Table of Contents
- User Manual
- Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Chapter 2 Configuration
- Chapter 3 My LinkStation
- Chapter 4 Media Player
- Chapter 5 Disk Manager
- Chapter 6 System Information
- Chapter 7 Services
- Chapter 8 System
- Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices
- Chapter 10 Utilities
- Chapter 11 Appendix
- Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information
Buffalo LS520D0602 User Manual
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................7
Diagrams ...........................................................................................7
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................8
Restarting from Settings ........................................................................... 9
Accessing Shared Folders ............................................................. 11
Accessing from a Computer ....................................................................11
Accessing from a Mobile Device .............................................................11
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 13
Opening Settings .......................................................................... 13
Using a Computer ....................................................................................13
Using a Mobile Device .............................................................................15
Resetting Administrator Password .........................................................16
Navigating the Main Menu ........................................................... 16
The Home Screen .....................................................................................17
Launcher ................................................................................................... 17
Customizing the Home Screen ..................................................... 18
Adding New Shortcuts .............................................................................18
Deleting Shortcuts ...................................................................................18
Restoring Shortcuts ................................................................................. 18
Arranging and Sorting Icons ...................................................................18
Changing Icons.........................................................................................18
Launcher Options ....................................................................................19
Display Options ........................................................................................19
Wallpaper Options ...................................................................................20
Changing Display Languages .................................................................21
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Chapter 3 My LinkStation ........................................... 24
Navigating the My LinkStation Window ..................................... 24
Adding Folders .............................................................................. 25
Uploading and Downloading Files .............................................. 26
Uploading from a Computer ...................................................................26
Downloading Files to a Computer ..........................................................27
Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links ............................ 28
Chapter 4 Media Player ............................................... 31
Navigating the Media Player Window ......................................... 31
Creating Playlists .......................................................................... 32
Adding Media Files ....................................................................... 33
Playing Files ................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5 Disk Manager ............................................. 36
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 36
Working with RAID Arrays ............................................................ 36
Using JBOD ...............................................................................................36
Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................................38
Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data ................................40
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 41
Dismounting an External Drive .................................................... 42
Dismounting Using the Eject Button ......................................................42
Dismounting Using Disk Manager..........................................................42
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 44
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 45
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Drive Replacement ........................................................................ 47
Step 1 - Replacing a Defective Drive.......................................................48
Step 2 - Rebuilding the RAID Array .........................................................51
Chapter 6 System Information ................................... 54
Server Info ..................................................................................... 54
System Log..................................................................................... 55
Chapter 7 Services ....................................................... 57
Folder Setup .................................................................................. 57
Adding a Shared Folder ...........................................................................57
Recycle Bin ................................................................................................59
Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................59
SMB ................................................................................................ 60
Enabling SMB ...........................................................................................60
Changing the Workgroup Name ............................................................. 61
AFP ................................................................................................. 62
FTP .................................................................................................. 63
DLNA Server .................................................................................. 64
Playing Files on a DLNA Client Device ....................................................66
iTunes ............................................................................................. 66
Downloader ................................................................................... 68
Enabling Downloader Service ................................................................68
Opening the Download Manager ........................................................... 69
Downloading Files ...................................................................................71
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 72
Configuring WebAccess ........................................................................... 73
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Accessing Remotely .................................................................................74
Direct Copy .................................................................................... 75
Chapter 8 System ......................................................... 77
Users ............................................................................................... 77
Adding a User ........................................................................................... 77
Changing a Password ..............................................................................79
Deleting a User ......................................................................................... 80
Groups ............................................................................................ 81
Adding a Group ........................................................................................81
Deleting a Group ......................................................................................82
Network ......................................................................................... 82
Changing the Hostname .........................................................................82
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................83
Wake-on-LAN ...........................................................................................84
System Language .......................................................................... 86
Changing System Languages ..................................................................86
Changing FTP Client Character Encoding ..............................................86
Date & Time .................................................................................... 87
Changing Date and Time ......................................................................... 87
Changing Time Zone ................................................................................89
Power Management ...................................................................... 90
Drive Spin Down ......................................................................................90
Sleep Mode ...............................................................................................92
UPS Sync ...................................................................................................93
Firmware ........................................................................................ 95
Online Update ..........................................................................................95
Manual Update .........................................................................................95
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Backup ........................................................................................... 97
Backup Modes .......................................................................................... 97
Preparing a Backup Destination .............................................................98
Configuring a Backup Job .....................................................................100
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ............................................106
Reset ............................................................................................. 111
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................112
Initializing Using the Function Button .................................................113
Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices ........... 114
Settings Available from Your Mobile Device ............................. 114
Configuring Users ....................................................................... 114
Adding a User .........................................................................................114
Changing the Password ......................................................................... 116
Deleting a User .......................................................................................118
Configuring WebAccess .............................................................. 119
Configuring the DLNA Server..................................................... 125
Managing USB Devices ............................................................... 125
Dismounting USB Drives .......................................................................126
Starting Direct Copy ..............................................................................126
Configuring UPS Sync ............................................................................ 128
Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................... 128
Chapter 10 Utilities .................................................... 130
NAS Navigator2 ........................................................................... 130
Windows .................................................................................................130
macOS .....................................................................................................130
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NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 130
Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 131
Power LED Operations ................................................................ 131
Default Settings .......................................................................... 132
Specifications .............................................................................. 133
Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information .... 135
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 135
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 136
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
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1 Power LED ( )
Glows white while the LinkStation is on.
