Buffalo LinkStation Mini

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Summary

Hardware Overview

Back Panel Layout

Details the ports and connections on the rear panel of the LinkStation Mini.

Front Panel Layout

Identifies and describes the buttons, LEDs, and lock mount on the front panel.

Initial Setup and Configuration

LinkNavigator Installation

Instructions for installing the LinkNavigator software from the CD on PC and Mac.

LinkNavigator Setup Wizard

Guide to starting the LinkNavigator setup and choosing the installation mode.

Power Mode Settings

Explains the functions of the three-position power mode switch.

Using LinkStation with Computers

Windows PC Connection

Accessing Data from PC

Mapping Network Drive (Windows)

Mac Connection

Accessing Data from Mac

Advanced Features and Management

Configuration GUI Access

How to access the LinkStation's advanced configuration interface.

Basic Settings Configuration

Setup for hostname, date/time, and language preferences.

Network IP Address Properties

Configuration of IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings.

Workgroup;Domain Setup

Configuring network type for workgroup or Active Directory environments.

Disk Management - Drive Properties

Viewing properties of internal and attached USB drives.

Disk Management - RAID Setup

Explanation of RAID options and configuration for data redundancy.

Disk Management - USB Hard Drives

Information and formatting procedures for connected USB hard drives.

Disk Management - Disk Check

Disk Management - Disk Format

Disk Management - Disk Erase

Shared Folders Management

Adding new shares and deleting existing ones on the LinkStation.

Adding New Shared Folders

Shared Folders Access Restrictions

Setting read-only or writable permissions for users and groups.

Group Management

User Management

Changing User Passwords

WebAccess Setup

Configuring WebAccess Folder Access

Using WebAccess

Disk Backup Configuration

Maintenance - Restarting LinkStation

Maintenance - Initialization (Factory Reset)

System Status - System Information

System Status - Drive Properties

System Status - Network Information

LinkStation Client Utility Overview

IP Address Setup Utility

Troubleshooting and Support

Disk Error Resolution

Guides on diagnosing and resolving disk errors using LED flash codes.