Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo Diskless Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1
Setup............... ......................................................................... 4
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) .........................................4
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) .....................................................6
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL) ....................................................................8
Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ........................................11
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ...................................................13
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) ..................................................................15
Chapter 2
Using your LinkStation ........................................................... 17
Opening the Shared Folder ............................................................................17
Opening the shared folder from another PC ...........................................18
Adding another LinkStations.........................................................................19
Power Modes .......................................................................................................20
Web Admin interface ........................................................................................ 21
Adding shared folders ...................................................................................... 24
Access Restrictions .....................................................................................................26
Disk Quotas ...................................................................................................................36
FTP Server ......................................................................................................................41
Direct Copy ...................................................................................................................44
Users/Groups .......................................................................................................46
Adding Users ................................................................................................................46
Adding Groups ............................................................................................................48
Admin Password .........................................................................................................49
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Network .................................................................................................................50
Jumbo Frame................................................................................................................50
Web server .....................................................................................................................52
MySQL server ...............................................................................................................53
System-Settings..................................................................................................54
Name, Date and Time ................................................................................................54
System-Storage ..................................................................................................56
Check Disk .....................................................................................................................56
Format a Drive ..............................................................................................................58
Adding Storage ...........................................................................................................60
Remove Disk .................................................................................................................64
System Backup ....................................................................................................65
Time Machine ...............................................................................................................65
System-Backup ............................................................................................................70
RAID Arrays ..........................................................................................................78
RAID Scanning ....................................................................................................84
System - Maintenance ......................................................................................85
E-mail Notication ......................................................................................................85
System Power Management ..........................................................................87
UPS Settings .................................................................................................................87
Sleep Timer....................................................................................................................88
Restoring Factory Defaults ......................................................................................90
Format the LinkStation .............................................................................................92
Extensions ............................................................................................................93
WebAccess ....................................................................................................................93
Print Server ....................................................................................................................94
BitTorrent Client ..........................................................................................................101
Media Server .................................................................................................................103
Using iTunes with the Media Server ....................................................................112
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Chapter 3
NAS Navigator2 ...................................................................... 113
Chapter 4
Web Admin interface .............................................................. 118
Home ......................................................................................................................118
Shared Folders ....................................................................................................119
Users/Groups .......................................................................................................122
Network .................................................................................................................125
System ...................................................................................................................132
Extensions ............................................................................................................146
Appendix............ ..................................................................... 151
Specications ......................................................................................................151
Default Settings ..................................................................................................152
Mapping Additional Shares ...........................................................................153
Windows ........................................................................................................................153
Mac OS X ........................................................................................................................154
Software ................................................................................................................155
Info folder .............................................................................................................158
Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) .............................................................159
Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ........................................................................162
Status LED (LS-WSXL) .......................................................................................166
Compliance Information .................................................................................169
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................170
Data Backup .........................................................................................................172
GPL Information .................................................................................................172
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Chapter 1
Setup
1Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power
cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or
switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
LinkStation
2Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to the ON
position.
Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time. After
the initial installation is complete, then the Auto Power Mode
may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and glows a steady blue.
4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)
If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the
Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
This example shows a LS-VL LinkStation. Your screen may
be slightly dierent.
Power LED
Network
(Router or Hub)
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Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If “A program needs your permission to continue” is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click [Continue].
For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and
software rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
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7The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save
les just like any other hard drive.
Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in
the sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
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1Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. Plug the power
cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or
switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
LinkStation
2Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to the ON
position.
Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time. After
the initial installation is complete, then the Auto Power Mode
may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and glows a steady blue.
4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)
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If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the
Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
This example shows a LS-WVL LinkStation. Your screen
may be slightly dierent.
Power LED
Network
(Router or Hub)
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Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If “A program needs your permission to continue” is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click [Continue].
For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and
software rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
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7The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save
les just like any other hard drive.
Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in
the sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
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1Connect the LinkStation with the AC adaptor and an Ethernet cable. Plug the power cord into a
surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch on your
network. The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
LinkStation
2Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to ON.
Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time.
After the initial installation is complete, then the Auto
Power Mode may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and glows a steady blue.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)
Power LED
Network
(Router or Hub)
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4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
Notes: If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the Utility CD and double-click
[LSNavi.exe].
If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer ?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If “A program needs your permission to continue” is displayed in Windows Vista, please
click [Continue].
For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software
rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
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7The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save
les just like another hard drive.
Note: With OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the desktop or displayed in the
sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
Double-click your LinkStation's icon in the NAS Navigator2
window.
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Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)
1 Power LED
Blue light is ON: Power ON
Blue light is OFF: Power OFF
Amber light is ashing: The amber light ashes if there is a
message. Flashing pattern varies depending
on the message. For more information, refer to
"Status LED" on page 161 .
Red light is ashing: Red light ashes when an error occurs.
Flashing pattern varies depending on the
message. For more information, refer to "Status
LED" on page 159 .
2 Function Button
The Function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB
devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation
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Back 3 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
4 USB 2.0 Connector
You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera,
printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice,
keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB
card readers that support multiple memory cards may not
function properly.
5 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: Automatically powers the LinkStation on and o with
your computer.
ON: Turns the LinkStation on.
OFF: Turns the LinkStation o.
6 LAN Port Connect an Ethernet cable here. The Link/Act
LED by the LAN port turns green when the unit is connected
to the network and ashes when there is network activity.
7 Power Connector Connect the AC adapter here. When it’s
connected properly, the LED to the right will glow green.
8 Hook Use as a strain relief for the AC adapter cable.
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Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)
Front
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1 Power LED
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is o: Power o.
Blinks blue: During startup and shutdown.
2 Function LED
The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is nished, during initialization, and during
USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy it blinks blue.
3 Info/Error LED
The Info/Error LED blinks orange when there’s a message and red when there’s an error.
4 Function Button
The Function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the
LinkStation.
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Note: – Please do not lift the LinkStation by its front cover. It might come o.
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5 USB 2.0 connector
You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard
drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card
readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly.
6 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and o automatically with your PC (s).
ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational.
OFF: The LinkStation shuts down.
7 LAN Port
Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
8 Link/Act LED
Glows green for connection.
Blinks green for access.
9 Power connector
The AC adaptor connects here.
10 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
11 Security lock for anti-theft
Many security cables are compatible with this lock.
12 Hook
Secure the Power cable so that it does not come o by mistake. Slide the cable down to
secure.
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Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)
Front
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1 Function Button
The Function Button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the
LinkStation.
2 Function LED
The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is nished, during initialization, and during
USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy the Function LED blinks blue.
3 Link/Act LED
Glows green for connection.
Blinks green for access.
4 Info/Error LED
The Info/Error LED blinks orange when there’s a message and red when there’s an error.
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5 Power LED (LinkStation)
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is o: Power o.
Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown.
6 Security lock for anti-theft
Many security cables are compatible with this lock.
7 USB 2.0 connector
You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard
drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card
readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly.
8 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and o automatically with your PC(s).
ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational.
OFF: The LinkStation shuts down and turns o.
9 Power connector
The AC adaptor connects here.
10 LAN Port
Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
11 Hook
Secure the Power cable so that it does not come o by mistake. Slide the cable down to
secure.
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Chapter 2
Using your LinkStation
Double click on the LinkStation's icon.
1Launch NAS Navigator2.
Notes: In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] -
[BUFFALO NAS Navigator2].
In Mac OS, double click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
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3The LinkStation’s shared folder opens.
Note: In OS X, the share is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar
of the Finder.
You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just like another hard drive.
Opening the Shared Folder
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1Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Notes: If LinkNavigator does not open, open the Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe’]
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer ?”is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If “A program needs your permission to continue” is displayed in Windows Vista, please
click [Continue].
For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
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3Follow the instruction on the screen to install NAS Navigator2.
4After NAS Navigator2 is installed, click at the top right top of the installer window to close it.
Opening the shared folder from another PC
After the LinkStation is installed on one computer, you don’t have to go through the full installation
to add a second computer. Just install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer to access the
LinkStation.
Click [Options] - [Additional Software Installation].
For Mac OS, click [Install NAS Navigator].
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5Launch NAS Navigator2:
In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO
NAS Navigator2].
In OS X, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
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7The LinkStation’s shared folder opens.
Note: On Mac OS, LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the
sidebar on the Finder.
Setup is complete. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just like another
hard drive.
Double-click on the LinkStation icon.
Adding another LinkStations
To add one or more additional LinkStations to your network, rerun the installation program for each
one.
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AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the LinkStation automatically turns o when all
computers on the network with NAS Navigator2 turn o. If any computer on the network is
powered on, the LinkStation automatically powers on as well.
ON: The LinkStation stays on, even when all computers are o.
OFF: Turns the LinkStation o.
Notes: Never disconnect power from the LinkStation while the switch is in the ON position.
The Auto Power Mode may not work in some network environments. If this occurs, move the
switch to the ON position to use the LinkStation.
After all computers are powered down, it may take several minutes for the LinkStation to
shut down.
During initial setup, leave the Power Mode Switch in the ON position. Do not move it to the
AUTO position until the unit is set up and NAS Navigator2 is installed on all computers that
will access the LinkStation.
If a power outage disconnects power from the LinkStation while it’s in Auto Power Mode,
will not power on automatically when power is restored. Move the Power Mode Switch to
the ON position to power on the LinkStation. Once the unit has booted, you can move the
Power Mode Switch back to the AUTO position.
Immediately after the Power Mode Switch is switched to the AUTO position, it will not shut
down for at least 5 minutes even if all PCs on the network are turned o.
The LinkStation models with multiple hard drives do not shut down during RAID initialization
or rebuild.
LS-VL, XHL, CHL LS-WVL, WXL LS-WSXL
Power Modes
The LinkStation can automatically turn on and o with your computers. To use this feature, install
NAS Navigator2 on each computer and then set the Power Mode Switch to the AUTO position.
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Web Admin interface
To open the LinkStation’s web-based administration interface, follow the steps below.
1Launch NAS Navigator2.
In Windows, click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUFFALO
NAS Navigator2].
In OS X, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
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Enter your username and password, and click [Login].
The default username and password are:
Username: admin
Password: password
After you log in, refer to page 49 to change the
password for security purposes. .
In Windows, right-click on the LinkStation’s icon. In
OS X, click the icon while holding down the control
key. Select [Open Web Admin] in the displayed menu.
If 2 or more LinkStations and TeraStations are
connected on the network, multiple icons will be
displayed. Right-click on the unit that you want to
display.
When a LinkStation’s icon is selected, information
about its settings appears in the bottom right of the
window.
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Note: The Web Admin interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later,
Firefox 1.5 or later, and Safari 3 or later.
The Web Admin interface contains the following sections.
The Web Admin interface opens. The LinkStation’s
name, IP address, workgroup and hard disk
information are displayed on the left side of the
window.
• [Shared Folders]
Add/delete shared folders, set access restrictions, and congure direct copy.
• [Users/Groups]
Register and delete users and groups.
• [Network]
Register and delete networks and workgroups.
• [System]
Congure name, time, disk check format, backup, mail notication settings, timers,
UPS synchronization settings, initialization, and format drives.
• [Extensions]
Congure WebAccess, Media Server, Print Server, BitTorrent, and Time Machine.
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To open the Web Admin interface from a dierent computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP
address into the URL eld.
With a Mac, you can open the Web Admin interface from Bonjour as described below.
1 Launch Safari.
2 Select [View] - [View Bookmark Bar] from Safari’s menu.
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1 Enter your username and password.
2 Click [Login].
Note:To log in as a guest, enter "guest" as the
username and leave the password blank.
Select [Bonjour] from the left-side menu, then
click on your LinkStation in the bookmark list.
The Web Admin interface opens.
The LinkStation’s name, IP address and drive
information are displayed on the left.
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1 Enter desired characteristics for the new share.
Note: If you would like to copy the settings of an
existing folder, select a source folder from
the [Copy Settings From] dropdown.
2 Click [Save].
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You have created a new share.
Adding shared folders
By default, the LinkStation includes one shared folder “share”. You may add additional folders as
follows.
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To protect your data from accidental deletion, you may enable a [Recycle Bin] for the share (not
available for Apple and FTP connections). Deleted data in a shared folder will be temporarily moved
to the [Recycle Bin] folder. To recover deleted data, open the [Recycle Bin] folder and move les.
Read-Only shares cannot be modied or deleted. To make a Read-Only share, select [Read Only] in
the [Shared Folder] screen and click [Save].
Notes:
• By default, [shared Folder Attributes] is congured as [Read & Write].
• A shared folder set to [Read Only] cannot be written by any users or groups, even if they have
read and write permissions. Read-Only folders are read-only for all users.
• Read Only shares are described as [Read Only] in the shared folder description.
1 In the Web Admin interface, click [Shared
Folders] - [Folder Setup].
2 Click [Create Folder].
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• When using multi-byte character(such as Japanese), make folder or le names with 80 bytes(UTF-8) or less.
You may not be able to copy a folder or a le whose name length is more than 80 bytes.
• You cannot set hidden or read-only attributes to subfolders or les on the LinkStation.
• If non-Roman alphabetical folder names or workgroup names do not display properly, rename the folder or
workgroup with Roman alphabetical characters.
• Please do not use any of the following words as the name of a shared folder. These words are reserved for
internal use by the LinkStation:
info, spool, usbdisk1, usbdisk2, usbdisk3, usbdisk4, lost+found, global, printers, homes, lp, auth, test, ram,
disk1, disk2, disk3, disk4, array1, array2, msdfs_root, mt-daapd
• The following characters are handled dierently by Mac OS X and Windows. Avoid using these characters when sharing
data between Mac OS X and Windows:
• The following characters are not displayed correctly by Windows, or by a Mac connected to the LinkStation via SMB.