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 ( )
Glows white while the USB device is connected and blinks during USB device dismounting and Direct Copy.
3 Function Button
Use this button for rebuilding the RAID array after replacing the defective drive or performing Direct Copy.
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, and USB UPS devices 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
Glows green when the LinkStation is connected to a network and blinks when the connection is experiencing
activity.
8 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
9 Power Status 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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Restarting from Settings
You can also restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. To restart from Settings, follow the procedure below.
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 press the Enter key or click Log In.
4 Settings will open.
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5 Click at the top-left of Settings and choose Restart.
6 Click Restart again.
When the power LED stops flashing and glows white, the restart process is complete.
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.
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 7.
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator.
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2 Tap your LinkStation from the NAS list.
3 Tap Browse.
Note: Alternatively, you can access shared folders from the WebAccess app. Open the application and tap your
LinkStation’s hostname in the NAS list.
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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.
Opening Settings
Using a Computer
Note: Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 9 or later, Safari 8 or 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.
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 press the Enter key or click Log In.
4 Settings will open.
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Notes:
• To log out from Settings, close the browser.
• If the time-out period is set to “10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Using 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 the “admin” user to change settings.
• 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.
2 Tap Open Settings.
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3 Settings will be displayed.
Note: If you tap any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
Resetting Administrator Password
If you forget the admin password and cannot log in to Settings, you can initialize it with the function button. Follow
the procedure below to initialize the password.
1 Turn off the LinkStation.
2 Turn the LinkStation on while pressing and holding the function button until the power LED flashes amber.
3 Initialization will start. Do not power down the LinkStation while the power LED is blinking.
4 When the power LED glows a steady white, initialization is finished.
Navigating the Main Menu
When you log in to Settings, you will see the following screen first.
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The Home Screen
The home screen acts like a typical computer desktop. Default shortcuts are listed below:
Item Description
My LinkStation Accesses all stored files and folders and all LinkStation functions, including creating new
folders.
My Photos*
Shortcuts of folders that are in My LinkStation.My Music*
My Videos*
Applications Contains programs built in to the LinkStation, as well as default shortcuts to system
settings.
Recycle Bin
Stores deleted files. If a file is accidentally deleted, you can restore it from this folder. To
empty the recycle bin, right-click the recycle bin icon, then click Empty Recycle Bin.
Note: The recycle bin will only store files deleted from Settings.
*If you disable the “Hide username folders” checkbox through the initial setup wizard, these options will appear. This
setting can also be changed from the window by clicking Options at the shared folder settings.
Launcher
The launcher provides instant access to applications and settings of your choice. Even with other windows open
on the LinkStation, the launcher will always stay on top for easy access. You can adjust the launcher size, screen
position, orientation, or even hide it completely, depending on what is convenient for you.
Default launcher shortcuts are listed below:
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Item Description
My LinkStation
The same as My LinkStation.
Media Player
Plays audio or video files stored on the LinkStation.
Disk Manager
Manages internal and external drives connected to the LinkStation.
System Settings
Configures optional advanced settings.
Customizing the Home Screen
You can customize the home screen desktop to your specifications.
Adding New Shortcuts
To add a new desktop shortcut for an application, drag the application from the “Applications” folder to the desktop.
To add a desktop shortcut for a file or folder, drag the file or folder from its location to the desktop.
Deleting Shortcuts
To delete a shortcut, you can right-click on the shortcut and click Delete.
Alternatively, you can drag and drop the shortcut into the recycle bin, then click OK from the dialog window.
Restoring Shortcuts
To restore desktop shortcuts to the default ones, right-click anywhere on the desktop and click Restore Desktop Icons.
Arranging and Sorting Icons
To re-arrange the icons, simply drag them to your preferred location on the desktop. To sort desktop shortcuts,
right-click anywhere on the desktop and click Sort Desktop Icons. All the shortcuts will be re-arranged starting from
the top-left corner.
Changing Icons
You can change replace an icon image with an image file on your LinkStation.
1 Right-click on a shortcut icon and click Change Icon.
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2 Click Change and select the image you want.
3 Click Close.
Launcher Options
You can remove or restore launcher shortcuts just as you would with desktop shortcuts.
In addition to removing applications, you can also change the location and size of the launcher.
• Click and drag on the launcher to re-position it.
• Click on the double arrows in the gray handle to minimize the launcher.
• Click on the single arrow in the gray handle to flip the orientation from vertical to horizontal or vice versa.
• Click and drag the triangle in the corner of the launcher to resize it.
Display Options
Right-click anywhere on the desktop and click Display Options. You can adjust the sliders to change the item display
sizes. To revert back to the factory default setting, click Reset.
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• Icon Size: Toggle between icon display sizes.
• Grid Size: Toggle between icon grid display sizes.
• Text Size: Toggle between text display sizes.
