LinkStation User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35011114 ver.
Contents Chapter 1 Setup......................................................................................... 4 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL).......................................... 4 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)...................................................... 6 LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)..................................................................... 8 Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL).........................................
Network.................................................................................................................. 50 Jumbo Frame................................................................................................................50 Web server......................................................................................................................52 MySQL server................................................................................................................
Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2....................................................................... 113 Chapter 4 Web Admin interface............................................................... 118 Home....................................................................................................................... 118 Shared Folders..................................................................................................... 119 Users/Groups.......................................................
Chapter 1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) 1 Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly. LinkStation Network (Router or Hub) 2 Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to the ON position.
Chapter1 Setup Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi. exe]. If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes]. If “A program needs your permission to continue” is displayed in Windows Vista, please click [Continue]. For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) 1 Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly. LinkStation Network (Router or Hub) 2 Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to the ON position.
Chapter1 Setup Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi. exe]. If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes]. If “A program needs your permission to continue” is displayed in Windows Vista, please click [Continue]. For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
Chapter1 Setup LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL) 1 Connect the LinkStation with the AC adaptor and an Ethernet cable. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly. LinkStation Network (Router or Hub) 2 Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to ON. Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time.
Chapter1 Setup 4 Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation. Notes: If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe]. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi. exe]. If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer ?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
Chapter1 Setup 6 7 Double-click your LinkStation's icon in the NAS Navigator2 window. The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save files just like another hard drive. Note: With OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the desktop or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. Setup is now complete.
Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) Front 1 1 Power LED Blue light is ON: Power ON Blue light is OFF: Power OFF Amber light is flashing: The amber light flashes if there is a message. Flashing pattern varies depending on the message. For more information, refer to "Status LED" on page 161 . . Red light is flashing: Red light flashes when an error occurs. Flashing pattern varies depending on the message. For more information, refer to "Status LED" on page 159 . .
Chapter1 Setup Back 3 Fan Do not block the fan when installing the unit. 4 USB 2.0 Connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly. 5 Power Mode Switch 3 4 6 7 5 8 5 7 LinkStation User Manual AUTO: Automatically powers the LinkStation on and off with your computer.
Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) Front Back 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 10 11 12 Note: – Please do not lift the LinkStation by its front cover. It might come off. 1 Power LED Blue LED: Power on. LED is off: Power off. Blinks blue: During startup and shutdown. 2 Function LED The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is finished, during initialization, and during USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy it blinks blue.
Chapter1 Setup 5 USB 2.0 connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly. 6 Power Mode Switch AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and off automatically with your PC (s). ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational. OFF: The LinkStation shuts down. 7 LAN Port Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
Chapter1 Setup Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) Front Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Function Button The Function Button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation. 2 Function LED The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is finished, during initialization, and during USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy the Function LED blinks blue. 3 Link/Act LED Glows green for connection. Blinks green for access.
Chapter1 Setup 5 Power LED (LinkStation) Blue LED: Power on. LED is off: Power off. Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown. 6 Security lock for anti-theft Many security cables are compatible with this lock. 7 USB 2.0 connector You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly.
Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation Opening the Shared Folder 1 Launch NAS Navigator2. Notes: In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. In Mac OS, double click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. 2 3 Double click on the LinkStation's icon. The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. Note: In OS X, the share is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.
Using your LinkStation Opening the shared folder from another PC After the LinkStation is installed on one computer, you don’t have to go through the full installation to add a second computer. Just install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer to access the LinkStation. 1 Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Notes: If LinkNavigator does not open, open the Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
Using your LinkStation 5 Launch NAS Navigator2: In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. In OS X, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. 6 7 Double-click on the LinkStation icon. The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. Note: On Mac OS, LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar on the Finder. Setup is complete.
Using your LinkStation Power Modes The LinkStation can automatically turn on and off with your computers. To use this feature, install NAS Navigator2 on each computer and then set the Power Mode Switch to the AUTO position. LS-VL, XHL, CHL LS-WVL, WXL LS-WSXL AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the LinkStation automatically turns off when all computers on the network with NAS Navigator2 turn off. If any computer on the network is powered on, the LinkStation automatically powers on as well.
Using your LinkStation Web Admin interface To open the LinkStation’s web-based administration interface, follow the steps below. 1 Launch NAS Navigator2. In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]. In OS X, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. 2 In Windows, right-click on the LinkStation’s icon. In OS X, click the icon while holding down the control key. Select [Open Web Admin] in the displayed menu.
Using your LinkStation 4 The Web Admin interface opens. The LinkStation’s name, IP address, workgroup and hard disk information are displayed on the left side of the window. Note: The Web Admin interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, Firefox 1.5 or later, and Safari 3 or later. The Web Admin interface contains the following sections. • [Shared Folders] Add/delete shared folders, set access restrictions, and configure direct copy.
Using your LinkStation To open the Web Admin interface from a different computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field. With a Mac, you can open the Web Admin interface from Bonjour as described below. 1 Launch Safari. 2 Select [View] - [View Bookmark Bar] from Safari’s menu. 3 4 Select [Bonjour] from the left-side menu, then click on your LinkStation in the bookmark list. 1 Enter your username and password. 2 Click [Login].
Using your LinkStation Adding shared folders By default, the LinkStation includes one shared folder “share”. You may add additional folders as follows. 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. 2 Click [Create Folder]. 2 1 Enter desired characteristics for the new share. Note: If you would like to copy the settings of an existing folder, select a source folder from the [Copy Settings From] dropdown. 2 Click [Save]. You have created a new share.
Using your LinkStation Notes: • When using multi-byte character(such as Japanese), make folder or file names with 80 bytes(UTF-8) or less. You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 bytes. • You cannot set hidden or read-only attributes to subfolders or files on the LinkStation. • If non-Roman alphabetical folder names or workgroup names do not display properly, rename the folder or workgroup with Roman alphabetical characters.
Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions There are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation. Access restrictions for Users and/or Groups on the LinkStation The next page describes how to configure access restrictions for local users and/or groups. Access Restrictions on NT Domain Follow the procedure on page 29 to configure. Access Restrictions on Active Directory Follow the procedure on page 31 to configure.