Avoid their use in le names that will be used with the LinkStation.
• Never turn o the LinkStation or unplug its Ethernet cable while data is being written. Doing so may result in an
incomplete le that cannot be opened or deleted. If this happens, restart the LinkStation, delete the le, then retry
copying the le.
• Your OS may update the date and timestamp stored on the LinkStation’s hard drive, or on a USB drive
connected to the LinkStation. This might result in inaccurate information for date-created or date-accessed
data on the LinkStation.
• In the Web Admin interface, or from a Mac OS X 10.6 or later, drive size is displayed in gigabytes, where 1
gigabyte = 1,000,000,000 bytes. This is also how drive capacity is expressed on your LinkStation’s packaging.
However, if you check the drive size from an older Mac, or from a Windows computer, it may display the size
of the drive in gibibytes, where 1 gibibyte = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Since a gibibyte is larger than a gigabyte,
the displayed drive capacity will be a smaller number than the actual drive size.
Notes:
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Access Restrictions
There are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation.
Access restrictions for Users and/or Groups on the LinkStation
The next page describes how to congure access restrictions for local users and/or groups.
Access Restrictions on NT Domain
Follow the procedure on page 29 to congure.
Access Restrictions on Active Directory
Follow the procedure on page 31 to congure.
Notes:• This chapter describes the procedure to use Active Directory with Windows 2000 Server,
Server 2003, and Server 2008.
• Depending on the security settings, the LinkStation may not be able to join, or may be
able to join but may not be authenticated by a domain. In such a case, it is recommended
to restrict access by delegating authority.
Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature
Follow the procedure on page 33 to congure.
Notes:• Permissions are assigned to shared folders. Child folders in a shared folder inherit their
permissions from the parent folder. If a le or folder is moved into a new shared folder
with dierent permissions from the folder it was originally in, it will now have the access
restrictions from the new shared folder.
• When accessing the LinkStation from Windows via SMB, changing permissions from the
folder’s security tab in the properties screen of a folder is not supported. Access restrictions
for shared folders on the LinkStation can only be congured from within the Web Admin
interface.
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Restricting access for Users and Groups on the LinkStation
You can set access restrictions for shared folders by username or group names for users that are
registered on the LinkStation.
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2 Register users and groups on the LinkStation.
1 Add users as described on page 46.
2 Add groups as described on page 48.
3 Congure access restrictions for groups and/or users.
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Shared
Folders] - [Folder Setup].
2 Click a shared folder you want to set access
restrictions for.
Create new user accounts and passwords in Windows, or record existing Windows usernames
and passwords. Each account on the LinkStation will have the same username and password
as the user’s Windows account.
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7 Click [Save].
You have assigned access restrictions.
• If you log on from a Microsoft Network Domain, you can set the [Access Restrictions] with the users
and/or groups which are registered on the domain.
• If both [Read only] and [Read & Write] permissions are given to a user, that user will have read-only
access.
Click [Add].
Note: The procedure described here shows how to
set access restrictions for users. To set access
restrictions for a group of users, click [Local
Groups] - [Add].
1 Check the users (or groups) that you want to
permit to access the share.
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2 Click [Add].
Select the level of access for the user or group you
added.
Check [Access Restrictions] to enable.
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Access Restrictions on NT Domain
The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This
procedure is recommended for system administrators only.
Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support NT Domain in the US and the EU.
1Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation.
Note: If there is an option to “Accept accounts for computers with Windows 2000 or earlier”,
then select it.
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4Follow the instructions in the previous section to add access restrictions to the domain.
Notes:• You can enter up to 23 bytes(UTF-8) for [NT Domain Name]. Alphanumeric characters,
multi-byte characters, -(hyphen), _(underscore), and .(dot) may be used. Do not use a
symbol as the rst character.
• You can enter up to 63 bytes(UTF-8) for [NT Domain Controller Name]. Do not use multi-
byte characters. Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), and _(underscore) may be used. Do
not use a symbol as the rst character.
1 Select [NT Domain].
2 Enter [NT Domain Name].
3 Enter [NT Domain Controller Name].
4 Enter [Administrator Name].
5 Enter [Administrator Password].
6 Enter [WINS Server IP Address].(Optional)
7 Click [Save].
Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modify
Settings] in the Web Admin interface.
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Notes:• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and
groups or access restrictions. Rejoin the domain.
• If a domain user name contains more than 20 bytes, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes.
• The LinkStation only downloads the rst 1000 users or the rst 1000 groups from a domain
controller.
• If you operate LinkStation as a member server of NT Domain or Active Directory domain,
you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.
• When you change the user or group settings on the domain controller, these changes may
not take eects immediately on LinkStation. If you need to reect changes on the domain
controller immediately, reboot LinkStation.
• If your LinkStation is a member server in NT Domain or Active Directory domain and you
change the [Authentication Method] to [Workgroup] in [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain]
- [Modify Settings] on the Web Admin interface, the computer account on the domain
controller will not be deleted automatically.
• If it has joined a domain network, you cannot connect to the LinkStation via FTP.
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Access Restrictions on Active Directory
The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Directory domain server.
This procedure is recommended for system administrators only.
Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support Active Directory in the US and the EU.
1Create an account on the Domain Controller for the LinkStation.
Note: If there is an option to “Accept accounts for computers with Windows 2000 or earlier”,
then select it.
2
3
4Follow the instructions on page 27 to 28 to add Access Restrictions to Domain Users/Domain
Groups.
You have completed the settings for this feature. .
1 Select [Active Directory].
2 Enter [Active Directory Domain Name (NetBIOS
Name)].
3 Enter [Active Directory Domain Name (DNS/Realm
Name)].
4 Enter [Active Directory Domain Controller Name].
5 Enter [Administrator Name].
6 Enter [Administrator Password].
7 Enter [WINS Server IP Address]. (Optional).
8 Click [Save].
Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modify
Settings] in the Web Admin interface.
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Notes:• When you have the LinkStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the
DNS Server which can resolve names for Active Directory domain.
• After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator’s password which is
needed to join the Active Directory domain must be changed at least once, or joining the
Active Directory domain will fail.
• Active Directory domain’s DNS name and NetBIOS name must be identical.
• If there are more than 5 minutes dierences between the LinkStation’s clock and the domain
controller’s clock, joining the domain or authenticating domain user or group may fail.
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Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature
You may administer all user accounts and passwords centrally from a delegate server as described
below. This procedure is intended for network administrators only.
Notes:• You can set access restrictions on shared folders. You cannot set dierent restrictions on
folders in a shared folder. Child folders in a shared folder inherit their permissions from the
parent folder.
• When accessing the LinkStation from Windows via SMB, changing permissions from the
folder’s security tab in the properties screen of a folder is not supported. Access restrictions
for shared folders on the LinkStation can only be congured from within the Web Admin
interface.
There are restrictions when administrating through a delegate authority server:
• To access the LinkStation, you must be logged into Windows with the account
registered to the authentication server.
• If you use the Delegate Authority option, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.
• If you use the Delegate Authority option, you cannot connect anonymously via FTP.
Notes:
Windows 7/Vista and Windows Server 2003/Server 2008 users need to change the security settings
to use the Delegate Authority to External SMB server feature to restrict access.
[Start] - [BUFFALO] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool], and then select [Change Security
level] to change the security settings (Select "Recover default security level" change it back to the
previous setting).
You may download the latest version of the File Sharing Security Level Change Tool from
www.bualotech.com.
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1 Click [Workgroup] (even if you are in a domain
environment).
2 Enter the [Workgroup Name]. To use a
Windows Domain Controller as an external
SMB authentication server, enter its name for
the [Workgroup Name].
3 Select [Delegate Authority to External SMB
Server].
1 Enter the [Authentication Server Name or IP
Address] .
Note: When connecting with AFP or FTP, an IP
address is recommended.
2 Check [Use Windows Domain Controller as
Authentication Server], [Automatic User
Registration] and [Enable Authentication
Shared Folder].
3 Enter the shared folder name for
authentication.
4 Click [Save].
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Network] - [Workgroup/Domain].
2 Click [Modify Settings].
1
2
3
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4 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStation
A user that has been registered to the specied authentication server will be automatically
registered as a user on the LinkStation when they open the shared folder for authentication (you can
also register users directly).
Conguration of the Authentication Server is complete.
Notes:
• A user who is automatically registered will belong to the “hdusers” group. They added to
other groups from within Group settings.
• You can restrict access to shared folders by username or group.
• The names of registered users are listed in [Users/Groups] - [External Users]. To delete an
automatically registered user, select that user and click [Delete].
• When connecting through AFP or FTP, always use an IP address. Using a server name may
cause problems with authentication.
• To specify a server from another subnet, enter its IP address.
• AFP and FTP connections do not support delegating authority to an external SMB server.
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Disk Quotas
Notes:
• When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder. The limited space
includes the space used for trash.
• Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a Quota is set to 1 GB, each array or drive can use
maximum of 1 GB.
• Quotas can’t be set for external USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation, only internal
drives.
• The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support disk quotas in the US and the EU.
Disk space quotas for users
To limit the space of shared folders that each user can use, follow the procedure below.
1
2
Notes:
• Username and password must be the same one that the user logs into Windows with. If
these values are dierent, shared folders with access restrictions cannot be accessed.
• Deleting or adding users repeatedly may cause quotas to not work properly.
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/
Groups] - [Local Users].
2 Click [Create User].
1 Enter [Username], [User Id], [Password], and
[Description].
Note: User IDs may be between 1000 and 1999. Do
not duplicate user IDs.
2 Check [Enable] for [User Quota].
3 Enter the maximum space this user is allowed for
the [Hard Limit (GB)].
4 Click [Save].
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3Select [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] and click [Create Folder].
4
5
6
7
8Click [Save].
You’ve congured a disk quota for users.
1 Check the user you created in step 2.
2 Click [Add].
1 Congure the desired settings.
2 Click [Access Restrictions].
Click [Add].
Select level of access privileges for the user you added
from [Read Only] or [Read & Write].
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Disk space quotas for groups
To limit the space of shared folders that each group can use, follow the procedure below.
1
2
Notes:
• Usernames and passwords should be the same ones that the users log in to Windows with.
• If two dierent quotas apply, such a a user quota and a group quota, the smaller quota is
applied.
3
1 In the Web Admin interface, select [Users/Groups] -
[Local Users].
2 Click [Create User].
1 Enter [Username], [User Id], [Password] and
[Description].
Note:
User IDs may be between 1000 and 1999. Do not
duplicate user IDs.
2 Click [Save].
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each user in the group.
1 Select [Users/Groups] - [Local Groups].
2 Click [Create Group].
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4
Note: • Deleting and adding groups repeatedly may cause quotas to not work properly.
5
6
7Click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
8Click [Create Folder].
9
1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].
2 Select a user from step 2, and click [Edit User].
Select the group created in step 4 for [Primary Group]
and click [Save].
1 Enter [Group Name], [Group Id] and [Description].
Note:
The group ID may be any number from 1000 and
1999. Do not duplicate Group IDs.
2 Click [Enable] for [Group Quota].
3 Enter the total space that the group can use in the
Hard Limit (GB) eld.
4 Select users from step 2 in [Local Users], and click
[Add] for each.
5 Click [Save].
1 Congure the desired settings.
2 Click [Access Restrictions].
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10
11
12
13 Click [Save].
You have congured a group quota.
1 Click [Local Groups].
2 Click [Add].
1 Check the group you created step 4.
2 Click [Add].
Select level of access privileges for group you
added from [Read Only] or [Read & Write].
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FTP Server
1
2
By default, the LinkStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network
or router as the LinkStation. The optional FTP server allows users to access the LinkStation from
outside of the local network. You may enable it as follows.
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services] and
click [FTP].
2 Check [Ftp].
1 Select whether the shared folder is [Read
Only] or [Read & Write].
3 Click [Save].
3
4
5
Click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
The folder is now congured for FTP access. Do not forget to give read (or write) permissions for the FTP
share to any users that will be accessing the share remotely. Folder permissions can only be changed from
the Web Admin interface. Changing them remotely with FTP client software is not supported.
Click the folder to enable remote FTP access on.
1 Select [Enable].
2 Click [Save].
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Congure your FTP client software with the following settings:
• Host Name IP address of the LinkStation.
• Username Username registered on the LinkStation
• Password Password registered to the LinkStation
• Port 21
Example ftp://192.168.11.150/
• You cannot write by FTP if the shared folder is set to read-only on the LinkStation.
• Access restrictions are applied based on the settings in the LinkStation. The restrictions
are not displayed for users without permissions for the share.
• To access your FTP share from outside of your network, you may need to congure your
router and rewall. Consult your router documentation for more information.
• Shared folders appear as follows when connected by FTP:
- disk1 share
- usbdisk1
- info
• The internal hard drive of the LinkStation is displayed as disk1, and a USB hard drive
(optional) will be displayed as usbdisk1.
• "usbdisk1" is not displayed when the USB hard drive is not connected, or if access is
restricted.
To access to the LinkStation with an FTP client
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To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions on the FTP share.
Congure your FTP client as follows:
• Host Name IP address of the LinkStation
• Username anonymous
• Password any set of characters
• Port 21
Example ftp://192.168.11.150/
• To make your FTP share available from outside your network, you will need to congure
your router and rewall. Consult your router’s documentation for information on how to
allow FTP trac.
• If the LinkStation joins a domain, anonymous users cannot access it.
• Folders created or copied via an AFP connection may not be deleted from the AFP
connection. This is because an automatically generated ".AppleDouble" folder begins
with a dot. To delete these les, use an SMB connection.
