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Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 94Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Click [Begin Installation]. T
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 99Setting up a printer on Windows 200021 Click [Enable].2 Click [Save].3Refer to your printer's
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 10081 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your p
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 101BitTorrent is a protocol for sharing les. You can download les quickly since les are distributed
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 102Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders1 31 Click [Enable].2 Select a folder for downloads on th
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 103Media ServerThe LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server. Videos, pictures and music saved o
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 104Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the les312Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 1054Select the le that you want to play, then play it.
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 106Media Server SettingsBy default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures, and music in
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 107To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation:123A list of DLNA compatible devices on
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 108DLNA Media ListThe LinkStation will maintain a database of videos, pictures, and music saved in its
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 1067The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just l
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 109If other DLNA media devices do not recognize the LinkStation:If the Media Server on the LinkStation
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 110To disable playback from a specic DLNA media playerBy default, the LinkStation will allow playback
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 111Troubleshooting:Problem: The DLNA media player can’t see media les on the LinkStation If your DLNA
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 112Using iTunes with the Media ServerComputers on the network running iTunes can access MP3, M4A, and M
LinkStation User Manual 113Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it simple to display the Web Admin interface, chang
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2LinkStation User Manual 114Name DescriptionsMenuMap remote default share to drive letter (*)Assigns the LinkStation's sha
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2LinkStation User Manual 115Menu Item DescriptionsLinkStation Name Browse Shares Opens the LinkStation’s Share folder.Open Web
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2LinkStation User Manual 116Menu Item DescriptionsWeb Admin Opens a Web Admin interface.IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address au
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2LinkStation User Manual 117Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later If you installed the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator
LinkStation User Manual 118Name DescriptionsName Displays the name of the LinkStation.Firmware version Displays the rmware version of the LinkStation
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 11Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)1 Power LED Blue light is ON: Power ON Blue light is OFF:
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 119Shared FoldersThe following options can be set from the [Shared Folders] screen. Name Descr
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 120Name DescriptionFolder Setup>New FolderClick [Create Folder] to view this option.Volume
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 121Name DescriptionAccess RestrictionsClick [Access Restrictions] from the [Create Shared Fold
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 122 NameDescriptionsLocal UsersLocal Users Displays [Username], [User Id], [Description], and
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 123NameDescriptionsLocal Users>New UserTo display, click [Create a user].Password Enter th
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 124NameDescriptionsLocal GroupsLocal Groups Displays [Group Name], [Group Id], and [Descriptio
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 125NameDescriptionsIP Address SettingsClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.DHCP If enabl
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 126NameDescriptionsWorkgroup/DomainClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Authentication M
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 127NameDescriptionsWorkgroup/DomainClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Active Directory
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 128NameDescriptionsWorkgroup/DomainClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.For Workgroup Au
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 12784567835Back3 Fan Do not block the fan when installing the unit.4 USB 2.0 ConnectorYou may attach a USB dev
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 129NameDescriptionsWorkgroup/DomainClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Enable Authentic
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 130NameDescriptionsWeb Server SettingsClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Target Folder
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 131NameDescriptionsMySQL Server SettingsClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.MySQL Serve
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 132SystemThe following options can be set from the [System] tab. NameDescriptionsSettingsNameC
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 133NameDescriptionsStorageDisksCheck Disk You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attach
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 134NameDescriptionsStorageDisksFormat Disk You may format disks in or connected to the LinkSta
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 135NameDescriptionsStorageDisksFormat DiskFormat type DescriptionsXFS(USB Hard Drive/LinkStati
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 136NameDescriptionsStorageRAID Array *1*1: LinkStation models with multiple hard drives onlyCo
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 137Name DescriptionsStorageIf many recoverable errors (bad cluster) are found in one of the ha
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 138Name DescriptionsBackupSearch for Backup Destination by PasswordClick [Modify Settings] to
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 13BackDiagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)Front11 Power LEDBlue LED: Power on.LED is o: Power o.Blinks blu
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 139Name DescriptionsBackupSearch for Backup Destination by PasswordClick [Modify Settings] to
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 140NameDescriptionsBackupBackup Jobs SetupClick [Create New Job] to display this option in the
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 141NameDescriptionsBackupBackup Jobs SetupClick [Create New Job] to display this option in the
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 142NameDescriptionsBackupBackup Jobs SetupClick [Create New Job] to display this option in the
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 143Name DescriptionsMaintenanceEmail NoticationClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Cli
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 144Power ManagementUPS SettingsClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Synchronization with
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 145Name DescriptionsRestore/EraseRestore Factory DefaultsUpon restore Click [Modify Settings]
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 146ExtensionsThe following options can be set from the [Extensions] tab. Name DescriptionsWebA
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 147Name DescriptionsWebAccessWebAccess ServiceClick [Advanced WebAccess Settings] to change s
