eee ee local enter ns rc oar pcs ws tt prs cccccccccc for the host name If it is displayed Screen Sharing drive remotely re Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive as dddddddddd fff ff jp enter dddddddddd om for the host name Remote Management Remote Apple Events Xgrid Sharing
109. whose name length is more than 80 characters e You cannot set hidden or read only attributes to sub folders or files on the LinkStation e If non Roman alphabetical folder names or workgroup names do not display properly rename the folder or workgroup with Roman alphabetical characters e Please don t use any of the following words as the name of a shared folder These words are reserved for internal use by the LinkStation info spool usbdisk1 usbdisk2 usbdisk3 usbdisk4 lost found global printers homes Ip auth test ram disk1 disk2 disk3 disk4 array1 array2 msdfs_root mt daapd e The following characters are handled differently by Mac OS X and Windows Avoid using these characters when sharing data between Mac OS X and Windows 7 e The following characters are not displayed correctly by Windows or by a Mac connected to the LinkStation via SMB Avoid their use in file names that will be used with the LinkStation Y lt gt e Never turn off the LinkStation or unplug its network cable while data is being written Doing so may result in an incomplete file that cannot be opened or deleted If this happens restart the LinkStation delete the file then retry copying the file e Your OS may update the date and timestamp stored on the LinkStation s hard drive or on a USB drive connected to the LinkStation This might result in inaccurate information for date created or date accessed data on the Lin
110. word on the configuration utility only the IP address and Ethernet frame size settings are initialized You can initialize other items from the configuration utility e If you do not want to initialize the admin password when you initialize the LinkStation select Keep current admin password in the System Restore Format Restore Factory Defaults screen and click Save e If you choose to not initialize the admin password from the function button you can no longer configure the LinkStation if you forget the password Write your password down and put it in a safe place LinkStation User Manual 60 Using your LinkStation Initialization from the configuration utility You can initialize the following settings from the configuration utility LinkStation name Description NTP settings Workgroup settings Shared service settings the access restrictions of the shared folder User settings User group mail notification feature settings UPS synchronization settings Backup Settings Administrator s password Print server function WebAccess feature Language settings Timer ON OFF HDD spin down Media server BitTorrent and Time Machine I innen rs Broun i nsi In the LinkStation s configuration utility navigate ettings Storage Backup Maintenance Power Management Restore Format to System Restore Format Restore ormat Reslure Faclury Defaulls Reset LinkStation to factory default values All configuration settings u
111. y Settings and select whether or not Initialization will reset the Restore LinkStation Restore Factory Defaults LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 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 The following settings are initialized by Restore LinkStation LinkStation Name Description NTP Settings Workgroup Settings Shared Service Settings Access Restrictions for Shared Folders User Settings User Group Settings E mail Notification UPS Settings Backup Jobs Setup Admin password Note The following tasks require a Confirm communications screen e Delete Folder e Restore LinkStation e Format LinkStation e Erase Disk Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds and click Apply Clicking Format LinkStation will erase data completely on the hard drive of the LinkStation Note All data will be erased There is no undo for this e While erasing the settings for the LinkStation cannot be changed 125 Chapter 3 Web Administration Tool Extensions The following options can be set from the Miscellaneous tab WebAccess 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 Set

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