Using your LinkStation Restricting access for Users and Groups on the LinkStation You can set access restrictions for shared folders by username or group names for users that are registered on the LinkStation. 1 Create 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 46.
Using your LinkStation 3 Check [Access Restrictions] to enable. 4 Click [Add]. Note: The procedure described here shows how to set access restrictions for users. To set access restrictions for a group of users, click [Local Groups] - [Add]. 5 1 Check the users (or groups) that you want to permit to access the share. . 2 Click [Add]. 6 Select the level of access for the user or group you added. 7 Click [Save]. You have assigned access restrictions.
Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions on NT Domain The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support NT Domain in the US and the EU. 1 Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation. Note: If there is an option to “Accept accounts for computers with Windows 2000 or earlier”, then select it.
Using your LinkStation Notes:• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access restrictions. Rejoin the domain. • If a domain user name contains more than 20 bytes, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes. • The LinkStation only downloads the first 1000 users or the first 1000 groups from a domain controller. • If you operate LinkStation as a member server of NT Domain or Active Directory domain, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.
Using your LinkStation Access Restrictions on Active Directory The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Directory domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support Active Directory in the US and the EU. 1 Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation. Note: If there is an option to “Accept accounts for computers with Windows 2000 or earlier”, then select it.
Using your LinkStation Notes:• When you have the LinkStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS Server which can resolve names for Active Directory domain. • After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator’s password which is needed to join the Active Directory domain must be changed at least once, or joining the Active Directory domain will fail. • Active Directory domain’s DNS name and NetBIOS name must be identical.
Using your LinkStation Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature You may administer all user accounts and passwords centrally from a delegate server as described below. This procedure is intended for network administrators only. Notes:• You can set access restrictions on shared folders. You cannot set different restrictions on folders in a shared folder. Child folders in a shared folder inherit their permissions from the parent folder.
Using your LinkStation 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 3 LinkStation User Manual 1 Click [Workgroup] (even if you are in a domain environment). 2 Enter the [Workgroup Name]. To use a Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, enter its name for the [Workgroup Name]. 3 Select [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server]. 1 Enter the [Authentication Server Name or IP Address] .
Using your LinkStation 4 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStation A user that has been registered to the specified authentication server will be automatically registered as a user on the LinkStation when they open the shared folder for authentication (you can also register users directly). Configuration of the Authentication Server is complete. Notes: • A user who is automatically registered will belong to the “hdusers” group.
Using your LinkStation Disk Quotas Notes: • When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder. The limited space includes the space used for trash. • Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a Quota is set to 1 GB, each array or drive can use maximum of 1 GB. • Quotas can’t be set for external USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation, only internal drives. • The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support disk quotas in the US and the EU.
Using your LinkStation 3 Select [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] and click [Create Folder]. 4 1 Configure the desired settings. 2 Click [Access Restrictions]. 5 Click [Add]. 6 1 Check the user you created in step 2. 2 Click [Add]. 7 8 Select level of access privileges for the user you added from [Read Only] or [Read & Write]. Click [Save]. You’ve configured a disk quota for users.
Using your LinkStation Disk space quotas for groups To limit the space of shared folders that each group can use, follow the procedure below. 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, select [Users/Groups] [Local Users]. 2 Click [Create User]. 2 1 Enter [Username], [User Id], [Password] and [Description]. Note: User IDs may be between 1000 and 1999. Do not duplicate user IDs. 2 Click [Save]. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each user in the group.
Using your LinkStation 4 1 Enter [Group Name], [Group Id] and [Description]. Note: The group ID may be any number from 1000 and 1999. Do not duplicate Group IDs. 2 Click [Enable] for [Group Quota]. 3 Enter the total space that the group can use in the Hard Limit (GB) field. 4 Select users from step 2 in [Local Users], and click [Add] for each. 5 Click [Save]. Note: • Deleting and adding groups repeatedly may cause quotas to not work properly. 5 1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].
Using your LinkStation 10 1 Click [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Add]. 11 1 Check the group you created step 4. 2 Click [Add]. 12 13 Select level of access privileges for group you added from [Read Only] or [Read & Write]. Click [Save]. You have configured a group quota.
Using your LinkStation FTP Server By default, the LinkStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network or router as the LinkStation. The optional FTP server allows users to access the LinkStation from outside of the local network. You may enable it as follows. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services] and click [FTP]. 2 3 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. Click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
Using your LinkStation To access to the LinkStation with an FTP client Configure your FTP client software with the following settings: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation. • Username Username registered on the LinkStation • Password Password registered to the LinkStation • Port 21 Example ftp://192.168.11.150/ • You cannot write by FTP if the shared folder is set to read-only on the LinkStation. • Access restrictions are applied based on the settings in the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Accessing the LinkStation with an Anonymous user: To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions on the FTP share. Configure your FTP client as follows: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation • Username anonymous • Password any set of characters • Port 21 Example ftp://192.168.11.150/ • To make your FTP share available from outside your network, you will need to configure your router and firewall.
Using your LinkStation Direct Copy DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB device. You can connect many types of USB devices to the LinkStation, including USB hard drives, USB flash drives, single-card card readers, digital cameras, and USB printers. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and card readers that support 2 or more cards are not supported. 1 Connect to a USB device (USB flash/digital camera/hard disk/card reader) to the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Files are copied to the folder: /pictures/yyyymmdd yyyy: year copied mm: month copied dd: date copied You may change the destination shared folder for DirectCopy in [Shared Folders] - [Direct Copy] - [Modify Settings] in the Web Admin interface. Subsequent DirectCopy folders are created at: /pictures/yyyymmdd/n yyyy: year copied mm: month copied dd: date copied n: 1st time n=0, 2nd time n=1, 3rd time=2 and so on.
