Quick Setup Guide TeraStation Home Server HS-DTGL/R5 Package Contents: Main Unit (TeraStation) Ethernet Cable Power Cable TeraNavigator Installation CD Quick Setup Guide (this manual) Warranty Card www.buffalotech.com v1.
Step 1: Connect your Cables Plug TeraStation’s power cord and Ethernet cable into the back of the TeraStation. Then, connect the power plug to a power outlet. Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the TeraStation is in the ON position, with the “I” symbol pressed down. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network. Press the power button on the front of TeraStation to turn TeraStation on.
Step 2: Check your Connection Check the LINK/ACT LED on the front of the TeraStation. If it’s lit, then your TeraStation is connected to your network. Please turn to page 4 to continue setup. If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of TeraStation is not lit, your TeraStation is not properly connected to your network. Make sure that: • Both TeraStation and the hub, switch, or PC are powered on, • The Ethernet cable is securely fastened to both devices, and • The Ethernet cable is not damaged.
Step 3: Using the Client Utility Insert the TeraNavigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. If Setup doesn’t launch automatically, you can launch it manually by clicking Start, then Run.... When the Run dialog opens, type d:\setup.exe (where “d” is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive). Press OK to continue. TeraNavigator should now be running. Press the Install Client Utility button, and then Start. When installation is finished, press Launch.
Step 4: TeraStation Configuration Utility This login prompt will appear. The user name is admin. The password is password, until you change it. Press OK when finished. You’re now logged in. Bookmark this page in your browser for easy future access. For detailed explanations of each menu and setting, refer to your TeraStation manual, available on your TeraNavigator CD. Click on the Basic button on the left side.
Step 6: Map a Driveletter to your Share To access your TeraStation’s data, it’s convenient to have the TeraStation’s share (a folder you can store data in) mapped to a drive letter. Begin by clicking Start and then Run.... In the Run dialog box, type \\TeraStation_Name where TeraStation_Name is the friendly, easy-to-remember name that you entered into the TeraStation Hostname field on page 5. Press OK to continue. TeraStation’s root directory will appear.
Congratulations! Your TeraStation is set up. Please see the TeraStation User Manual for more help and configuration options. Note on RAID arrays: TeraStation uses RAID (“Redundant Array of Independent Disks”) technology to control the four hard drives in your TeraStation. RAID may be configured several ways: RAID Spanning - All four drives are combined into one large drive, giving the maximum capacity for your TeraStation. RAID Spanning is efficient, but has no redundancy.
Technical Specifications LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3 10BASE- T Transmission: 1000/100Mbps/10 Mbps, 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5, X 4B/5B, MLT-3; 10BASE-T Manchester Coding Access Media: CSMA/CD Media Interface: RJ-45 USB Standard: USB 2.
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