Wallpaper Options
You can replace the default wallpaper to match your own personal preferences. You can set any image stored on the
LinkStation as the wallpaper. You can also enable the slideshow function to cycle through your images and display a
new image at a preset interval.
1 Right-click on the background and click System Appearance.
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2 Click the Wallpaper tab, then Open. Select the folder where your images are stored, or click View system
wallpapers to view stock images included on your LinkStation. Click on the image you want to set as your
wallpaper.
3 From the “Position” drop-down list, select how the image will be displayed.
• Stretch: Stretch the wallpaper to desktop size.
• Center: Places the wallpaper in the center of the desktop.
• Tile: Displays the wallpaper in a tile-like pattern.
• Fill: Make the wallpaper fill the desktop and cut any overflow.
• Fit: Make the wallpaper fit the desktop without overflow.
4 If you enable “Slideshow”, you can set an interval in seconds to cycle through images in the selected folder as
the background.
5 If you don’t want to use an image as the wallpaper, you can set the background as a solid color and enable the
“No Image” option.
Changing Display Languages
You can change the display language before or after you log in to Settings.
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Changing from the Login Page
Open Settings and select the language from the drop-down list. The display language will be changed.
Changing from the Desktop
1 Right-click anywhere on the desktop and click System Appearance.
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2 Click the Language tab and select the desired display language from the list.
3 Click Apply.
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Chapter 3 My LinkStation
My LinkStation is an application that manages files and folders stored on the LinkStation. To open My LinkStation,
click the icon on the home screen.
In the My LinkStation window, the following tabs will be displayed on the left as a directory:
• HOME*: This shows subfolders in the username folder that will be automatically created when creating a user. If
you log in to Settings as the admin user, this will display all folders in the “admin” folder.
• DOWNLOADS*: This is a folder that stores downloaded files.
• PUBLIC*: This is a folder that any user can access.
• DEVICES: All shared and subfolders that are created on the LinkStation will be displayed.
*If you disable the “Hide username folders” checkbox through the initial setup wizard, these options will appear. This
setting can also be changed from the window by clicking Options at the shared folder settings.
Note: “DOWNLOADS” and “DEVICES” directories can only be accessed by the admin user.
Navigating the My LinkStation Window
Icons Name Descriptions
Back Return to the previous screen.
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Icons Name Descriptions
Refresh Refresh the screen.
Open Open a file or folder.
Upload Upload a file from your local computer to the LinkStation.
Download Download a selected file to your local computer.
Publish Share the selected folders or files with a link.
New Folder Create a new folder.
Copy Create a copy of the selected file or folder, either in the
current directory or another that is available to the user.
Cut Cut the selected file or folder.
Paste Paste the file or folder on the clipboard to the new location.
Rename Change the name of a file or folder.
Delete Delete the selected file or folder.
Adding Folders
1 From Settings, click My LinkStation ( ).
2 Select a shared folder to add a subfolder from the directory list on the left.
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3 Click New Folder.
4 Enter a desired folder name and click OK.
The folder will be created in the selected shared folder.
Uploading and Downloading Files
Uploading from a Computer
1 From Settings, click My LinkStation ( ).
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2 Select a folder to upload a file to and click Upload.
3 Click Add and select a file.
4 The selected file is added to the list. Click Upload.
Downloading Files to a Computer
1 From Settings, click My LinkStation ( ).
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2 Select a file to download to your computer and click Download. The selected file will be downloaded to your
computer.
Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links
You can create a temporary shared link to share files or folders with other users on the local network or via the
Internet. To enable the access from outside the network, you should configure WebAccess settings before creating
the shared link. For more detailed information about WebAccess, refer to the “WebAccess” section in chapter 7.
1 From Settings, click My LinkStation ( ).
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2 Select a folder or file from the main window and click Publish.
3 Click Share. The temporary shared link will be generated.
4 You can send the link by copying and pasting it into an email or messaging application.
The expiry date is set to a month from the date when the link is generated. To change the date, click Edit and
specify a date. After you finish editing, click OK to apply changes.
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Notes:
• No other folder or file on the LinkStation can be accessed from the shared link.
• Expired links cannot be accessed.
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Chapter 4 Media Player
Media Player is an application that can play media files on the LinkStation and create original playlists with the
media files. To open Media Player, click the icon on the home screen.
Navigating the Media Player Window
Icons Name Descriptions
Refresh Refresh the screen.
Show Player Displays the media player.
Previous Return to the previous media file.
Play Opens the media player and play media files in the playlist.
Next Skip to the next media file.
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Icons Name Descriptions
Add List Add a new playlist.
Rename List Change the name of a playlist.
Delete List Delete a selected playlist.
Add Items Add a media file to the playlist.
Copy Create a copy of the selected media file, either from the
current directory or another that is available to the user.
Cut Cut the selected media file.
Paste Paste the media file on the clipboard to the new location.
Delete Delete the selected media file.
Creating Playlists
1 From Settings, click Media Player ( ).
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2 Select “PLAYLISTS” at the left of the window and click Add List.
3 Enter a desired playlist name and click OK.
Adding Media Files
1 From Settings, click Media Player ( ).
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2 Select the playlist at the left of the window and click Add Items.
