Buffalo LINKSTATION HD-HLAN Bedienungsanleitung

User ManualLinkStationHD-HLAN Serieswww.buffalotech.comv5.4

10On the rear of the LinkStation, ip the black Cable Selection switch. This switch tells LinkStation whether to communicate over a Crossover or Patc

11Having Problems? Make sure that:• Both LinkStation and the switch or PC are powered on.• The Ethernet Cable is securely fastened to both devices.

12Insert the Link Navigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s conguration, the EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automa

13LinkNavigator is now running. Please press the Install IP Setup Utility icon, then press the Start button. The LinkStation IP Conguration Utility

14The IP Conguration Utility allows you to easily congure LinkStation’s network settings. The Search button will re-scan the network for any and al

15This section of the program changes LinkStation’s IP Address. Check the check box that states Acquire IP Address Automatically. This will give Lin

16LinkStation is now ready to be congured. The login prompt will appear. The user name is “root”. There is no password by default. If a password

17Congratulations, you have logged into LinkStation. These are the main conguration menus. Please bookmark this page for easy access. For detailed

18This section allows you to change the name of your LinkStation. This name will be required to access LinkStation data. A friendly, easy name is re

19By default there are two shared folders on LinkStation. One is for Windows and Mac machines, while the other is for Macs only. Windows machines wi

2IntroductionWelcome to the LinkStation User Manual! This manual will help you congure your LinkStation. This user manual uses images representativ

20To begin setting up a new share, enter an appropriate share/folder name in the Shared Folder Name eld. Set the remaining settings to the desired

21Accessing LinkStation Data from a PCTo access LinkStation data:Press the Start menu, select the Run... option. When the Run dialog opens, type \\Li

22LinkStation’s root directory will appear. You will see all of the congured shares. All users can read and write to all folders unless otherwise c

23From the previous step’s Root Directory screen, use the pull down menu and click Tools and then select Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive prog

24If your Mac does not automatically detect your LinkStation’s Share folder and put it on your desktop, you will need to add the LinkStation to the Ma

25Select Guest and click on Connect. Note: If you have congured share permissions on your LinkStation, select Registered User and enter your Regist

26If you don’t know your LinkStation’s IP address, there are several ways to get it.One simple method is to use the LinkStation client utility (includ

27LinkStation ExpansionLinkStation has two USB 2.0 ports on it, one on the front and one on the rear. These ports can be used for adding an external

28Basic SettingsLinkStation Name Setup:LinkStation should be congured with a unique name to identify it over the network. A general description can

29Basic Settings - LinkStation NameThe LinkStation Name identies the LinkStation on your network. The LinkStation name should be something easy to r

3Table of ContentsLinkStation Diagram ...4LinkStation Quick Setup ...

30Basic Settings - Time and DateTime Setup: The LinkStation time must be set to maintain proper logs and to schedule proper backups Input the proper

31IP Address Settings: By default, LinkStation will attempt to obtain an IP Address from a DHCP Server. If a DHCP Server is not available, it will a

32Network - IP Address & Default GatewayIP Address Settings: LinkStation operates using the TCP/IP protocol. Thus, it must have an IP Address to

33Network - Network SetupWorkgroup Settings: Select the appropriate Network ID. Enter the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup Name eld. “Workg

34Network - FTP ServerSelect Enable to use LinkStation’s FTP Server. Allowing Anonymous access is not recommended because of security concerns. Sele

35Shared Folder Setup:Access to shared folders can be controlled via group and User permissions. By default a shared folder will allow access to all

36Security - Shared FoldersLinkStation stores its data in shares. Multiple shares can be congured for different types of data. By default LinkStati

37Security - Add a new Shared FolderShared Folder Name: Name can be up to 12 alphanumeric characters (“-” and “_” are supported).Shared Folder Descri

38Security SettingsEnabling Access Restriction on the previous page will give you this screen, where you can restrict access to your new shared folder

39Security SettingsGroups allow for quicker security administration. A group is a group of users with specic rights to specic shared folders. A bu

41. Power Button – The Power Button is used to power the LinkStation on or off. The power on process will take approximately 30 seconds to a full min

40Security - Add New GroupGroup Name: This will be the name of the group. The name should reect the types of users added. For example, the manager

