Table of Contents
- User Manual
- Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Chapter 2 Configuration
- Chapter 3 File Sharing
- Chapter 4 Storage Management
- Chapter 5 Remote Access
- Chapter 6 Backup
- Chapter 7 Multimedia
- Chapter 8 Advanced Features
- Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices
- Chapter 10 Utilities
- Chapter 11 Appendix
- Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................7
Diagrams ...........................................................................................7
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................8
Installing Applications .....................................................................9
NAS Navigator2 .......................................................................................... 9
SmartPhone Navigator .............................................................................. 9
WebAccess .................................................................................................. 9
Settings Up Through Setup Wizard ................................................9
Accessing Shared Folders ............................................................. 11
Accessing from a Computer ....................................................................11
Accessing from a Mobile Device .............................................................11
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 13
Opening Settings from a Computer ............................................ 13
Opening Easy Admin ...............................................................................13
Opening Advanced Settings ...................................................................15
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device ..................................... 18
Chapter 3 File Sharing ................................................. 21
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 21
Adding a Shared Folder ...........................................................................21
Recycle Bin ................................................................................................23
Read-Only Shares .....................................................................................23
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................23
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 24
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Adding a User ........................................................................................... 24
Converting Local Users into External Users ...........................................27
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 27
Configuring Access Restrictions .................................................. 29
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................30
Active Directory .......................................................................................31
NT Domain ................................................................................................34
User Authentication with an External SMB Server ................................36
Chapter 4 Storage Management ................................ 40
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 40
Working with RAID Arrays ............................................................ 40
Using JBOD ...............................................................................................40
Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................................41
Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data ................................43
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................44
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 45
Connecting an External Drive .................................................................45
Compatibility ...........................................................................................45
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 46
Dismounting Using the Function Button ............................................... 46
Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................46
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 47
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 48
Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely .............................. 50
Quotas ............................................................................................ 50
Quotas for Users .......................................................................................50
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................51
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Drive Replacement ........................................................................ 52
Replacing a Defective Drive ....................................................................53
Rebuilding the RAID Array ......................................................................55
Chapter 5 Remote Access ............................................ 57
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 57
Configuring from Easy Admin .................................................................57
Configuring from Advanced Settings ....................................................58
Accessing Remotely .................................................................................60
FTP .................................................................................................. 60
Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 62
Backing Up Data on the LinkStation ........................................... 62
Backup Modes .......................................................................................... 62
Preparing a Backup Destination .............................................................63
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................64
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 68
Copying from a USB Device .......................................................... 74
Enabling Direct Copy ...............................................................................75
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................75
Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 76
DLNA .............................................................................................. 76
Configuring from Easy Admin .................................................................76
Configuring from Advanced Settings ....................................................77
Playing Files .............................................................................................78
Connected DLNA-Compatible Devices ...................................................78
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................79
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Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................80
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 81
BitTorrent ....................................................................................... 83
Configuring BitTorrent ............................................................................83
Opening the Download Manager ........................................................... 84
Downloading Files ...................................................................................86
Connecting a Printer ..................................................................... 87
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................... 89
Email Notification ......................................................................... 89
Sleep Mode .................................................................................... 90
Encrypting Data Transmission ..................................................... 92
Encrypting Settings Data ........................................................................92
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data .................................................................92
SSL Keys ....................................................................................................92
Restoring Factory Defaults ........................................................... 93
Initializing from Settings ........................................................................93
Initializing Using the Function Button ................................................... 94
Updating the Firmware ................................................................. 94
Name, Date, Time, and Language ................................................ 94
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................... 98
Changing the IP Address .............................................................. 99
Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices ........... 101
Settings Available from Your Mobile Device ............................. 101
Configuring Users ....................................................................... 101
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Adding a User .........................................................................................102
Changing the Password ......................................................................... 105
Deleting a User .......................................................................................107
Configuring Shared Folders ....................................................... 109
Adding a Shared Folder ......................................................................... 109
Configuring Access Restrictions ...........................................................111
Deleting a Shared Folder .......................................................................113
Configuring WebAccess .............................................................. 115
Configuring the DLNA Server..................................................... 121
Managing USB Devices ............................................................... 121
Dismounting USB Drives .......................................................................122
Enabling Direct Copy .............................................................................123
Starting Direct Copy ..............................................................................123
Enabling a Print Server .......................................................................... 125
Rebuilding the RAID Array ......................................................... 125
Chapter 10 Utilities .................................................... 127
NAS Navigator2 ........................................................................... 127
Windows .................................................................................................127
macOS .....................................................................................................127
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 127
Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 128
Power LED Operations ................................................................ 128
Default Settings .......................................................................... 130
Specifications .............................................................................. 131
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
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1 Power LED
The power LED glows white while the LinkStation is on.
The power LED blinks white while the LinkStation is booting or shutting down.
If an error occurs, the power LED blinks red.
If there is a status message, the power LED blinks amber.
If there is new firmware available, the power LED glows amber.
2 Function LED
This LED glows white while the LinkStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices. It blinks
white during Direct Copy.
For enclosure models, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on for initial hard drive
installation and blinks after pressing the function button.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.
4 Power Switch
Move the switch up and down to power the device on and off.
5 USB Port
Compatible USB drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USB hubs
are not supported.
6 LAN Port
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
7 Link/Act LED
Blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.
8 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
9 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
10 Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
11 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
12 Drive 1 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 1, this LED will light.
13 Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 2, this LED will light.
Turning the LinkStation On and Off
Move the power switch to the on position to turn the device on.
To turn off the LinkStation, move the switch to the off position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before
unplugging it. Don’t unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the LinkStation first.
When the power LED turns off, the shutdown process is completed.
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Installing Applications
NAS Navigator2
For Windows or macOS 10.12 and Earlier
1 Go to the d.buffalo website (http://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/) to download the installer.
2 Select the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website.
3 Download the NAS Navigator2 installer and install it onto your computer.
For macOS 10.13 and Later
1 Open Mac App Store and search for the NAS Navigator2 app.
2 Click [Get], then [Install].
SmartPhone Navigator
SmartPhone Navigator will allow you to open LinkStation’s Settings, change the IP address, and configure
WebAccess settings. Follow the procedure below to install the application.
1 Open App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install “SmartPhone Navigator”.
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files on the LinkStation. Follow the procedure below to install the WebAccess
application.
1 Open App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install “WebAccess”.
Settings Up Through Setup Wizard
When you access Settings for the first time, or after initializing the LinkStation’s settings, the setup wizard will
automatically appear. To set up the LinkStation using the wizard, follow the procedure below.
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1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select [Open Settings]. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select [Open Settings].
3 Changing the password from the default is recommended.
Note: You can open this same screen by clicking [Getting Started] from Easy Admin.
4 Enter the new password (twice), then click [Next].
Note: The default username and password are “admin” and “password”. To keep the defaults, leave both fields
blank and click [Next].
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5 Configure levels of sharing for all existing shared folders (public or private) to finish the initial setup wizard.
Notes:
• Select “Set as private folder” to restrict access to the folder to specific users.
• Click [Create Shared Folder] to create a new shared folder from the wizard. By default, SMB and AFP
connections can be used to access this folder.
6 Click [OK] when completed.
Accessing Shared Folders
Accessing from a Computer
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
3 File Explorer will open with shared folders’ lists. For macOS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the
desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.
Note: When you access a shared folder from a Windows PC, you may be asked to enter a username and password. In
such a case, enter “guest” for the username and leave the password field blank.
Accessing from a Mobile Device
To access shared folders from a mobile device with the following procedure, you must configure WebAccess settings
first. To configure WebAccess, refer to the “WebAccess” section in chapter 5.
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator.
2 Tap your LinkStation from the NAS list.
3 Tap [Browse].
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Note: Alternatively, you can access shared folders from the WebAccess app. Open the application and tap your
LinkStation’s hostname in the NAS list.
Chapter 2 Configuration
Configure and manage your LinkStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open
the interface using the appropriate procedure below or type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field of your
browser. Within Settings, the Easy Admin page gives you quick access to commonly-used settings.
Opening Settings from a Computer
Notes:
• To access Settings, we recommend using NAS Navigator2, which should already be installed on your computer
if you followed the quick setup guide included with your LinkStation for initial setup. If you do not have NAS
Navigator2 installed, refer to the “NAS Navigator2” section in chapter 10 for the procedure on how to download
and install it.
• Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Edge, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and later are supported. If you have
difficulty viewing Settings, check whether you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings. If you do,
disable the proxy server.
Opening Easy Admin
The Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the procedure below to open Easy Admin.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select [Open Settings]. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select [Open Settings].
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3 Enter the username and password, then click [OK].
Notes:
• If the time-out period is set to “10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• Click [Secure Connection] to log in using an encrypted connection.
4 Easy Admin will open.
Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing the administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Configuring access restrictions
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2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select [Open Settings]. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select [Open Settings].
3 Enter the username and password, then click [OK].
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4 Easy Admin will open. Click [Advanced Settings].
5 Advanced Settings will open.
Notes:
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin (default) password (default) All
guest blank System information (read-only)
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Username Password Settings Available
Your username Your password
If a user is assigned as an administrator, all settings are
available. If assigned as a power user, the user can create
and edit shared folders, users, and general user groups. If
assigned as a general user, the user can only access read-
only system information and change their own password.
• To go back to Easy Admin, click the home icon ( ).
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device
You can access your LinkStation’s Settings from your iOS or Android device. Download and install “SmartPhone
Navigator” from the App Store or Google Play.
Notes:
• If you have an older version of SmartPhone Navigator installed on your device, update it to the latest version.
Your icons and software may be slightly different from the examples in this manual.
• You must be logged in as a member of the administrator group.
• Mobile devices that support mobile-optimized Settings display are described in the “Specifications” section in
chapter 11.
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator on your mobile device.
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2 Tap [Open Settings].
3 Enter the username and password, then tap [Log In].
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4 Settings will be displayed.
Notes:
• The first time you go through setup, you’ll be given a chance to change the default password, correct the time
zone settings, and select the RAID mode (models with 2+ drives only). Step though the wizard to change these
settings.
• Tap [Desktop] to show Advanced Settings. This screen gives the full array of settings that could be changed from
a computer, but it is not optimized for mobile devices.
Chapter 3 File Sharing
Configuring Shared Folders
Adding a Shared Folder
Follow the procedure below to create a shared folder. To create a shared folder from a mobile device, refer to the
“Adding a Shared Folder” section in chapter 9.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
3 Click [Create Folder].
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4 Configure the desired settings, then click [OK].
Notes:
• Names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Multibyte characters are
supported. The first character should not be a symbol.
