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Chapter 5 Remote Access
• When accessing shared folders through WebAccess from a remote location, a username and password
may be required for certain operations. For best results, create a user account with permissions on the
WebAccess share before using WebAccess.
8 Click [Edit].
9 Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “WebAccess” checkbox.
10 Select the desired WebAccess security level for “WebAccess Public Mode”.
Allow Anonymous: Anyone can access (view) shared folders. (Access restrictions configured for shared folders
will not work.)
Allow All Groups and Users: All groups and users registered on the Buffalo NAS device can use WebAccess.
(Access restrictions configured for shared folders will not work.)
Use Inherited Folder Permissions: Users and groups have the same access permissions with WebAccess that
they do locally. If access restrictions are not set for the shared folder, then this option will not be shown.
Whether a user or group can access a folder through WebAccess depends on a combination of WebAccess
settings and the shared folder’s settings.
Not logged in
Access restrictions for the logged-in users
No access Read-only
Read and
write
WebAccess
Public Mode
Allow Anonymous R R/W R/W R/W
Allow All Groups and
Users
- R/W R/W R/W
Use Inherited Folder
Permissions
- - R R/W
R/W: Read and write, R: Read-only, -: No access
11 Click [OK].
Accessing Remotely
Once settings are configured, you are now ready for remote access from outside the local network. There are many
ways to access WebAccess folders depending on your device:
• From a computer, supported browsers include Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 9
or later, Safari 9 or later. Refer to the help guide at the BuffaloNAS.com website after connecting with your
BuffaloNAS.com name for more detailed information.
• To access from an iOS device, install the “WebAccess i” application from the App Store. Refer to the help guide for
the app for more detailed information.
• To access from an Android device, install the “WebAccess A” application from Google Play. Refer to the help guide
for the app for more detailed information.
FTP
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 outside the local network to access the LinkStation.
Note: FTP is intended for users who already have FTP client software and have experience with it.