3 The dialog box will open. Select a media file to add and click Open.
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Playing Files
Media Player supports MP3 or MP4 file playback on the browser. Some specific MP4 files may not be compatible.
Other file types will be downloaded to the desired location on your computer.
1 From Settings, click Media Player ( ).
2 Select the playlist at the left of the window and click Play.
3 The player window will open and start playing media files. To return to the playlist, click Show Player.
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Chapter 5 Disk Manager
Disk Manager is an application that manages RAID arrays and internal or external drives. To open Disk Manager, click
the icon on the home screen.
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.
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.
Linear
Combines all drives from drives into a single virtual drive. For this virtual drive, data will be written onto the first
drive, then to the next drive when the first drive becomes full, and so on. The usable space is equal to the total
capacity of all drives in the array. Linear mode offers no redundancy. If any of the drives become damaged, then all
data on that drive 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
Note: 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.
Using JBOD
With JBOD, each drive on the LinkStation is addressed separately. To put drives from an array into JBOD, follow the
procedure below.
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
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2 Click the RAID tab.
3 Click the array to delete.
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4 Click Delete.
5 Two different warnings will be displayed. Read them carefully and click Yes for both.
6 Format the drive by referring to the “Formatting Drives” section below.
Once JBOD is configured, the default shared folders will automatically be created only on the drive that is initially
formatted. Create a shared folder on the other drives by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in chapter
7.
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.
Note: You can also configure the RAID settings, including changing the RAID mode, using the initial setup wizard,
but you will lose all settings on the LinkStation.
To launch the initial setup wizard, initialize the LinkStation settings from System Settings > Reset, then follow the
procedure on the screen to finish changing the RAID mode.
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
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2 Click the RAID tab.
3 Click Create RAID Array.
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4 Select a RAID mode and click Next.
5 Click Yes.
6 RAID array creation will start. Wait until it’s done.
7 Click OK, then Close when completed.
The new RAID array will be created. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section
in chapter 7.
Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data
If the drives in your LinkStation are in a RAID 1 array with two drives or they are in degraded mode, you can expand
the RAID array capacity without erasing the data on the drives. To expand the capacity, you should have two new
drives with capacity larger than the remaining drive.
1 Shut down the LinkStation and remove one of the drives. Do not remove both drives at the same time.
2 Insert a new drive (with a larger capacity than the remaining drive) and turn on the LinkStation.
3 When the power LED glows white or blinks amber, press and hold the function button for five seconds.
4 The LinkStation will start rebuilding the RAID array. After a few minutes, the I18 message will be displayed in
NAS Navigator2. Wait until the drive finishes rebuilding; the I18 message will be extinguished.
5 After the RAID array is rebuilt, shut down the LinkStation again and remove another drive.
6 Insert another new drive and turn it on.
7 When the power LED blinks amber, press and hold the function button for five seconds.
8 The LinkStation will start rebuilding the RAID array again. Wait until the I18 message is extinguished as step 4
above.
9 After the I18 message disappears, open Settings and click Disk Manager ( ).
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10 Click the RAID tab and the RAID array to make the capacity larger.
11 Click Expand.
12 Read the warning message carefully and click Yes.
13 The RAID array will be rebuilt and its capacity will expand. The power LED will blink amber and the I18 and
I46 messages will appear. Wait until those messages disappear and the power LED returns to a steady white.
Adding an External Drive
Your LinkStation features a USB port, and you can connect an external drive to this port. For external drives, Buffalo
USB drives are recommended. The following file systems for external drives are supported: ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT32,
exFAT, NTFS, HFS Plus
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
drive, connect its AC adapter.
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Note: This LinkStation will not recognize USB drives that are larger than 16 TB. Use only USB drives that are 16 TB or
smaller.
Dismounting an External Drive
If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount an external drive before unplugging it. You may dismount the external
drive from Settings. If the LinkStation is off, then the external drive is already dismounted and may be unplugged
safely.
Dismounting Using the Eject Button
1 Click the icon at the upper right corner of the home screen toolbar.
2 Select the device to dismount and click Eject.
3 The external drive will be dismounted.
Once the drive is dismounted, unplug it from the LinkStation.
Dismounting Using Disk Manager
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
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2 Click the USB tab.
3 The drive information will be displayed. Click the external drive to be dismounted.
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4 Click Eject.
5 The external drive will be dismounted.
Once the drive is dismounted, unplug it from the LinkStation.
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. Do not turn off the LinkStation until the
drive check is finished. Follow the procedure below to run a drive check.
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
2 Click the RAID tab to check an internal drive (if there is no RAID array configured, click the Drives tab) or the USB
tab to check an external drive.
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3 Select the array or drive to test.
4 Click Check.
5 Click OK, then Close when completed.
Formatting Drives
Note: Since firmware version 3.00, the drive that had been used on a different LS500 series LinkStation needs to be
formatted after it is inserted.
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
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2 Click the RAID tab to format an internal drive (if there is no RAID array configured, click the Drives tab) or the
USB tab to format an external drive.
3 Select the array or drive to format.
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4 Click Format.