• Descriptions may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces. Multibyte
characters are supported. The first character should not be a symbol or space.
• You may create up to 400 shared folders.
• The names of shared folders should not use characters from more than one language. For example, mixing
Japanese and Korean characters in names is not supported.
• If the names of shared folders accessed via AFP and FTP connections contain multibyte characters, configure the
client language in [Management] > [Name/Time/Language] to match the characters. If the setting and display
language do not match, the shared folder name will not be displayed correctly.
• The following characters are handled differently by macOS and Windows devices. Avoid using these characters
when sharing data between macOS and Windows devices:
― ～ ∥ － ￠ ￡ ￢
• Windows does not support some characters that macOS and the LinkStation allow. If you create a filename on
a Mac using any of the following symbols, it will not display correctly on a Windows computer. You may have to
connect to the LinkStation via AFP in order to display or copy files that contain these symbols in their filenames.
? ] [ / \ = + > < ; : " , | *
• Do not use any of the following words for the name of a shared folder as these words are reserved for internal
use by the LinkStation: authtest, global, homes, info, lost+found, lp, msdfs_root, mt-daapd, printers, ram, spool,
usbdisk x (where "x" is a number, for example: usbdisk1)
• Don’t use the following unsupported characters in shared folder names, workgroup names, or filenames:
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• File and folder names may contain up to 255 single-byte characters.
• Folder and workgroup names whose names contain non-Roman characters may not be displayed correctly.
• If shared folders are accessed from a Mac, information files for the Mac may be generated automatically. Do not
delete these files. If they are deleted from a Windows device, this may prevent further access from a Mac.
• The LinkStation belongs to the default zone in AppleShare; the zone cannot be specified.
• When files are copied to the LinkStation or to a USB drive connected to the LinkStation, file information such as
date created, date modified, and other date information may be updated or changed.
• During a file transfer, if settings are changed, the file transfer operation may be aborted.
• File copying to the LinkStation is protected by a journaling file system. If the Ethernet cable is disconnected or a
power outage occurs while copying data, the following may occur:
◦Preset data such as the LinkStation name, users, and groups may be erased.
◦An incomplete file may be copied and the file can no longer be deleted. If this occurs, restart the LinkStation,
delete the file, and perform the copy operation again.
Recycle Bin
To protect your data from accidental deletion, you may configure your LinkStation to use a recycle bin instead of
deleting files immediately. The recycle bin will only work with SMB connections.
Read-Only Shares
By default, new shares are set with read and write access, but you may change the folder attribute to read-only.
Follow the procedure below to change the shared folder attribute to read-only.
1 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [File Sharing] > [Folder Setup] and choose a shared folder.
2 Click [Edit] and change the “Attribute” option to “Read Only”, then click [OK].
Read-only shares and HFS Plus-formatted USB drives will have “(Read Only)” added to comments in File Explorer.
Note: Configure the share attribute only through Settings. Configuring folder attributes through Windows is not
supported and may cause unexpected behavior.
Hidden Shares
If a shared folder becomes hidden, it will not be displayed under Network, and only certain users will be allowed to
access it. To hide a shared SMB folder, follow the procedure below.
1 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [File Sharing] > [Folder Setup] and choose a shared folder to make
hidden. A USB drive is not available as a hidden share.
2 Select the “Hidden Share (SMB Only)” checkbox and click [OK].
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Notes:
• If protocols other than “SMB (Win/Mac)” or “Backup” under “LAN Protocol Support” are enabled, the hidden shares
option will be grayed out and cannot be selected.
• Configure hidden share attributes only through Settings. Configuring them through Windows is not supported
and may cause unexpected behavior.
To access a hidden folder, open File Explorer in your computer and enter “\\LinkStation name\shared folder name$\”
into the address bar. For example, if the LinkStation name is “LSXXX001” and the shared folder name is “share”, enter
“\\LSXXX001\share$\” to open it.
Configuring Users
Adding a User
Follow the procedure below to create a user. To create a user from a mobile device, refer to the “Adding a User”
section in chapter 9.
Note: The LinkStation can register a maximum 300 of users, which includes the default users “admin” and “guest”.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Users”.
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3 Click [Create User].
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4 Enter the desired settings, then click [OK].
Notes:
• Usernames may contain up to 128 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the
symbols ! # & @ $ * ^ %. The first character should not be a symbol.
• The user ID should be a number from 1000 to 1999. Each user ID should be unique. If this field is left blank, a user
ID is assigned automatically.
• Do not duplicate user IDs, group IDs, usernames, or group names. Each should be distinct and unique.
• User descriptions may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces.
Multibyte characters are supported. The first character should not be a symbol or space.
• Passwords may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), commas (,), periods (.),
semicolons (;), tildes (~), and the symbols @ ! # $ % & ' ) ( * + / > < = ? " ] [ ^ } { |. The first character should not be a
symbol unless it is an underscore.
• Use the same username and password for both Windows and the LinkStation or you may be unable to access
shared folders.
• If a user belongs to multiple groups, the most strict access restrictions will apply. For example, if a user is added to
a group with read and write access, and also to a read-only group, the user will effectively have read-only access.
• Do not use any of the following words as a username as these words are reserved for internal use by the
LinkStation: adm, admin, administrator, all, apache, bin, daemon, disk, ftp, ftpuser, guest, halt, hdusers, kmem,
lp, mail, man, mysql, news, nobody, nogroup, none, operator, root, shadow, shutdown, sshd, sync, sys, tty, users,
utmp, uucp, www
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Converting Local Users into External Users
If using an external SMB server for authentication, you may convert any local users into external users. This way, the
LinkStation will have a user list that matches the users in the external SMB server, and access restrictions for this
LinkStation’s shared folders may be assigned to the converted “external” users.
Follow the procedure below to convert a local user into an external user. If a local user is converted, their user
information (including passwords) will be removed from the LinkStation. External users cannot be reverted to local
users.
Note: External authentication should be enabled before local users can be converted. For more information on
external authentication, refer to the “User Authentication with an External SMB Server” section.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Users”.
3 From the user list screen, select the checkboxes of any users to be converted to an external user, then click
[Convert to External User].
4 Click [OK].
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
Converted users are displayed under the “External Users” tab. You can then configure access restrictions for external
users.
Adding a Group
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Groups”.
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3 Click [Add Group].
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4 Enter the desired settings, then click [OK].
Notes:
• Group names may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.). The
first character should not be a symbol unless it is an underscore.
• Group descriptions may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces.
Multibyte characters are supported. The first character should not be a symbol or space.
• If the group ID field is left blank, a group ID is automatically assigned. Use numbers between 1000 and 1999 to set
a group ID manually. Don’t use duplicate group IDs.
• You may register up to 300 groups with the LinkStation.
• If you are logged in as an administrator, you can change any setting, including other users’ passwords. If you are
logged in as a member of the power users group, you can create and edit shared folders, users, and groups. If you
are logged in as a member of the general users group, you can change only your own password.
• Do not use any of the following words as a group name as these words are reserved for internal use by the
LinkStation: adm, admin, administrator, all, apache, bin, daemon, disk, ftp, ftpuser, guest, halt, hdusers, kmem,
lp, mail, man, mysql, news, nobody, nogroup, none, operator, root, shadow, shutdown, sshd, sync, sys, tty, users,
utmp, uucp, www
Configuring Access Restrictions
You may restrict access for specific shared folders, including external USB drives.
Follow the procedure below to configure access restrictions. To configure access restrictions from a mobile device,
refer to the “Configuring Access Restrictions” section in chapter 9.
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Notes:
• Access restrictions can be set separately for each shared folder, but not for subfolders within the shared folders.
• Configure access restrictions only through Settings. Configuring access restrictions through Windows is not
supported and may cause unexpected behavior.
Local Users and Groups
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
3 Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
4 Click [Edit].
5 Enable “Access Restrictions”.
6 Select the level of access for the user or group.
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: Read and write : Read-only : No access
7 Click [OK].
Notes:
• The example above shows access restrictions by users. To restrict access by group, click the [Local Groups] tab and
select group permissions.
• The most restrictive access settings will always apply. For example, if both read-only and read and write
permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access.
Active Directory
If there is an Active Directory environment, the LinkStation will use account information from the Active Directory
domain controller to set access restrictions for LinkStation’s shared folders. There is no need to perform individual
account management for the LinkStation. If multiple LinkStations are installed on the network, the account
information is centrally managed in Active Directory, greatly reducing the operations required for installation and
management.
Note: The LinkStation supports a domain environment with a maximum of 1000 users and groups.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Network].
2 Click to the right of “Workgroup/Domain”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 Select “Active Directory”, then click [Next].
5 Click [Yes].
6 Enter the desired settings, then click [OK].
7 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
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8 Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
9 Click [Edit].
10 Enable “Access Restrictions”.
11 Select the level of access for the user or group.
: Read and write : Read-only : No access
12 Click [OK].
Notes:
• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access
restrictions. To repair this, rejoin the domain.
• To have the LinkStation join an Active Directory domain, configure it to use a DNS server that can resolve names
for the Active Directory domain.
• After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator password for joining the domain must be changed
at least once, or joining the Active Directory domain will fail.
• The DNS name and NetBIOS name of Active Directory domains should be identical.
• The most restrictive access settings will always apply. For example, if both read-only and read and write
permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access.
• If there is a difference of more than five minutes between the LinkStation’s clock and the domain controller’s
clock, joining the domain or authenticating domain users and groups may fail. For best results, use an NTP server
to set the time for all network devices.
• To use the LinkStation as a member server in an Active Directory domain, the LinkStation should be logged in to
the domain and accessed from a computer that is not a member of the domain with a valid domain account.
• If the LinkStation is a member server of an Active Directory domain, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.
• If your LinkStation is a member server in an Active Directory domain and you change the authentication method
to “Workgroup”, the account on the domain controller will not be deleted automatically.
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• When the LinkStation joins an Active Directory domain, FTP is disabled. Before using FTP, move the FTP switch
back to the on position.
• Don’t disable the SMB protocol while Active Directory is used for access restrictions. If you do, you will need to
enable SMB again and reconfigure AD from scratch.
NT Domain
If there is an NT domain environment, the LinkStation will use account information from the NT domain server to set
access restrictions for LinkStation’s shared folders. There is no need to perform individual account management for
the LinkStation. If multiple LinkStations are installed on the network, the account information is centrally managed
in the NT domain, greatly reducing the operations required for installation and management.
Note: The LinkStation supports an NT domain environment with a maximum of 1000 users and groups.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Network].
