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Buffalo LinkStation HD-H250LAN - User Manual

Buffalo LinkStation HD-H250LAN
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LinkStation
HD-H120/160/250LAN
HD-H120/160/250LAN
PY00-30014-DM20-01
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Summary

LinkStation Diagram

Power Button

Controls powering the LinkStation on and off.

Power LED

Indicates the LinkStation's power status.

LINK;ACT LED

Signals network connection and activity.

Disk Full LED

Alerts when the internal drive is nearly full.

Diagnostic LED

Flashes to indicate potential errors.

USB Ports

Ports for connecting external storage or printers.

LinkStation Quick Setup

Power Connection and Startup

Connect power, then press the power button to boot.

Network Cable Connection

Connect the Ethernet cable and verify network link.

Cable Selection Adjustment

Adjust the cable selection switch for proper communication.

Connectivity Troubleshooting

Steps to verify successful network connection.

Link Navigator Setup

Install IP Setup Utility

Launch the IP configuration utility to scan networks.

Configure IP Address

Set IP address, subnet mask, and administrator password.

Login Prompt

Log in using default credentials or set password.

Main Configuration Menus

Overview of the LinkStation's main configuration interface.

LinkStation Name Setup

Set a unique name and description for the LinkStation.

Shared Folder Setup

Create and manage shared folders for data storage.

Accessing LinkStation Data from PC

Accessing Shares via Run Command

Open LinkStation shares by typing its name in the Run dialog.

Mapping Network Drive

Assign a drive letter to the LinkStation for easy access.

LinkStation Expansion

USB Ports for Expansion

Two USB 2.0 ports support external drives and printers.

USB Hard Drive Information

Details on enabling USB HDDs for shared folders or backups.

USB Printer Information

Instructions for setting up a USB printer.

Basic Settings

LinkStation Name Setup

Configure a unique name and description for the LinkStation.

Time Setup

Set the LinkStation's internal clock for logging and backups.

Network Settings

IP Address Setup

Configure static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Workgroup;WINS Setup

Set Workgroup/Zone and WINS server information.

Security Settings

Setup Shared Folder

Create, edit, and delete shared folders with access restrictions.

User Group Setup

Create and manage user groups for security administration.

User Setup

Create and manage individual user accounts with passwords.

USB Settings

USB Information

Displays details of connected USB devices.

USB Disk Setup

Configure USB disk as shared folder or for backup.

Printer Share

Enable sharing of connected printers.

Cancel Print Job

Clear the printer queue if it becomes corrupt.

Maintenance Settings

System Status

Displays current LinkStation status and configuration.

Disk Sleep Setup

Schedule LinkStation to enter sleep mode to save energy.

Disk Backup Setup

Schedule automatic backups to an external USB drive.

Disk Check Setup

Perform disk checks to scan for and repair errors.

Disk Format Setup

Format internal or attached USB drives.

Administrator Password Setup

Set or change the administrator password.

Technical Specifications

Technical Support

Summary

LinkStation Diagram

Power Button

Controls powering the LinkStation on and off.

Power LED

Indicates the LinkStation's power status.

LINK;ACT LED

Signals network connection and activity.

Disk Full LED

Alerts when the internal drive is nearly full.

Diagnostic LED

Flashes to indicate potential errors.

USB Ports

Ports for connecting external storage or printers.

LinkStation Quick Setup

Power Connection and Startup

Connect power, then press the power button to boot.

Network Cable Connection

Connect the Ethernet cable and verify network link.

Cable Selection Adjustment

Adjust the cable selection switch for proper communication.

Connectivity Troubleshooting

Steps to verify successful network connection.

Link Navigator Setup

Install IP Setup Utility

Launch the IP configuration utility to scan networks.

Configure IP Address

Set IP address, subnet mask, and administrator password.

Login Prompt

Log in using default credentials or set password.

Main Configuration Menus

Overview of the LinkStation's main configuration interface.

LinkStation Name Setup

Set a unique name and description for the LinkStation.

Shared Folder Setup

Create and manage shared folders for data storage.

Accessing LinkStation Data from PC

Accessing Shares via Run Command

Open LinkStation shares by typing its name in the Run dialog.

Mapping Network Drive

Assign a drive letter to the LinkStation for easy access.

LinkStation Expansion

USB Ports for Expansion

Two USB 2.0 ports support external drives and printers.

USB Hard Drive Information

Details on enabling USB HDDs for shared folders or backups.

USB Printer Information

Instructions for setting up a USB printer.

Basic Settings

LinkStation Name Setup

Configure a unique name and description for the LinkStation.

Time Setup

Set the LinkStation's internal clock for logging and backups.

Network Settings

IP Address Setup

Configure static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Workgroup;WINS Setup

Set Workgroup/Zone and WINS server information.

Security Settings

Setup Shared Folder

Create, edit, and delete shared folders with access restrictions.

User Group Setup

Create and manage user groups for security administration.

User Setup

Create and manage individual user accounts with passwords.

USB Settings

USB Information

Displays details of connected USB devices.

USB Disk Setup

Configure USB disk as shared folder or for backup.

Printer Share

Enable sharing of connected printers.

Cancel Print Job

Clear the printer queue if it becomes corrupt.

Maintenance Settings

System Status

Displays current LinkStation status and configuration.

Disk Sleep Setup

Schedule LinkStation to enter sleep mode to save energy.

Disk Backup Setup

Schedule automatic backups to an external USB drive.

Disk Check Setup

Perform disk checks to scan for and repair errors.

Disk Format Setup

Format internal or attached USB drives.

Administrator Password Setup

Set or change the administrator password.

Technical Specifications

Technical Support

Buffalo LinkStation HD-H250LAN Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBuffalo
ModelLinkStation HD-H250LAN
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

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