5 Select a file system from the drop-down list and click Format.
6 Click OK, then Close when completed.
Notes:
• Do not turn off the LinkStation or disconnect power to the LinkStation while formatting a drive.
• The following file systems can be formatted from Settings.
Internal Drive ext4
External Drive ext3, ext4, exFAT
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 LS520DN 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. You can also use compatible
non-Buffalo drives listed on the Buffalo website as the replacement drive for the LS520DE LinkStation model. 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 0 array. However with a RAID 1 array, you can expand the current RAID array capacity
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if you replace a drive with a larger-sized drive. To expand the capacity, refer to the “Expanding RAID Capacity
Without Deleting Data” section above.
• If there is existing data on the replacement drive, back it up as all data on the drive will be lost during the
replacement process.
• 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.
• 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.
Step 1 - 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.
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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.
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.
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9 Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation.
Step 2 - 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.
Using RAID 1
1 Press and hold the function button for five seconds.
2 The LinkStation will start rebuilding the RAID array. After a few minutes, the I18 message will be displayed in
NAS Navigator2. Wait until the drive finishes rebuilding; the I18 message will be extinguished.
Using RAID 0 or Linear
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
2 The error message below will be displayed due to a new drive being inserted. Click OK.
3 Click the RAID tab, then Create RAID Array.
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4 Select a RAID mode and click Next.
5 Click Yes.
6 Click OK, then Close when completed.
The new RAID array will be created. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section
in chapter 7.
Using JBOD
If the drive that was initially formatted fails, the LinkStation will not be accessible unless the drive is replaced.
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
2 The error message below will be displayed due to a new drive being inserted. Click OK.
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3 Select a drive that shows “Unformatted” and click Format.
4 Select a file system from the drop-down list and click Format.
5 Click OK, then Close when completed.
The drive will be formatted. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the “Adding a Shared Folder” section in
chapter 7.
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Chapter 6 System Information
Server Info
Displays the hostname, workgroup name, IP address, MAC address, firmware version, time, and other minor system
information.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Server Info.
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3 The server information window will open.
System Log
Displays multiple logs of the LinkStation.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click System Log.
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Folder Setup
Create or delete shared folders on the LinkStation and enable or disable protocol services.
Adding a Shared Folder
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Folder Setup.
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3 Click Add.
4 Enter a folder name and configure the desired settings, then click OK.
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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.
• Names already in use for existing folders cannot be used.
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.
To configure the recycle bin, navigate to System Settings > Folder Setup in Settings, select a folder from the list, and
enable the recycle bin.
Configuring Access Restrictions
You may restrict access for specific shared folders.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Folder Setup.
3 Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
4 Enable “Access Restrictions”.
5 Select the level of access for the user or group.
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: Read and write : Read-only : No access
The picture above shows the example of restrictions by the user. If restricting access by group, click the Local
Groups tab and select group permissions.
6 Click OK.
SMB
Enable or disable SMB connections and change a workgroup name for the LinkStation.
Enabling SMB
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click SMB.
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3 Select “Enable Samba service” to enable SMB connections and click Apply.
Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to “Folder Setup” and
enable the service for the folder.
Changing the Workgroup Name
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click SMB.
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3 Enter a new workgroup name and click Apply.
Note: A workgroup name may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and the
symbols @ } { ! # $ % & ~ ^.
AFP
Enable or disable AFP connections for the LinkStation.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click AFP.
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3 Select “Enable AFP service” to enable AFP connections and click Apply.
Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to “Folder Setup” and
enable the service for the folder.
FTP
Enable or disable FTP connection of the LinkStation.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click FTP.
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3 Select “Enable FTP service” to enable FTP connections.
4 Enter a desired port number and other settings.
5 Click Apply.
Even if the file sharing service is enabled, it will not be enabled for the folder automatically. Go to “Folder Setup” and
enable the service for the folder.
Note: If you access the LinkStation as an anonymous user via FTP, it will be read-only access.
DLNA Server
Enable or disable DLNA. If enabled, you can view or play files stored on the LinkStation from DLNA-compatible
devices.
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.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Folder Setup.
3 Select a shared folder for the DLNA server.
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4 Make sure that “DLNA” is enabled for the folder. If not, select the “DLNA” checkbox for “LAN Protocols”, then
click OK.
If DLNA service is not enabled, it will be enabled automatically when enabling the service for a shared folder.
Playing Files on a DLNA Client Device
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.
Notes:
• For more information on playing files, refer to the DLNA-compatible devices’ manuals.
• Windows Media files (.wmv, .wma) without simple index do not support fast forwarding/rewinding.
iTunes
Enable or disable the iTunes server, change the server name, and select a folder for sharing. If iTunes server is
enabled, computers on your network with iTunes can play music files stored on the LinkStation.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click iTunes.
3 Select “Enable iTunes service” to enable the iTunes server and enter a desired server name. If you prefer to use
the LinkStation name as the server name, select “Use hostname”.
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4 Click Browse and select a folder to use for iTunes, then click Open.
5 Click Apply.
Note: When you access iTunes server from a computer or iOS device right after enabling the service on the
LinkStation, the file list may not be displayed properly. In such a case, disconnect and reconnect the LinkStation to
the computer or iOS device. The file list should be updated.