• Do not exceed 250 characters for a le/folder name including directory path when you are
creating it by using an FTP connection. Otherwise, you cannot view or delete it in Explorer
or other applications.
Accessing the LinkStation with an Anonymous user:
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Direct Copy
DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB
device.
You can connect many types of USB devices to the LinkStation, including USB hard drives, USB ash
drives, single-card card readers, digital cameras, and USB printers. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and
card readers that support 2 or more cards are supported.not
1 Connect to a USB device (USB ash/digital camera/hard disk/card reader) to the LinkStation.
2 While the function button is blue, press it to automatically copy data from the USB device to
a shared folder on the LinkStation. The function button will ash blue during the copy. Push
the function button again to abort the copy.
After the USB device is recognized, the function button is lit in
blue for 60 seconds. After the function button is lit in blue, you
can access the USB device.
If an unsupported USB memory device is connected to the
LinkStation, then the function button will not light up in blue,
and the device will not be mounted.
USB
Connector
Power LED
Function
Button
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Files are copied to the folder:
<shared folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd
yyyy: year copied
mm: month copied
dd: date copied
You may change the destination shared folder for DirectCopy in [Shared Folders] - [Direct
Copy] - [Modify Settings] in the Web Admin interface. Subsequent DirectCopy folders are
created at:
<DirectCopy folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd/n
yyyy: year copied
mm: month copied
dd: date copied
n: 1st time n=0, 2nd time n=1, 3rd time=2 and so on.
For USB Mass Storage class USB devices, les with following extensions will be copied.
avi, divx, asf, mpg, mpe, m1v, vob, mts, m2ts, m2t, mpeg, mpeg2, vdr, spts, tp, ts, 3gp, mov,
m4v, wmv, dvr-ms, xvid, mp4, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, tif, ti, yuv, bmp, mp3, mpa, wma, aac, apl,
ac3, lpcm, pcm, wav, m3u, m4a, m4b, aif, ai, ac, ogg, mp2, mp1
For digital cameras that do not follow the USB Mass Storage Class standard, all les on the
device will be copied.
3 When the access LED of the USB device goes o, the copy is nished. Dismount the USB
device before unplugging it.
To dismount the USB device if the LinkStation is on, hold in the function button for 3 seconds.
The blue LED will go out, and the USB device is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely.
If you turn o the LinkStation, the USB device is already dismounted, and you can remove it
safely.
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Users/Groups
Adding Users
Add users as shown below.
1
2
2 Click [Create User].
1 Congure the desired settings for the new
user.
2 Click [Save].
You have added a user.
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Users/Groups] - [Local Users].
Use the same username and password that the user logs into Windows with. If the username and
passwords are dierent, the user may not be able to access restricted shares.
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Notes:
• When using access restrictions, you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation.
• Please do not use any of the following words as a username or a group name:
root, bin, daemon, sys, adm, tty, disk, lp, sync, shutdown, halt, operator, nobody, mail, news,
uucp, ftp, kmem, utmp, shadow, users, nogroup, all, none, hdusers, admin, guest, man,
www, sshd, administrator, ftpuser, apache, mysql
• If you are using Mac OS 9 or earlier, do not use more than 9 alphanumeric characters for the
user password, or the user will not be able to access shared folders on the LinkStation.
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Adding Groups
Add groups as shown below:
1 Enter [Groupe Name] and [Description].
2 Select users to include in the group.
3 Click [Add], then [Save].
You have added a group.
1
2
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/
Groups] - [Local Groups].
2 Click [Create Group].
Please do not use any of the following words as a group name:
root, bin, daemon, sys, adm, tty, disk, lp, sync, shutdown, halt, operator,
nobody, mail, news, uucp, ftp, kmem, utmp, shadow, users, nogroup, all,
none, hdusers, admin, guest, man, www, sshd, administrator, ftpuser, apache, mysql
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In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/
Groups] - [Local Users].
3
Select [admin] and click [Edit User].
1 Enter a [Username] and [Password].
2 Click [Save].
1
2
You have now changed the admin password.
Note: You cannot set access restrictions or use WebAccess with the admin account. Use the admin
account only to log in to the Web Admin interface.
You may change the admin password as follows.
Admin Password
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Jumbo Frame
If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with
Jumbo Frame.
Network
1
1 Select [Ethernet Frame Size].
2 Click [Save].
2
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Network] - [Settings] - [Ethernet Frame Size].
2 Click [Modify Settings].
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Notes: • To use the LinkStation with Jumbo Frame, your router/switch/hub must support Jumbo
Frame.
• To use Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694 bytes), your computer’s NICs and all switches, hubs,
and routers on the transmission route need to support Jumbo Frame. If any device on the
route does not support Jumbo Frame, use standard transmission (1518 bytes) instead.
• If you are using Jumbo Frame and back up data from a LinkStation/TeraStation to another
LinkStation/TeraStation, set the Ethernet frame sizes of the LinkStations/TeraStations to the
same settings (or the closest available). If the Ethernet frame sizes are signicantly dierent,
the backup job may fail. If you have problems with backup jobs, select the default frame
size (1518 bytes).
Connec tion Tran smission
Transmit
Jumbo Frame
(4102/7422/9694)
LinkStation
Jumb o Fr a m e
(4102/7422/9694) Jum b o F r a me
supported Jum b o F r a me
supported
LinkStation
Jumb o Fr a m e
(4102/7422/9694) Jum b o F r a me
Supported J umbo Fra me
not supported
LinkStation
Jumb o Fr a m e
(4102/7422/9694) Jum b o F r a me
not supported J um b o F r a me
not supported
LinkStation
Jumb o Fr a m e
(4102/7422/9694) Jum b o F r a me
not supported J um b o F r a me
supported
Transmit
normally(15 18 )
Transmit
normally(15 18 )
No transmission
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Web server
The LinkStation can be used as a Web server.
HTML, CGI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported.
Notes: • The LinkStation’s Web server is for advanced users only. Do not enable it unless you
know what you’re doing.
• The LS-CHL LinkStation does not support Web server.
1Navigate to [Network] – [Web Server] – [Web Server Settings] in the Web Admin interface and
click [Modify Settings].
2Select [Enable] for [Web Server], choose an external port setting (81 is the default) for [Port No.]
and a Web server public folder for [Target Folder], and click [Save].
3
The Web server is now congured.
Edit the php.ini file to change the PHP language
interpreter settings. Instructions are in the le.
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MySQL server
The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server.
A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server.
Notes: • The LinkStation’s MySQL server is for advanced users only.
• Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing.
• The LS-CHL LinkStation does not support MySQL server.
1Navigate to [Network] – [MySQL Server] in the Web Admin interface and click [Modify Settings].
2Select [Enable] for [MySQL Server], choose a [Port No.] and [Data Folder], and click [Save].
The MySQL server is now congured.
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2 Click [Save].
System-Settings
2
1
3
Name, Date and Time
Congure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows:
41 Enter the [Date] and [Time].
Enter the [LinkStation Name] and [Description],
then click [Save].
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[System] - [Settings] - [Name].
2 Click [Modify Settings].
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[System] - [Settings] - [Date and Time].
2 Click [Modify Settings].
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Note: The LinkStation's internal clock may run at a slightly dierent speed from other clocks on you
network, and over a long period of time your network devices may show dierent times. If
clocks on your network vary by more than 5 minutes it may cause unexpected behavior. For
best results, keep all clocks on the network set to the same time by adjusting them regularly,
or use an NTP server to correct them all automatically.
Click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer’s time settings for the LinkStation.
By default, the LinkStation adjust its clock automatically by using an NTP server.
NTP
NTP may not be usable in some networks.
The default NTP Server (ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp) belongs to Internet Multi Feed Inc. For more
information, please visit www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp.
Use NTP at your own risk. Bualo Technology is not responsible for any loss or damage
caused by using of this service, stopping the service, or missing service.
You’ve completed hostname and time settings for the LinkStation.
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System-Storage
Check Disk
A disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via USB. Errors are xed
automatically. A disk check may run for more than ten hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed
during the disk check. Do not turn o power to the LinkStation during the disk check.
If the Power Mode Switch is set to AUTO, then the LinkStation will turn o when the disk check is
nished.
Run a disk check as follows:
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Storage].
3
21 Select the hard drive to test.
2 Click [Check Disk].
Click [Check].
The Status LED on the front of the LinkStation will ash during the disk check.
Note: If a power outage disconnects the LinkStation in the middle of a disk check, then you
may not be able to access shares on the LinkStation from Mac OS. This is because the
database created by Mac OS is damaged. To resolve, navigate to [System] - [Storage]
- [Check Disk] and check [Delete any hidden, non-essential Mac OS dedicated les].
Rerun the disk check when done.
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Note: If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, information les for Macintosh may
be automatically generated. Do not delete these les from a Windows computer. Otherwise,
you may no longer be able to access folders from the Macintosh. If you cannot access them,
check [Delete any hidden, non-essential Mac OS dedicated les] in [System] - [Storage] -
[Check Disk].
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Format a Drive
• A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important data on a
drive before formatting it. It will take several minutes to format a hard drive.
• Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting.
• Do not turn o the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive.
• If the Power Mode Switch is set to AUTO, then the LinkStation will turn o when the for-
mat is nished.
• To erase all data on a disk, choose [Disk Management] - [Erase Disk].
3
1
2
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Storage].
1 Select the drive to format.
2 Click [Format Disk].
Click [Format].
4
5
The [Conrm Operation] screen will be displayed. Type the displayed number into the
[Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, then click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
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Note: The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive's size and format
types (a few seconds to several minutes).
The Info LED on the front of the LinkStation will ash during formatting. The LinkStation's
shared folders cannot be accessed until the disk format is complete.
If the hard drive is connected to the USB connector, partitions will be recreated.
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Adding Storage
The LinkStation has a USB connector on the back. You can connect a Bualo external hard drive to the
USB Port. It will appear as an additional shared folder on the LinkStation.
Connect the hard drive as shown below. If the hard disk is not formatted, format it from the Web Admin
interface.
Refer to page 64 when removing the hard drive from the LinkStation.
• Only one hard drive can be connected to the LinkStation at a time. Bus powered drives are
not supported. Always use the drive’s AC adapter.
If the drive is connected properly, [usbdisk1] will be added to the shares
under the LinkStation in Network.
Note: If the USB drive is formatted with FAT 32 (or FAT 16), les created by Mac OS X automatically
(such as .DS_Store) cannot be backed up to this drive.
Function
Button
USB
Connector
Bualo External
Hard Drive
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To format a USB hard drive
For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the Web Admin
interface. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before
formatting.
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Storage].
21 Select the USB hard drive.
2 Click [Format Disk].
31 Select a format type (see next page).
2 Click [Format].
4
5
The [Conrm Operation] screen will be displayed.
Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click
[Apply].
Follow the instructions on the screen.
When the format is complete, create a shared folder on the drive.
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Note:
Format type Advantages Disadvantages
FAT 32
Drives formatted with FAT
32 can be disconnected
from the LinkStation and
connected to a Windows or
Mac computer directly. They
work well with many devices,
but do not support large
lesizes.
• Read/Write support with
LinkStation, PCs, and Macs.
• You can connect the hard
drive to a Windows PC or a
Mac at any time and use it
normally.
• Cannot copy or back up les
larger than 4 GB.
• Cannot use some characters
from Mac OS X such as [:].
• It takes extra time to access
from the Web Admin
interface or NAS Navigator2.
EXT3
This is recommended if you
may have to reconnect to
and use other LinkStation/
TeraStation.
• Supports both Reading and
Writing.
• Supports Journaling File
System.
• Also available when
connecting to other
LinkStation.
• May take a while to format
(a few minutes to several
minutes).
• Less space is available than
XFS after format.
•the more files in a folder, the
slower the access.
*You cannot read data by
directly connecting a PC.
XFS
This format is recommended
when you only use the
drive with a LinkStation or
TeraStation.
• Supports both Reading and
Writing.
• Supports Journaling File
System.
• More space is available with
XFS after format.
• Access speed will not degrade
even though more files in 1
folder.
Not supported by legacy
LinkStations such as HD-LAN,
HD-HLAN, HD-HGLAN Series.
You cannot read data by
directly connecting to a PC.
NTFS
NTFS works well with
Windows PCs. Read-Only
from the LinkStation.
Can be used with Windows
XP, Windows 2000, Vista,
Windows Server2003, and
Windows Server2008.
• Read-only from the
LinkStation or a Mac.
• Not suitable for backup
from the LinkStation.
HFS+
HFS+ works well with
Macs. Read-Only from the
LinkStation.
Can be used to connect to
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
• Read-only from the
LinkStation.
• Not suitable for use with
Windows PCs.
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To set access restrictions on an additional hard drive
You can set access restrictions for shares on an external USB hard drive. In the Web Admin interface,
navigate to [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
Note: Even if a shared folder is not visible, you can still format the drive, run a disk check, or back up
to the external USB hard drive.
• You can connect many types of USB devices to the LinkStation, including USB hard drives,
USB ash drives, single-card card readers, digital cameras, and USB printers. USB hubs, mice,
keyboards, and card readers that support 2 or more cards are supported.not
• One hard drive or other device may be connected to the LinkStation at a time. USB hubs are not
supported. Only Bualo hard drives are supported.
• Hard drives with their Power Mode Switch set to AUTO may not be recognized by the LinkStation.
Set the Power Mode Switch to MANUAL for use with the LinkStation.
• Bus-powered hard drives are not supported. Always use the AC adapter for a hard disk.
• Only the primary partition of USB hard drives can be recognized. Secondary or other partitions
will not be recognized.