2 Click to the right of “Workgroup/Domain”.
3 Click [Edit].
4 Select “NT Domain”, then click [Next].
5 Click [Yes].
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6 Enter the desired settings, then click [OK].
7 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
8 Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
9 Click [Edit].
10 Enable “Access Restrictions”.
11 Select the level of access for the user or group.
: Read and write : Read-only : No access
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12 Click [OK].
Notes:
• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access
restrictions. To repair this, rejoin the domain.
• The most restrictive access settings will always apply. For example, if both read-only and read and write
permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access.
• If a domain username is more than 20 bytes long, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes.
• To use the LinkStation as a member server in an NT domain, the LinkStation should be logged in to the domain
and accessed from a computer that is not a member of the domain with a valid domain account.
• If the LinkStation is a member server of an NT 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 effect
immediately on the LinkStation until it is rebooted.
• If your LinkStation is a member server in an NT domain and you change the authentication method to
“Workgroup”, the account on the domain controller will not be deleted automatically.
• If the LinkStation has joined a domain network, you cannot connect to it via FTP.
• Don’t disable the SMB protocol while an NT domain server is used for access restrictions. If you do, you will need
to enable SMB again and reconfigure the NT domain settings from scratch.
User Authentication with an External SMB Server
LinkStations on your network can be linked to an external authentication server for centralized management of
user accounts and passwords. The authentication server should be another Buffalo NAS device. Other external SMB
authentication servers are not supported.
Notes:
• Disable SMB2 before using external authentication.
• Access restrictions for local users and groups will still apply to shared folders if an external SMB server is used for
authentication.
• The procedure below contains methods to automatically register external users. You can also manually add
external users by converting them from local users. Refer to the “Converting Local Users into External Users”
section above for more details on converting local users.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Network].
2 Click to the right of “Workgroup/Domain”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 Select “Workgroup”, then click [Next].
5 Click [Yes].
6 Enter a workgroup name. Select “Authenticate local and external SMB server users” and enter the SMB server’s
IP address. You can also specify a server from another subnet.
7 If “Automatically register users who access LinkStation folders” is selected, users that access any of the
LinkStation’s folders will be automatically registered as external users. This process only applies to folders that
have access restrictions disabled. After new external users are added, disable this option to limit the number of
authenticated user accounts.
8 If “Restrict user registration to a single folder” is checked, the LinkStation will automatically create a read-
only shared folder. Enter the shared folder name. Users that access this specific folder will be automatically
registered as external users. If this setting is deselected at a later time, the LinkStation will automatically
remove the folder.
Note: Connect to the authentication folder via SMB, not FTP or AFP. Automatic user registration may not
work the first time if on macOS 10.8 (or later). If this occurs, try rebooting the LinkStation, then access the
authentication shared folder again.
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9 Click [OK] to save any changes. When saving changes to the external authentication server settings, you may
not convert all current local users to external users. If a local user is converted to an external user, their user
information (including passwords) will be removed from the NAS. External users cannot be reverted to local
users.
10 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
11 Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
12 Click [Edit].
13 Enable “Access Restrictions”.
14 Click the [External Users] tab and select the level of access for each external user.
: Read and write : Read-only : No access
15 Click [OK].
Notes:
• Users that are automatically registered belong to the “hdusers” group. They can be added to other groups from
within group settings. Added users will be listed in “Users” > “External Users”. To delete a user that was registered
automatically, select that user and click [Delete External User].
• The most restrictive access settings will always apply. For example, if both read-only and read and write
permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access.
• To access access-limited shared folders from OS X 10.7, use AFP instead of SMB; under “LAN Protocol Support”,
check “AFP (Mac)” on the destination folders to use AFP and click [OK].
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• If access restrictions are set for users and groups from the authentication server, guest and anonymous
connections will not be possible with AFP connections.
• FTP connections do not support authentication with an external SMB server.
• If using a Windows PC for external authentication, the default Windows SMB security settings may need to be
changed. An easy way to do this is to run File Sharing Security Level Change Tool, available from this product’s
download page on the Buffalo website. This utility will let you easily change or restore your Windows security
settings to work with external authentication.
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RAID Modes
The LinkStation supports many types of RAID. The type of RAID arrays available for use depends on how many drives
are installed on your LinkStation.
Notes:
• If you change the RAID mode, all data on the array is deleted. This is true for every procedure in this chapter.
Always back up any important data before performing actions that affect your RAID array.
• Some RAID arrays allow you to change the RAID mode without losing data by adding drives. To change a RAID
mode by adding drives to the existing array, refer to the “Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data” section
below.
• Drive capacity is displayed in Settings in actual gigabytes. The Properties window in Windows may show GiB
instead, which will be a smaller number.
• After the RAID mode is changed (except when creating a RAID 0 array), the LinkStation performs a RAID scan that
will take about 10 hours per TB. File transfers are slower during this period. While the I17 message is displayed in
NAS Navigator2, do not turn off the LinkStation. If you do, the RAID scan will start over.
RAID 1
Combines two drives into a mirrored array. The usable space is equal to the capacity of a single drive. Identical data
is written to each drive. If a drive becomes damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged drive. As long
as one drive in the array remains undamaged, all data in the array can be recovered.
RAID 0
Combines two drives into a single array. The usable space is equal to the total capacity of all drives in the array.
This simple RAID mode offers faster performance than RAID modes that include parity. If a single drive in the array
becomes damaged, then all data in the array will be lost.
JBOD
This mode uses the drives inside the LinkStation as individual drives. The usable space is equal to the total capacity
of all drives on the LinkStation. If any of the drives become damaged, then all data on that drive will be lost.
Working with RAID Arrays
To change RAID settings, navigate to [Drives] > [RAID] in Advanced Settings.
Using JBOD
With JBOD, each drive on the LinkStation is addressed separately. To put drives from an array into JBOD, follow the
procedure below.
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1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Click to the right of “RAID”.
3 Click the array to delete.
4 Click [Delete RAID Array].
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
6 Click [OK] when completed. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in
chapter 3.
Changing the RAID Mode
To change the RAID mode, first put the drives into JBOD by referring to the “Using JBOD” section above. Then, follow
the procedure below.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Click to the right of “RAID”.
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3 Choose a RAID array.
4 Select a RAID mode and the drives to be used, then click [Create RAID Array].
Note: Normally, after a RAID array is created, it is “resynced”, which optimizes the array, making it more stable.
The resyncing process will take about one hour per terabyte of space in the array. File transfers will be slower
during this period, but the array will remain fully usable. The I17 message will also be displayed in NAS
Navigator2 during the resync. If you clear the “Resync after creating the RAID array” checkbox, the resyncing
process will be skipped. If the LinkStation is rebooted during the resyncing process, the resync will begin again
from the beginning.
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
6 Click [OK] when completed. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in
chapter 3.
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Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data
You can create a RAID array without erasing data on the drive by using RMM (RAID Mode Manager). To create the
RAID 1 array using RMM, you must have two drives available in JBOD.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Click to the right of “RAID”.
3 Choose a RAID array.
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4 Set the RAID mode to “RAID 1”.
5 Select the “Add a disk to RAID array with RMM. Your data will be preserved.” checkbox.
6 Select the drive whose data will be saved from the drop-down list.
7 Select the drive to add to the RAID array.
8 Click [Create RAID Array].
9 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
10 Click [OK] when completed.
RAID Scanning
A RAID scan checks your RAID array for bad sectors and if it finds any, it automatically repairs them. Only RAID 1
arrays are supported. For best results, run a RAID scan regularly.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Move the RAID scanning switch to the position to enable RAID scanning.
3 Click to the right of “RAID Scanning”.
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4 Click [Edit].
5 Select when to run the scan and click [OK].
Notes:
• Select the “Immediately” checkbox to run a RAID scan immediately.
• To stop a RAID scan, click [Cancel RAID Scan].
Adding an External Drive
Connecting an External Drive
Your LinkStation features a USB port, and you can connect an external drive to this port. Once connected, it appears
as a shared folder on the LinkStation. Formatted drives are detected automatically. Unformatted drives should be
formatted in Settings.
After a USB drive is recognized, the LinkStation adds “usbdisk x” to the shared folder list, where “x” is the USB port to
which the drive is connected.
Compatibility
The following devices are supported by the LinkStation. Buffalo external USB drives are recommended but DUB and
DIU series drives are not supported.
• USB storage devices
• Card readers (except for card readers that can recognize two or more memory cards)
Supported file systems for external drives and the types of allowed access are listed below:
Ext3*XFS NTFS*exFAT*FAT32 HFS Plus*
Accessing via SMB R R/W R/W R/W R/W R
Using as a backup drive R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R
Using for Direct Copy R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R
R/W: Read and write, R: Read-only
*This cannot be formatted from Settings.
Make sure only one device is connected to a USB port on the LinkStation. Some external drives with automatic
power-on won’t turn on automatically when connected to the LinkStation. Use their manual power switch to turn
them on. Be sure to connect only one bus-powered drive at a time. If there is insufficient bus power for your USB
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drive, connect its AC adapter. Note that only the first partition of a connected USB drive is mounted. Additional
partitions are not recognized.
Dismounting Drives
If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount drives (internal and external) before unplugging them. You may
dismount the external drive using the function button, or dismount any drive from Settings. If the LinkStation is off,
then all drives are already dismounted and may be unplugged safely.
Note: If you unplug your external drives without dismounting them, Settings may still show “usbdisk” in the shared
folder list. Reboot your LinkStation to clear it.
Dismounting Using the Function Button
Press and hold down the function button for three seconds. The white function LED will go out as all attached USB
drives are dismounted. You may now unplug any USB drives safely.
Dismounting from Settings
Follow the procedure below to dismount a drive. To dismount a drive while using a mobile device, refer to the
“Dismounting USB Drives” section in chapter 9.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Click [Drives] to dismount an internal drive or [USB Drives] to dismount an external drive.
3 Select the drive to dismount and click [Dismount Disk].
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4 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
5 When the dismounting process is completed, it is safe to unplug the drive. Disconnect the drive from the
LinkStation.
Note: To remount the drive, unplug it and then plug it back in.
Checking Drives
A drive check tests the data on a drive on the LinkStation or one that is connected via USB for integrity. Errors are
fixed automatically. With large drives, a drive check may run for many hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed
during a drive check. Do not turn off the LinkStation until the drive check is finished. Follow the procedure below to
run a drive check.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Click [Drives] to check an internal drive or [USB Drives] to check an external drive.
3 Select the drive or array to test, then click [Check Disk].
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4 Click [Check]. You have the option of deleting information files from macOS during the check if desired.