Downloader
Enable or disable 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.
Enabling Downloader Service
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Downloader.
3 Click “Enable download service” to enable BitTorrent and click Apply.
Opening the Download Manager
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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The username is “admin” and the password is blank (no password).
5 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.
Note: By default, the downloaded file will be saved in the “incoming” folder in the username folder. To change
the default download folder, click the icon at the left bottom corner and change the directory at
“Download to:”.
4 The download will start.
To cancel downloading, click , then Remove. Click to pause the download. Click or to resume.
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.
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Configuring WebAccess
By using remote access options that can be found on the WebAccess screen, you can configure WebAccess settings
using a simpler process.
Follow the procedure below to configure WebAccess. To configure WebAccess from a mobile device, refer to the
“Configuring WebAccess” section in chapter 9.
If you are using a LinkStation running firmware version 1.10 or earlier, your admin password may not be
changed from the default password. However, WebAccess is always enabled so files on the LinkStation are
also published. We highly recommend changing the password from “password”, the default password, to
increase security.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click WebAccess.
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3 Select “Remote access options” to easily configure WebAccess settings.
4 Configure the desired settings, then click Apply.
• You may use the default BuffaloNAS.com registration, or select “Disable” to use a different DNS server.
• Choose a “BuffaloNAS.com Name” for your WebAccess account. Names may contain between 3 and 20
alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-).
• If your router supports UPnP, enable “UPnP”. If UPnP is not supported or disabled on the router, disable that
setting and enter either “80” (HTTP) or “443” (HTTPS) into the “External Port” box. If configuring the external
port, port forwarding configuration is required to add the port number on the router. Access the router’s
port forwarding configuration page and register the port number “80” or “443” to the router.
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, enter http://buffalonas.com/ into the address bar on your Internet browser and log in
with your BuffaloNAS.com name. Settings will remotely be opened. From My LinkStation, you can access the
files on the LinkStation. 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 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.
Access Restrictions When Accessing Remotely
Access attributes for the shared folders on the LinkStation are as below:
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R/W: Read and write, R: Read-only, -: No access
• For the “Public” folder and shared folders created in Folder Setup
Access permissions Available user
admin Registered user Not logged in
WebAccess i
Read and write R/W R/W -
Read-only R/W R/W -
Disabled R/W R/W -
WebAccess A
Read and write R/W R -
Read-only R/W R/W -
Disabled R/W R -
My LinkStation
Read and write R/W R/W R
Read-only R/W R/W R
Disabled R/W R/W -
• For username folder
Available user
admin Registered user Not logged in
WebAccess i R R -
WebAccess A R/W R/W -
My LinkStation R/W R/W -
Direct Copy
Use Direct Copy to copy data from a USB device directly onto the LinkStation.
Follow the procedure below to copy using Direct Copy. To copy using Direct Copy on a mobile device, refer to the
“Starting Direct Copy” section in chapter 9.
Note: Direct Copy will not work while the backup is running. The prior process will work.
1 Connect the USB device. When it mounts, the function LED will light up.
Note: If the function LED does not light up, the device is not supported.
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 (“usb_backup” under “Public” folder) of the LinkStation.
Note: While the function LED is flashing, press and hold down the function button for three seconds to cancel
Direct Copy.
3 When the copy operation is completed, the access LED of the USB device will stop flashing and the function
LED on the LinkStation will be extinguished. Dismount the USB device from the LinkStation by referring to the
“Dismounting an External Drive” section in chapter 5.
Note: To change the Direct Copy target folder, navigate to System Settings > Direct Copy > Browse, select a new
folder, and click Apply.
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Users
Create or delete users on the LinkStation, or change the administrator password.
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.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Users.
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3 Click New.
4 Enter a username and password, and confirm the new password.
5 Select the group to join and click Save.
A new user will be added to the list. When a new user is created, a shared folder that uses the username as its folder
name is also created.
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Notes:
• Usernames may contain up to 32 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.
• Names already in use for existing shared folders cannot be used.
Changing a Password
Administrator Password
1 Log in to Settings as the admin user.
2 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
3 Click Users.
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4 Enter the current password and new password, confirm the new password, then click Save.
Other Users’ Passwords
1 Log in to Settings as a user who wants to change their password.
2 From Settings, double-click Applications on the desktop.
3 Double-click Password.
4 Enter the current password and new password, confirm the new password, then click Apply.
Deleting a User
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Users.
3 Select a user and click Delete.
4 Click OK.
The selected user is deleted. When the user is deleted, the user’s shared folder and data within will be deleted
together.
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Groups
Adding a Group
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Groups.
3 Click Add.
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4 Enter a group name and select the users who will belong to it, then click Save.
A new group will be added to the list.
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 space.
Deleting a Group
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Groups.
3 Select a group’s checkbox and click Delete.
4 Click OK.
The selected group is deleted.
Network
Configure network settings such as a hostname, IP address, or Wake-on-LAN.
Changing the Hostname
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Network.
3 Click the Name tab, enter a new LinkStation name, and click Apply.
Note: A hostname may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
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 Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Network.
