Buffalo TeraStation TS3400D

Questions and Answers

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Sarah DiazAug 2, 2025
Why is video recording not starting on my Buffalo Storage?
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  Dana GomezAug 3, 2025
  If video recording doesn't start on your Buffalo Storage, first ensure that the surveillance camera setting is enabled in Settings. Also, verify that the LAN cables between the TeraStation and network camera are correctly inserted and that the power is on. Ensure the video recording policy is registered from Camera Policies and that the device is connected to the correct network and LAN port as set in Settings. Check if the disk is full, and if so, free up space. Make sure the time is correctly set for both the TeraStation and network camera in Settings. Finally, confirm that you have enough camera licenses; if not, purchase and register an additional license.
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Dennis HendersonAug 10, 2025
How to fix 'cannot view network camera using Live Viewer' on Buffalo TeraStation TS3400D Storage?
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  adamsshelbyAug 10, 2025
  If you can't view the network camera using Live Viewer on your Buffalo Storage, it could be due to the network camera not being registered in some camera policies. To fix this, register the network camera from camera policies. Also, there might be an error in the network camera settings, so verify the settings in the camera policies.
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Brittany RuizAug 16, 2025
What to do if I cannot enable the surveillance camera on Buffalo Storage?
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  Jennifer MejiaAug 17, 2025
  If you cannot enable the surveillance camera on your Buffalo Storage, it is possible that failover is running. You should disable failover to resolve this issue.
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Aaron MartinAug 25, 2025
What to do if recorded data is missing on Buffalo TeraStation TS3400D Storage?
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  Steven GeorgeAug 25, 2025
  If there is no recorded data or the recorded data cannot be found on your Buffalo Storage, it might be because a camera was added in camera policies while Surveillance Video Manager was running. If this is the case, this video may not be accessible. Restart Surveillance Video Manager to enable searching for recorded video from the new camera.

Summary

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Turning the TeraStation On and Off

Provides instructions for powering the TeraStation on and off correctly.

Changing the Administrator Password

Guides users through the process of changing the default administrator password.

Chapter 2 Configuration

Opening Settings

Steps to access the TeraStation's configuration interface via a web browser.

Chapter 3 Access Restrictions

Adding a Shared Folder

Procedure for creating new shared folders and setting their attributes.

Adding Users

Steps to create local user accounts for accessing shared folders.

Active Directory

How to join the TeraStation to an Active Directory domain for centralized management.

NT Domain

Configuring the TeraStation to use an NT domain for access restrictions.

User Authentication with an External SMB Server

Linking TeraStation to external servers for centralized user authentication.

Chapter 4 Managing Storage

RAID Arrays

Details the different RAID modes supported by the TeraStation and their configurations.

Erase Data on the TeraStation Completely

Provides a secure method to erase all data and reset the TeraStation to factory defaults.

Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device

Guides on configuring the TeraStation to function as an iSCSI target.

Configuring Access Restrictions

How to set up access restrictions for iSCSI volumes.

Chapter 5 Backup

Back Up from the TeraStation

Options for backing up TeraStation folders to various destinations.

Configuring a Backup Job

Steps to set up scheduled or manual backup jobs.

Replication

How to set up replication for data redundancy between TeraStations.

Failover

Configuration for automatic switching to a backup TeraStation if the main one fails.

Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine

How to use the TeraStation as a Time Machine backup destination.

Chapter 6 Remote Access

WebAccess

Accessing TeraStation files remotely via the internet.

FTP

Enabling and configuring FTP access for remote file transfer.

Amazon S3

Configuring the TeraStation for remote storage with Amazon S3.

Chapter 7 BitTorrent

Chapter 8 Multimedia

DLNA

Sharing digital media files over the network for DLNA-compatible devices.

Chapter 9 Surveillance Server

Getting Started

Lists required items and system requirements for setting up surveillance.

Installing Client Tools

Guides on installing necessary software for surveillance camera management.

Enabling Surveillance Cameras

How to enable surveillance camera functionality and register cameras.

Enabling the Free License

Activating the included free license for one surveillance camera.

Registering Recording Policies

Setting up recording schedules and policies for network cameras.

Automatically Delete Old Data when Space is Low

Configuring automatic deletion of old video data to free up space.

Client Tools

Information on client software for managing surveillance cameras.

Camera Policies

Utility for registering cameras and starting video recording.

Vault Admin

Utility for managing surveillance camera resources and licenses.

Surveillance Video Manager

Activating Additional Licenses

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for surveillance server functionality.

Chapter 10 Advanced Features

Antivirus Software

Activating Virus Scanning

Configuring Security Settings

Excluding a Specific Folder from Antivirus Scanning

Virus Scanning

Email Notification

Sleep Mode

Wake-on-LAN

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

Port Trunking

Chapter 11 Utilities

NAS Navigator2 for Windows

NAS Navigator2 for Mac

iSCSI Connection Tool

NovaBACKUP