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 148Name DescriptionsMediaServerMedia Server SettingsClick [Modify Settings] to change settings
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 145 USB 2.0 connectorYou may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 149The LS-WXL LinkStation supports DTCP-IP. Copyright-protected content can be used in players
Chapter 4 Web Admin interfaceLinkStation User Manual 150Name DescriptionsTime MachineTime MachineClick [Modify Settings] to change settings.Time Ma
LinkStation User Manual 151AppendixAppendixSpecicationsCheck Bualo's catalogs or web site (www.bualotech.com) for information about the latest
LinkStation User Manual 152AppendixThe following settings are factory defaults for the LinkStation.Default SettingsAdministrator's Name adminPass
LinkStation User Manual 153AppendixMapping Additional SharesWhen you installed the LinkStation, a share was mapped as a network drive on the computer
LinkStation User Manual 154AppendixMac OS XWith Mac OS X 10.3 or later, use NAS Navigator2 to mount a share from the LinkStation as a drive on the Mac
LinkStation User Manual 155AppendixSoftwareYou can install following software applications and the manual by using utilities CD which comes with the L
LinkStation User Manual 156Appendix21 When the [Change File Sharing Security Level] window opens, select [Change security level].2 Click [Change].3T
LinkStation User Manual 157AppendixTurboCopyTurboCopy speeds up le copy operations in Windows.TurboPCTurboPC optimizes transfer speeds for hard drive
LinkStation User Manual 158AppendixInfo folderIn the folder called "info" on the internal hard disk of the LinkStation, Install programs suc
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 15BackDiagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)Front11 Function ButtonThe Function Button initiates direct copy, dismounts
LinkStation User Manual 159AppendixStatus LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)During normal operation, the power LED will glow blue.Flashing RedThe Power LED
LinkStation User Manual 160AppendixError code DescriptionsE01 Problem in DRAM DATA LINE. Contact Bualo tech support for assistance.E02 Problem in DRA
LinkStation User Manual 161AppendixPower LED ashing amberThe Power LED ashes amber with information codes. The way it ashes indicates the message.
LinkStation User Manual 162AppendixStatus LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)There are 5 LEDs on the LinkStation: “Power”, “Function”, “Info/Error”, “Link/Act”, and
LinkStation User Manual 163AppendixInfo/Error LEDThe Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blink
LinkStation User Manual 164AppendixThe Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identied by the pattern of blinking. Note:
LinkStation User Manual 165AppendixLink/Act LEDStatus DescriptionsSolid green Linking.Blinking green Accessing.AC adaptor LEDStatus DescriptionsGreen
LinkStation User Manual 166AppendixStatus LED (LS-WSXL)There are 4 LEDs on the LinkStation: “Function”, “Info/Error”, “Link/Act”, and “Power”. F
LinkStation User Manual 167AppendixInfo/Error LEDThe Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blink
LinkStation User Manual 168AppendixThe Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identied by the pattern of blinking. Note:
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 165 Power LED (LinkStation)Blue LED: Power on.LED is o: Power o.Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown.6 S
LinkStation User Manual 169AppendixCompliance InformationFCC InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
LinkStation User Manual 170AppendixTroubleshootingCannot SetupThe following section lists typical occurrences and causes when you cannot setup the Li
LinkStation User Manual 171AppendixCause 9. TCP/IP does not work properly. Install the LAN adapter's driver again.Cause 10. You are running Setup
LinkStation User Manual 172AppendixData BackupWhile using the LinkStation, you may lose your important data due to sudden accidents, hard disk failure
LinkStation User Manual 17Chapter 2 Using your LinkStationDouble click on the LinkStation's icon.1Launch NAS Navigator2.Notes: In Windows, clic
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 181Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch. Notes: If LinkNaviga
LinkStation User Manual 1ContentsChapter 1 Setup... ... 4LinkNaviga
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 195Launch NAS Navigator2:In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Naviga
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 20AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the LinkStation automatically turns o when all compu
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 21Web Admin interfaceTo open the LinkStation’s web-based administration interface, follow the steps bel
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 224Note: The Web Admin interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, Fir
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 23To open the Web Admin interface from a dierent computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s I
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 241 Enter desired characteristics for the new share.Note: If you would like to copy the settings of an
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 25• When using multi-byte character(such as Japanese), make folder or le names with 80 bytes(UTF-8) or
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 26Access RestrictionsThere are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation.Access restric
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 27Restricting access for Users and Groups on the LinkStationYou can set access restrictions for shared
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 2834567 Click [Save].You have assigned access restrictions.• If you log on from a Microsoft Network Do
LinkStation User Manual 2Network ...50Ju
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 29Access Restrictions on NT DomainThe LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 30Notes:• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and gro
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 31Access Restrictions on Active DirectoryThe LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 32Notes:• When you have the LinkStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 33Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server featureYou may administer all user account
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 341 Click [Workgroup] (even if you are in a domain environment).2 Enter the [Workgroup Name]. To use
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 354 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStationA user that has been regis
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 36Disk QuotasNotes:• When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder. The limited
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 373Select [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] and click [Create Folder].45678Click [Save]. You’ve congur
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 38Disk space quotas for groupsTo limit the space of shared folders that each group can use, follow the
LinkStation User Manual 3Chapter 3 NAS Navigator2 ... 113Chapter 4 Web Admin inte
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 394Note: • Deleting and adding groups repeatedly may cause quotas to not work properly. 567Click [Share
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 4010 11 12 13 Click [Save]. You have congured a group quota.1 Click [Local Groups].2 Click [Add].1
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 41FTP Server12By default, the LinkStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same n
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 42 Congure your FTP client software with the following settings:• Host Name IP address of the LinkSta
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 43To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions on the FTP share. Congure
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 44Direct CopyDirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 45Files are copied to the folder:<shared folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd yyyy: year copied mm: month
