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Buffalo LinkStation Live
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User Manual
LinkStation Live
Shared Network Storage
www.buffalotech.com
v1.08

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Summary

Introduction

Connecting your LinkStation

Connect your Cables

Connect power and Ethernet cables to the LinkStation and network devices.

Powering up

Steps to power on the LinkStation and check indicator lights.

Setup Notes

Troubleshooting tips for initial setup and LED status.

Installing Software

LinkNavigator Setup

Guide to installing the LinkNavigator software on your computer.

Using your LinkStation with a Windows PC

Accessing LinkStation Data from your PC

How to access shared folders on the LinkStation via a Windows PC.

Using your LinkStation with a Mac

Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac

How to connect to and access LinkStation shares from a Mac.

LinkStation Layout

LinkStation Front Panel

Overview of front panel buttons and LEDs.

LinkStation Rear Panel

Description of rear panel ports like Ethernet and USB.

Advanced Settings

The Configuration GUI

Accessing the LinkStation's web-based configuration interface.

Basic Settings

Configuring hostname, description, date, and time settings.

Network Configuration

Configuring IP address, subnet mask, workgroup, and DNS settings.

Disk Management

Managing internal and USB drives, including formatting and checking.

Shared Folders

Creating, managing, and restricting access to shared folders.

User and Group Management

Setting up user accounts and groups for permissions.

WebAccess Setup

Configuring remote file access to the LinkStation via the Internet.

Disk Backup

Setting up backup jobs and destinations for data protection.

PCast and DLNA Media Server

Using LinkStation as a media server for PCast and DLNA.

Maintenance Settings

Managing system notifications, alerts, LEDs, shutdown, and initialization.

System Status

Viewing system information, USB details, drive, and network status.

LinkStation Client Utility

IP Address Setup

Manually setting or automatically acquiring the LinkStation's IP address.

Printer Installation

Print Server Configuration

Enabling and configuring the print server on the LinkStation.

Adding a Printer to a PC

Steps to add a shared printer to a Windows PC.

Troubleshooting

Disk Errors and LED Codes

Diagnosing and resolving disk errors and interpreting LED flash codes.

Technical Specifications

Contact Information

North America

Contact details for Buffalo Technology USA.

Europe

Contact details for Buffalo Technology UK/Ireland.

GPL Information

North America

Policy for obtaining GPL source code in North America.

Europe

Policy for obtaining GPL source code in Europe.

Summary

Introduction

Connecting your LinkStation

Connect your Cables

Connect power and Ethernet cables to the LinkStation and network devices.

Powering up

Steps to power on the LinkStation and check indicator lights.

Setup Notes

Troubleshooting tips for initial setup and LED status.

Installing Software

LinkNavigator Setup

Guide to installing the LinkNavigator software on your computer.

Using your LinkStation with a Windows PC

Accessing LinkStation Data from your PC

How to access shared folders on the LinkStation via a Windows PC.

Using your LinkStation with a Mac

Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac

How to connect to and access LinkStation shares from a Mac.

LinkStation Layout

LinkStation Front Panel

Overview of front panel buttons and LEDs.

LinkStation Rear Panel

Description of rear panel ports like Ethernet and USB.

Advanced Settings

The Configuration GUI

Accessing the LinkStation's web-based configuration interface.

Basic Settings

Configuring hostname, description, date, and time settings.

Network Configuration

Configuring IP address, subnet mask, workgroup, and DNS settings.

Disk Management

Managing internal and USB drives, including formatting and checking.

Shared Folders

Creating, managing, and restricting access to shared folders.

User and Group Management

Setting up user accounts and groups for permissions.

WebAccess Setup

Configuring remote file access to the LinkStation via the Internet.

Disk Backup

Setting up backup jobs and destinations for data protection.

PCast and DLNA Media Server

Using LinkStation as a media server for PCast and DLNA.

Maintenance Settings

Managing system notifications, alerts, LEDs, shutdown, and initialization.

System Status

Viewing system information, USB details, drive, and network status.

LinkStation Client Utility

IP Address Setup

Manually setting or automatically acquiring the LinkStation's IP address.

Printer Installation

Print Server Configuration

Enabling and configuring the print server on the LinkStation.

Adding a Printer to a PC

Steps to add a shared printer to a Windows PC.

Troubleshooting

Disk Errors and LED Codes

Diagnosing and resolving disk errors and interpreting LED flash codes.

Technical Specifications

Contact Information

North America

Contact details for Buffalo Technology USA.

Europe

Contact details for Buffalo Technology UK/Ireland.

GPL Information

North America

Policy for obtaining GPL source code in North America.

Europe

Policy for obtaining GPL source code in Europe.

Buffalo LinkStation Live Specifications

General IconGeneral
Storage drive capacity1000 GB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA
Total installed storage capacity1 TB
Number of storage drives installed1
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Compliance industry standardsIEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Dimensions (WxDxH)45 x 156 x 175 mm
Power requirements100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Compatible operating systemsWindows Server 20003/2008, Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 10.3.9 +
Power consumption (typical)17 W
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight1100 g

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