Using your LinkStation Users/Groups Adding Users Add users as shown below. 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users]. 2 Click [Create User]. 2 1 Configure the desired settings for the new user. 2 Click [Save]. You have added a user. Use the same username and password that the user logs into Windows with. If the username and passwords are different, the user may not be able to access restricted shares.
Using your LinkStation Notes: • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Adding Groups Add groups as shown below: 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Create Group]. 2 1 Enter [Groupe Name] and [Description]. 2 Select users to include in the group. 3 Click [Add], then [Save]. You have added a group.
Using your LinkStation Admin Password You may change the admin password as follows. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Users]. 2 Select [admin] and click [Edit User]. 3 1 Enter a [Username] and [Password]. 2 Click [Save]. You have now changed the admin password. Note: You cannot set access restrictions or use WebAccess with the admin account. Use the admin account only to log in to the Web Admin interface.
Using your LinkStation Network Jumbo Frame If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with Jumbo Frame. 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Ethernet Frame Size]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Select [Ethernet Frame Size]. 2 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Notes: • To use the LinkStation with Jumbo Frame, your router/switch/hub must support Jumbo Frame. • To use Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694 bytes), your computer’s NICs and all switches, hubs, and routers on the transmission route need to support Jumbo Frame. If any device on the route does not support Jumbo Frame, use standard transmission (1518 bytes) instead.
Using your LinkStation Web server The LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Notes: • The LinkStation’s Web server is for advanced users only. Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing. • The LS-CHL LinkStation does not support Web server. 1 2 Navigate to [Network] – [Web Server] – [Web Server Settings] in the Web Admin interface and click [Modify Settings].
Using your LinkStation MySQL server The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server. Notes: • The LinkStation’s MySQL server is for advanced users only. • Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing. • The LS-CHL LinkStation does not support MySQL server. 1 Navigate to [Network] – [MySQL Server] in the Web Admin interface and click [Modify Settings]. 2 Select [Enable] for [MySQL Server], choose a [Port No.
Using your LinkStation System-Settings Name, Date and Time Configure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Settings] - [Name]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 Enter the [LinkStation Name] and [Description], then click [Save]. 3 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Settings] - [Date and Time]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 4 1 Enter the [Date] and [Time]. 2 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer’s time settings for the LinkStation. By default, the LinkStation adjust its clock automatically by using an NTP server. NTP NTP may not be usable in some networks. The default NTP Server (ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp) belongs to Internet Multi Feed Inc. For more information, please visit www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Use NTP at your own risk.
Using your LinkStation System-Storage Check Disk A disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via USB. Errors are fixed automatically. A disk check may run for more than ten hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed during the disk check. Do not turn off power to the LinkStation during the disk check. If the Power Mode Switch is set to AUTO, then the LinkStation will turn off when the disk check is finished.
Using your LinkStation Note: If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, information files for Macintosh may be automatically generated. Do not delete these files from a Windows computer. Otherwise, you may no longer be able to access folders from the Macintosh. If you cannot access them, check [Delete any hidden, non-essential Mac OS dedicated files] in [System] - [Storage] [Check Disk].
Using your LinkStation Format a Drive • A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important data on a drive before formatting it. It will take several minutes to format a hard drive. • Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting. • Do not turn off the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive. • If the Power Mode Switch is set to AUTO, then the LinkStation will turn off when the format is finished.
Using your LinkStation Note: The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive's size and format types (a few seconds to several minutes). The Info LED on the front of the LinkStation will flash during formatting. The LinkStation's shared folders cannot be accessed until the disk format is complete. If the hard drive is connected to the USB connector, partitions will be recreated.
Using your LinkStation Adding Storage The LinkStation has a USB connector on the back. You can connect a Buffalo external hard drive to the USB Port. It will appear as an additional shared folder on the LinkStation. Connect the hard drive as shown below. If the hard disk is not formatted, format it from the Web Admin interface. Refer to page 64 when removing the hard drive from the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the Web Admin interface. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before formatting. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] [Storage]. 2 1 Select the USB hard drive. 2 Click [Format Disk]. 3 1 Select a format type (see next page). 2 Click [Format]. 4 The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed.
Using your LinkStation Note: Format type FAT 32 Advantages Disadvantages • Read/Write support with • Cannot copy or back up files LinkStation, PCs, and Macs. larger than 4 GB. Drives formatted with FAT 32 can be disconnected • You can connect the hard from the LinkStation and drive to a Windows PC or a connected to a Windows or Mac at any time and use it Mac computer directly. They normally. work well with many devices, but do not support large filesizes. EXT3 • Supports both Reading and Writing.
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 Web Admin interface, navigate to [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. Note: Even if a shared folder is not visible, you can still format the drive, run a disk check, or back up to the external USB hard drive.
Using your LinkStation Remove Disk To remove the hard drive: If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount the USB hard drive before unplugging it. Hold in the function button for 3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the drive is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely. If the LinkStation is off, then the USB device is already dismounted, and you can remove it safely.
Using your LinkStation System Backup Time Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later version. It can back up to your LinkStation if you configure the LinkStation as follows: 1 1 In the Web Admin interface,navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services]. 2 Click [AFP]. 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 1 Click [Shared Folders]. 2 Select a shared folder to use as the backup destination for Time Machine, or create a new share and then select it.
Using your LinkStation 4 1 Select [Apple]. 2 Click [Save]. 5 1 Click [Extensions] - [Time Machine]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 6 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Select the shared folder that you chose in step 3. 3 Click [Save]. 7 LinkStation User Manual 1 Enter the [Target host name]. 2 Enter the [Target MAC address]. 3 Click [Create].
Using your LinkStation •You can find the Mac’s host name under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] [Sharing]. e.g.) If it is displayed as "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter "bbbbbbbbbb" for the host name. If it is displayed as "cccccccccc.eee-ee.local", enter "cccccccccc" for the host name. If it is displayed as "dddddddddd.fff-ff.jp", enter "dddddddddd" for the host name. •To verify the MAC address of the Mac: 1 Open [About This Mac] from the Apple menu and click [More Info].