41Security Settings - Shared Folder SetupUser accounts allow LinkStation to limit access to certain or all shared folders. A user account is assigned

42User Name: Enter a name for each user here. Each name should indicate the named user. For instance, you could use the user’s rst name as the use

43USB Details:Normally, all devices currently connected to the LinkStation will be displayed under USB Details. Newly attached USB devices may not be

44USB SettingsUSB Information: The USB Information table lists information about connected USB devices (such as printers and hard drives). It lists

45USB SettingsUSB Disk Setup: The USB Disk setup options species if an attached USB Disk is to be used as a shared folder. Using it as a shared fol

46USB Settings - Print ServerPrint Server: The Print Server function turns printer sharing on or off. The Print Server function must be set to Enabl

47USB Settings - Printer Share InstallationNow that LinkStation is set up to share your printer, you can easily add the printer to any Windows PC on y

48USB Settings - Printer Share Installation• The Add Printer Wizard will launch. Select the proper driver for your printer. If the specic printer

49USB Settings - Printer Share Installation• To print a test page or congure additional printer settings, right click on the lp printer icon and sel

54. Disk Full LED – When LinkStation’s internal drive approaches 95% of its capacity, the Disk Full LED will light up in red. For options to increas

50USB Settings - Delete Print QueueDeleting print jobs may be necessary if a corrupt print job was sent to a printer. If printing to the printer conn

51System Status: The System Status page displays current information about LinkStation.Disk Sleep Function: The LinkStation can be scheduled to ente

52Disk Format: The internal drive or an attached USB drive can be formatted and rebuilt. Once a format begins all data will be lost on the drive. C

53Maintenance Settings - System StatusThe System Status page lists conguration information about LinkStation. No conguration changes can be made fro

54Maintenance Settings - SleepSleep Function: Enable Sleep Function to allow LinkStation to go into Sleep Mode. In Sleep Mode, LinkStation’s interna

55Maintenance Settings - BackupAll Disk Backups are sent to the attached USB Disk on LinkStation. Please turn to page 56 for information on how to re

56Maintenance Settings - Backup SettingsDisk Backup: The Disk Backup function allows LinkStation’s data to be backed up to an external USB Hard Drive

57Restoring a BackupTo restore a backup, the USB Disk must be shared as a shared folder. This setting can be enabled on page 44. Then, browse to Lin

58Maintenance Settings - Disk ScanDisk Scan: The Disk Scan Target is the disk that is to be scanned. The Internal HDD option is for LinkStation’s in

59Maintenance Settings - FormatSelect a disk to format:The pull-down menu lists the drives that can be formatted. If a USB Hard Drive is connected to

6Quick SetupPlug the LinkStation’s power cord into the back of LinkStation. Then, plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.Also, plug

60Maintenance Settings - Administrator Password SettingsAdministrator Name: The Administrator Name is used to log into the Web-Based conguration. T

61Maintenance Settings - ShutdownShutdown:The Shutdown function in LinkStation allows an administrator to shut down LinkStation without using the powe

62PCast is a special service that can run within LinkStation allowing it to be a media server for Buffalo’s LinkTheater product. The LinkTheater is a

63PCast Settings - LinkTheaterLinkTheater Settings: The LinkTheater Settings allow you to congure your LinkStation to communicate directly with Buff

64PCast Settings - LinkTheaterPassword: Enter the password required for access to the LinkStation content from LinkTheater. This password will need

65When adding multiple shares, it’s possible that you may get an error message similar to the following:Troubleshooting - Multiple SharesThis is cause

66Troubleshooting - Multiple SharesWhen mapping any share, select the ‘Connect using a different user name’ option. A login and password prompt will

67Disk ErrorsIf LinkStation encounters a disk error, it will be reported in the LinkStation status on the top of any of the Web-Based conguration scr

68Technical SpecificationsLAN Standards: Auto-MDIX10/100/1000 Base-T EthernetTransmission Types: 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5; 100BASE-TX 4B/5B, MLT-3

69Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Cana

7Connect the other end of the included Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a nearby running PC.NOTE

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8Turn the LinkStation on by pressing the power button until the green Power LED begins to ash.Quick Setup

9Check the LINK/ACT light on the front of the LinkStation. If it is lit, then your LinkStation is connected properly; please turn to page 12 to conti