• If the external USB drive is formatted as FAT32 or FAT 16, you may not be able to copy or back up
les or folders from Mac OS X to it. These les may include characters that are not supported by
FAT 32 or FAT 16.
• When you back up to a FAT 32 USB hard drive with Overwrite Backup (Dierential) enabled, the
system may overwrite data even though there are no dierence in data. If the second of the date
when the le created is an odd number, an overwrite backup is performed every time regardless
of dierences in the data.
About the USB connector on the LinkStation
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Remove Disk
To remove the hard drive:
If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount the USB hard drive before unplugging it. Hold in the
function button for 3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the drive is dismounted. You may now
unplug it safely.
If the LinkStation is o, then the USB device is already dismounted, and you can remove it safely.
Function
Button
Power LED
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System Backup
Time Machine
Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later version. It can back up to
your LinkStation if you congure the LinkStation as follows:
3
1
2Select [Enable] and click [Save].
1 Click [Shared Folders].
2 Select a shared folder to use as the backup
destination for Time Machine, or create a new
share and then select it.
1 In the Web Admin interface,navigate to
[Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services].
2 Click [AFP].
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41 Select [Apple].
2 Click [Save].
5
6
71 Enter the [Target host name].
2 Enter the [Target MAC address].
3 Click [Create].
1 Click [Extensions] - [Time Machine].
2 Click [Modify Settings].
1 Select [Enable].
2 Select the shared folder that you chose in step 3.
3 Click [Save].
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•You can nd the Mac’s host name under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] -
[Sharing].
e.g.) If it is displayed as "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter
"bbbbbbbbbb" for the host name. If it is
displayed as "cccccccccc.eee-ee.local", enter
"cccccccccc" for the host name. If it is displayed
as "dddddddddd.f-.jp", enter "dddddddddd"
for the host name.
1 Open [About This Mac] from the Apple menu and
click [More Info].
2 When the System Proler is open, click [Network] on
the menu at the left of the screen.
3 Select the MAC address for the device whose BSD
Device Name is [en0] under [Active Services].
Normally this will be listed below under “Ethernet
MAC Address”. Copy and paste it to [Target MAC
address].
•To verify the MAC address of the Mac:
The folder <Macintosh host name>_<Macintosh MAC address>.sparsebundle will be created
in the selected folder of the LinkStation. Be aware that changing this folder name or deleting
this folder will prevent Time Machine from using it as a backup destination.
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11
Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5.
Click [Time Machine].
Click [Choose Backup Disk].
Select the folder on the LinkStation and click [Use for
Backup].
8
9
10
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Enter [Name] and [Password] to access the shared
folder on the LinkStation, and click [Connect].
Make sure that the switch for Time Machine is "on".
The number of seconds displayed in [Next Backup]
will count down and a backup job will start when it
hits zero. The backup job will run in the background,
so you can use and shut down the Mac as usual. To
recover data or set items you want to exclude from
backup, refer to Mac OS Help.
If you do not use access restrictions for the shared folder of the LinkStation you set as a
backup destination, enter "admin" in the username box and your password for "admin" in the
password. If you use access restrictions, enter a username and password that has read and
write access rights to the share.
You’ve congured your LinkStation to work with Time Machine.
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1 Back up data on the LinkStation
You can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the Web Admin interface.
• Other LinkStation
The following sections will discuss how to:
• [Setting up the backup destination
folder on LinkStation]
• [Finding the backup destination
folder from LinkStation]
• [Set up a backup job on LinkStation]
• USB hard drive connected to the LinkStation
The following sections will discuss how to:
• [Set up a backup job on LinkStation]
System-Backup
LinkStation Other Link/TeraStation
LinkStation USB Hard Drive
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2 Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation # 1
You may congure a destination folder on a LinkStation for backup jobs from a TeraStation or
another LinkStation.
1
2
3
Click the shared folder you want to set as a
backup destination.
In the Web Admin interface, click on [Shared
Folders].
1 Check [Disk Backup].
Note: If you enter a backup password, users of
other LinkStations (and TeraStations) will
have to enter the password before using
this LinkStation as a backup destination.
2 Click [Save].
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3 Finding the backup destination folder from LinkStation # 2
If the password is set for the backup destination folder, you must enter the password to congure
the folder as the destination for a backup job.
1
2
3
Click [Modify Settings] in [Search for Backup Destination by Password].
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Backup].
Enter the [Password to Search] for the folder that
is the backup destination.
The search will nd backup-enabled folders on
the network that have the same password that
you are searching for, or that have no password
set.
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4 Conguring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination
1
2
3
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Backup].
Click [View NAS Devices].
1 Check the [IP Address] of the LinkStation you
want to specify as a backup destination from
[Local LinkStations].
2 Enter IP address of the LinkStation you want to
specify as a backup to [O Subnet LinkStations]
and click [Add].
Notes:
If LinkStation # 2 (backing up) and LinkStation # 1 (with the destination folder) are on dierent
networks, you must create a VPN connection between the two networks before the LinkStations will
be able to see or back up to each other.
If you are using Jumbo Frame and back up data from one LinkStation or TeraStation to another
LinkStation or TeraStation, set the Ethernet frame sizes of the LinkStations/TeraStations to the same
settings (or the closest available). If the Ethernet frame sizes are signicantly dierent, the backup
job may fail. If you have problems with backup jobs, select the default frame size (1518 bytes).
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5 Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2
1
2
3
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup].
Click [Create New Job].
Select backup options.
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Backup operation modes
Three backup operation modes are available.
Normal Backup
All les in the source folder are backed up to the destination folder.
Overwrite Backup (Append Backup)
The rst time the backup runs, it backs up all les in the source folder just like a normal backup.
If later, le A is added to the backup source and le B is deleted, the next backup will add le A,
but le B will not be deleted from the backup destination. This will use more space on the backup
destination because of the les that are not deleted.
Overwrite Backup (Dierential Backup)
The rst time the backup runs, it backs up all les in the source folder just like a normal backup.
If later, le A is added to the backup source and le B is removed, the next backup will add le A
and delete le B. This uses the same space on the backup destination as a normal backup.
The following types of folders may be used as either backup sources or backup destinations:
• Shared folders on your LinkStation, including attached USB drives, but not including the info
folder
• Shared folders on a dierent TeraStation or LinkStation on the local network, but not USB drives
attached to it
• Shared folders of a TeraStation or LinkStation on a dierent network that has been selected
manually by IP address, but not USB drives attached to it
Notes:
Before using a folder for backup, navigate to [Shared Folders] in the Web Admin interface and
check [Disk Backup] for [Shared Folder Support].
Subfolders of shared folders are not supported for backup.
To make a TeraStation or LinkStation that is on a dierent network available for use as a backup
target, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [View NAS Devices] in the source LinkStation’s Web
Admin interface and add it by IP address.
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4Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders].
5
6
Select the [Backup Source] and [Backup Targets]
folders, then click [Add].
Click [Apply].
The task added is displayed to the backup list.
You’ve now congured a backup job.
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Notes:
• You can register up to the second level of subfolders. However, folders with more than 80
bytes(UTF-8) in their names cannot be selected.
• The backup destination device must be congured as a backup destination in advance in order to
select it.
• For best results, USB hard drives connected to the LinkStation for backup should be formatted with
XFS or EXT3. If a hard disk connected to LinkStation is formatted in FAT 32 or FAT 16, the following
restrictions apply:
You cannot back up more than 2 GB of data per le in FAT 16 and more than 4 GB of data per le
in FAT 32.
Files created by Mac OS X cannot be backed up, since they contains character not allowed by
FAT 32 or FAT 16.
• You must change the backup settings for backup if you format the hard drive after setting up
backup. If there is no shared folder at the destination, an error message will be displayed.
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Several RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard drives. LinkStations
with only one hard drive do not support RAID modes.
Notes: All data is lost when the RAID mode is changed. Back up any important data before
changing RAID modes.
In this document, “Recovery” means putting the LinkStation back to the state it was in
before the malfunction happened. It does not mean reading data from broken hard
drives.
When the RAID mode is changed, all data on the drives is lost. Before changing RAID
modes, please back up any important data from the array.
• RAID 1 mode
Uses 2 hard drives in a mirrored array. One drive’s worth of space is usable. Identical data is written to
both drives. If one drive is damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged drive.
Note: Hard drives in the LS-WSXL LinkStation are not user-replaceable. If you experience a drive
failure with this model, contact Bualo tech support for assistance.
• RAID 0 mode (LS-WVL, LS-WXL, and LS-WSXL Default Setting)
Multiple hard drives are combined into a single array. The total capacity of all drives is usable. This is
the fastest of the LinkStation’s RAID modes. If any drive is damaged, all data on the array is lost.
• Normal Mode
Each drive is accessible as a separate, individual drive. The total capacity of each drive is usable.
If any drive is damaged, all data on that drive is lost.
RAID Arrays
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• Using in RAID 1 mode
1Change system to normal mode (page 83).
2
3
4
5
6The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation
Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
7Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
You have set up a RAID 1 array. Turn to page 24 to create a shared folder.
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web
Admin interface.
Click the array you want to set.
Select all available hard drives.
1 Select [raid 1].
2 Click [Create Raid Array].
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Note: If power is turned o during a RAID rebuild, the RAID rebuild will continue when power is
restored.
[Conrm Operation] screen
When you perform any of the following tasks, a [Conrm Operation]
screen is displayed . To continue, enter the displayed number within 60
seconds and click [Apply].
• Change RAID array (Create/Delete) • Format Array or Disk
• Delete Folder • Remove Disk
• Restore Factory Defaults • Rebuild RAID array
• Format LinkStation
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EDP (Easy Data Protection)
With EDP (Easy Data Protection), you can create a RAID 1 array while preserving the data on one of
the hard drives. To use EDP, make sure that the following conditions are met:
- Your hard drives must display [Normal (EDP available)] as shown in Step 1 below.
- Both hard drives must be the same size.
Caution: If your hard drives show [Normal] instead of [Normal (EDP available)], then you cannot
use EDP. If you create a RAID 1 array, all data on both drives will be lost. Back up any
important data before changing your RAID array.
1
2
3
4The [Conrm Operation] screen will open. Within 60 seconds, enter the displayed number in the
[Conrmation Number] eld. Click [Apply].
5While the array is being built, le transfer speeds will be slower than usual. It will take about 6
hours per terabyte to build the array. The Info/Error LED will blink amber while the array is being
built. Do not turn o the LinkStation until the array is nished.
When the build nishes, the Info/Error LED will stop blinking. Your RAID 1 array is now complete and
ready to use.
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System]-
[Storage] - [Disks]. In the [Status] column, [Normal
(EDP available)] should be displayed beside both
drives.
Under [RAID Array], click [EDP].
The data on one disk will be preserved; the other
will be erased to create the RAID 1 array. Choose
which disk will have its data preserved and which
will be formatted.
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• Changing to RAID 0 mode
1Change system to normal mode (page 83).
2
3
4
5
6The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation
Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
7Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
You have set up a RAID 0 array. Turn to page 24 to create a shared folder.
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web
Admin interface.
Click the array you want to set.
Select all available hard drives.
1 Select [Raid 0].
2 Click [Create Raid Array].
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• Changing to Normal mode
1
2
3Click [Delete RAID Array].
4When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply].
5The [Confirm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation
Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
6Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
You have congured Normal mode. Turn to page 24 to create a shared folder.
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web
Admin interface.
Click the array you want to set.
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RAID Scanning
LinkStations that are in RAID 1 mode support RAID scanning. A RAID scan tests the RAID array for
read performance. If defective sectors are found, they are repaired automatically. If your multiple-
drive LinkStation is in RAID 1 mode, you should run RAID scans regularly. Congure regular RAID
scans as follows:
1
2
Notes: Check [Shutdown] to automatically shut down the LinkStation whenever a RAID error
occurs. Check [Begin Immediate RAID Scan] to initiate an immediate RAID scan.
To stop a RAID scan, click [Abort RAID Scanning].
Single-drive LinkStations do not support RAID arrays or RAID scanning.
RAID Scanning is now congured.
Choose [Enable], enter your desired schedule, and
click [Save].
Navigate to [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning]
in the Web Admin interface. Under [RAID
Scanning], click [Modify Settings].
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E-mail Notication
Your LinkStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email when settings are
changed or an error occurs.
System - Maintenance
The following things will be sent via E-mail:
• The condition of the hard drive
• Notication of completed backup jobs
• Notication of fan errors
• Notication of hard drive errors
1
2
3
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Maintenance].
Click [Modify Settings] in [E-mail Notication].
1 Click [Enable] in Notication.
2 Type the [SMTP Server Address] and [SMTP
port No.].
Note: If using [POP before SMTP], enter [POP3
Server address] and [POP3 port No.].
3 Select [Authertication Type] from [Disabled]/
[POP before SMTP]/[LOGIN(SMTP-AUTH)]/
[CRAM-MD5 (SMTP-AUTH)/CRAM-MD5)].
4 Enter a username.
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5 Enter a password that will be used to verify.
6 To use a secured connection, select [SSL]/[TLS].
7 Enter the [Subject] for notification e-mail. Click [Reset to Default] to reset the subject line to
[LinkStation Status Report].
8 Enter a receiver's e-mail address. E-mail can be sent to up to 5 addresses.
9 Select conditions for emails to be sent.
• [HDD Status Report] Sends status of hard drive periodically.
• [Fan Failure] Sends a message when a fan error occurs.
• [Disk Error ] Sends a message when a hard drive fails.
• [Backup Complete] Sends a message when the backup is complete.