Using your LinkStation 8 Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5. 9 Click [Time Machine]. 10 Click [Choose Backup Disk]. 11 Select the folder on the LinkStation and click [Use for Backup].
Using your LinkStation 12 Enter [Name] and [Password] to access the shared folder on the LinkStation, and click [Connect]. If you do not use access restrictions for the shared folder of the LinkStation you set as a backup destination, enter "admin" in the username box and your password for "admin" in the password. If you use access restrictions, enter a username and password that has read and write access rights to the share. 13 Make sure that the switch for Time Machine is "on".
Using your LinkStation System-Backup 1 Back up data on the LinkStation You can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the Web Admin interface.
Using your LinkStation 2 Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation # 1 You may configure a destination folder on a LinkStation for backup jobs from a TeraStation or another LinkStation. 1 In the Web Admin interface, click on [Shared Folders]. 2 Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination. 3 1 Check [Disk Backup].
Using your LinkStation 3 Finding the backup destination folder from LinkStation # 2 If the password is set for the backup destination folder, you must enter the password to configure the folder as the destination for a backup job. 1 2 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] [Backup]. Click [Modify Settings] in [Search for Backup Destination by Password]. 3 Enter the [Password to Search] for the folder that is the backup destination.
Using your LinkStation 4 Configuring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] [Backup]. 2 Click [View NAS Devices]. 3 1 Check the [IP Address] of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup destination from [Local LinkStations]. 2 Enter IP address of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup to [Off Subnet LinkStations] and click [Add].
Using your LinkStation 5 Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] [Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup]. 2 Click [Create New Job]. 3 LinkStation User Manual Select backup options.
Using your LinkStation Backup operation modes Three backup operation modes are available. Normal Backup All files in the source folder are backed up to the destination folder. Overwrite Backup (Append Backup) The first time the backup runs, it backs up all files in the source folder just like a normal backup. If later, file A is added to the backup source and file B is deleted, the next backup will add file A, but file B will not be deleted from the backup destination.
Using your LinkStation 4 Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders]. 5 Select the [Backup Source] and [Backup Targets] folders, then click [Add]. 6 Click [Apply]. The task added is displayed to the backup list. You’ve now configured a backup job.
Using your LinkStation Notes: • You can register up to the second level of subfolders. However, folders with more than 80 bytes(UTF-8) in their names cannot be selected. • The backup destination device must be configured as a backup destination in advance in order to select it. • For best results, USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation for backup should be formatted with XFS or EXT3.
Using your LinkStation RAID Arrays Several RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard drives. LinkStations with only one hard drive do not support RAID modes. Notes: All data is lost when the RAID mode is changed. Back up any important data before changing RAID modes. In this document, “Recovery” means putting the LinkStation back to the state it was in before the malfunction happened. It does not mean reading data from broken hard drives.
Using your LinkStation • Using in RAID 1 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 83). 2 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. 3 Click the array you want to set. 4 Select all available hard drives. 5 1 Select [raid 1]. 2 Click [Create Raid Array]. 6 7 The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Using your LinkStation Note: If power is turned off during a RAID rebuild, the RAID rebuild will continue when power is restored. [Confirm Operation] screen When you perform any of the following tasks, a [Confirm Operation] screen is displayed . To continue, enter the displayed number within 60 seconds and click [Apply].
Using your LinkStation EDP (Easy Data Protection) With EDP (Easy Data Protection), you can create a RAID 1 array while preserving the data on one of the hard drives. To use EDP, make sure that the following conditions are met: - Your hard drives must display [Normal (EDP available)] as shown in Step 1 below. - Both hard drives must be the same size. Caution: If your hard drives show [Normal] instead of [Normal (EDP available)], then you cannot use EDP.
Using your LinkStation • Changing to RAID 0 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 83). 2 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. 3 Click the array you want to set. 4 Select all available hard drives. 5 1 Select [Raid 0]. 2 Click [Create Raid Array]. 6 7 The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Using your LinkStation • Changing to Normal mode 1 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface. 2 Click the array you want to set. 3 Click [Delete RAID Array]. 4 When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply]. 5 6 The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. You have configured Normal mode.
Using your LinkStation RAID Scanning LinkStations that are in RAID 1 mode support RAID scanning. A RAID scan tests the RAID array for read performance. If defective sectors are found, they are repaired automatically. If your multipledrive LinkStation is in RAID 1 mode, you should run RAID scans regularly. Configure regular RAID scans as follows: 1 Navigate to [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning] in the Web Admin interface. Under [RAID Scanning], click [Modify Settings].
Using your LinkStation System - Maintenance E-mail Notification Your LinkStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email when settings are changed or an error occurs. The following things will be sent via E-mail: • The condition of the hard drive • Notification of completed backup jobs • Notification of fan errors • Notification of hard drive errors 1 2 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] [Maintenance]. Click [Modify Settings] in [E-mail Notification].
Using your LinkStation 5 Enter a password that will be used to verify. 6 To use a secured connection, select [SSL]/[TLS]. 7 Enter the [Subject] for notification e-mail. Click [Reset to Default] to reset the subject line to [LinkStation Status Report]. 8 Enter a receiver's e-mail address. E-mail can be sent to up to 5 addresses. 9 Select conditions for emails to be sent. • [HDD Status Report] Sends status of hard drive periodically. • [Fan Failure] Sends a message when a fan error occurs.
Using your LinkStation System Power Management UPS Settings A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) can automatically shut down your LinkStation in case of a power outage. To use the LinkStation with a UPS, configure the following settings: 1 Plug the Power cable of UPS to a wall socket. 2 Connect the AC adapter of the LinkStation to the UPS. 3 Connect the UPS and the LinkStation with a USB cable. 4 Turn on the UPS, then the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation Sleep Timer To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep mode, where the hard disk and LED lights are turned off. The sleep timer only works when the LinkStation's Power Mode Switch is ON. This feature cannot be used when it is set to AUTO. 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Power Management] - [Sleep Timer] 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Specify a [Timer Interval],[Wake up at] and [Begin Sleep at].
