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Visual overview of LinkStation hardware components and ports.
Instructions for accessing shared files and folders on the LinkStation.
Procedures for safely powering the LinkStation on and off.
Steps to remotely restart the LinkStation through its settings.
Guide to accessing the LinkStation's configuration interface.
Accessing LinkStation settings via a mobile device.
Procedure to reset the administrator password if forgotten.
Overview of the LinkStation's main menu interface.
Explanation of the LinkStation's desktop interface and default shortcuts.
Details about the launcher for quick access to applications and settings.
How to personalize the LinkStation's desktop by customizing icons and layout.
Customization options for the launcher's appearance and behavior.
How to adjust display settings like icon and text size.
Instructions for setting custom wallpapers and slideshows.
How to change the LinkStation's display language.
Guide to using the My LinkStation interface for file management.
Steps to create new folders within the LinkStation.
Instructions for transferring files to and from the LinkStation.
How to create temporary links to share files.
Overview of the Media Player interface and its controls.
Steps to create and manage playlists for media files.
How to add media files to playlists.
Instructions for playing media files through the browser.
Explanation of different RAID array configurations (RAID 1, RAID 0, Linear, JBOD).
General notes and procedures for managing RAID arrays.
How to change the RAID configuration of the drives.
Procedure to increase the capacity of an existing RAID array.
Instructions for connecting and using external USB storage devices.
How to safely disconnect external drives.
How to format internal and external drives.
Guide for replacing a failed hard drive in the LinkStation.
Procedure to rebuild the RAID array after drive replacement.
Displays system details like hostname, IP, and firmware version.
View system logs for troubleshooting and monitoring.
Create, delete, and configure shared folders and protocols.
Configure a recycle bin for deleted files.
Set permissions for accessing shared folders.
Enable/disable SMB connections and change workgroup name.
Enable or disable AFP connections for Mac compatibility.
Enable or disable FTP connections for file transfer.
Enable DLNA for media streaming to compatible devices.
How to play media from LinkStation on DLNA devices.
Enable iTunes server for music sharing.
Enable/disable BitTorrent for downloading files.
Instructions for initiating file downloads.
Program for remote file access via the Internet.
Steps to set up remote access through WebAccess.
How to access LinkStation files remotely.
Feature to copy data from USB to LinkStation.
Manage user accounts on the LinkStation.
How to change administrator and user passwords.
Steps to remove user accounts.
Manage user groups for access control.
Configure network settings like hostname and IP address.
Enable remote wake-up functionality.
Change the LinkStation's display language.
Configure character encoding for FTP.
Configure system date, time, and timezone settings.
Configure power saving settings for the system and drives.
Set timers for the LinkStation to enter sleep mode.
Configure LinkStation shutdown with a UPS.
Lists settings adjustable via mobile app.
How to manage users from a mobile device.
How to delete users via mobile.
How to change RAID mode from a mobile device.
Steps to configure WebAccess using a mobile device.
Troubleshooting for BuffaloNAS.com name creation.
How to set up the DLNA server via mobile.
Manage USB devices and related functions via mobile.
Initiate Direct Copy from a mobile device.
Enable/disable UPS sync settings from a mobile device.
Utility for managing LinkStation from Windows.
How to change IP address using NAS Navigator2 on Windows.
Guide to using NAS Navigator2 on macOS.
How to change IP address using NAS Navigator2 on macOS.
Information about NovaBACKUP utility for data backup.
Explains LED status codes and their meanings.
Lists the default configuration parameters of the LinkStation.
Technical specifications of the LinkStation.
Regulatory compliance information for US users.
Regulatory compliance information for European users.
Visual overview of LinkStation hardware components and ports.
Instructions for accessing shared files and folders on the LinkStation.
Procedures for safely powering the LinkStation on and off.
Steps to remotely restart the LinkStation through its settings.
Guide to accessing the LinkStation's configuration interface.
Accessing LinkStation settings via a mobile device.
Procedure to reset the administrator password if forgotten.
Overview of the LinkStation's main menu interface.
Explanation of the LinkStation's desktop interface and default shortcuts.
Details about the launcher for quick access to applications and settings.
How to personalize the LinkStation's desktop by customizing icons and layout.
Customization options for the launcher's appearance and behavior.
How to adjust display settings like icon and text size.
Instructions for setting custom wallpapers and slideshows.
How to change the LinkStation's display language.
Guide to using the My LinkStation interface for file management.
Steps to create new folders within the LinkStation.
Instructions for transferring files to and from the LinkStation.
How to create temporary links to share files.
Overview of the Media Player interface and its controls.
Steps to create and manage playlists for media files.
How to add media files to playlists.
Instructions for playing media files through the browser.
Explanation of different RAID array configurations (RAID 1, RAID 0, Linear, JBOD).
General notes and procedures for managing RAID arrays.
How to change the RAID configuration of the drives.
Procedure to increase the capacity of an existing RAID array.
Instructions for connecting and using external USB storage devices.
How to safely disconnect external drives.
How to format internal and external drives.
Guide for replacing a failed hard drive in the LinkStation.
Procedure to rebuild the RAID array after drive replacement.
Displays system details like hostname, IP, and firmware version.
View system logs for troubleshooting and monitoring.
Create, delete, and configure shared folders and protocols.
Configure a recycle bin for deleted files.
Set permissions for accessing shared folders.
Enable/disable SMB connections and change workgroup name.
Enable or disable AFP connections for Mac compatibility.
Enable or disable FTP connections for file transfer.
Enable DLNA for media streaming to compatible devices.
How to play media from LinkStation on DLNA devices.
Enable iTunes server for music sharing.
Enable/disable BitTorrent for downloading files.
Instructions for initiating file downloads.
Program for remote file access via the Internet.
Steps to set up remote access through WebAccess.
How to access LinkStation files remotely.
Feature to copy data from USB to LinkStation.
Manage user accounts on the LinkStation.
How to change administrator and user passwords.
Steps to remove user accounts.
Manage user groups for access control.
Configure network settings like hostname and IP address.
Enable remote wake-up functionality.
Change the LinkStation's display language.
Configure character encoding for FTP.
Configure system date, time, and timezone settings.
Configure power saving settings for the system and drives.
Set timers for the LinkStation to enter sleep mode.
Configure LinkStation shutdown with a UPS.
Lists settings adjustable via mobile app.
How to manage users from a mobile device.
How to delete users via mobile.
How to change RAID mode from a mobile device.
Steps to configure WebAccess using a mobile device.
Troubleshooting for BuffaloNAS.com name creation.
How to set up the DLNA server via mobile.
Manage USB devices and related functions via mobile.
Initiate Direct Copy from a mobile device.
Enable/disable UPS sync settings from a mobile device.
Utility for managing LinkStation from Windows.
How to change IP address using NAS Navigator2 on Windows.
Guide to using NAS Navigator2 on macOS.
How to change IP address using NAS Navigator2 on macOS.
Information about NovaBACKUP utility for data backup.
Explains LED status codes and their meanings.
Lists the default configuration parameters of the LinkStation.
Technical specifications of the LinkStation.
Regulatory compliance information for US users.
Regulatory compliance information for European users.
General| Form Factor | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power Supply | External AC adapter |
| Category | NAS |
| Supported Protocols | AFP, HTTP, FTP |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