10 If you have selected [HDD Status Report] for sending condition, select time to send.
11 Click [Save].
4Click [Send Test Message] to send a test message.
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UPS Settings
A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) can automatically shut down your LinkStation in case of a
power outage. To use the LinkStation with a UPS, congure the following settings:
1
2
3
Plug the Power cable of UPS to a wall socket.
Connect the AC adapter of the LinkStation to the UPS.
Connect the UPS and the LinkStation with a USB cable.
4Turn on the UPS, then the LinkStation.
5In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] -
[Power Management] - [UPS Settings] and click [Modify
Settings].
6
The LinkStation is now congured to work with the UPS.
Note: If the LinkStation shuts down automatically due to a power outage, make sure that the power
issue is resolved before turning it back on. If the LinkStation is turned back on while it’s still
running on the UPS battery, the UPS will not shut it down again, even if the battery runs low.
System Power Management
1 If your LinkStation is connected directly to the
UPS, select [synchronize with UPS connected
to this LinkStation]. To have the UPS shut down
multiple LinkStations on the same network, select
[synchronize with UPS connected to other LinkStation
on the network] and enter the IP address of the
LinkStation that is connected directly to the UPS in
the eld below.
2 Click [Save].
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To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep mode, where the hard disk
and LED lights are turned o. The sleep timer only works when the LinkStation's Power Mode Switch
is ON. This feature cannot be used when it is set to AUTO.
1
2
• During processing disk check, disk format, and backup jobs or when a backup job is
scheduled before and after 5 minutes of the current time, the LinkStation will not be
proceeded to Standby mode even though the end time has reached.
• If time of the timers are duplicated, the longest interval time is used to operate.
1 Specify a [Timer Interval],[Wake up at] and [Begin
Sleep at].
2 Click [Save] at the bottom of the screen.
Sleep Timer
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System]
- [Power Management] - [Sleep Timer]
2 Click [Modify Settings].
* You can set up to 3 timers.
* You can set ending time from 0:00 to 27:45.
You can set beginning time from 0:00 to 23:45.
(If the ending time is 24:00 or later, the beginning time can be set from 4:00 to 23:45.)
If 24:00 is equivalent to 0:00 of the next day, and 27:00 is equivalent to 3:00 of the next day.
* You can not set the ending time before or the same time as a beginning time.
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Examples of multiple timers:
(e.g.1) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on:
Timer 1 Everyday 12:00 - 24:00
Timer 2 not used
Timer 3 not used
-> Nothing happens at 12:00 and goes into sleep mode at 24:00
(e.g.2) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on:
Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00
Timer 2 Day specied Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00
Timer 3 not used
-> Except on Wednesdays, the LS powers on at 9:00 and goes into sleep mode at 18:00.
On Wednesdays, it goes into sleep mode at 20:00.
(e.g.3) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on:
Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00
Timer 2 Day specied Wednesday 10:00 - 25:00
Timer 3 not used
-> Except on Wednesdays, the LS powers on at 9:00 and goes into sleep mode at 18:00.
-> On Wednesdays, it goes into sleep mode at 1:00 of the next day.
(e.g.4) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on:
Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00
Timer 2 Day specied Wednesday 07:30 - 22:00
Timer 3 not used
-> Except on Wednesdays, the LS goes into sleep mode at 18:00.
-> LS turns on Wednesday at 7:30, and goes into sleep mode at 22:00.
In standby mode, pressing the LinkStation's function button or moving the Power Mode Switch to
AUTO will turn the LinkStation on.
Sleep timer settings are now complete.
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Restoring Factory Defaults
To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure below.
1
2
3
Move the power switch to the ON position while holding down the function button. The
function button will ash blue for 1 minute.
While the function button is ashing blue, press it again. The status LED will ash blue. It will
start ashing amber when initialization begins (2 - 3 minutes).
Notes: This method of initializing the LinkStation restores its IP address settings, Ethernet frame
size settings, and administrator (admin) password to their factory defaults. If you chose not
to initialize the administrator's password from the Web Admin interface, only the IP address
and Ethernet frame size settings are initialized. You can initialize other items from the Web
Admin interface.
If you do not want to initialize the admin password when you initialize the LinkStation, select
[Keep current admin password] in the [System] - [Restore/Erase] - [Restore Factory Defaults]
screen, and click [Save].
If you choose to not initialize the admin password from the function button, you can no
longer congure the LinkStation if you forget the password! Write your password down and
put it in a safe place.
Function Button
Move the power switch to the OFF position to shut down the LinkStation.
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Initialization from the Web Admin interface
You can initialize the following settings from the Web Admin interface: LinkStation name,
Description, NTP settings, Workgroup settings, Shared service settings, access restrictions of the
shared folder, User settings, Groups, mail notication settings, UPS synchronization settings, Backup
Settings, Admin Username and password, Print server settings, WebAccess, Language settings,
SleepTimer, Media server settings, BitTorrent settings, Time Machine conguration, Web Server,
MySQL Server, and Network Services.
1
2
3
4
Click [Restore LinkStation].
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System]
- [Restore/Erase].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation
Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Your LinkStation has been initialized.
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Format the LinkStation
1
2
3
4
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[System] - [Restore/Erase].
Click [Erase].
The [Conrm Operation] screen will be displayed.
Enter the number from the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Warning: Formatting the LinkStation will erase all data on the drive! Back up any important data
before formatting.
After a format, your LinkStation will reboot. Settings will be returned to their factory defaults.
LinkStations with multiple hard drives will be set to “normal” mode, where individual drives are
addressed separately. Drives will be blank, with no shares on them. You will need to create at least
one shared folder before you can use the LinkStation.
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Extensions
WebAccess
What is WebAccess?
WebAccess lets you access les on your LinkStation through the Internet. Access restrictions can be
set for folders that are shared, and automatic router settings by UPnP and redirect functionality from
the bualonas.com server (similar to Dynamic DNS) make conguration easy.
Note:• Care should be taken with conguration of WebAccess. Certain settings can make the les in
the shared folder available to anyone on the Internet without any access restrictions.
For more information on WebAccess, visit http://bualonas.com/manual/en/
Remote location 1
Remote location 2
Both uploading and
downloading are supported.
Oce
Internet
Central Server
LinkStation
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Print Server
LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer to the
LinkStation as shown below.
Notes:
• Only one printer can be connected to the LinkStation.
• The LinkStation does not support 2-way communication. For example, it cannot tell you the
amount of ink left.
• Multi-function printers are not supported.
• Printers which only support 2-way communication or WPS (Windows Printing System) are
not supported.
• Mac OS X cannot print to a printer connected to the LinkStation.
USB Connector
USB cable
(not included)
USB Printer
(not included)
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Setting up a printer on Windows 7/Vista
2Select [Enable] and click [Save].
3Refer to your printer's manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer
driver from a software disk.
4Click [Start] - [Network].
5Double-click on the LinkStation's server name.
6Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon
(“LP”).
7Click [OK].
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify
Settings].
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81 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer
on the left and the model on the right. If
your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and
follow the printer manufacturer’s directions
for installation.
2 Click [OK].
You have added a printer.
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Setting up a printer on Windows XP
21 Choose [Enable] and click [Save].
3Refer to your printer’s manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer
driver from a software disk.
4Click [Start] - [Control Panel].
5Click [Network and Internet Connections] icon.
7Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon
(“lp”).
6Double-click on [View workgroup computers] - (Name of the LinkStation Server name) in this
order.
8If "The printer driver to your computer will be automatically installed. Would you like to
continue?" is displayed, click [Yes].
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify
Settings].
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91 Select your printer. Choose the
manufacturer on the left and the model
on the right. If your printer is not listed,
click [Have Disk] and follow the printer
manufacturer’s directions for installation.
2 Click [OK].
You have added a printer.
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Setting up a printer on Windows 2000
21 Click [Enable].
2 Click [Save].
3Refer to your printer's manual to install the printer driver.
4Double-click [My Network Places (*)] -[Entire Network] - (the LinkStation Server Name).
* On Windows NT 4.0 this is [Network].
5Double-click on the LinkStation’s printer icon
(“lp”).
6Click [OK].
7Click [Yes].
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Extensions] - [PrintServer] and click [Modify
Settings].
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81 Select your printer. Choose the
manufacturer on the left and the model
on the right. If your printer is not listed,
click [Have Disk] and follow the printer
manufacturer’s directions for installation.
2 Click [OK].
You have added a printer.
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BitTorrent is a protocol for sharing les. You can download les quickly since les are distributed
on the network and network trac is not concentrated, even with a large le. It does not keep
anonymity, and it is easily known who publishes what les.
Warning: Do not download copyrighted les without permission from the owner.
See http://www.bittorrent.com/ for more information about BitTorrent.
Flow chart of downloading with BitTorrent:
1 Use a search engine to nd the torrent for a le that you want. Download the torrent.
Notes:
• Torrents are information les with a “.torrent” extension.
• Torrents can be downloaded from BitTorrent Inc.'s website or many other websites. Follow
the terms of use and copyright rules for each website.
2 Send torrent information to a server called "tracker" and receive information about a terminal
which has a le.
3 Start downloading based on the information received from the "tracker" server.
4 Download pieces of data from multiple terminals and make one le.
Use the following steps to download shared les to the LinkStation with BitTorrent.
BitTorrent Client
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Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders
1
3
1 Click [Enable].
2 Select a folder for downloads on the
LinkStation from [Download Folder].
3 Click [Save].
Click [Open Download Manager].
Note: If you click [Initialize BitTorrent Settings],
you can initialize BitTorrent settings.
1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to
[Extensions] - [BitTorrent].
2 Click [Modify Settings].
2
Enter the username and password for Download Manager.
The default username and password are:
Username: admin
Password: (blank; no password)
The Download Manager will open.
The Download Manager is similar to “μTorrent“. For more information on how to use it, do an
Internet search for “μTorrent“.
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Media Server
The LinkStation is equipped with a DLNA Media Server. Videos, pictures and music saved on
the LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV, audio devices, game devices and other DLNA
compatible network devices.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) denes Home Network Device Interoperability Guidelines,
which are product design guidelines in the industry's standard technology in order to achieve the
interconnecting environment for digital devices (computers, home appliance, mobile devices and so
on).
To use DLNA on the LinkStation, begin by enabling it.
3
1
2
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings].
If it is set to [Disable], click [Enable].
Click [Save] at the bottom of the Web Admin interface.
DLNA is now enabled on the LinkStation.
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Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the les
3
1
2
Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network and turn them on.
Note: Refer to the devices’ manuals for how to connect them.
Select the DLNA server of the LinkStation from the screen to select DLNA compatible
devices
Select from [Videos], [Music], or [Photos].
This example shows how to use DLNA compatible media players to play les on the LinkStation.
Screenshots are from a Bualo LinkTheater LT-H90 media player.
Select your LinkStation from the list of available
devices. By default, its name will be its model
number followed by the last 3 digits of its MAC
address. For example, a LS-XHL LinkStation Pro
whose MAC address ends in DBB will have the
name LS-XHLDBB.
Select the contents you want to play.
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To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation:
1
2
3A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will
appear, showing [MAC Address], [IP Address] and [Device
Name].
If a DLNA device does not broadcast its name or IP
address, it will be displayed as [cannot be acquired].
After connecting a new DLNA device to the network, or
changing its settings, click [Refresh client list].
Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients].
In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer].
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DLNA Media List
The LinkStation will maintain a database of videos, pictures, and music saved in its media folder and
distribute a list of available media to DLNA media players on the network. This list is distributed
after each reboot and once every 60 minutes by default. Congure the database as described
below.
2
To distribute the list of available media, click [Enable]
in [Automatic Update], then click [Refresh now].
Optionally, you may choose a dierent refresh
interval. To distribute the media list at a dierent
interval, enter the desired interval in minutes in the
[Refresh interval] eld.
To completely disable distribution of the media list,
click [Disable] for [Automatic Update].
3Click [Save] to save your settings.
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer] and click on [Modify Settings].
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If other DLNA media devices do not recognize the LinkStation:
If the Media Server on the LinkStation is disabled, other DLNA devices won’t be able to see it. You
may enable the Media Server on the LinkStation as follows.
2
3Click [Save].
Click [Enable].
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings].
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To disable playback from a specic DLNA media player
By default, the LinkStation will allow playback from any compatible media player on the same
network. To prohibit playback for a specic DLNA media player, follow the directions below.
2
3Select [Deny] for DLNA media player(s) that you want
to block from accessing media on the LinkStation.
Media players that are allowed to access media on
the LinkStation should be set to [Allow].
Click [Authorized DLNA Media Clients].
4Click [Save].
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings].
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Troubleshooting:
Problem: The DLNA media player can’t see media les on the LinkStation
If your DLNA media players can’t access the media les on the LinkStation, then the list of available
media les should be updated. Try the following:
2
3
Select [Enable] for [Media Server] and [Automatic
Update]. Check [Refresh now] and [Initialize
database before refresh].
Click [Save].
Your media player may not support all of these letypes. Files that your media player does not
support may not be visible from the media player. Check your media players documentation for a
list of the types of les that it can play.
If you cannot play certain les:
The LinkStation’s DLNA media server supports the following types of les. Only les of these types
will be available to DLNA media players on the network.
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings].
Types File Extensions
Video les
.avi, .divx, .asf, .mpg, .mpe, .m1v, .vcb, .mts, .m2ts, .m2t, .mpeg, .mpeg2,
.vdr, .spts, .tp, .ts, .3gp, .mov, .m4v, .wmv, .dvr-ms, .xvid, .mp4, .m4v
Picture les
.jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .tif, .ti, .yuv, .bmp
Music les
.mp3, .mpa, .wma, .aac, .apl, .ac3, .lpcm, .pcm, .wav, .m3u, .m4a,
.mp4, .3gp, .m4b, .aif, .ai, .ac, .ogg, .mp2, .mp1, .mp4
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Using iTunes with the Media Server
Computers on the network running iTunes can access MP3, M4A, and M4P music les from the
LinkStation’s media server. Enable the LinkStation’s media server as described below.