Using your LinkStation Examples of multiple timers: (e.g.1) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on: Timer 1 Everyday 12:00 - 24:00 Timer 2 not used Timer 3 not used -> Nothing happens at 12:00 and goes into sleep mode at 24:00 (e.g.2) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on: Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00 Timer 2 Day specified Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00 Timer 3 not used -> Except on Wednesdays, the LS powers on at 9:00 and goes into sleep mode at 18:00.
Using your LinkStation Restoring Factory Defaults To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure below. 1 Move the power switch to the OFF position to shut down the LinkStation. 2 Move the power switch to the ON position while holding down the function button. The function button will flash blue for 1 minute. Function Button 3 While the function button is flashing blue, press it again. The status LED will flash blue.
Using your LinkStation Initialization from the Web Admin interface You can initialize the following settings from the Web Admin interface: LinkStation name, Description, NTP settings, Workgroup settings, Shared service settings, access restrictions of the shared folder, User settings, Groups, mail notification settings, UPS synchronization settings, Backup Settings, Admin Username and password, Print server settings, WebAccess, Language settings, SleepTimer, Media server settings, BitTorrent settings, Time
Using your LinkStation Format the LinkStation 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Erase]. 2 Click [Erase]. 3 The [Confirm Operation] screen will be displayed. Enter the number from the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. 4 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 a format, your LinkStation will reboot.
Using your LinkStation Extensions WebAccess What is WebAccess? WebAccess lets you access files on your LinkStation through the Internet. Access restrictions can be set for folders that are shared, and automatic router settings by UPnP and redirect functionality from the buffalonas.com server (similar to Dynamic DNS) make configuration easy. Remote location 1 Both uploading and downloading are supported.
Using your LinkStation Print Server LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer to the LinkStation as shown below. USB Connector USB Printer (not included) USB cable (not included) Notes: • Only one printer can be connected to the LinkStation. • The LinkStation does not support 2-way communication. For example, it cannot tell you the amount of ink left. • Multi-function printers are not supported.
Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows 7/Vista 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Network]. 5 Double-click on the LinkStation's server name. 6 Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“LP”). 7 Click [OK].
Using your LinkStation 8 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.
Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows XP 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Choose [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer’s manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Control Panel]. 5 Click [Network and Internet Connections] icon.
Using your LinkStation 9 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.
Using your LinkStation Setting up a printer on Windows 2000 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual to install the printer driver. 4 Double-click [My Network Places (*)] -[Entire Network] - (the LinkStation Server Name). * On Windows NT 4.0 this is [Network]. 5 Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon (“lp”). 6 Click [OK]. 7 Click [Yes].
Using your LinkStation 8 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation. 2 Click [OK]. You have added a printer.
Using your LinkStation BitTorrent Client BitTorrent is a protocol for sharing files. You can download files quickly since files are distributed on the network and network traffic is not concentrated, even with a large file. It does not keep anonymity, and it is easily known who publishes what files. Warning: Do not download copyrighted files without permission from the owner. See http://www.bittorrent.com/ for more information about BitTorrent.
Using your LinkStation Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [BitTorrent]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 2 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Select a folder for downloads on the LinkStation from [Download Folder]. 3 Click [Save]. 3 Click [Open Download Manager]. Note: If you click [Initialize BitTorrent Settings], you can initialize BitTorrent settings. Enter the username and password for Download Manager.
Using your LinkStation Media Server The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server. Videos, pictures and music saved on the LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV, audio devices, game devices and other DLNA compatible network devices.
Using your LinkStation Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the files This example shows how to use DLNA compatible media players to play files on the LinkStation. Screenshots are from a Buffalo LinkTheater LT-H90 media player. 1 Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network and turn them on. Note: Refer to the devices’ manuals for how to connect them.
Using your LinkStation 4 Select the file that you want to play, then play it.
Using your LinkStation Media Server Settings By default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures, and music in the shared folder “share“ to be played. You may configure it to only play videos, pictures, and music from a specific folder. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 Shared folders and subfolders can be pulled down from [Media Server Folder]. Select a folder to share. 3 Click [Save] at the bottom of the page.
Using your LinkStation To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: 1 2 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer]. Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients]. 3 A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will appear, showing [MAC Address], [IP Address] and [Device Name]. If a DLNA device does not broadcast its name or IP address, it will be displayed as [cannot be acquired].
Using your LinkStation DLNA Media List The LinkStation will maintain a database of videos, pictures, and music saved in its media folder and distribute a list of available media to DLNA media players on the network. This list is distributed after each reboot and once every 60 minutes by default. Configure the database as described below. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click on [Modify Settings].
Using your LinkStation If other DLNA media devices do not recognize the LinkStation: If the Media Server on the LinkStation is disabled, other DLNA devices won’t be able to see it. You may enable the Media Server on the LinkStation as follows. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 Click [Enable]. 3 Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation To disable playback from a specific DLNA media player By default, the LinkStation will allow playback from any compatible media player on the same network. To prohibit playback for a specific DLNA media player, follow the directions below. 1 2 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings]. Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients].
Using your LinkStation Troubleshooting: Problem: The DLNA media player can’t see media files on the LinkStation If your DLNA media players can’t access the media files on the LinkStation, then the list of available media files should be updated. Try the following: 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 2 3 Select [Enable] for [Media Server] and [Automatic Update]. Check [Refresh now] and [Initialize database before refresh]. Click [Save].
Using your LinkStation Using iTunes with the Media Server Computers on the network running iTunes can access MP3, M4A, and M4P music files from the LinkStation’s media server. Enable the LinkStation’s media server as described below. 1 2 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions] - [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings]. 1 Select [Enable]. 2 Click [Save].
Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2 NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it simple to display the Web Admin interface, change its IP address or check its hard drive. Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server2003/Server2008 If you set up the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 is installed and configured to run automatically in the system tray at startup. You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways: • Click the NAS Navigator icon on your Desktop.