Formatting Drives
Notes:
• Under some circumstances, data deleted when a drive is formatted can be recovered. To ensure that data is
“gone forever”, a format might not be sufficient. Instead, refer to the “Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely”
section below.
• After a drive is formatted, the “% Used” and “Amount Used” in Settings will not be 0. This is because some drive
space is used for the system area.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Drives].
2 Click [Drives] to format an internal drive or [USB Drives] to format an external drive.
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3 Select the drive or array to format, then click [Format Disk].
Note: If you connect an external drive to the LinkStation and the drive status is still shown as “Unformatted”,
refresh the status by clicking [Rediscover Disk]. If the status doesn’t change, disconnect and reconnect the USB
drive.
4 Select a format type, then click [Format].
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
6 Depending on the size of your drive, the format may take several minutes or several hours to complete. The
power LED will flash during the format. Shared folders cannot be accessed during a format. Click [OK] when
completed.
Notes:
• Do not turn off the LinkStation or disconnect power to the LinkStation while formatting a drive.
• For drives that are 2.2 TB or larger, make sure that the “GPT Partition” checkbox is selected. If you accidentally
format a larger drive without GPT, disconnect and then reconnect it before reformatting with GPT.
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Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely
Under some circumstances, data from formatted drives can be recovered. The drive erasure process in this section
does a much more thorough job of erasing data. This procedure is recommended for removing all data from a drive
in a way that makes it nearly impossible to recover with current tools. The LinkStation will then be in the following
state:
• Both drives in JBOD
• An empty shared folder on each drive
• All settings returned to their default values
• All logs deleted
Follow the procedure below to completely and permanently erase all data from your LinkStation.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Click to the right of “Restore/Erase”.
3 Click [Erase LinkStation].
4 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
5 All data on the LinkStation will be permanently erased.
Quotas
You can set a quota for each user or group as well as a threshold alert where you will receive an email notification if
the space used exceeds the configured threshold. To configure email notifications for the quota, refer to the “Email
Notification” section in chapter 8.
Notes:
• When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder often. 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 a maximum of 1 GB.
• Quotas cannot be set for external drives connected to the LinkStation.
• If both user and group quotas are configured for a user, the most restrictive quota will always apply.
Quotas for Users
Follow this procedure to limit the shared folder space available for a user.
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1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Users”.
3 Select the user that will be given a quota and click [Edit]. If you want to set a quota for a new user, create a user
by referring to the “Adding a User” section in chapter 3.
4 Enable quotas, choose the maximum amount of space the user will be allowed to use, and click [OK].
Note: If you change the primary group, restart the LinkStation to apply the quota settings.
5 Click [Close].
6 Click at the top-right of Settings and select [Restart].
Quotas for Groups
Follow the procedure below to limit the space for shared folders that each group can use.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Groups”.
3 Select the group that will be given a quota and click [Edit]. If you want to set a quota for a new group, create a
group by referring to the “Adding a Group” section in chapter 3.
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4 Enable quotas, choose the maximum amount of space the group will be allowed to use, and click [OK].
5 Click [Close].
6 Click to the right of “Users”.
7 Select the user that will inherit the group quota settings and click [Edit]. If you want to add a new user to a
group with a quota, create a user by referring to the “Adding a User” section in chapter 3.
8 Select the group’s checkbox to join and change the user’s primary group to the group with the quota, then
click [OK].
9 Click [Close].
10 Click at the top-right of Settings and select [Restart].
Drive Replacement
If a drive fails, an error message will be displayed in both NAS Navigator2 and Settings.
Notes:
• Do not replace a running drive while the LinkStation is turned on. Power down the LinkStation before changing
the drive. While the LinkStation is running, never unplug or remove drives without dismounting them first.
• If using the LS220DR LinkStation model, use a Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive as the replacement drive. For the
replacement drive of other LinkStation models, use a Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive. The replacement drive
should be the same size or larger as the original drive. If a larger drive is used, the extra space will not be usable in
a RAID array.
• If sending a defective drive to Buffalo for replacement, please keep the cartridge as Buffalo will only replace the
drive and not the cartridge.
• To avoid damaging the LinkStation with static electricity, ground yourself by touching something made of metal
before handling any sensitive electronic parts.
• After a drive is replaced, it will take about 30 minutes before normal file reading and writing operations are
restored. Settings may not be accessible during this period.
• Do not change the order of the drives on the LinkStation. For example, pulling out the drive in slot 1 and
replacing it with the drive in slot 2 may cause data to be corrupted or lost.
• If a new drive is not recognized after installing it, click [Rediscover Disk] in Settings.
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Replacing a Defective Drive
1 Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables.
2 Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open.
3 Push the failed drive’s cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation.
Notes:
• Do not press hard on the top of the LinkStation.
• Pull the drive straight out the front of the chassis.
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4 Unscrew the four screws and remove the drive from the cartridge.
5 Install a new drive (sold separately) into the cartridge.
6 Replace the four screws.
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7 Insert the new drive back into the empty slot.
8 Close the front panel.
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9 Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation.
Rebuilding the RAID Array
Depending on the RAID mode you have configured, the procedure after replacing the defective drive may vary.
Refer to the section of the configured RAID mode and follow the described procedure.
Follow the procedure below to rebuild the RAID array. To rebuild the RAID array while using a mobile device, refer to
the “Rebuilding the RAID Array” section in chapter 9.
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Using RAID 1
1 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [Drives] > [RAID].
2 Click the RAID array that held the failed drive.
3 Select the replaced drive and click [Recover RAID Array].
4 Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
Using RAID 0
1 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [Drives] > [RAID].
2 Click the RAID array that held the failed drive and click [Delete RAID Array].
3 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
4 From [Drives] > [Drives], select the replaced drive and click [Format Disk].
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
6 From [Drives] > [RAID], choose “RAID 0” from the RAID mode drop-down list and click [Create RAID Array].
7 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
8 Click [OK] when completed.
The new RAID 0 array will be created. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder”
section in chapter 3.
Using JBOD
1 From Advanced Settings, navigate to [Drives] > [Drives].
2 Select the replaced drive and click [Format Disk].
3 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
The drive will be formatted. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in
chapter 3.
Chapter 5 Remote Access
WebAccess
WebAccess is a software utility for accessing the files in the shared folder of your LinkStation from your computer
or mobile device through the Internet. Be careful when configuring WebAccess. Certain settings can make the
files in the shared folder available to anyone on the Internet, without any access restrictions.
Follow the procedure below to configure WebAccess. To configure WebAccess from a mobile device, refer to the
“Configuring WebAccess” section in chapter 9.
Configuring from Easy Admin
1 From Easy Admin, click [WebAccess].
2 Move the WebAccess switch to the position to enable WebAccess.
3 Select the level of access for each shared folder from the drop-down list.
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4 Enter a BuffaloNAS.com name for your BuffaloNAS account.
Note: The BuffaloNAS.com name may contain between 3 and 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_),
and hyphens (-). The BuffaloNAS.com name is case-sensitive.
5 Click [Apply].
6 Continue with the procedure at http://buffalonas.com/manual/setup/en/.
Configuring from Advanced Settings
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “WebAccess”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 Configure the desired settings, then click [OK].
• To use SSL encryption for more secure data transfers, enable “HTTPS/SSL Encryption”. However, some
WebAccess applications may not support HTTPS/SSL encryption. Disable it if this is an issue. For more
details, refer to the WebAccess help guide.
• You may use the BuffaloNAS.com server as a DNS server, or disable it to use a different DNS server.
• Choose a “BuffaloNAS.com Name” and “BuffaloNAS.com Key” for your WebAccess account. Names and keys
may contain between 3 and 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-).
• If “Exclusive Session” is enabled, multiple users cannot be logged in to WebAccess at the same time. Only the
last login will be active.
• Enter a time in minutes (1 to 120, or “Unlimited”) before inactive users are logged out of WebAccess.
5 Move the WebAccess switch to the position to enable WebAccess.
6 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
7 Select a shared folder to publish.
Notes:
• For best results, create a new dedicated share for WebAccess.
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• When accessing shared folders through WebAccess from a remote location, a username and password
may be required for certain operations. For best results, create a user account with permissions on the
WebAccess share before using WebAccess.
8 Click [Edit].
9 Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “WebAccess” checkbox.
10 Select the desired WebAccess security level for “WebAccess Public Mode”.
Allow Anonymous: Anyone can access (view) shared folders. (Access restrictions configured for shared folders
will not work.)
Allow All Groups and Users: All groups and users registered on the Buffalo NAS device can use WebAccess.
(Access restrictions configured for shared folders will not work.)
Use Inherited Folder Permissions: Users and groups have the same access permissions with WebAccess that
they do locally. If access restrictions are not set for the shared folder, then this option will not be shown.
Whether a user or group can access a folder through WebAccess depends on a combination of WebAccess
settings and the shared folder’s settings.
Not logged in
Access restrictions for the logged-in users
No access Read-only Read and
write
WebAccess
Public Mode
Allow Anonymous R R/W R/W R/W
Allow All Groups and
Users - R/W R/W R/W
Use Inherited Folder
Permissions - - R R/W
R/W: Read and write, R: Read-only, -: No access
11 Click [OK].
Accessing Remotely
Once settings are configured, you are now ready for remote access from outside the local network. There are many
ways to access WebAccess folders depending on your device:
• From a computer, supported browsers include Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 9
or later, Safari 9 or later. Refer to the help guide at the BuffaloNAS.com website after connecting with your
BuffaloNAS.com name for more detailed information.
• To access from an iOS device, install the “WebAccess i” application from the App Store. Refer to the help guide for
the app for more detailed information.
• To access from an Android device, install the “WebAccess A” application from Google Play. Refer to the help guide
for the app for more detailed information.
FTP
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 outside the local network to access the LinkStation.
Note: FTP is intended for users who already have FTP client software and have experience with it.
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1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Move the FTP switch to the position to enable FTP.
3 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
4 Choose a folder to enable remote FTP access on.
5 Click [Edit].
6 Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “FTP” checkbox; select read-only or read and write for the shared
folder’s attribute and click [OK].
Accessing the LinkStation with an FTP Client
To access the LinkStation via FTP, configure your FTP client software with the following settings:
• Hostname: IP address of the LinkStation
• Username: the LinkStation’s username
• Password: the LinkStation’s password
• Port: 21
Accessing the LinkStation with an Anonymous User
To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions. Configure your FTP client software with
the following settings for anonymous FTP access:
• Hostname: IP address of the LinkStation
• Username: “Anonymous”
• Password: any character string
• Port: 21
Notes:
• If the LinkStation joins a domain, domain and anonymous users cannot remote access via FTP.