2
With the media server enabled, the LinkStation will appear in iTunes on computers on the network,
and music les on the LinkStation can be played normally.
1 Select [Enable].
2 Click [Save].
Note: If you add, change, or delete music les on the LinkStation, iTunes may halt playback until
the database is updated and the media list distributed. After making changes to the media
les, refresh the media list as described on the previous page and restart iTunes.
1In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Extensions]
- [MediaServer] and click [Modify Settings].
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Chapter 3
NAS Navigator2
NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it simple to display the Web Admin interface, change
its IP address or check its hard drive.
Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server2003/Server2008
If you set up the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 is installed and congured
to run automatically in the system tray at startup.
You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways:
• Click the NAS Navigator icon on your Desktop.
• Click [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]-[BUFFALO NAS Navigator2].
Screen:
Clicking a LinkStation's icon will display its total capacity, capacity being used, [IP Address],
[Workgroup], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [MAC Address], and [Firmware] version.
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Name Descriptions
Menu
Map remote default share to
drive letter (*)
Assigns the LinkStation's shared folder as a network drive.
Disconnect mapped drive letter
(*)
Removes the network drive mapping.
Map all remote shares to drive
letters
Assigns all the LinkStation's shared folders as network
drives.
Create desktop shortcut for Tera/
LinkStation (*)
Creates a shortcut to the LinkStation's shared folder (share).
Launch NAS Navigator2 on
startup
Launches NAS Navigator2 in the task tray when Windows
boots.
Display the error information If an error occurs, an error message will pop up from the
NAS Navigator2 icon in the task tray.
Properties (*) Opens the selected LinkStation's Properties window.
Close Closes NAS Navigator2.
View
View [Icon]: Displays icon for ease.
[Details]: Displays Name, Product Name, Workgroup, IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Sort by Selects the sort order from following to display when
multiple LinkStations are found:
Host name, Product Name, Workgroup, IP Address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway
Browse(*) Opens the LinkStation’s shared folder.
Refresh Searches for NAS devices on the network again.
* not displayed unless the LinkStation's icon is clicked.
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Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
If you installed the LinkStation with the LinkNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 was installed
automatically. To launch it, click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock.
Click on a LinkStation’s icon to display its total capacity, used capacity, [WORKGROUP], [IP Address],
[Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [MAC Address], and [Firmware] version. Double-click to open a
share on the LinkStation.
Name Descriptions
Open Opens the default shared folder for a selected
LinkStation.
Rescan Refreshes list of NAS devices.
Tool Menu Open Web Opens the selected Web Admin interface.
Congure Displays the screen to open the Web Admin
interface or change an IP Address.
Color Label Selects the color of the name displayed below
the icon.
Show View Options Sets the orders of icon sizes, label positions, and
icons.
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Name Description
Folder Setup
>
New Folder
Click [Create
Folder] to view
this
option.
Volume Select the volume for the shared folder.
Shared Folder
Attributes
The shared folder may be read-only or writable.
Recycle Bin If enabled, deleted les are moved to a trashbox folder rather than actually
deleted.
You can enable recycle bin functionality for each shared folder on the
LinkStation as well as usbdisk1.
• To use Recycle Bin with usbdisk1, format it with EXT3, XFS, or FAT 32. NTFS
and HFS+ are not supported because les cannot be deleted with these
formats.
• Recycle Bin is not supported while connecting via AFP or FTP.
Shared Folder
Support
Select which operating systems and features the share will support.
Shared Folder
Support
Description
Windows
(SMB)
Check to enable SMB support for connection to
Windows and Mac OS X.
Apple (AFP) Check to enable AFP support for connection to
Mac OS. Also, navigate to [Network]-[Network
Settings]-[Network Services] and make sure that
AFP is enabled there as well.
FTP Check to enable remote FTP access to the share.
Also, navigate to [Network]-[Network Settings]-
[Network Services] and enable FTP there as well.
Disk Backup Check to allow other LinkStations to use this
share as a backup target.
SFTP Select when connecting by SFTP.
Remote
backup
password
If another LinkStation will be backing up to this share, consider conguring
a password for remote backup. This will make it easy to congure the other
LinkStation to back up to the correct share and prevent other users from
mistakenly backing up to it.
Passwords many contain up to 8 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric character,
hyphen, and underscore may be used.
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Name Description
Access
Restrictions
Click [Access
Restrictions]
from the
[Create Shared
Folders] screen
to view this
option.
Access
Restrictions
If using access restrictions, click [Add ] to add users or groups that will be
allowed to access the share.
You may delete users and groups from the access list with the [Remove]
button.
With AFP and FTP connections, access restrictions can be set per user.
Direct Copy
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Target Choose the destination folder for Direct Copy.
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Name Descriptions
Local Users
>
New User
To display, click
[Create a user].
Password Enter the user’s password. This should be the same password that the user
uses to log in to his computer.
Passwords may contain up to 20 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric character,
hyphen, and underscore may be used. Do not use a hyphen as the rst
character of a password.
If the user is using Mac OS, passwords must be limited to 9 or fewer
characters. Otherwise, the user will not be able to access shared folders on
the LinkStation.
Conrm
Password
Enter the password again for conrmation.
Primary Group When the user belongs to the multiple groups, select which group is the
main for that user. If the space usage is limited by the Quota feature for the
group, the limitation of the usage of the group selected is applied.
User Quota To use a quota to restrict the space which is available for a user, click
[Enable].
Hard Limit(GB) Set space to be available to use (in GB).
* Quotas only restrict the available hard drive space. This feature does
not provide quotas per user; it should be managed by individual users.
To verify the owner, open the new window and click [Owner] tab by
selecting [Security] tab on Properties screen for each le or folder and click
[Advanced Settings]. (The steps to check the owner may vary according to
your OS. The example above is for Windows XP).
Domain Users Domain Users The list of Domain Users is displayed when it joins [NT Domain] or [Active
Directory].
Domain
Groups
Domain
Groups
The list of Domain Groups is displayed when it joins [NT Domain] or [Active
Directory].
External Users
External Users Navigate to [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [For Workgroup
Authentication] and select [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server]
and [Automatic User Registration]. Users will be registered automatically
and listed.
To delete automatically registered users, select each user and click [Delete
External Users].
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Name Descriptions
Local Groups
Local Groups Displays [Group Name], [Group Id], and [Description].
To create a new group, click [Create Group].
To edit a group, select it and click [Edit Group].
To delete a group, select it and click [Delete].
Note: Enter a letter in the [Find] eld and groups beginning with that
letter are displayed. Click on a group name in the list to select the group.
Local Groups
> New Group
To display, click
[Create Group]
on the Group
Screen.
Group Name Group names may contain up to 20 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric
characters, hyphens, underscores, and periods may be used. Do not
use multi-byte characters. Do not use a symbol as the rst character of a
group name.
Group Id If Group ID is left blank, a group ID will be automatically assigned. When
using the Quota feature, use numbers between 1000 and 1999 to set a
group ID manually. Make sure that the group ID does not duplicate to
other groups.
Description Group descriptions may contain up to 75 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric
characters, multi-byte characters, hyphens, underscores, and spaces may
be used.
Do not use a space as the rst character in a description.
Group Quota To use a quota to restrict the space which is available for a group, click
[Enable].
Hard
Limit(GB)
Set space to be available for use (in GB).
* Quota feature only restricts the available hard drive space. This feature
does not show the space that each group is currently using; It should be
managed by individual group. To verify the owner, open the new window
and click [Owner] tab by selecting [Security] tab on [Properties] screen for
each le or folder and click [Advance Settings] button. (The steps to check
the owner may very depending on OS. The example above shows for
Windows XP).
Local Users/
Group Members
Local Users To add a user to the group, select the user and click [Add].
Note: Domain Users from the Domain Controller cannot be added to
groups here.
Group
Members
Displays users who are registered to a group. To unregister a user, select
the user and click [Remove].
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Name Descriptions
IP Address Settings
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
DHCP If enabled, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address
from a DHCP server on the network.
Primary IP Address Set IP address.
Subnet Mask Set Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway
Address
Specify by IP address if Default Gateway Address exists.
Primary DNS Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server which has priority.
Secondary DNS
Server
Specify an IP address of an alternative DNS server.
Ethernet Frame Size
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Ethernet Frame Size Ethernet frame size is the maximum size of data that can be
sent at a time. If all devices on your network support Jumbo
Frame, you may be able to improve transmission eciency by
choosing a larger frame size than the default.
• [1518 bytes (Default)] It is set to 1518 bytes at
default.
• [4102 bytes (Jumbo Frame)] Transfer at 4102 bytes.
• [7422 bytes (Jumbo Frame)] Transfer at 7422 bytes.
• [9694 bytes (Jumbo Frame)] Transfer at 9694 bytes.
Network Services
Network Services Enable or disable AFP and FTP.
[AFP] must be enabled here for Mac OS computers to connect
via AFP. Also, enable AFP in the shared folder settings to use
AFP.
[FTP] must be enabled here for remote users to access the
LinkStation via FTP. Also, enable FTP in the shared folder
settings to use FTP.
Network
The following options can be set from the [Network] screen.
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Name Descriptions
Workgroup/Domain
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Authentication
Method
Select the method to join the network ([Workgroup], [NT
Domain], or [Active Directory]). [Workgroup] is the default.
Networking knowledge is required to congure other methods.
Consult your network administrator for details.
Workgroup Name Enter the [Workgroup Name] to have the LinkStation join a
Microsoft network group.
Workgroup names may contain up to 23 bytes(UTF-8).
Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters, hyphens,
underscores, and periods may be used.
Do not use a symbol as the rst character of the workgroup
name.
WINS Server IP
Address
Enter the IP address of a WINS Server to use WINS Server.
NT Domain Name Enter [NT Domain Name] to use [NT Domain] as the method to
join the network.
* You can enter up to 23 bytes(UTF-8).
* Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters, -(hyphen), _
(underscore), and .(dot) may be used.
* Do not use a symbol as the rst character.
NT Domain
Controller Name
Enter [NT Domain Controller Name] to use [NT Domain] as a
method to join the network. Register the computer account
which has the same name as the LinkStation to the Domain
Controller.
* You can enter up to 63 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte
characters.
* Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), and _(underscore) may
be used.
* Do not use a symbol as the rst character.
Active Directory
Domain Name
(NetBIOS Name)
Enter [Active Directory Domain Name (NetBIOS Name)] to use
[Active Directory] as a method to join the network.
* You can enter up to 23 bytes(UTF-8).
* Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters, -(hyphen), _
(underscore), and .(dot) may be used.
* Do not use a symbol as the rst character.
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Name Descriptions
Workgroup/Domain
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Active Directory
Domain Name
(DNS/Realm Name)
Enter [Active Directory Domain Name (DNS/Realm Name)]
when selecting [Active Directory] as a method to join the
network.
* You can enter up to 255 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte
characters.
* Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), _(underscore), and .(dot)
may be used.
Active Directory
Domain Controller
Name
Enter [Active Directory Domain Controller Name] to use [Active
Directory].
* You can enter up to 63 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte
characters.
* Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), and _(underscore) may
be used.
* Do not use a symbol as the rst character.
Administrator
Name
Enter the Administrator account username for [Administrator
Name].
* This must be entered if [NT Domain] or [Active Directory] is
selected for [Authentication Method].
* You can enter up to 256 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte
characters.
* Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), _(underscore), and .(dot)
may be used.
* Do not use a symbol as the rst character.
Administrator
Password
Enter [Administrator Password].
* This must be entered if [NT Domain] or [Active Directory] is
selected for [Authentication Method].
* You can enter up to 256 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte
characters.
* Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), and _(underscore) may
be used.
* Do not use a symbol as the rst character.
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Name Descriptions
Workgroup/Domain
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
For Workgroup
Authentication
Select the user authentication method here.
[Delegate Authority to LinkStation] (usually recommended)
Only registered users may access the LinkStation. Usernames
and passwords should be exactly the same as those used for
Windows login.
[Delegate Authority to External SMB Server]
Users are authenticated by an external Authentication server.
Microsoft network knowledge required for setup. Consult your
System Administrator for details.
[Use Windows Domain Controller as Authentication Server]
Select this option when you want to authenticate against
Domain Controller, but the LinkStation does not join the
domain.
Note: The Windows Domain Controller has been assigned to be
an external authentication SMB Server. The workgroup name
on the LinlStation must be identical to the Windows Domain
Name.
[Automatic User Registration]
Select to automatically register users allowed by the
Authentication Server to the LinkStation’s authenticated user
list .
[Enable Authentication Shared Folder]
Use the folder as an authentication test folder which can be
accessed by users registered to Authentication Server.
Authentication
Server Name or IP
Address
When [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] is selected
for the [For Workgroup Authentication], specify the external
server which is used for the user authentication by the server
name or IP address of the server
Note: • When connecting using AFP or FTP/FTPS, always use
an IP address. Authentication may fail if a server name
is used.
• Enter the IP address rather than the server name
anytime that the server is not on the same subnet.
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Name Descriptions
Workgroup/Domain
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Enable
Authentication
Shared Folder
When [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server] , [Automatic
User Registration], and [Enable Authentication Shared Folder]
are selected for the [For Workgroup Authentication], specify
the shared folder name for the authentication test. It can be
registered as the users of the LinkStation automatically who
open the shared folder for the authentication test.