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 Name Menu Map remote default share to drive letter (*) Disconnect mapped drive letter (*) Map all remote shares to drive letters Create desktop shortcut for Tera/ LinkStation (*) Launch NAS Navigator2 on startup Display the error information View Properties (*) Close View Sort by Browse(*) Refresh Descriptions Assigns the LinkStation's shared folder as a network drive. Removes the network drive mapping. Assigns all the LinkStation's shared folders as network drives.
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 When NAS Navigator2 is minimized to the task tray, you have the following options from its icon. Menu Item LinkStation Name Browse Shares Open Web Admin Properties Map remote default share to drive letter Disconnect mapped drive letter Create short cut Descriptions Opens the LinkStation’s Share folder. Opens the Web Admin interface in a web browser. Refresh Refreshes list of NAS devices. Browse Shares Displays NAS Navigator2 window. Exit Exits NAS Navigator2.
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 You can perform the following tasks from a LinkStation's properties window. Menu Item Web Admin Descriptions Opens a Web Admin interface. IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP] is checked, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Alternately, you can manually enter the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Default Gateway address] for the LinkStation.
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later If you installed the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 was installed automatically. To launch it, click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock. Click on a LinkStation’s icon to display its total capacity, used capacity, [WORKGROUP], [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [MAC Address], and [Firmware] version. Double-click to open a share on the LinkStation.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Home The following options can be configured from the Home screen. Name Descriptions Name Displays the name of the LinkStation. Firmware version Displays the firmware version of the LinkStation. IP Address Displays the IP address of the LinkStation. Workgroup Displays the LinkStation’s workgroup. Storage Displays the total capacity of the LinkStation’s hard drive, as well as the amount used. Shared Folders Displays shared folders and disks on the LinkStation.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Shared Folders The following options can be set from the [Shared Folders] screen. Name Descriptions Folder Setup Click [Create Folder] to open the Adding a New Shared Folder screen. Click a shared folder name to open the shared folder's settings screen. Select the shared folder and click [Delete] to delete the shared folder. Enter a letter in the [Find] field to display folders that begin with that letter. Click a folder name from the list to select the folder.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Volume Description Select the volume for the shared folder. Shared Folder The shared folder may be read-only or writable. Attributes Recycle Bin If enabled, deleted files are moved to a trashbox folder rather than actually deleted. You can enable recycle bin functionality for each shared folder on the LinkStation as well as usbdisk1. • To use Recycle Bin with usbdisk1, format it with EXT3, XFS, or FAT 32.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Access Restrictions Access Restrictions You may delete users and groups from the access list with the [Remove] button. Click [Access Restrictions] from the [Create Shared Folders] screen to view this option. Direct Copy Description If using access restrictions, click [Add ] to add users or groups that will be allowed to access the share. With AFP and FTP connections, access restrictions can be set per user. Target Choose the destination folder for Direct Copy.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Users/Groups The following options can be set from the [Users/Groups] screen. Descriptions Name Local Users Displays [Username], [User Id], [Description], and [Primary Group]. To create a new user, click [Create User]. To edit the user, select the user name and click [Edit User]. To delete the user, select the user and click [Delete].
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Password Enter the user’s password. This should be the same password that the user uses to log in to his computer. Passwords may contain up to 20 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric character, hyphen, and underscore may be used. Do not 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.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Local Groups Displays [Group Name], [Group Id], and [Description]. To create a new group, click [Create Group]. To edit a group, select it and click [Edit Group]. Local Groups To delete a group, select it and click [Delete]. Note: Enter a letter in the [Find] field and groups beginning with that letter are displayed. Click on a group name in the list to select the group. Group Name Group names may contain up to 20 bytes(UTF-8).
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Network The following options can be set from the [Network] screen. Descriptions Name DHCP If enabled, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. Primary IP Address Set IP address. IP Address Settings Subnet Mask Set Subnet Mask. Default Gateway Specify by IP address if Default Gateway Address exists. Click [Modify Settings] Address to change settings. Primary DNS Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server which has priority.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Authentication Method Workgroup Name Select the method to join the network ([Workgroup], [NT Domain], or [Active Directory]). [Workgroup] is the default. Networking knowledge is required to configure other methods. Consult your network administrator for details. Enter the [Workgroup Name] to have the LinkStation join a Microsoft network group. Workgroup names may contain up to 23 bytes(UTF-8).
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Active Directory Enter [Active Directory Domain Name (DNS/Realm Name)] Domain Name when selecting [Active Directory] as a method to join the (DNS/Realm Name) network. * You can enter up to 255 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters. * Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), _(underscore), and .(dot) may be used. Active Directory Enter [Active Directory Domain Controller Name] to use [Active Domain Controller Directory].
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name For Workgroup Authentication Select the user authentication method here. [Delegate Authority to LinkStation] (usually recommended) Only registered users may access the LinkStation. Usernames and passwords should be exactly the same as those used for Windows login. [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] Users are authenticated by an external Authentication server. Microsoft network knowledge required for setup.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Enable Authentication Shared Folder Workgroup/Domain Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Web Server Settings Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation User Manual Web Server Port No. When [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] , [Automatic User Registration], and [Enable Authentication Shared Folder] are selected for the [For Workgroup Authentication], specify the shared folder name for the authentication test.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Target Folder Select a target folder for the Web Server to access. - (Target folder)/htdocs/ • This folder holds the content. • Use this folder as the installation location for HTML files and PHP scripts. • Example: If the target folder is set as a shared folder with the name “web”, HTML files, PHP files, and other content are installed under \\(LinkStation name)\web\htdocs over the SMB. - (Target folder)/cgi-bin/ • This folder holds Perl scripts.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name MySQL Server Port No. Data Folder MySQL Server Settings Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation User Manual Enable to use MySQL server. Enter the number of a port for MySQL server. This selects the shared folder where the MySQL database is saved. Open phpMyAdmin This opens phpMyAdmin where MySQL database management can be performed. The Web Server must be enabled to use phpMyAdmin.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface System The following options can be set from the [System] tab. Descriptions Name Settings LinkStation Name Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network. Names may contain up to 15 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores may be used. Do not use multi-byte characters. Do not use a symbol as the first character of the name. Description Descriptions may contain up to 75 bytes(UTF-8).