3 Click the Network Settings tab.
4 Select Static IP, enter the desired network address settings, and click Apply.
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 below.
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 255.255.255.0
Wake-on-LAN
The LinkStation supports Wake-on-LAN, which allows it to be turned on remotely. You can only wake the LinkStation
up when the LinkStation is in sleep (standby) mode.
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1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Network.
3 Click the Wake-on-LAN tab and check “Enable Wake-on-LAN” to enable Wake-on-LAN.
Note: To use Wake-on-LAN, you’ll need Wake-on-LAN software that sends Wake-on-LAN packets. The LinkStation
does not include Wake-on-LAN software.
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System Language
Changing System Languages
This setting changes the language used by the LinkStation for DLNA. To change the language displayed in Settings,
refer to the “Changing Display Languages” section in chapter 2.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click System Language.
3 Select the language from the drop-down list of “Language” and click Apply.
Changing FTP Client Character Encoding
To change the FTP client’s character encoding settings, follow the procedure below. These encoding settings should
match your FTP client’s settings. If these settings do not match those of the FTP client, characters in a filename may
not display properly.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click System Language.
3 Select the character encoding from the drop-down list of “FTP Client Encoding” and click Apply.
Date & Time
Configures time settings such as date and time, time zone, or NTP settings.
Changing Date and Time
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Date & Time.
3 Click the Date & Time tab.
4 Select whether to enable NTP or manually set the date and time.
If NTP is enabled, the LinkStation adjusts its clock automatically by using the NTP server. You can either
enter the NTP server manually or use a preset NTP server on the LinkStation and how often to sync with it. If
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disabled, select the date from the calendar or enter the date into the “Date” box, and enter the time directly
into the “Time” boxes.
5 Click Apply.
Changing Time Zone
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Date & Time.
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3 Click the Time Zone tab and select the desired time zone from the list, then click Apply.
Power Management
Configures sleep settings for the system or drives.
Drive Spin Down
With this function, only drives will enter sleep mode. This may help maintain drive longevity. While in spin down,
drives will start working again once the LinkStation is accessed.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Power Management.
3 Click the Drive Sleep tab and configure the time interval when the drive will spin down. For example, if you
select five minutes as the standby time, the drive will spin down five minutes after no drive access.
4 Click Apply.
Note: If you configure spin down settings after formatting internal drives or creating the RAID array, drive spin down
will not occur during specific periods because the formatting process is still working in the background.
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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 Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Power Management.
3 Click the System Sleep tab.
4 Select the timer interval from “Daily” or “Weekly”, time to enter sleep mode, and how long the LinkStation will
be in sleep mode.
If you want to make the LinkStation enter sleep mode immediately, click Sleep Now. When you make the
LinkStation enter sleep mode using the Sleep Now button, the LinkStation will not wake up even if the
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configured timer interval has passed. In such a case, press the function button or use Wake-on-LAN (if enabled)
to wake the unit up.
5 Click Save.
Notes:
• Examples of timer settings are shown below:
◦Example 1:
If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Schedule: Daily
Sleep Hour: 0:00
Hours of Sleep: 12
The unit enters sleep mode at 12:00 a.m. and wakes up after 12 hours, 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.
◦Example 2:
If running at a current time of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Schedule: Weekly Wednesday
Sleep Hour: 20:00
Hours of Sleep: 12
On every Wednesday, the unit enters sleep mode at 8:00 p.m. and wakes up after 12 hours, 8:00 a.m. on
Thursday.
• To wake the LinkStation from sleep mode before the wake-up time, press the function button, use Wake-on-LAN,
or turn off, then on the LinkStation.
UPS Sync
If a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply, sold separately) is attached, the LinkStation can be automatically shut down
to protect data in the event of a power outage.
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Follow the procedure below to configure connecting a UPS device. To configure connecting a UPS device from a
mobile device, refer to the “Configuring UPS Sync” section in chapter 9.
Notes:
• If the LinkStation is connected directly to a UPS, select “Sync with UPS connected to this LinkStation”. If a different
Buffalo NAS device is connected to the UPS, select “Sync with a UPS connected to another NAS on the same
network”. After making this selection, enter the IP address of the Buffalo NAS device that will be the sync source
into “Other NAS's IP Address”.
• When the LinkStation restarts after an automatic shutdown such as from a power outage or power supply issue,
verify that external power has been restored. If the LinkStation is turned on while it is still running on the UPS and
external power has not been restored, the automatic shutdown will not be performed, even after the specified
time elapses.
1 Plug the power cable of the UPS to a wall socket.
2 Connect the AC cable of the LinkStation to the UPS.
3 Connect the UPS and LinkStation using a USB cable.
4 Turn on the UPS, then the LinkStation.
5 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
6 Click Power Management.
7 Click the UPS Sync tab.
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8 Configure the desired settings, then click Save.
Firmware
Check the firmware version or update the LinkStation’s firmware. There are two ways to update the firmware.
Online Update
If a new firmware version is available, a message and button are displayed in Settings.
Manual Update
You can update the LinkStation’s firmware manually.
