User ManualGigabit LinkStationHD-HGLAN Serieswww.buffalotech.com
10If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is lit, your LinkStation is connected properly.If the LINK/ACT LED is not lit, make sure that:• Bot
11Insert the Link Navigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s conguration, the EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automa
12LinkNavigator is now running. Please press the Install IP Setup Utility icon, then press the Start button. The LinkStation IP Conguration Utility
13The IP Conguration Utility allows you to easily congure LinkStation’s network settings. The Search button will re-scan the network for any and al
14This section of the program changes LinkStation’s IP Address. Check the check box that states Acquire IP Address Automatically. This will give Lin
15LinkStation is now ready to be congured. The login prompt will appear. The user name is root. There is no password by default; only enter a pass
16Congratulations, you have logged into LinkStation. These are the main conguration menus. Please bookmark this page for easy access. For detailed
17This 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
18By 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
19To begin setting up a new share, enter an appropriate share/folder name in the Shared Folder Name eld. Congure the remaining settings as necessa
2IntroductionWelcome to the LinkStation User Manual! This manual will help you congure your LinkStation. This user manual uses images representativ
20Accessing LinkStation Data from a PCTo access LinkStation data:Press the Start menu, select the Run... option. When the Run dialog opens, type \\Li
21LinkStation’s root directory will appear. You will see all of the congured shares. All users can read and write to all folders unless otherwise c
22From 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
23If 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
24Select Guest and click on Connect. Note: If you have congured share permissions on your LinkStation, select Registered User and enter your Regist
25If 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
26LinkStation 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
27Basic SettingsLinkStation Name Setup:LinkStation should be congured with a unique name to identify it over the network. A general description can
28Basic Settings - LinkStation NameThe LinkStation Name identies the LinkStation on your network. The LinkStation name should be something easy to r
29Basic Settings - Time and DateTime Setup: The LinkStation time must be set correctly to maintain logs and to schedule backups. Input the time and
3Table of ContentsLinkStation Diagram ...4LinkStation Quick Setup ...
30IP 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
31Network - IP Address & Default GatewayIP Address Settings: LinkStation needs an IP address to communicate on a network. If it can’t obtain an
32Network - Network SetupWorkgroup Settings: Select the appropriate Network ID. Enter the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup Name eld. “Workg
33Network - FTP ServerBy default, LinkStation’s FTP Server is disabled. You may enable it here. Select Registered Users for FTP Access User for a pa
34Shared Folder Setup:Access to shared folders can be controlled via group and User permissions. By default a shared folder will allow access to all
35Security - Shared FoldersLinkStation stores its data in shares. Multiple shares can be congured for different types of data. By default LinkStati
36Security - Add a new Shared FolderShared Folder Name: Name can be up to 12 alphanumeric characters (“-” and “_” are supported).Shared Folder Descri
37Security - Shared Folder SettingsEnabling Access Restriction on the previous page will give you this screen, where you can restrict access to your n
38Security SettingsGroups allow for quicker security administration. A group is a group of users with specic rights to specic shared folders. A bu
39Security - Add New GroupGroup Name: This will be the name of the group. The name should reect the types of users added. For example, the manager
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 Settings - Shared Folder SetupUser accounts allow LinkStation to limit access to certain or all shared folders. A user account is assigned
41User 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
42USB Details:Normally, all devices currently connected to the LinkStation will be displayed under USB Details. Newly attached USB devices may not be
43USB SettingsUSB Information: The USB Information table lists information about connected USB devices (such as printers and hard drives). It lists
44USB SettingsUSB Disk Setup: The USB Disk setup options species if an attached USB Disk is to be used as a shared folder. Using it as a shared fol
45USB Settings - Print ServerPrint Server: The Print Server function turns printer sharing on or off. The Print Server function must be set to Enabl
46USB 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
47USB Settings - Printer Share Installation• The Add Printer Wizard will launch. Select the proper driver for your printer. If the specic printer
48USB Settings - Printer Share Installation• To print a test page or congure additional printer settings, right click on the lp printer icon and sel
49USB 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
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
50System Status: The System Status page displays current information about LinkStation.Disk Sleep Function: The LinkStation can be scheduled to ente
51Disk 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
52Maintenance Settings - System StatusThe System Status page lists conguration information about LinkStation. No conguration changes can be made fro
53Maintenance Settings - SleepSleep Function: Enable Sleep Function to allow LinkStation to go into Sleep Mode. In Sleep Mode, LinkStation’s interna
54Maintenance Settings - BackupDisk Backup Folders:Before Disk Backup can be enabled, at least one share or folder must be set to be backed up. Use t
55Maintenance Settings - Backup SettingsDisk Backup: The Disk Backup function allows LinkStation’s data to be backed up to an external USB Hard Drive
56Restoring a BackupTo restore a backup, the backup destination (if on a USB hard drive) must be shared as a shared folder. This setting can be enabl
57Maintenance 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
58Maintenance 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
59Maintenance Settings - Administrator Password SettingsAdministrator Name: The Administrator Name is used to log into the Web-Based conguration. T
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 - ShutdownShutdown:The Shutdown function in LinkStation allows an administrator to shut down LinkStation without using the powe
61PCast 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
62PCast Settings - LinkTheaterLinkTheater Settings: The LinkTheater Settings allow you to congure your LinkStation to communicate directly with Buff
63PCast Settings - LinkTheaterPassword: Enter the password required for access to the LinkStation content from LinkTheater. This password will need
64When adding multiple shares, it’s possible that you may get an error message similar to the following:Troubleshooting - Multiple SharesThis is cause
65Troubleshooting - Multiple SharesWhen mapping any share, select the ‘Connect using a different user name’ option. A login and password prompt will
66Disk ErrorsIf LinkStation encounters a disk error, it will be reported in the LinkStation status on the top of any of the Web-Based conguration scr
67Technical SpecificationsLAN Standards: Auto-MDIX10/100/1000 Base-T EthernetTransmission Types: 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5; 100BASE-TX 4B/5B, MLT-3
68Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Cana
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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
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
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