• Shared folders connected by FTP are available from the “/mnt” folder. The examples of default locations are:
/mnt/array1/share
/mnt/disk1/share
/mnt/usbdisk1
• Don’t use FTP to share files and folders with multibyte characters in their names with a Mac. Use an AFP or SMB
connection instead.
• If a file was created or copied using AFP, you may be unable to delete it using an FTP connection. If this occurs,
use an SMB or AFP connection instead to delete the file.
• For FTP connections, make sure that the total filename length including the folder path is 250 single-byte
characters or less.
Chapter 6 Backup
Backing Up Data on the LinkStation
You can back up the LinkStation folders to another shared folder on the same LinkStation, a connected USB drive, or
a shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device, either on the same network or on another network.
Backup Modes
The following types of backup are available from this LinkStation.
Normal Backup
All files in the source will be backed up to the destination. The backup data will be stored in the folder whose name
will be the backup date and time.
• Folders available as backup sources:
◦Shared folder on the backup source LinkStation (excluding the “info” folder)
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device*
• Folders available as backup destinations:
◦Shared folder on the backup source LinkStation (excluding the “info” folder)*
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation*
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device*,**
*The folder should have the “Backup” checkbox selected for “LAN Protocol Support” on the shared folder settings.
**You can select up to the second level of folders.
Overwrite (Incremental)
The first backup job runs like a normal backup. As each subsequent backup job runs, only files that have been
changed since the last normal backup will be backed up, but any files deleted from the backup source folder will
also remain in the backup destination folder. The folder structure in the backup destination folder will be the same
as the backup source folder.
• Folders available as backup sources:
◦Shared folder on the backup source LinkStation (excluding the “info” folder)
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device*
• Folders available as backup destinations:
◦Shared folder on the backup source LinkStation (excluding the “info” folder)*
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation*
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device*,**
*The folder should have the “Backup” checkbox selected for “LAN Protocol Support” on the shared folder settings.
**You can select up to the second level of folders.
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Overwrite (Differential)
The first backup job runs like a normal backup. As each subsequent backup job runs, only files that have been
changed since the last normal backup will be backed up, and any files deleted from the backup source folder will
also be deleted from the backup destination folder. The backup destination folder will always remain the same
size as the backup source folder, and the folder structure in the backup destination will be the same as the backup
source folder.
• Folders available as backup sources:
◦Shared folder on the backup source LinkStation (excluding the “info” folder)
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device*
• Folders available as backup destinations:
◦Shared folder on the backup source LinkStation (excluding the “info” folder)*
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation*
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device*,**
*The folder should have the “Backup” checkbox selected for “LAN Protocol Support” on the shared folder settings.
**You can select up to the second level of folders.
Preparing a Backup Destination
Configure a shared folder on a Buffalo NAS device or connected USB drive as a backup destination. The following
procedure explains using another shared folder on the LinkStation as a backup destination. The procedure may vary
depending on which Buffalo NAS device is selected as a destination.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
3 Choose the folder to be set as a backup destination.
4 Click [Edit].
5 Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “Backup” checkbox.
6 Enter the desired characters into the remote backup password field and click [OK].
Notes:
• You may leave this field blank if you do not want a backup password, but for security reasons we highly
recommend entering one for the shared folder. If a backup password is configured for the shared folder,
that folder will not show up as a target for the backup source or destination when configuring a backup job
on another Buffalo NAS device unless it’s entered. You may create multiple folders using different backup
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passwords for backup, but only one password can be used on the LinkStation. Folders that are configured
with a different password cannot be used.
• A backup password is not available when a new shared folder is created by a power user.
A backup destination has been created.
Note: If you want to back up to a Buffalo NAS device on another network, follow the procedure below to add the
Buffalo NAS device so it can be used as a backup destination.
(1) From the Backup Job Settings screen, click [LinkStation and TeraStation List].
(2) Click [Add]; enter the IP address or hostname/FQDN of the destination Buffalo NAS device, then click [OK].
(3) Click [Close] when completed.
(4) Click [Refresh] and make sure the desired Buffalo NAS device has been added to the list.
Configuring a Backup Job
You can configure backup jobs by using another shared folder on the Buffalo NAS device or a USB drive connected
to the LinkStation as a destination. You can also back up to a Buffalo NAS device on another network as long as the
two networks are connected by a VPN or the route is configured properly.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Backup].
2 Click to the right of “Backup”.
3 If you had configured a backup password for the backup source folder on another Buffalo NAS device or the
backup destination folder, click [Set]. If you hadn’t, skip to step 5.
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4 Enter the backup password and click [OK].
5 Click [Create New Job].
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9 Select the shared folder that will be the backup source, then click [OK].
10 Click [Browse] under “Backup Target Folder Name”.
11 Select the shared folder that will be the backup destination, then click [OK].
12 Click [OK]. The backup job will be added to the backup jobs list.
Notes:
• Up to eight backup jobs can be configured.
• To back up data between Buffalo NAS devices on a network using jumbo frames, make sure that both devices
are configured to use identical (or similar) Ethernet frame sizes. If Ethernet frame sizes are significantly different,
the backup job may not be properly performed. In such a case, select the default frame size (1500 bytes) for both
devices.
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• Backup data, such as “.DS_Store” files, from macOS may include characters that cannot be read on FAT32-
formatted drives in its filename. For best results, reformat the drive before using it as a backup destination.
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine
Time Machine is a backup program included with macOS. Configure your LinkStation as shown below to use Time
Machine.
1. Preparing a Shared Folder for Time Machine
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Move the AFP switch to the position to enable AFP.
3 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
4 Choose a shared folder as your backup destination for Time Machine.
5 Click [Edit].
6 Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “AFP (Mac)” checkbox and click [OK].
7 Click [OK], then click [Close].
2. Configuring a Shared Folder as a Backup Destination
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Backup].
2 Click to the right of “Time Machine”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 Click [Browse].
5 Select the shared folder that you enabled AFP for in the previous steps, then click [OK].
6 Click [OK], then click [OK] again.
7 Move the Time Machine switch to the position to enable Time Machine.
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3. Configuring Time Machine on macOS
1 From the Finder menu bar, navigate to [Go] > [Connect to Server].
2 Enter “afp://” and then the IP address or hostname of your LinkStation, then click [Connect].
3 Enter a username and password to be used for accessing the shared folder and click [Connect].
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Note: If access restrictions are not configured on the destination share, log in with the administrator account.
The default username and password for the administrator account are “admin” and “password”. If access
restrictions are configured, log in with an account with write privileges.
4 Select the shared folder that has been configured as the backup destination and click [OK].
5 From the Apple menu, open [System Preferences].
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6 Click [Time Machine].
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7 Click [Select Backup Disk].
8 Select the shared folder, then click [Use Disk].
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9 Enter a username and password to be used for accessing the shared folder and click [Connect].
10 Time Machine will count down from 120 seconds, then backup will begin.
Copying from a USB Device
Use Direct Copy to copy data from a USB device directly to the LinkStation.
Follow the procedure below to configure Direct Copy. To configure Direct Copy from a mobile device, refer to the
“Enabling Direct Copy” section in chapter 9.
Supported Devices:
• USB mass storage devices
• Card readers (except for card readers that can recognize two or more memory cards)
• Digital cameras and other PTP devices
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Enabling Direct Copy
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Backup].
2 Move the Direct Copy switch to the position to enable Direct Copy.
To change the Direct Copy target folder, navigate to [Backup] > [Direct Copy] > [Edit], select a new folder, and
click [OK].
Starting Direct Copy
1 Connect the USB device. When it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up.
Notes:
• Devices that don’t trigger the function LED to light up are not supported.
• When you connect PTP devices, the function LED may not light up. In such case, disconnect the PTP device
from the LinkStation once, then reconnect it.
2 You now have 60 seconds to press the function button once. If you do, the function LED will flash as all the files
on the USB device are copied to the Direct Copy folder of the LinkStation.
Notes:
• While the function LED is flashing, press the function button once to cancel Direct Copy.
• For digital cameras that are not in the USB mass storage class, all files from the digital camera are copied.
3 When the copy operation is completed, the access LED of the USB device will stop flashing. Dismount the USB
device from the LinkStation by referring to the “Dismounting Drives” section in chapter 4.
Chapter 7 Multimedia
DLNA
DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The LinkStation includes a DLNA server compliant with the
DLNA guidelines. Movies, photos, and music saved on the LinkStation can be played back on DLNA-compatible TVs,
stereo equipment, game consoles, and other devices on the local network.
LinkStation
TeraStation
DLNA can be configured from a mobile device. Refer to the “Configuring the DLNA Server” section in chapter 9.
Follow the procedure below to configure it from a computer.
Configuring from Easy Admin
1 From Easy Admin, click [DLNA].
2 Move the DLNA switch to the position to enable DLNA.
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3 Move the switch for the folder you’ll use for DLNA media to the position as well.
4 Click [Apply].
Configuring from Advanced Settings
1 From Advanced Settings, click [File Sharing].
2 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
3 Select the folder that you want to share with media players and other DLNA-compatible devices.
4 Click [Edit].
5 Under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “DLNA” checkbox and click [OK].
6 Click [Close].
7 Click [Services].
8 Move the DLNA switch to the position to enable DLNA.
9 Click to the right of “DLNA Server”.
10 Click [Edit].
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11 Select an interval for DLNA server database updates and click [OK].
Playing Files
To play back content from a DLNA-compatible device:
1 Connect the DLNA-compatible device to the same network as the LinkStation and turn it on.
2 Select the LinkStation in the software of the DLNA-compatible device.
3 Select the content to be played back.
Note: For more information on playing files, refer to the DLNA-compatible devices’ manuals.
Connected DLNA-Compatible Devices
Follow the procedure below to view the DLNA-compatible devices connected to your LinkStation.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Services].
2 Click to the right of “DLNA Server”.
3 Click [DLNA Client Access Permissions].
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4 A list of the MAC addresses, IP addresses, and device names of the DLNA-compatible devices connected to the
same network as the LinkStation is displayed. If your device is not listed, click [Refresh Database].
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices
When new movies, photos, and music files are added to the LinkStation’s DLNA folder, the database must be
updated before the new files can be streamed. By default, the database is updated when the files are stored on the
LinkStation. You can change this interval or update the database manually.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Services].
2 Click to the right of “DLNA Server”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 You may change the update interval, or select [Refresh Database] to update the database immediately.
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices
You may block specific DLNA devices from playing back media content.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Services].