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 46Users/GroupsAdding UsersAdd users as shown below.122 Click [Create User].1 Congure the desired set
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 47Notes: • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation. •
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 48Adding GroupsAdd groups as shown below:1 Enter [Groupe Name] and [Description].2 Select users to in
LinkStation User Manual 4Chapter 1 Setup1Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surg
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 49In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].3Select [admin] and click [Edi
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 50Jumbo FrameIf your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 51Notes: • To use the LinkStation with Jumbo Frame, your router/switch/hub must support Jumbo Frame.•
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 52Web serverThe LinkStation can be used as a Web server. HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 53MySQL serverThe LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and lin
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 542 Click [Save].System-Settings213Name, Date and TimeCongure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or t
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 55Note: The LinkStation's internal clock may run at a slightly dierent speed from other clocks o
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 56System-StorageCheck DiskA disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via US
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 57Note: If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, information les for Macintosh may be
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 58Format a Drive• A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important dat
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 5Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.exe]. If “Do
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 59Note: The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive's size and format
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 60Adding StorageThe LinkStation has a USB connector on the back. You can connect a Bualo external har
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 61To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive fro
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 62Note:Format type Advantages DisadvantagesFAT 32Drives formatted with FAT 32 can be disconnected from
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 63To set access restrictions on an additional hard driveYou can set access restrictions for shares on a
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 64Remove DiskTo remove the hard drive:If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount the USB hard drive bef
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 65System BackupTime MachineTime Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later versi
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 6641 Select [Apple].2 Click [Save].5671 Enter the [Target host name].2 Enter the [Target MAC addres
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 67•You can nd the Mac’s host name under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] - [Sharing].e.g.) If
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 6811Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5.Click [Time Machine].Click [Choose
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 61Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a surge
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 69Enter [Name] and [Password] to access the shared folder on the LinkStation, and click [Connect].Make
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 701 Back up data on the LinkStationYou can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the Web Admi
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 712 Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation # 1You may congure a destination folder o
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 723 Finding the backup destination folder from LinkStation # 2 If the password is set for the backup d
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 734 Conguring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination123In the Web Admin inter
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 745 Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2123In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backu
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 75Backup operation modesThree backup operation modes are available.Normal BackupAll les in the source
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 764Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders].56Select the [Backup Source] and [Backup Targets] folders, then
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 77Notes: • You can register up to the second level of subfolders. However, folders with more than 80 b
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 78Several RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard drives. LinkStations with
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 7Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.exe]. If “Do
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 79• Using in RAID 1 mode1Change system to normal mode (page 83).23456The [Confirm Operation] screen wil
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 80Note: If power is turned o during a RAID rebuild, the RAID rebuild will continue when power is rest
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 81EDP (Easy Data Protection) With EDP (Easy Data Protection), you can create a RAID 1 array while prese
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 82• Changing to RAID 0 mode1Change system to normal mode (page 83).23456The [Confirm Operation] screen
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 83• Changing to Normal mode123Click [Delete RAID Array].4When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mod
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 84RAID ScanningLinkStations that are in RAID 1 mode support RAID scanning. A RAID scan tests the RAID a
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 85E-mail NoticationYour LinkStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email wh
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 865 Enter a password that will be used to verify.6 To use a secured connection, select [SSL]/[TLS].7
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 87UPS SettingsA UPS (uninterruptable power supply) can automatically shut down your LinkStation in case
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 88To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep mode, where the hard disk and
Chapter1 SetupLinkStation User Manual 81Connect the LinkStation with the AC adaptor and an Ethernet cable. Plug the power cord into a surge protecto
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 89Examples of multiple timers: (e.g.1) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on: Timer
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 90Restoring Factory DefaultsTo initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 91Initialization from the Web Admin interfaceYou can initialize the following settings from the Web Adm
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 92Format the LinkStation1234In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Erase].Click [E
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 93ExtensionsWebAccessWhat is WebAccess?WebAccess lets you access les on your LinkStation through the I
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 94Print ServerLinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer t
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 95Setting up a printer on Windows 7/Vista2Select [Enable] and click [Save].3Refer to your printer'
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 9681 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your pr
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 97Setting up a printer on Windows XP21 Choose [Enable] and click [Save].3Refer to your printer’s manua
Using your LinkStationLinkStation User Manual 9891 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your pr
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