Note: • You cannot create more than 2 shared folders for the
Authentication test .
• A user who is automatically registered will belong to
the [hdusers] group.
• You cannot use shared folder names which already
exist as a shared folder name for the authentication
test.
• You can enter up to 27 bytes(UTF-8).
• Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters,
-(hyphen), and _(underscore) may be used.
• Do not use a number or symbol as the rst character.
• AFP and FTP/FTPS connection do not allow delegating
authority to external SMB server to obtain user
information.
Web Server Settings
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Web Server Enable to use the Web Server.
Port No. Enter a port number here, or leave blank to use the default port
(port 81).
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Name Descriptions
MySQL Server
Settings
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
MySQL Server Enable to use MySQL server.
Port No. Enter the number of a port for MySQL server.
Data Folder This selects the shared folder where the MySQL database is
saved.
Open phpMyAdmin This opens phpMyAdmin where MySQL database management
can be performed. The Web Server must be enabled to use
phpMyAdmin.
By default, the phpMyAdmin username and password are:
Username: admin
Password: password
*The phpMyAdmin username and password can be changed in
phpMyAdmin.
*Although they have the same default values, the usernames
and passwords for phpMyAdmin and LinkStation
administration are completely independent.
*Bualo Technology does not provide technical support for
phpMyAdmin.
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System
The following options can be set from the [System] tab.
Name Descriptions
Settings
Name
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
LinkStation
Name
Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network. Names may
contain up to 15 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and
underscores may be used. Do not use multi-byte characters. Do not
use a symbol as the rst character of the name.
Description Descriptions may contain up to 75 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric
characters, multi-byte characters, hyphens, underscores and spaces may
be used.
Descriptions are only displayed in Windows. They will not be displayed
on a Macintosh.
Date and Time
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Date/Time
Source
Select [Automatic] to use an NTP to correct system time automatically.
Select [Manual] to set time manually.
Primary NTP IP
Address
Enter the DNS name or the IP address of an NTP server. You may user
ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp or 192.168.11.123, for example.
To specify ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp as the NTP server, select [Use default NTP
server (ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp)].
NTP
Synchronization
Frequency
You may have NPT correct your system time [Daily], [Weekly], or [Every
3 hours].
Time Zone Specify Time Zone.
Date Displays year, month and date. Enter numbers to change these values.
Time Displays time. Enter numbers to change the value manually. Click [Use
Local Date/Time] to obtain time and time zone from the internal clock
of your computer.
Note: If system clocks on your network get more than 5 minutes o
from each other, it may cause problems with your network. For best
results, use an NTP server to automatically set the system time for all of
your network devices, including the LinkStation.
Language
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Display
Language
Select the language to be displayed.
Windows Client
Language
Select the language to be used in the Windows client.
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Name Descriptions
Storage
Disks
Check Disk You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attached to the
LinkStation via USB. Depending on the size of the disk, a disk check may
take many hours to complete.
Notes: • You cannot run a disk check at the same time as a
backup job.
• During the disk check, the le sharing service stops.
If the unit is disconnected abnormally from Mac OS, the
database created by Mac OS may be destroyed and you can no
longer connect to the unit. If this happens, select [Delete any
hidden] and run a disk check. All of the les listed below will be
deleted, including sub directories.
• AppleDB
• AppleDesktop
• AppleDouble
• TheVolumeSettingsFolder
• Network Trash Folder
• Please make sure the LinkStation is not selected as a backup
destination of other LinkStation before you run the disk check.
If the LinkStation is selected as the backup destination, do not
run the disk check.
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Name Descriptions
Storage
Disks
Format Disk You may format disks in or connected to the LinkStation. All data on
the disk will be deleted if the drive is formatted. Back up any important
data before formatting a disk.
You cannot format a drive if you’ve scheduled a backup job. Also, do
not format the drive if it’s congured as the backup target of another
LinkStation.
The following tasks open a [Conrm Operation] screen.
• Delete Folder
• LinkStation's Restore Factory Defaults
• Erase Disk of the LinkStation
Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60
seconds, and click [Apply].
The LinkStation can format or recognize the following format types:
Format type Descriptions
EXT3
(USB hard drive
only)
EXT3 is recommended for external drives
attached to the LinkStation.
• You can perform both Read and Write.
• Supports Journaling File System.
• May take a while to format (a few minutes to a
hour).
• Less space is available than XFS after
formatted.
• More les in 1 folder, slower the access space.
Note: An EXT3 Reader is included in this
package for reading EXT3 disks from a
Windows PC.
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Name Descriptions
Storage
Disks
Format Disk
Format type Descriptions
XFS
(USB Hard
Drive/
LinkStation
Internal Hard
Drive)
This format is recommended for the internal drive in the
TeraStation or LinkStation.
• Supports both Reading/Writing.
• Supports Journaling File System.
• More space is available than XFS after formatted.
• Access speed will not degrade even with many les in a
single folder.
XFS is not supported by legacy LinkStations such as HD-LAN,
HD-HLAN, or HD-HGLAN series.
You cannot read data on an XFS drive by directly connecting
to your PC.
FAT32
(USB hard drive
only)
FAT32 is recommended if you’re going to connect the drive
to Windows and Mac computers as will as the LinkStation. It
works with most computers and devices.
• Supports both Reading/Writing.
• Cannot copy or backup data with more than 4 GB per le.
• Cannot use some characters which are used in Mac OS X
such as [:].
NTFS
(USB hard drive
only)
Cannot format from the Web Admin interface. This is
Read Only for the LinkStation. It can be used read/write
with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, or Windows Server2003/
Server2008.
• Read Only (not writable for backup either).
HFS+
(USB hard drive
only)
Cannot format from the Web Admin interface. Read-Only.
Can be used to connect to Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
• Read Only (not writable for backup either).
Remove Disk Select the USB hard drive and click [Remove Disk] to safely remove the USB
hard drive.
Rediscover Disk Not used for this product
GPT partitions (64 bit) are recommended for connected USB hard drives of
2.2 TB or larger. Other types of partitions will not address the full size of larger
drives. GPT partitions are supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows
Server 2003 SP1 or later, Windows Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, and
Bualo TeraStations and LinkStations (e.g.TS-XL, TS-XEL, TS-WXL, LS-XHL, and
LS-CHL series)
Please note that other operating systems (including Windows XP) may not
detect GPT partitions correctly. To read hard drives larger than 2.2 TB from
Windows XP, either use a proprietary GPT solution, or use multiple partitions
smaller than 2.2 TB.
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Name Descriptions
Storage
RAID Array *1
*1: LinkStation models with
multiple hard drives only
Congure RAID arrays from this menu. RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes are available.
If RAID is disabled, the drives in the LinkStation will be available as separate
drives.
[Disk Structure]:
To congure a RAID array, check the target drives, select a RAID mode, and
click [Create Raid Array]. To delete the RAID array, select [Delete RAID Array].
Warning: All data is lost when the RAID array is modied. Back up any
important data before changing RAID settings.
[RAID Array Error Detection Response]:
If shutdown is enabled, the LinkStation will automatically shut down when
a RAID 1 error is detected. RAID 0 arrays and drives in normal mode are not
aected by this setting.
The default setting is [Shutdown].
[RAID Array check speed]:
Select the RAID scanning speed from the following:
[High]: ~ 10 hours per TB
[Normal]: ~ 20 hours per TB
[Low]: ~ 100 hours per TB
RAID Scanning *1
*1: LinkStation models with
multiple hard drives only
A RAID scan tests your RAID array for errors. If errors are found, they are xed
automatically if possible. If you are using a RAID array, regular RAID scans are
recommended.
Recoverable errors found during standard le operations will be automatically
repaired regardless of whether RAID Scanning is enabled or not.
Status Examples
Recoverable errors Read errors in data or system area of a RAID 1
array
Unrecoverable errors Write errors, RAID management area errors,
partition errors, drive detection failure
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Name Descriptions
Storage
If many recoverable errors (bad cluster) are found in one of the hard drives
which builds RAID, that drive will be removed and the system will automatically
move to degrade mode.
Since the data is not protected in the degrade mode, it is strongly
recommended to replace the erroneous hard drive immediately.
When running RAID Scanning in the rst time, it is strongly recommended to
backup data on the LinkStation in advance.
[RAID Scanning]:
Set whether using RAID Scanning or not.
[RAID Scanning Schedule]:
Select the schedule to perform RAID Scanning.
• [Every Week], select from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [1st], from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [2nd], from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [3rd], from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [4th], from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [1st, 3rd], from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [2nd, 4th], from [Sunday] to [Saturday]
• [Every 1st day / month]
Select [Begin Immediate RAID Scan]] and click [Save] to immediately run the
maintenance.
[RAID Scanning Start Time]:
Select time to start RAID from 0 to 23 o’clock.
*Click [Abort RAID Scanning] to stop the operation.
Backup
View NAS
Devices
Local
LinkStations
Displays LinkStations and TeraStations on the network with shares enabled for
backup.
Click [Refresh] to update the list.
O Subnet
LinkStations
You can add an o-subnet LinkStation or TeraStation to the list. Enter the IP
address of the LinkStation/TeraStation and click [Add].
Note: Only devices with active backup shares can be registered.
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Name Descriptions
Backup
Search for
Backup
Destination
by Password
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Password to
Search
Enter a password to search for LinkStations and TeraStations with that
password for backup.
Example of Conguration
Conguration on the LinkStation (Backup Destination)
Name share1 share2 share_free
Remote backup password 111 222 None
Example of Conguration
Conguration on the LinkStation (Backup Source)
The shared folder as a backup destination displayed
when "222" is set on "Search for Backup Destination
by Password" on the LinkStation as a backup source.
View Not
Displayed
View
The shared folder as a backup destination displayed
when "222" is set on "Search for Backup Destination
by Password" on the LinkStation as a backup source.
Not
Displayed
View View
A shared folder as a backup destination displayed
when the password is not set
Not
Displayed
Not
Displayed
View
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Name Descriptions
Backup
Search for
Backup
Destination
by Password
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Password to
Search
Steps for Setup
1 In the Web Admin interface of the backup destination, set [Remote backup
password] for each shared folder.
2 When setting up the backup for the LinkStation which is the backup source,
set the same password of [Search for Backup Destination by Password] as
for [Remote backup password] which is set for the shared folder you want
to display as the backup destination.
3 Set up the backup at the LinkStation which is the backup source.
Select the shared folders of the backup destination from the following.*
• Shared folders in the LinkStation which is the backup source.
• The USB hard drive connected to the LinkStation which is the backup
source.
• A shared folder for which [Remote backup password] is not set in the Link/
TeraStation which is the backup destination.
• A shared folder whose [Remote backup password] in the LinkStation/
TeraStation which is the backup source matches with [Search for Backup
Destination by Password].
* [Backup] must be enabled as a published destination when setting up the
shared folder.
Backup Jobs
Setup
Backup Jobs
Setup
Click [Create New Job] to set up to 8 backup timers.
Back up data saved on the LinkStation to the USB external hard drive or another
Link/TeraStation at the specied time.
Notes: • If you choose the USB hard drive in order to utilize this backup feature,
the USB drive must be formatted in FAT32, XFS or EXT3 The format type
for a USB hard drive can be displayed on the Web Admin interface,
[System] - [Storage].
• If a USB drive is formatted in FAT32, the maximum le size that can be
backed up is 4 GB.
• Never unplug the Ethernet cable connected to the LinkStation or USB
hard drive during backup.
• Do not restore, run Check Disk, Backup Job setup and Folder Setup,
User/Group, Add, Edit, or Delete User during backup. Otherwise, the
backup may fail.
• If an error occurs during a regularly scheduled backup (Every day/Every
Week), the backup job will not be performed after that. You will need
to congure the backup job again. However, this does not apply when
[Ignore Errors and Proceed with Backup] option is selected.
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Name Descriptions
Backup
Backup Jobs Setup
Click [Create New
Job] to display
this option in the
[Backup ]screen.
Job Name Enter the name you want for a backup task.
Backup Job
Schedule
Select the schedule to run from [Not Scheduled], [Immediate],
[Every Day], [Every Week][1st], [2nd], [3rd], [4th], [1st, 3rd], [2nd,
4th] or [Every 1st day/month].
Backup Date Select the day or time to run the backup job.
Backup Operation
Mode
Select the Backup Operation Mode from the following choice.
• [Normal Backup]
• [Overwrite Backup (Append Backup)]
• [Overwrite Backup (Dierential Backup)]
Caution: If you select [Overwrite Backup (Dierential Backup)],
any les which do not exist in the source will be deleted without
further warning or notice.
All operation modes other than normal backup will overwrite all
data at the backup destination.
• Do not perform any le operations (such as rename or delete a
le) in the Backup Sources during the Backup. If you do so, the
backup job may halt with errors. In such a case, rerun the backup
job.
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Name Descriptions
Backup
Backup
Jobs
Setup
Click
[Create
New Job]
to display
this
option
in the
[Backup ]
screen.
Backup
Operation
Mode
The following table shows behavior during each operation mode. Behaviors will
vary if [Create Target Folder for Backup] is selected or not in Backup Option.
Note: This example uses "/target" as the backup target.
If data is backed up to the USB hard drive, the "target" below, will be displayed as
"usbdisk*". and * will be 1 - 2 (number).
If data is backed up to the LinkStation, the "target" below, the shared folder name
of the backup source will be displayed.
The Backup Log File is displayed under the following names in Backup Sources.
backuplog (backup task number)_(backup starting time).txt
Example: If the date the backup is started on March 27, 2004, 19:55, "
backuplog1_200403271955.txt" is created.