2 Click to the right of “DLNA Server”.
3 Click [DLNA Client Access Permissions].
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4 Clear the checkboxes under “Allow” for any devices you do not want to allow to play media and click [OK].
Supported File Types
The LinkStation supports DLNA streaming of files with the extensions below.
Types File Extensions
Video files .3gp, .asf, .avi, .divx, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .m2p, .m2t, .m2ts, .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .mpe, .mpeg,
.mpeg2, .mpg, .mts, .spts, .tp, .ts, .tts, .vdr, .vob, .wmv, .xvid
Picture files .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .webp, .tif, .tiff, .yuv
Music files .3gp, .aac, .ac3, .aif, .aiff, .apl, .dff, .dsf, .flac, .lpcm, .m3u, .m4a, .mp1, .mp2, .mp3, .mp4,
.mpa, .ogg, .pcm, .wav, .wma
iTunes Server
If iTunes server is enabled, computers on your network with iTunes can play music files stored on the LinkStation
and transfer them to your iOS devices. iTunes server supports playback from up to five computers.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Services].
2 Click to the right of “iTunes Server”.
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3 Click [Edit].
4 Click [Browse].
5 Select the shared folder that you want to make available to iTunes, then click [OK].
6 Click [OK].
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7 Move the iTunes server switch to the position to enable iTunes server.
BitTorrent
BitTorrent is a protocol for distributing large amounts of data efficiently. The information in this section is only for
users who are familiar with BitTorrent.
Configuring BitTorrent
Easy Admin
1 From Easy Admin, click [BitTorrent].
2 Move the BitTorrent switch to the position to enable BitTorrent.
3 Select the shared folder to save files downloaded via BitTorrent from the drop-down list, then click [Apply].
Advanced Settings
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Applications].
2 Click to the right of “BitTorrent”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 Click [Browse].
5 Select the shared folder where the downloaded file will be saved, then click [OK].
6 Enter the port number, then click [OK].
7 Move the BitTorrent switch to the position to enable BitTorrent.
Opening the Download Manager
Note: The default username is “admin” and the default password is blank (no password).
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Easy Admin
1 From Easy Admin, click [BitTorrent].
2 The download manager will open.
Advanced Settings
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Applications].
2 Click to the right of “BitTorrent”.
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3 Click [Open Download Manager].
4 The download manager will open.
Downloading Files
1 Open the download manager.
2 Click the icon.
3 Select a file to upload or enter the URL into the “Or enter a URL:” field, specify the location to save the
downloaded file, then click [Upload].
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Select “Start when added” to start downloading immediately after clicking [Upload].
4 The download will start.
To cancel downloading, click , then [Remove]. Click to pause the download. Click or to resume.
Connecting a Printer
You can connect a printer to the USB port on the LinkStation.
Follow the procedure below to configure a print server. To configure a print server from a mobile device, refer to the
“Enabling a Print Server” section in chapter 9.
Notes:
• Only one USB printer can be connected to the LinkStation.
• Bidirectional communication is not supported i.e., remaining ink quantities and other printer status information is
not displayed.
• Don’t disable the SMB protocol while the print server is enabled. If you do, you will need to enable SMB again and
reconfigure the print server from scratch.
1 Connect a printer to the LinkStation’s USB port, then turn the printer on.
2 From Advanced Settings, click [Services].
3 Move the print server switch to the position to enable the print server.
4 Refer to the manual supplied with the printer and install the printer drivers.
5 Launch NAS Navigator2. Double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
6 Double-click the icon of the connected printer (the shared name is displayed).
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7 Click [OK].
8 Select your printer, then click [OK].
9 Register the printer.
Chapter 8 Advanced Features
Email Notification
Your LinkStation can send you email reports daily, or when settings are changed or an error occurs. You can
configure the events that will trigger notifications from any of the following functions: quotas, drive (internal,
external, or RAID array), fan (models with 2+ drives only), backup, scheduled status report.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Move the email notification switch to the position to enable email notification.
3 Click to the right of “Email Notification”.
4 Click [Edit].
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5 Enter your email server settings, notification email’s default subject, then configure recipients and the time
when email reports will be sent. Click [OK] to save the configured settings and have a test email sent.
Sleep Mode
To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into sleep (standby) mode, during which the drives and
LEDs are turned off.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Click to the right of “Sleep Timer”.
3 Click [Edit].
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4 Specify the timer interval, wake-up time, and time to enter sleep mode, then click [OK].
Notes:
• Up to three timers can be set.
• The time to enter sleep mode can be set from 12:00 a.m. to 3:45 a.m. of the next day. The time to wake from sleep
mode can be set from 12:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. If the time to enter sleep mode is after 12:00 a.m., the wake-up
time setting may be from 4:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
• The time to enter sleep mode should not be set to the same time as or earlier than the start time.
• If a timer is scheduled during checking or formatting a drive, running a backup process, or setting a backup job
within five minutes of the current time, the LinkStation will not change to standby mode when the configured
time is reached.
• If scheduled times in the timer overlap, the operation is performed using the widest time interval.
• Examples of timer settings are shown below:
◦Example 1:
If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Timer 1: Daily 12:00–24:00
Timer 2: Not used
Timer 3: Not used
No operation is performed at 12:00 p.m. and the unit enters sleep mode at 12:00 a.m.
◦Example 2:
If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Timer 1: Daily 9:00–18:00
Timer 2: Wednesday 10:00–20:00
Timer 3: Not used
On days other than Wednesday, normal operation begins at 9:00 a.m. and the unit enters sleep mode at 6:00
p.m. On Wednesday, the unit enters sleep mode at 8:00 p.m.
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◦Example 3:
If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Timer 1: Daily 9:00–18:00
Timer 2: Wednesday 10:00–1:00 a.m. of the next day
Timer 3: Not used
On days other than Wednesday, normal operation begins at 9:00 a.m. and the unit enters sleep mode at 6:00
p.m. On Wednesday, normal operation begins at 10:00 a.m. and the unit enters sleep mode at 1:00 a.m. of
the next day.
◦Example 4:
If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Timer 1: Daily 9:00–18:00
Timer 2: Wednesday 7:30–22:00
Timer 3: Not used
On days other than Wednesday, normal operation begins at 9:00 a.m. and the unit enters sleep mode at 6:00
p.m. On Wednesday, normal operation begins at 7:30 a.m. and the unit enters sleep mode at 10:00 p.m.
• To wake the LinkStation from sleep mode manually, press the function button.
Encrypting Data Transmission
Encrypting Settings Data
All communication with Settings can use SSL encryption if you access the Settings page by changing “http://” to
“https://” in the browser address bar or click [Secure Connection] from the login window. Once you are logged in
using the HTTPS connection and wish to disable SSL encryption, click [Normal Connection] from the login window.
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data
You can encrypt passwords and files using SSL/TLS for secure FTP communication. First, open a shared folder’s
settings and click [Edit]; under “LAN Protocol Support”, select the “FTP” checkbox and click [OK]. Afterwords, enable
SSL security in the setup screen for your FTP client. The procedure depends on the FTP client software.
SSL Keys
SSL keys are used during setup screen operations and FTP communication. SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a type of
encryption system called public key encryption. Generally, SSL is managed by the two files below.
server.crt (SSL Certificates)
The LinkStation sends the file to a computer, and the computer uses it to perform encryption. The LinkStation
receives the encrypted data and uses server.key (the private key) to decrypt the data.
In SSL, this key contains the server certificate, and depending on your computer environment, a check may be
performed to determine the trustworthiness of the certificate. The server certificate included in the LinkStation’s
default settings was created by Buffalo, and in some cases, the security certificate warning message may appear in
your browser or another security software. Disregard this message and continue.
server.key (SSL Private Key)
This file is used as a pair with server.crt (server certificate). This is required for decrypting the data that was
encrypted by the server certificate, and this is normally not revealed.
Note: The passphrase for the private key must be removed before importing to the LinkStation.
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Updating SSL Key Files
To update a server certificate and a private key for SSL, follow this procedure.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Click [SSL].
3 Register “server.key” for “Secret Key” and “server.crt” for “Server Certificate (.crt)”, then click [Import].
Restoring Factory Defaults
To initialize the LinkStation to its factory default settings, follow the appropriate procedure below.
Initializing from Settings
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Click to the right of “Restore/Erase”.
3 Click [Initialize LinkStation].
4 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
5 The LinkStation will restore its factory default settings.
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Initializing Using the Function Button
You can also initialize the settings with the function button.
1 Turn off the LinkStation.
2 Turn the LinkStation on while holding down the function button. The function LED will flash white.
3 Press the function button again while the LED is flashing.
4 Initialization will take 5 to 10 minutes. Do not power down the LinkStation while it is initializing and showing
the I23 message in NAS Navigator2 and with the power LED. When initialization is finished, the LinkStation
will automatically reboot.
Notes:
• The following settings will be initialized: admin username and password, IP address, and Ethernet frame size.
• To disable the function button reset, navigate to [Management] > [Restore/Erase] > [Edit] and change “Restore
factory default settings” to “Keep current settings”. Be careful with this option! If this is selected and you lose your
admin password, you will not be able to reset it.
Updating the Firmware
If a new firmware version is available, a message is displayed when the LinkStation boots. You can update the
firmware as below:
Notes:
• Settings will not be available while the firmware is updating. Don’t try to access Settings from another device
until the update is completed.
• You can disable update notifications in [Management] > [Update].
• To clear an update notification, press the function button.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Click to the right of “Update”.
3 Click [OK].
4 Click [Install Update].
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click [OK].
Name, Date, Time, and Language
Configure the LinkStation’s hostname, date, time, and language as shown below.
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1 From Advanced Settings, click [Management].
2 Click to the right of “Name/Time/Language”.
3 Click [Edit].
4 Click the [Name] tab, then configure the LinkStation’s name and description.
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5 Click the [Time] tab. Enable the NTP server and select the “Use Default NTP Server” checkbox. If you disable the
NTP function, click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer’s time settings for the LinkStation.
By default, the LinkStation adjusts its clock automatically by using a default NTP server. This NTP server
belongs to Internet Multi Feed Inc. For more information, visit http://www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp.
To use a different NTP server, clear the “Use Default NTP Server” checkbox and enter a new NTP IP address or
its hostname, then click [OK]. If an NTP server is specified by name instead of IP address, make sure that a DNS
server is configured for the LinkStation.
Note: The internal clocks of the LinkStation and other devices on your network may run at slightly different
speeds. Over a long period of time, your network devices may show somewhat different times, which can
cause network problems. If clocks on your network vary by more than five 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.
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6 Click the [Language] tab and select the language to be used.