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Storage Check Disk Disks LinkStation User Manual You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attached to the LinkStation via USB. Depending on the size of the disk, a disk check may take many hours to complete. Notes: • You cannot run a disk check at the same time as a backup job. • During the disk check, the file sharing service stops.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Storage Format Disk You may format disks in or connected to the LinkStation. All data on the disk will be deleted if the drive is formatted. Back up any important data before formatting a disk. You cannot format a drive if you’ve scheduled a backup job. Also, do not format the drive if it’s configured as the backup target of another LinkStation. The following tasks open a [Confirm Operation] screen.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Storage Format Disk Format type Descriptions XFS (USB Hard Drive/ LinkStation Internal Hard Drive) This format is recommended for the internal drive in the TeraStation or LinkStation. • Supports both Reading/Writing. • Supports Journaling File System. • More space is available than XFS after formatted. • Access speed will not degrade even with many files in a single folder.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Storage Configure RAID arrays from this menu. RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes are available. If RAID is disabled, the drives in the LinkStation will be available as separate drives. [Disk Structure]: To configure a RAID array, check the target drives, select a RAID mode, and click [Create Raid Array]. To delete the RAID array, select [Delete RAID Array]. RAID Array *1 Warning: All data is lost when the RAID array is modified.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Storage Descriptions If many recoverable errors (bad cluster) are found in one of the hard drives which builds RAID, that drive will be removed and the system will automatically move to degrade mode. Since the data is not protected in the degrade mode, it is strongly recommended to replace the erroneous hard drive immediately. When running RAID Scanning in the first time, it is strongly recommended to backup data on the LinkStation in advance.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Backup Descriptions Password to Enter a password to search for LinkStations and TeraStations with that Search password for backup. Search for Backup Destination by Password Click [Modify Settings] to change settings.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Backup Descriptions Password to Steps for Setup Search 1 In the Web Admin interface of the backup destination, set [Remote backup password] for each shared folder. 2 When setting up the backup for the LinkStation which is the backup source, set the same password of [Search for Backup Destination by Password] as for [Remote backup password] which is set for the shared folder you want to display as the backup destination.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Backup Job Name Backup Job Schedule Backup Jobs Setup Click [Create New Job] to display this option in the [Backup ]screen. Enter the name you want for a backup task. Select the schedule to run from [Not Scheduled], [Immediate], [Every Day], [Every Week][1st], [2nd], [3rd], [4th], [1st, 3rd], [2nd, 4th] or [Every 1st day/month]. Backup Date Select the day or time to run the backup job.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Backup The following table shows behavior during each operation mode. Behaviors will vary if [Create Target Folder for Backup] is selected or not in Backup Option. Note: This example uses "/target" as the backup target. If data is backed up to the USB hard drive, the "target" below, will be displayed as "usbdisk*". and * will be 1 - 2 (number).
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Descriptions Name Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click [Create New Job] to display this option in the [Backup ] screen. Backup Options Backup Folders Click a task number to display this option in the [Backup] Screen. Backup Folders LinkStation User Manual [Create Target Folder for Backup]: The options you have selected on the Backup Operation Mode will make a big differences on behavior. Refer to the table described in the Operation Mode.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Maintenance Notification Select whether using E-mail notification feature or not. Following message is sent by using E-mail Notification. Note: Mail Server displays the list of [POP before SMTP] (the method to give the permission to use SMTP server by authenticating at specified POP server before sending e-mail). If this is set, this feature cannot be used. Enter [SMTP Server Address] (Mail Server Address).
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Power Management Synchronization with UPS [synchronize with UPS connected to this LinkStation]: Select to synchronize the LinkStation with a UPS that is directly connected. [synchronize with UPS connected to other LinkStation on the network]: Select to synchronize the LinkStation with a UPS that is connected to a different LinkStation on the same network. [do not synchronize with UPS]: Select if synchronizing to a UPS is not desired.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions Restore/Erase Upon restore Click [Modify Settings] and select whether or not Initialization will reset the admin password. Note: If [Keep current admin password] has been selected, you cannot reconfigure the LinkStation without the password. Please write down the password and keep it in a safe place!. Restore LinkStation Restore Factory Defaults Erase Erase LinkStation User Manual The following settings are initialized by [Restore LinkStation].
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Extensions The following options can be set from the [Extensions] tab. Name WebAccess WebAccess WebAccess Service Click [Easy WebAccess Settings] to change settings. LinkStation User Manual Descriptions WebAccess Enable the WebAccess service first, then click a shared folder name to Settings display the [Edit] screen.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name WebAccess Descriptions WebAccess [WebAccess Service]: Service Configure if using WebAccess or not. [HTTPS/SSL Encryption]: Configure if encrypting your data transfers with SSL. [Use BuffaloNAS.com]: Configure if using “BuffaloNAS.com” server. [BuffaloNAS.com Name]: Enter a name for your account with WebAccess. • Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use WebAccess.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Descriptions MediaServer Media Server [Restart Media Server]: Settings Click to restart the media server. [Authorized DLNA Media Clients]: This displays the MAC Address, IP Address, and Device Name of connected DLNA clients. Click [Allow] to let a selected client to access DLNA media, then click [Apply]. Click [Refresh client list] refresh the list of available clients connected to the network. Media Server Settings Click [Modify Settings] to change settings.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface The LS-WXL LinkStation supports DTCP-IP. Copyright-protected content can be used in players that support DTCP-IP. Incompatible players don’t display any DTCP-IP-related media. [Update DTCP-IP]: This downloads the latest version of the DTCP-IP encryption key. When the download is complete, the media server will restart automatically. [DTCP-IP]: This displays whether DTCP-IP is enabled or disabled as well as the current DTCP-IP version number.
Chapter 4 Web Admin interface Name Time Machine Time Machine Descriptions Time Machine Select [Enable] when using to specify the LinkStation as a backup destination for Time Machine on Mac OS X 10.5 or later. Select a shared folder as a backup destination in [Target Folder]. Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Mac Information LinkStation User Manual Mac Information Enter [Target host name] and [Target MAC address] of the Macintosh that will be using Time Machine with the LinkStation.