Normal
(Copy all les without overwriting previously backed up data every time)
Target Folder for
Backup
Backup Sources Backup Targets / Result Re-
marks
Create (Forced) /share /target/(Date)*1/share
/share/folder /target/(Date)*1/folder
Overwrite Backup (Append Backup)
(Only copy and overwrite the les with changes based on the le size and time
stamp*2)
Target Folder for
Backup
Backup Sources Backup Targets / Result Re-
marks
Create /share /target/_backups/share
/share/folder /target/_backups/share/folder
Do not create /share /target
/share/folder /target/folder
*1 The format of the folder is yyyymmddhhmm by using the backup starting
time.
For example, if the starting time is March 27, 2004, 19:55, the folder name
is displayed as “200403271955”.
*2 [Time Stamp] here is not the time information that can be veried Win-
dows Macintosh, but the time information managed by LinkStation.
*3 If there is the dierence in the shared folders that is above the backup
folder, les will not be deleted.
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Name Descriptions
Backup
Backup Jobs
Setup
Click [Create
New Job] to
display this
option in the
[Backup ]
screen.
Backup
Options
[Create Target Folder for Backup]:
The options you have selected on the Backup Operation Mode will make a big
dierences on behavior. Refer to the table described in the Operation Mode.
[Create Backup Log File]:
Create the backup log le.
[Use Encrypted Transfer Method]:
Select whether having data to be transferred encrypted or not when backup
data.
* The throughput is degraded if the encryption is enabled.
* Do not select this option when the backup destination is a USB hard drive.
[Use Compressed Transfer Method]:
Select whether having data to be transferred compressed or not when
backup data.
* If running a backup job via the network, the compressed transfer may
improve the transfer speed when the network bandwidth is narrow (this
does not mean that data is archived into 1 le and backed up).
* Do not select this option when the backup destination is a USB hard drive.
[Ignore backup failure and continue backup job on schedule]:
The next backup will be performed even though the last backup is halt in
error.
[Exclude trash boxes from backup target]:
Exclude the data in the trash boxes to backup.
[Complete Backup]:
Overwrite the les which have not changed.
Backup Folders
Click a task
number to
display this
option in
the [Backup]
Screen.
Backup
Folders
Select the backup source and the shared folder on the backup destination
folders, and click [Add].
You can select following folder as a shared folder on the backup destination.
• Shared folders on the Link/TeraStation displayed in [View NAS Devices]
• usbdisk1 and usbdisk2 connected to the backup source of the LinkStation
* Do not specify the backup source folder which include Japanese katakana
in the folder name. The backup job will halt if any of these characters are
included.
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Name Descriptions
Maintenance
Email
Notication
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Click [Send
Test Message]
to send a test
e-mail to the
e-mail address
which has
been set.
Notication Select whether using E-mail notication feature or not. Following
message is sent by using E-mail Notication.
Note: Mail Server displays the list of [POP before SMTP] (the method to
give the permission to use SMTP server by authenticating at specied
POP server before sending e-mail). If this is set, this feature cannot be
used.
SMTP Server
Address
Enter [SMTP Server Address] (Mail Server Address).
SMTP Port No. Enter [SMTP Port No.].
Authentication Type Select [Authentication Type] from [POP before SMTP], [LOGIN(SMTP-
AUTH)], and [CRAM-MD5(SMTP-AUTH/CRAM-MD5)].
POP3 Server
Address
Enter the [POP3 Server Address] (E-mail server address).
POP3 Port No. Enter [POP Port No.].
SSL/TLS When [LOGIN(SMTP-AUTH)] and [CRAM-MD5(SMTP-AUTH/CRAM-
MD5)] are selected for [Authentication Type], specify either using [SSL]
or [TLS].
Username Enter a user name that will be used for authentication.
Password Enter the password used to access with above user name.
Subject Specify the subject of the e-mail to be sent. Use only one-byte
characters, not two-byte characters.
Recipient(s) Enter the e-mail address of the receiver, and click [Add]. You can
register up to 5 e-mail addresses as receivers.
Report Select the contents to send in the e-mail notication.
• [HDD Status Report]
Send the status other hard drive of the LinkStation on the specied
time on [HDD Status Sending Time].
• [Fan Failure]
Sent if a problem on the fan of the LinkStation.
• [Disk Error]
Sent when an error occurs on the drive.
• [Backup Complete]
When the backup job is completed
Sent if the backup of the LinkStation is completed.
Maintenance
Restart
LinkStation
Restart the
LinkStation
Click [Restart] to reboot the LinkStation.
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Power Management
UPS Settings
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Synchronization
with UPS
[synchronize with UPS connected to this LinkStation]:
Select to synchronize the LinkStation with a UPS that is directly
connected.
[synchronize with UPS connected to other LinkStation on the
network]:
Select to synchronize the LinkStation with a UPS that is
connected to a dierent LinkStation on the same network.
[do not synchronize with UPS]:
Select if synchronizing to a UPS is not desired.
synchronized
source LinkStation
IP Address
If [synchronize with UPS connected to other LinkStation on the
network] is selected, enter the IP address of the LinkStation that
is directly connected to the UPS.
UPS Connection
Type
Select a connection method with UPS.
Note: [USB Port (APC Style)] or [USB Port (OMRON Style)] can be
only set when UPS manufactured by APC for USB connection is
connected.
LinkStation
behavior When
Power failure
Allows you to set the time until shutdown when the power
failure continues. Or, it can shut down when it detects "Battery
Low" from UPS.
Note: “Low Battery” shutdown is only supported with UPSs that
are connected to the LinkStation via USB.
UPS Behavior After
LinkStation has shut
down
Specify whether or not to shut down the UPS after shutting
down the LinkStation.
SleepTimer
Click [Modify Settings]
to change settings.
Timer Interval Select Sleep Timer interval from [Disable], [Everyday], or [Specic
day of the week]. If selecting [Specic day of the week], specify
the day by clicking the check box of the day. Timer can be set
from 1 - 3.
Wake up at Specify a wake-up time for the LinkStation to recover from sleep
mode and resume its normal state. Times from 0:00 to 23:45 are
allowed.
Begin Sleep at Specify a time for the LinkStation to move from its normal
functionality to a standby state (“sleep mode”). Times from 0:00
to 27:45 are allowed.
Note: The wake-up time must be later than the beginning time.
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Name Descriptions
Restore/Erase
Restore
Factory
Defaults
Upon restore Click [Modify Settings] and select whether or not Initialization will reset the
admin password.
Note: If [Keep current admin password] has been selected, you cannot
recongure the LinkStation without the password. Please write down the
password and keep it in a safe place!.
Restore
LinkStation
The following settings are initialized by [Restore LinkStation].
LinkStation Name, Description, NTP Settings, Workgroup Settings, Shared
Service Settings, Access Restrictions for Shared Folders, User Settings, User
Group Settings, E-mail Notication, UPS Settings, Backup Jobs Setup, Admin
username and password, Print server settings, WebAccess, Language settings,
SleepTimer, HDD Spindown, Media server settings, BitTorrent settings, Time
Machine conguration, Web Server, and MySQL Server.
Note: The following tasks require a [Conrm Operation] screen.
• Delete Folder
• Restore LinkStation
• Format LinkStation
• Erase Disk
Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds,
and click [Apply].
Erase
Erase Clicking [Erase] will erase data completely on the hard drive of the LinkStation.
Note: • All data will be erased. There is no “undo” for this!
• While erasing, the settings for the LinkStation cannot be changed.
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Ex tensions
The following options can be set from the [Extensions] tab.
Name Descriptions
WebAccess
WebAccess
WebAccess
Settings
Enable the WebAccess service rst, then click a shared folder name to
display the [Edit] screen.
Folder information of the LinkStation to be published by WebAccess
Settings will be displayed on [Name] and [Description]
In [WebAccess Settings], the following Access Restrictions can be
selected.
[Disable]:
Does not publish shared folders.
[Allow Anonymous]:
Anyone can access (view) shared folders.
[Allow All Groups / Users]:
Allow to access (or view) only groups or uses registered to the
LinkStation.
[Use Inherited Folder Permissions]:
Use same permissions as set on the Shared Folder Screen. If
access restrictions are not set in the Shared Folder Screen, this
option is not displayed.
WebAccess Service
Click [Easy WebAccess
Settings] to change
settings.
WebAccess
Service
[WebAccess Service]:
Congure if using WebAccess or not.
[BualoNAS.com Name]:
Enter a name for your account with WebAccess.
• Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use
WebAccess.
• If your LinkStation is left disconnected from the Internet for 60 days
or more, your BualoNAS name and account may be deleted from the
BualoNAS.com server.
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Name Descriptions
WebAccess
WebAccess Service
Click [Advanced
WebAccess Settings]
to change settings.
WebAccess
Service
[WebAccess Service]:
Congure if using WebAccess or not.
[HTTPS/SSL Encryption]:
Congure if encrypting your data transfers with SSL.
[Use BualoNAS.com]:
Congure if using “BualoNAS.com” server.
[BualoNAS.com Name]:
Enter a name for your account with WebAccess.
• Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use
WebAccess.
• If your LinkStation is left disconnected from the Internet for 60 days
or more, your BualoNAS name and account may be deleted from the
BualoNAS.com server.
[BualoNAS.com Key]:
Choose a password (optional) to enter a name for your accout with
WebAccess.
[DNS Hostname]:
Use of BualoNAS.com is recommended for most users, but you may
specify a dierent DNS service by entering its hostname.
[Auto-Congure Firewall (UPnP)]:
If your router supports UPnP, selecting [Enable] for [Auto-Congure
Firewall (UPnP)] is recommended. UPnP must be enabled in the router
for this to work.
[External Port]:
To congure the rewall manually without using UPnP, enter a port
number.
In the router’s settings, forward this external port number to an
internal port on your LinkStation on your local network.
[NAS Internal Port]:
Enter internal port number for your LinkStation on your network.
[Exclusive session]:
If [Exclusive session] is enabled, a user account cannot be used to log
multiple computers in to WebAccess simultaneously. Only the last
login will be active.
[Session expiration time (minute)]:
Enter a time in minutes (1 - 120) before inactive users are logged out of
WebAccess, or select [Unlimited].
• If [Exclusive session] is enabled, [Unlimited] may not be selected.
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Name Descriptions
MediaServer
Media Server
Settings
Click [Modify
Settings]
to change
settings.
Media Server
Settings
[Restart Media Server]:
Click to restart the media server.
[Authorized DLNA Media Clients]:
This displays the MAC Address, IP Address, and Device Name of connected
DLNA clients. Click [Allow] to let a selected client to access DLNA media,
then click [Apply]. Click [Refresh client list] refresh the list of available clients
connected to the network.
[Media Server]:
To turn on the media server, click [Modify Settings] and select [Enable].
[Media Server Folder]:
Click [Modify Settings] and select a media server folder. If [Show folders on
USB drives] is enabled, media on connected USB drives will also be available
to DLNA clients.
[Automatic Update]:
If [Automatic Update] is enabled, the DLNA database is automatically
refreshed. To immediately refresh the database, select [Refresh now] and
then click [Save]. To both initialize and refresh the database, select [Initialize
database before refresh] and then click [Save].
Note: The [Initialize database before refresh] option is not available for LS-
XHL LinkStations with rmware version 1.20 or later.
[Refresh interval (Minute)]:
After clicking [Modify Settings], the automatic refresh interval can be
specied in minutes here.
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Appendix
Appendix
Specications
Check Bualo's catalogs or web site (www.bualotech.com) for information about the latest
products or compatible models.
Interface
(LAN port)
Interface: Complied with IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
Complied with IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
Complied with IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
Transfer Speed:1000Mbps Full duplex (AutoNegotiation)
100Mbps Full duplex/Half duplex (auto-negotiation),
10Mbps Full duplex/Half duplex (auto-negotiation),
Number of ports:1 port (support AUTO-MDIX)
Connector type: RJ-45 8-pin
Access method: CSMA/CD
Protocol: TCP/IP
Network File Systems: SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS
Jumbo Frame: 1,518/4,102/7,422/9,694 Bytes (Including 14 bytes of the
header and 4 bytes of FCS)
Interface
(USB Connector)
Interface: USB Standard Revision 2.0
Data transfer speed: Maximum 480 Mbps (Theoretical value)
Connector: USB connector (Series A) X 1
Supporting USB devices: USB hard disk manufactured by Bualo, USB UPS,
USB printer and etc. Please ensure the supported USB UPS on Bualo's
website (www.bualotech.com).
Power/ Consumption
power
AC100V 50/60Hz /
LS-VL, XHL, CHL: Approximately 24 W (Maximum) Approximately 17 W (Average)
LS-WVL, WXL: Approximately 48 W (Maximum) Approximately 26 W (Average)
LS-WSXL: Approximately 15 W (Maximum) Approximately 9 W (Average)
External size / Weight LS-VL, XHL, CHL: W45 X H175 X D156 mm (excluding protruding parts) / about 1.1 kg
LS-WVL, WXL: W86 X H127 X D204 mm (excluding protruding parts) / about 2.3 kg
LS-WSXL: W40 X H82 X D135 mm (excluding protruding parts) / about 0.5 kg
Operating Environment Temperature 5 - 35 °C / Humidity 20 - 80 % (no condensation)
Compatible
Models
Compatible
computer
IBM/PC Compatible (OADG spec), NEC PC98-NX Series, Apple Mac Series
NOTE: Equipped with LAN interface.
• The LinkStation cannot be connected with computers via USB; It is only
connected via LAN.
Compatible
OS
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Windows Server2003/Server2008,
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
Produkt Specifikationer
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