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Buffalo LinkStation - User Manual

Buffalo LinkStation
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LinkStation
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35011114 ver.04

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

Summary

Chapter 1 Setup

LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)

Guides users through the initial setup process using the LinkNavigator software for specific models.

LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)

Provides instructions for setting up LinkStation models LS-WVL and LS-WXL using LinkNavigator.

LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)

Details the LinkNavigator setup procedure for the LS-WSXL LinkStation model.

Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)

Illustrates the physical layout and component identification for LinkStation models LS-VL, LS-XHL, and LS-CHL.

Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)

Shows the physical layout and component identification for LinkStation models LS-WVL and LS-WXL.

Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)

Displays the physical layout and component identification for the LS-WSXL LinkStation model.

Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation

Opening the Shared Folder

Explains how to access the LinkStation's shared folder for file storage and retrieval.

Opening the shared folder from another PC

Guides users on accessing the LinkStation's shared folder from additional computers on the network.

Power Modes

Describes the different power management modes available for the LinkStation.

Web Admin interface

Details how to access and navigate the LinkStation's web-based administration interface for configuration.

Adding shared folders

Provides steps to create and configure new shared folders on the LinkStation.

Access Restrictions

Explains methods for restricting access to shared folders for users and groups.

Disk Quotas

Covers setting disk space limits for individual users or groups on shared folders.

FTP Server

Describes how to enable and configure the FTP server for remote access to the LinkStation.

Direct Copy

Explains the functionality for directly copying files from USB devices to the LinkStation.

Users;Groups

Details the process of adding and managing user accounts and groups on the LinkStation.

Admin Password

Guides users on changing the administrator password for enhanced security.

Network

Covers network configuration settings, including IP address, DHCP, and frame size.

Jumbo Frame

Explains how to configure Jumbo Frame settings to potentially increase network performance.

Web server

Details how to use the LinkStation as a web server, supporting HTML, CGI, and JavaScript.

MySQL server

Describes enabling and configuring the LinkStation to function as a MySQL server.

System-Settings

Covers basic system configuration, including naming and time settings.

Name, Date and Time

Instructions for configuring the LinkStation's hostname, date, and time settings.

System-Storage

Information on managing the LinkStation's internal storage, including disk checks and formatting.

Check Disk

Outlines the procedure for performing a disk check to test and fix data on the drives.

Format a Drive

Provides steps for formatting internal or external hard drives connected to the LinkStation.

Adding Storage

Explains how to connect and use external USB storage devices with the LinkStation.

Remove Disk

Details the safe procedure for removing USB storage devices from the LinkStation.

System Backup

Covers configuring backup jobs for data protection and disaster recovery.

Time Machine

Explains how to configure the LinkStation for use with Apple's Time Machine backup software.

RAID Arrays

Describes RAID modes (0, 1, Normal) and their configurations for multi-drive LinkStations.

RAID Scanning

Details how to configure regular RAID scans for monitoring and repairing the RAID array.

System - Maintenance

Covers system maintenance tasks like email notifications and restarting the device.

E-mail Notification

Instructions for setting up email alerts for system events and status reports.

System Power Management

Information on managing power settings, including UPS integration and sleep timers.

UPS Settings

Explains how to connect and configure the LinkStation with an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

Sleep Timer

Guides on setting specific times for the LinkStation to enter sleep mode to save energy.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Provides instructions for resetting the LinkStation to its original factory default settings.

Initialization from the Web Admin interface

Details how to reset various LinkStation settings via the Web Admin interface.

Format the LinkStation

Explains the process of formatting the entire LinkStation to revert to factory defaults.

Extensions

Introduces additional features and services that can be enabled on the LinkStation.

WebAccess

Describes how to access LinkStation files remotely via the internet using WebAccess.

Print Server

Explains how to connect and configure a USB printer to use the LinkStation as a print server.

BitTorrent Client

Covers enabling and using the BitTorrent client feature for file downloads.

Media Server

Details how to enable and configure the DLNA Media Server for streaming media.

Using iTunes with the Media Server

Explains how to use iTunes to access music files served by the LinkStation.

Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface

Home

Describes the main dashboard and overview of the LinkStation's status in the Web Admin interface.

Shared Folders

Details options for managing shared folders, including creation, deletion, and settings.

Users;Groups

Explains how to manage user accounts and groups for access control on the LinkStation.

Network

Covers network configuration settings, including IP address, DHCP, and frame size.

System

Encompasses system-level configurations like LinkStation name, date/time, and language settings.

Maintenance

Covers system maintenance tasks such as restarting and email notification setup.

Extensions

Describes how to configure additional features like WebAccess, Print Server, BitTorrent, and Media Server.

Appendix

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications and hardware details of the LinkStation.

Default Settings

Outlines the factory default configuration settings for the LinkStation.

Mapping Additional Shares

Guides on mapping LinkStation shares as network drives on Windows and Mac.

Software

Information about included software utilities like NAS Navigator2 and File Security Tool.

Info folder

Mentions the 'info' folder on the hard disk containing software and documentation.

Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)

Explains the meaning of the status LED indicators for specific LinkStation models.

Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)

Details the status LED indicators for the LS-WVL and LS-WXL LinkStation models.

Status LED (LS-WSXL)

Describes the status LED indicators for the LS-WSXL LinkStation model.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common setup and usage problems encountered with the LinkStation.

Data Backup

Emphasizes the importance of backing up data and suggests backup targets.

Summary

Chapter 1 Setup

LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)

Guides users through the initial setup process using the LinkNavigator software for specific models.

LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)

Provides instructions for setting up LinkStation models LS-WVL and LS-WXL using LinkNavigator.

LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)

Details the LinkNavigator setup procedure for the LS-WSXL LinkStation model.

Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)

Illustrates the physical layout and component identification for LinkStation models LS-VL, LS-XHL, and LS-CHL.

Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)

Shows the physical layout and component identification for LinkStation models LS-WVL and LS-WXL.

Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)

Displays the physical layout and component identification for the LS-WSXL LinkStation model.

Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation

Opening the Shared Folder

Explains how to access the LinkStation's shared folder for file storage and retrieval.

Opening the shared folder from another PC

Guides users on accessing the LinkStation's shared folder from additional computers on the network.

Power Modes

Describes the different power management modes available for the LinkStation.

Web Admin interface

Details how to access and navigate the LinkStation's web-based administration interface for configuration.

Adding shared folders

Provides steps to create and configure new shared folders on the LinkStation.

Access Restrictions

Explains methods for restricting access to shared folders for users and groups.

Disk Quotas

Covers setting disk space limits for individual users or groups on shared folders.

FTP Server

Describes how to enable and configure the FTP server for remote access to the LinkStation.

Direct Copy

Explains the functionality for directly copying files from USB devices to the LinkStation.

Users;Groups

Details the process of adding and managing user accounts and groups on the LinkStation.

Admin Password

Guides users on changing the administrator password for enhanced security.

Network

Covers network configuration settings, including IP address, DHCP, and frame size.

Jumbo Frame

Explains how to configure Jumbo Frame settings to potentially increase network performance.

Web server

Details how to use the LinkStation as a web server, supporting HTML, CGI, and JavaScript.

MySQL server

Describes enabling and configuring the LinkStation to function as a MySQL server.

System-Settings

Covers basic system configuration, including naming and time settings.

Name, Date and Time

Instructions for configuring the LinkStation's hostname, date, and time settings.

System-Storage

Information on managing the LinkStation's internal storage, including disk checks and formatting.

Check Disk

Outlines the procedure for performing a disk check to test and fix data on the drives.

Format a Drive

Provides steps for formatting internal or external hard drives connected to the LinkStation.

Adding Storage

Explains how to connect and use external USB storage devices with the LinkStation.

Remove Disk

Details the safe procedure for removing USB storage devices from the LinkStation.

System Backup

Covers configuring backup jobs for data protection and disaster recovery.

Time Machine

Explains how to configure the LinkStation for use with Apple's Time Machine backup software.

RAID Arrays

Describes RAID modes (0, 1, Normal) and their configurations for multi-drive LinkStations.

RAID Scanning

Details how to configure regular RAID scans for monitoring and repairing the RAID array.

System - Maintenance

Covers system maintenance tasks like email notifications and restarting the device.

E-mail Notification

Instructions for setting up email alerts for system events and status reports.

System Power Management

Information on managing power settings, including UPS integration and sleep timers.

UPS Settings

Explains how to connect and configure the LinkStation with an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

Sleep Timer

Guides on setting specific times for the LinkStation to enter sleep mode to save energy.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Provides instructions for resetting the LinkStation to its original factory default settings.

Initialization from the Web Admin interface

Details how to reset various LinkStation settings via the Web Admin interface.

Format the LinkStation

Explains the process of formatting the entire LinkStation to revert to factory defaults.

Extensions

Introduces additional features and services that can be enabled on the LinkStation.

WebAccess

Describes how to access LinkStation files remotely via the internet using WebAccess.

Print Server

Explains how to connect and configure a USB printer to use the LinkStation as a print server.

BitTorrent Client

Covers enabling and using the BitTorrent client feature for file downloads.

Media Server

Details how to enable and configure the DLNA Media Server for streaming media.

Using iTunes with the Media Server

Explains how to use iTunes to access music files served by the LinkStation.

Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2

Chapter 4 Web Admin interface

Home

Describes the main dashboard and overview of the LinkStation's status in the Web Admin interface.

Shared Folders

Details options for managing shared folders, including creation, deletion, and settings.

Users;Groups

Explains how to manage user accounts and groups for access control on the LinkStation.

Network

Covers network configuration settings, including IP address, DHCP, and frame size.

System

Encompasses system-level configurations like LinkStation name, date/time, and language settings.

Maintenance

Covers system maintenance tasks such as restarting and email notification setup.

Extensions

Describes how to configure additional features like WebAccess, Print Server, BitTorrent, and Media Server.

Appendix

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications and hardware details of the LinkStation.

Default Settings

Outlines the factory default configuration settings for the LinkStation.

Mapping Additional Shares

Guides on mapping LinkStation shares as network drives on Windows and Mac.

Software

Information about included software utilities like NAS Navigator2 and File Security Tool.

Info folder

Mentions the 'info' folder on the hard disk containing software and documentation.

Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)

Explains the meaning of the status LED indicators for specific LinkStation models.

Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)

Details the status LED indicators for the LS-WVL and LS-WXL LinkStation models.

Status LED (LS-WSXL)

Describes the status LED indicators for the LS-WSXL LinkStation model.

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common setup and usage problems encountered with the LinkStation.

Data Backup

Emphasizes the importance of backing up data and suggests backup targets.

Buffalo LinkStation Specifications

General IconGeneral
Network InterfaceGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
DLNA SupportYes
CategoryNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)
Backup SoftwareBuffalo Backup Utility
File SystemEXT4
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1

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