Appendix Appendix Specifications Check Buffalo's catalogs or web site (www.buffalotech.com) for information about the latest products or compatible models. Interface (LAN port) Interface: Complied with IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) Complied with IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) Complied with IEEE802.
Appendix Default Settings The following settings are factory defaults for the LinkStation. Administrator's Name admin Password password Shared folders By default, the folder “share” may be accessed from both Windows and Macintosh computers. The recycle bin is [Enabled] on ‘share’ by default. DHCP Client Normally, the LinkStation will get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network. If no DHCP server is available, then an IP address will be assigned as follows: IP Address: 169.254.
Appendix Mapping Additional Shares When you installed the LinkStation, a share was mapped as a network drive on the computer that was used for installation. You can map additional shares, or map shares to different computers. Windows With Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 or Windows Server2003/Server2008, use NAS Navigator2 to map a driveletter to a shared folder on the LinkStation. 1 Click on the [Buffalo NAS Navigator2] icon on your Desktop. NAS Navigator2 will launch.
Appendix Mac OS X With Mac OS X 10.3 or later, use NAS Navigator2 to mount a share from the LinkStation as a drive on the Mac. 1 Click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will launch. 2 Hold the control key, click on your LinkStation’s icon, then choose [Open Folder]. 3 Select the folder that you want to mount and click [OK]. 4 A drive icon will appear on the desktop. The shared folder is now mounted as a network drive.
Appendix Software You can install following software applications and the manual by using utilities CD which comes with the LinkStation. Select and install software from the selection screen which is displayed during Setup (Or click [Option] and follow the instruction on the screen to install software). NAS Navigator2 You need NAS Navigator2 in order to display the Web Admin interface of the LinkStation or search for the LinkStation from the network.
Appendix 2 1 When the [Change File Sharing Security Level] window opens, select [Change security level]. 2 Click [Change]. 3 The message, "Change security level. Will you continue?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. 4 The message, "Will you restart your computer?" is displayed. Click [Yes]. Your PC should reboot. You have changed the security level. You can reset the security settings to their Windows defaults with the following procedure.
Appendix TurboCopy TurboCopy speeds up file copy operations in Windows. TurboPC TurboPC optimizes transfer speeds for hard drives by caching data in your computer’s RAM. It works best when TurboCopy is also installed. Note: Your LinkStation does not benefit from TurboPC.
Appendix Info folder In the folder called "info" on the internal hard disk of the LinkStation, Install programs such as the NAS Navigator2 is included. [info]-[English] Folder - [NASNavi2] Folder. . . Installs NAS Navigator2 by double-clicking Inst.exe.
Appendix Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) During normal operation, the power LED will glow blue. Power LED Flashing Red The Power LED flashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it flashes indicates the type of error. Note: If there is an error, open NAS Navigator2. It may have an error message displayed. Place of error code Status 10s place of error code The LED illuminates for 1.0 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the error code.
Appendix Error code Descriptions E01 Problem in DRAM DATA LINE. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. E02 Problem in DRAM ADDRESS LINE. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. E03 Problem in RTC CHIP. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. E04 Kernel extraction failed. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. E06 The firmware is corrupted. Contact Buffalo tech support for assistance. Wait 5 minutes for “E04”, then shut down the unit. Or, turn the power switch off.
Appendix Power LED flashing amber The Power LED flashes amber with information codes. The way it flashes indicates the message. Note: If the Power LED is flashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation. Place Status 10s place The LED illuminates for 1.0 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the information code. 1s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds.
Appendix Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) There are 5 LEDs on the LinkStation: “Power”, “Function”, “Info/Error”, “Link/Act”, and “AC adaptor”. Power LED Function LED Info/Error LED Link/Act LED AC adaptor LED Power LED Status Descriptions Solid Blue The LinkStation is powered on. Blinking Blue The LinkStation is starting up or shutting down. LED is off The LinkStation is off. Function LED Status Descriptions Solid Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute).
Appendix Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blinking. Note: The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the information code. 1s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ones place of the information code.
Appendix The Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identified by the pattern of blinking. Note: The error may also be viewed from NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the error code. 1s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ones place of the error code. Error code Descriptions E00 MPU is abnormal; no power.
Appendix Link/Act LED Status Descriptions Solid green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. AC adaptor LED Status Descriptions Green Power is connected. Off Power is not connected.
Appendix Status LED (LS-WSXL) There are 4 LEDs on the LinkStation: “Function”, “Info/Error”, “Link/Act”, and “Power”. Function LED Link/Act LED Info/Error LED Power LED Function LED Status Descriptions 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. Note: The function LED (blue) and the info/error LED (orange) blink together if an error occurs during DirectCopy.
Appendix Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blinking. Note: The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the information code. 1s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ones place of the information code.
Appendix The Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identified by the pattern of blinking. Note: The error may also be viewed from NAS Navigator2. Place Status 10s place The LED illuminates for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the tens place of the error code. 1s place The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. The number of flashes is the ones place of the error code. Error code Descriptions E00 MPU is abnormal; no power.
Appendix Compliance Information FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix Troubleshooting Cannot Setup The following section lists typical occurrences and causes when you cannot setup the LinkStation by using LinkNavigator or cannot use LinkStation even after finishing setup, Occurrence: The message "Cannot find LinkStation", "No available LinkStation was found", or "Setup cannot be completed" is displayed. Cause 1. An Ethernet cable is not connected. Reconnect the AC Adapter and the Ethernet cable, and turn on the LinkStation again. Cause 2.
Appendix Cause 9. TCP/IP does not work properly. Install the LAN adapter's driver again. Cause 10. You are running Setup second time or more (it has been already run before). After initializing the LinkStation, follow steps described in "LinkNavigator Setup" on Page 4 to run Setup. Note: – When using Power Management with PC feature, you need to install NAS Navigator2 on all computers connected within the same network as the LinkStation.
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/ .