Note: This tab changes the language used by the LinkStation for email notifications, DLNA, and other
functions. To change the language displayed in Settings, go to Settings and click [Language] from the menu
bar. Choose your desired language from the drop-down list.
7 Click the [Management Information] tab. Enter the desired location and administrator information.
8 When all settings are completed, click [OK].
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Jumbo Frames
If your other network devices support jumbo frames, you may be able to improve network performance.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Network].
2 Click to the right of “IP Address”.
3 Click the LAN port where the jumbo frames will be used.
4 Select the desired Ethernet frame size and click [OK].
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Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame
Compatible Switch
Jumbo Frame
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Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame
Compatible Switch
Jumbo Frame
Incompatible PC
Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame
Incompatible Switch
Jumbo Frame
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transferred.
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TransmissionConnection
Note: Make sure the LinkStation’s Ethernet frame size is smaller than the hub or router’s. Larger frame sizes may not
transfer the data to the LinkStation correctly.
Changing the IP Address
Normally, the LinkStation’s IP address is set automatically by a DHCP server on your network. If you prefer, you can
set it manually. An easy way to do this is to change it on NAS Navigator2. The procedure to change the IP address in
Settings is below.
1 From Advanced Settings, click [Network].
2 Click to the right of “IP Address”.
3 Click the LAN port where the IP address will be changed.
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4 Disable “DHCP” and enter the desired IP address and subnet mask.
5 Under “Network Settings”, enter the default gateway and DNS server addresses. If no changes are necessaries,
keep them as is.
6 Click [OK].
Note: The following IP addresses are reserved and should not be used. If you configure one of them by accident,
initialize settings by referring to the “Initializing Using the Function Button” section above.
Local loopback address: 127.0.0.1, 255.255.255.0
Network address: 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.0
Broadcast address: 255.255.255.255, 255.255.255.0
The IP address range from 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices
Settings Available from Your Mobile Device
You can change the following settings from your mobile device:
• Create or delete users, and change the user passwords.
• Create or delete shared folders, and configure access restrictions.
• Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation.
• Configure and dismount a USB device connected to your LinkStation, including Direct Copy options and print
server settings.
• Recover the RAID array if a drive fails (models with 2+ drives only).
• Configure your LinkStation to use with DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN.
• Update the firmware.
For the procedure of opening Settings from your mobile device, refer to the “Opening Settings from a Mobile
Device” section in chapter 2.
Configuring Users
You can create or delete users, or change the user password using the following procedure.
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Adding a User
1 From Settings, tap [Users].
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2 Tap [Create User].
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3 Enter the desired username and password (twice), then tap [Apply].
4 Tap [OK] when completed.
Notes:
• Usernames may contain up to 128 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), and the
symbols ! # + $ ^ %. The first character should not be a symbol.
• Passwords may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), commas (,), periods (.),
semicolons (;), vertical bars (|), tildes (~), single quotes ('), backquotes (`), and the symbols ! " # $ % & ) ( * + / : < = >
? @ \ ] [ ^ } {. The first character should not be a symbol unless it is an underscore.
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Changing the Password
1 From Settings, tap [Users].
2 Tap an existing user from the list to change the user’s password.
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3 Enter the new password (twice) and click [Apply].
4 Tap [OK] when completed.
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Deleting a User
1 From Settings, tap [Users].
2 Tap an existing user from the list to be deleted.
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3 Tap [Delete This User].
4 Tap [Yes].
5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap [OK].
6 Tap [OK] when completed.
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Configuring Shared Folders
Adding a Shared Folder
1 From Settings, tap [Folder Setup].
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2 Tap [Create Folder].
3 Enter the desired folder name and tap [Apply].
4 Tap [OK] when completed.
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Notes:
• Names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters and symbols. Descriptions may contain up to 75
alphanumeric characters.
• If you create a shared folder from a mobile device, SMB and AFP connections can be used to access this folder by
default.
Configuring Access Restrictions
1 From Settings, tap [Folder Setup].
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2 Tap the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
3 Move the Access Restrictions switch to the on position to enable access restrictions.
4 Select the level of access for the users, then tap [Apply].
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Deleting a Shared Folder
1 From Settings, tap [Folder Setup].
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2 Tap the shared folder that you want to delete.
3 Tap [Delete this Folder].
4 Tap [Yes].
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5 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap [OK].
6 Tap [OK] when completed.
Configuring WebAccess
Note: On your mobile device, download and install the “SmartPhone Navigator” and “WebAccess” apps from App
Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
1 Tap the “SmartPhone Navigator” icon on your mobile device.
2 Select the LinkStation to configure WebAccess.
3 Tap [NAS Setup].
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4 Enter a username and password. This will create a new user. Tap [Next].
5 Enter the password from the previous step again and tap [Next].
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If UPnP is not enabled on your network, you will only be able to access your LinkStation from the local
network. To use WebAccess from outside your home, either enable UPnP on the router or open port 9000 for
WebAccess in your router’s settings.
6 Enter the BuffaloNAS.com name and tap [Set].
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7 Tap [Open WebAccess].
8 WebAccess will launch.
9 Tap [OK] if the following message is displayed.
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10 Tap your LinkStation’s hostname to open the shared folder.
If Unable to Create a BuffaloNAS.com Name
If UPnP is disabled on your router, creating the BuffaloNAS.com name from SmartPhone Navigator may fail. If this
occurs, try the following procedure.
1 Tap the “SmartPhone Navigator” icon on your mobile device.
2 Tap [Open Settings].
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3 Tap [WebAccess].
4 Enter the desired BuffaloNAS.com name.
5 Select “Configure router's port settings manually”, enter the router’s port number, and tap [Apply].
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Configuring the DLNA Server
1 From Settings, tap [DLNA Server].
2 Move the switch to the on position to enable DLNA and tap [Apply].
Managing USB Devices
From the “USB Device” option in Settings, you can dismount the USB drive, working with Direct Copy, and
configuring UPS sync settings.
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Dismounting USB Drives
1 From Settings, tap [USB Device].
2 Tap [Dismount].
3 When the completion message is displayed, unplug the USB device and tap [OK].
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Enabling Direct Copy
1 From Settings, tap [USB Device].
2 Move the Direct Copy switch to the on position to enable Direct Copy and tap [Apply].
Starting Direct Copy
Certain USB devices allow you to copy their data directly to your LinkStation using a mobile device.
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1 Connect the USB device. After it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up. Unsupported
devices will not cause the function LED to light.
2 From Settings, tap [USB Device].
3 Tap [Start Direct Copy].
4 The function LED will flash as all the files on the USB device are copied to the Direct Copy folder on the
LinkStation.
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Note: By default, the Direct Copy folder is configured to the "share" folder. You can change the destination
folder from Settings using the computer. Refer to the “Copying from a USB Device” section in chapter 6 for the
procedure.
5 When the copy operation is finished, the access LED of the USB device will stop flashing. Safely dismount the
USB device by using the dismount process.
Enabling a Print Server
1 From Settings, tap [USB Device].
2 Move the print server switch to the on position to enable print server and tap [Apply].
Rebuilding the RAID Array
You can also initiate the RAID rebuild from your mobile device.
1 Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables.
2 Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open.
3 Push the failed drive’s cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation.
4 Unscrew the four screws and remove the drive from the cartridge.
5 Install a new drive (sold separately) into the cartridge.
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6 Replace the four screws.
7 Insert the new drive back into the empty slot.
8 Close the front panel.
9 Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation.
10 Open the SmartPhone Navigator app on your mobile device and log in to Settings.
11 From Settings, tap the blinking yellow information icon.
12 Tap [Recover RAID Array], then tap [Recover RAID Array] again.
13 Tap [Yes].
14 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number and tap [OK].
15 The array will begin to rebuild.
Chapter 10 Utilities
NAS Navigator2
NAS Navigator2 is a utility program that makes it easy to display Settings, change the Buffalo NAS device’s IP
address, or check its drives. To install NAS Navigator2, refer to the appropriate procedure below for your computer.
Windows
Download the NAS Navigator2 installer from the d.buffalo website, accessible from http://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/.
Refer to the app help for more detailed information on operating the app. To open the help, open NAS Navigator2
and navigate to [Menu] > [Help].
macOS
Download the NAS Navigator2 app from Mac App Store and install it.
Refer to the app help for more detailed information on operating the app. To open the help, click the link below.
http://buffalo.jp/support_s/guide2/manual/nasnavi2/99/en/
NovaBACKUP
NovaBACKUP is a Windows utility that lets you back up data on your computer.
The NovaBACKUP installer is available from the d.buffalo website, accessible from http://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/. Select
the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website. Download the NovaBACKUP installer and
install the utility onto your computer.
To download the installer, you will need the serial number of your LinkStation. The serial number is printed on the
label on the back of the unit.
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Chapter 11 Appendix
Power LED Operations
This section explains the details of power LED patterns when an event occurs. If there is a corresponding corrective
action described for the code, try it first. If the LED still blinking due to an issue outlined below, contact Buffalo
technical support for assistance.
White
The power LED will blink white during bootup or shutdown.
Red
If an error occurs, the power LED will blink red. The pattern of the blink gives the error code. You can also confirm the
current status by using NAS Navigator2.
Place of Error Code Status
10s Place of Error Code The LED flashes for 1.0 second every 0.3 seconds. This gives the tens place of
the error code.
1s Place of Error Code The LED flashes for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. This gives the ones place
of the error code.
Code Description Corrective Action
E07 The firmware is corrupted. Contact Buffalo technical support for
assistance.
E11 An error occurred in the fan speed.
Check that no foreign objects or dust are
clogging the fan. If any foreign objects or
dust are found, use a pair of tweezers, an
air duster, or other tools to remove them.
E12 A rise in the system temperature may have
exceeded the allowable safety value.
Move the LinkStation to a cool location. Do
not place objects in the area around the
LinkStation.
E14 The RAID array cannot be mounted.
Run a drive check on the RAID array by
referring to the “Checking Drives” section
in chapter 4.
E15 The number of bad sectors has reached a
dangerous level.
Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive
Replacement” section in chapter 4.
E16 Unable to find the drive. Re-insert the drive.
E22 Unable to mount the drive.
Format the drive. After formatting, if the
error still appears after rebooting, replace
the drive.
E23 An error occurred, so the drive was
removed from the RAID array.
Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive
Replacement” section in chapter 4.
E30 An error occurred, so the drive was
removed from the RAID array.
Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive
Replacement” section in chapter 4.
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Amber (Blinking)
After you change any settings, the power LED will blink amber. The pattern of the blink gives the information code.
You can also confirm the current status by using NAS Navigator2.
Place Status
10s Place The LED flashes for 1 second every 0.3 seconds. This gives the tens place of
the information code.
1s Place The LED flashes for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds. This gives the ones place
of the information code.
Code Description Corrective Action
I10 A rise in the system temperature may have
exceeded the allowable safety value.
Move the LinkStation to a cool location. Do
not place objects in the area around the
LinkStation.
I11 The drive has too many bad sectors. Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive
Replacement” section in chapter 4.
I12 Operating in degraded mode.
Check if the E30 error is also displayed. If
it is, refer to the corrective action for the
E30 error.
I13 Formatting the RAID array. -
I14 Checking the RAID array. -
I15
Examining the error status of the RAID
array.
Note: Transfer speeds are slower during
the examination process.
-
I16 Creating the RAID array. -
I17
Resynchronizing the RAID array.
Note: Transfer speeds are slower during
resynchronization.
-
I18
Rebuilding the RAID array.
Note: Transfer speeds are slower during
the rebuilding process.
-
I19 Rewriting the RAID array. -
I20 Formatting the drive. -
I21 Checking the drive. -
I22 Rewriting the drive. -
I23
The initialization process has been started
by using the function button and settings
are being initialized.
-
I25 Updating the LinkStation firmware. Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
I26
The initialization process has been started
by using Settings and all settings are being
initialized.
Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
I27 Checking the USB drive. -
I28 Formatting the USB drive. Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
I46 Data migration or conversion (RAID
migration) is in progress. Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
I47 Data migration or conversion (RAID
migration) is in progress. Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
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Code Description Corrective Action
I52 A new firmware version has been released.
Update the firmware by referring to the
“Updating the Firmware” section in chapter
8.
I54 The backup job failed.
Make sure that the backup job is
configured correctly. Make sure that the
backup target NAS device is on and not in
standby mode. If the backup job still fails,
check the status of the network, as well as
the backup source and destination.
Amber (Glowing)
When the power LED glows a steady amber, a new firmware version is available. Update the firmware to the newest
version.
Default Settings
Administrator’s Name admin
Password password
Shared Folders “share”* and “info” for both Windows and Mac computers.
*The recycle bin is enabled by default.
IP Address
The LinkStation will get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server
on the network. If no DHCP server is available, then an IP address will be
assigned as follows:
IP Address: 169.254.xxx.xxx (“xxx” is a number randomly assigned when
booting the LinkStation.)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Registered Groups “hdusers”, “admin”, and “guest”
You cannot edit or delete these default groups.
Microsoft Network Group Settings WORKGROUP
Ethernet Frame Size 1500 bytes
SMB
Enabled
SMB Protocol Switch between SMB2 and SMB1 automatically
Exclude Mac OS
temp files from
recycle bin
Yes
AFP Disabled
FTP Disabled
WebAccess Disabled
RAID Scanning Disabled
DLNA Server Disabled
iTunes Server Enabled
Print Server Disabled
BitTorrent Disabled
Time Machine Disabled
Direct Copy Disabled
NTP Enabled
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Email Notification Disabled
Function Button Settings Restore factory default settings
RAID Mode RAID 1 (LS220D and LS220DR)
Specifications
Check the Buffalo website for the latest product information and specifications.
LAN Interface
Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX),
IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
Data Transfer Rates 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing)
Number of Ports 1
Connector Type RJ-45 8-pin (auto MDI-X)
Supported Protocols TCP/IP
Network File Services SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP/FTPS
Ethernet Frame Sizes 1500, 4084, 7404, and 9216 bytes
USB Interface
Standards Compliance USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rates Max. 480 Mbps
Number of Ports 1
Connector Type Type A
Internal Drive
Number of Drive Bays LS210D: 1
LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR: 2
Drive Interface SATA 3 Gbps
Supported RAID LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR: 0, 1, JBOD (individual drives)
Replacement Drive
LS220D, LS220DE: Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive
LS220DR: Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive
Note: The replacement drive should be the same size or
larger as the original drive. The drives listed above are
available from the Buffalo website.
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Others
Power Supply AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D,
excluding protruding parts)
LS210D: 45 × 128 × 205 mm; 1.8 × 5.0 × 8.1 in.
LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR: 87 × 128 × 205 mm; 3.4 × 5.0
× 8.1 in.
Weight
LS210D: approx. 1.1 kg; 2.4 lbs
LS220D, LS220DR: approx. 2.5 kg; 5.5 lbs
LS220DE: approx. 0.9 kg; 1.9 lbs
Power Consumption
LS210D: max. 18 W (1–2 TB models), max. 24 W (3 TB+
models)
LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR: max. 48 W
Operating Environment Temperature: 5–35°C; 41–95°F
Humidity: 20–80% non-condensing
Compatible Devices
Windows PCs, Intel Mac computers, iOS devices,
and Android devices with wired or wireless Ethernet
connection.
Supported OS
• For LS210D, LS220D, LS220DE:
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP*, RT 8.1, RT
macOS 10.15, 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9,
10.8, 10.7, 10.6
Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2,
2008
iOS 5 or later
Android 2.3 or later
• For LS220DR:
Windows 10, 8.1, 7
macOS 10.15, 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11
iOS 10 or later
Android 4.4 or later
*32-bit
Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance
Information
For Customers in the United States
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables unless
specifically instructed to in the documentation.
Proposition 65
WARNING:
This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For Customers in Europe
EU Declaration of Conformity
Dansk
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Brug ikke USB-kabler, der er 3 meter eller længere for at tilslutte USB enheder til denne LinkStation serie.
Der må kun bruges de kabler og det tilbehør der er inkluderet i pakken. Der må ikke bruges andet tilbehør eller
kabler, medmindre det er udtrykkeligt beskrevet i dokumentationen.
Deutsch
Verwenden Sie keine USB-Kabel, die 3 Meter lang oder länger sind, um USB-Geräte an LinkStations dieser Serie
anzuschließen.
Verwenden Sie ausschließlich die Kabel und Zubehörteile, die im Lieferumfang enthalten sind. Andere Zubehörteile
oder Kabel dürfen nur dann verwendet werden, wenn dies in der Dokumentation ausdrücklich vorgeschrieben ist.
English
Do not use USB cables that are 3 meters or longer to connect USB devices to this LinkStation series.
Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables unless
specifically instructed to in the documentation.
Español
Utilice cables de una longitud inferior a 3 metros para conectar los dispositivos USB a este tipo de LinkStation.
Utilice únicamente los cables y accesorios incluidos en el paquete. No utilice otros accesorios ni cables a menos que
así se indique en la documentación.
Français
Utilisez des câbles d’une longueur de moins 3 mètres pour connecter les périphériques USB à ce type de
LinkStation.
Utilisez uniquement les câbles et accessoires inclus dans ce package. N’utilisez aucun autre accessoire ou câble sauf
instruction spécifique de la documentation.
Italiano
Non utilizzare cavi USB lunghi 3 metri o più per collegare dispositivi USB a questa LinkStation.
Utilizzare esclusivamente i cavi e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio. Non utilizzare altri accessori o cavi a meno che
non sia specificamente indicato nella documentazione.
Nederlands
Gebruik geen USB-kabels die 3 meter of langer zijn om USB-apparaten met deze LinkStation series te verbinden.
Gebruik alleen de kabels en toebehoren die zich in de verpakking bevinden. Gebruik geen ander toebehoren of
kabels tenzij dit uitdrukkelijk in de handleiding wordt aangegeven.
Norsk
Bruk ikke USB-kabler på tre meter eller mer for å koble USB-enheter til denne LinkStation-serien.
Bruk kun kabler og tilbehør som er inkludert i pakken. Ikke bruk annet tilbehør eller kabler med mindre spesielt
instruert til å gjøre det i dokumentasjonen.
Português
Não usar cabos USB de 3 metros ou mais para ligar dispositivos USB a esta série LinkStation.
Utilizar apenas cabos e acessórios incluídos na embalagem. Não utilizar outros acessórios ou cabos, salvo se
especificamente indicado na documentação.
Suomi
Älä käytä 3m tai pitempiä USB-kaapeleita USB-laitteiden liittämiseen näille LinkStation-sarjoille.
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Käytä ainoastaan pakkauksen mukana toimitettuja kaapeleita ja varusteita. Älä käytä muita varusteita tai kaapeleita
ellei näin ole erityisesti ohjeistettu asiakirjoissa.
Svensk
Använd inte USB-kablar som är 3 meter eller längre för att ansluta USB-enheter till den här LinkStation-serien.
Använd bara kablar och tillbehör som ingår i förpackningen. Använd inte andra tillbehör eller kablar om du inte får
uttryckliga instruktioner om det i dokumentationen.
Türk
USB aygıtları bu LinkStation serisine bağlamak için 3 metre ve daha uzun USB kabloları kullanmayın.
Yalnızca pakette bulunan kablo ve aksesuarları kullanın. Belgelerde özellikle belirtilmedikçe başka aksesuar ve
kablolar kullanmayın.
AC Adapter
The external power adapter should be a UL/CSA62368-1 or UL/CSA60950-1 certified power adapter. Make sure it is
approved by Buffalo accordingly before using or replacing it.
The chart below lists the product models of the AC adapter included with your LinkStation unit. The “x” at the end of
the AC adapter’s model name represents a variable alphabetic character between D and Z.
LS210D0101, LS210D0201 Asian Power Devices Inc. WB-18L12R-Z080x
LS210D0301, LS210D0401 Asian Power Devices Inc. WA-24Q12R-Z079x
LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR Asian Power Devices Inc. DA-48T12-Z067x
ErP Lot 7
The chart below lists detailed information on the AC adapters included with your LinkStation unit for compliance
with “Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782, ecodesign requirements for external power supplies pursuant to
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council”. The “x” at the end of the AC adapter’s model
name represents a variable alphabetic character between D and Z.
WB-18L12R-Z080x
Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC.
Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423
Address AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome,
Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan
Input voltage 100–240 V
Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V
Output current 1.5 A
Output power 18.0 W
Average active efficiency 88.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 82.0%
No-load power consumption 0.06 W
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WA-24Q12R-Z079x
Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC.
Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423
Address AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome,
Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan
Input voltage 100–240 V
Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V
Output current 2.0 A
Output power 24.0 W
Average active efficiency 88.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 88.1%
No-load power consumption 0.07 W
DA-48T12-Z067x
Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC.
Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423
Address AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome,
Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan
Input voltage 100–240 V
Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V
Output current 4.0 A
Output power 48.0 W
Average active efficiency 89.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 86.5%
No-load power consumption 0.08 W