1 Download the latest firmware image file from the Buffalo website and save the firmware image file to the
LinkStation’s shared folder.
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2 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
3 Click Firmware.
4 Click Browse.
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5 Specify the firmware image file that was saved in the LinkStation’s shared folder and click Open.
6 Click Apply.
7 While the firmware updates, the power LED blinks amber. Wait until the update is complete and the LED
returns to white.
Backup
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.
Full 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
◦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
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device
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Incremental Backup
The first backup job runs like a full backup. As each subsequent backup job runs, only files that have been changed
since the last full 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
◦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
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device
Differential Backup
The first backup job runs like a full backup. As each subsequent backup job runs, only files that have been changed
since the last full 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
◦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
◦USB drive connected to the backup source LinkStation
◦Shared folder on another Buffalo NAS device
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 LS500 series LinkStations as a backup destination. The
procedure may vary depending on which Buffalo NAS device is selected as a destination.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Folder Setup.
3 Choose the folder to set as a backup destination.
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4 Select the “Backup” checkbox for “LAN Protocols”.
5 Enter the desired characters into the backup device access key field and click OK.
Note: You may leave this field blank if you do not want a backup device access key, but for security reasons
we highly recommend entering one for the shared folder. If a backup device access key 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 device access keys for backup, but only one access key can be used on the LinkStation. Folders that are
configured with a different access key cannot be used.
A backup destination has been created.
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 Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Backup.
3 If you had configured a backup device access key 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 device access key and click OK.
5 Click List of LinkStations and TeraStations.
Note: If you want to back up a Buffalo NAS device on another network, follow the procedure below to add the
Buffalo NAS device on another network.
(1) Click Add; enter the IP address or hostname of the destination Buffalo NAS device and click OK.
(2) Click Refresh. Make sure the desired Buffalo NAS device has been added to the list.
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6 Click Refresh. The Buffalo NAS devices will be added to the list.
7 Close the window.
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10 Select the folder that will be the backup source, then click Open.
11 Click Browse to the right of “Destination”.
12 Select the folder that will be the backup destination, then click Open.
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13 Click Save.
14 If you have selected differential or incremental backup for the backup mode, a warning message will appear.
Read it carefully and click Yes. The backup job will be added to the backup jobs list.
Notes:
• Up to eight backup jobs can be configured.
• When a backup job starts, a folder that contains the backup date in its folder name will be created in the backup
destination automatically and all data will be backed up to that folder.
• If a backup job is scheduled to run while Direct Copy is running, the job will be canceled. The prior process will
work.
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 Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Folder Setup.
3 Choose a shared folder as your backup destination for Time Machine.
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4 Select the “AFP (Mac)” and “Time Machine” checkboxes for “LAN Protocols” and click OK.
2. Configuring Time Machine on macOS
1 From the Apple menu, open System Preferences.
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2 Click Time Machine.
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3 Click Select Backup Disk.
4 Select the shared folder, then click Use Disk.
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5 Enter a username and password to be used for accessing the shared folder and click Connect.
6 Time Machine will count down from 120 seconds, then backup will begin.
Note: A FAT32-formatted USB drive cannot be used as a Time Machine backup destination folder.
Reset
Enable or disable function button initialization or initialize the LinkStation to factory defaults from Settings.
Note: If you are using your LinkStation with two or more partitions and running firmware version 2.00 or earlier, you
will lose your data when initializing settings because the disk management process has been changed since version
3.00. Before initializing the settings, make sure all your data has been backed up to the external device.
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Initializing from Settings
When initializing the LinkStation from Settings, all values will be erased and restored to its factory default. The data
stored on the LinkStation will be kept.
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
2 Click Reset.
3 Click Initialize.
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4 Read the confirmation and click Yes.
5 The LinkStation will be restored to its factory default settings.
Initializing Using the Function Button
You can also initialize the admin password and IP address with the function button. The IP address will only be
restored from manual to DHCP. It is enabled by default.
1 Turn off the LinkStation.
2 Turn the LinkStation on while holding down the function button until the power LED flashes amber.
3 Initialization will start. Do not power down the LinkStation while the power LED is blinking.
4 When the power LED glows a steady white, initialization is finished.
5 Once you reset the admin password, open Settings and run the setup wizard to configure a new password.
Note: To disable the function button reset, navigate to System Settings > Reset and clear the “Enable initialization of
the admin password and DHCP settings” checkbox. Be careful with this option! If this is cleared and you lose your
admin password, you will not be able to reset it.
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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.
• Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation.
• Configure your LinkStation to use with DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN.
• Configure and dismount a USB device connected to your LinkStation, including Direct Copy options.
• Change the RAID mode and recover the RAID array if a drive fails (models with 2+ drives only).
• Configure UPS synchronization.
For the procedure of opening Settings from your mobile device, refer to the “Using a Mobile Device” section in
chapter 2.
Configuring Users
You can create or delete users, or change the user password using the following procedure.
Adding a User
1 From Settings, tap Users.
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2 Tap Create User.
3 Enter the desired username and password (twice), then tap Apply.
4 Tap Close when completed.
Notes:
• Usernames may contain up to 32 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 Close 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.
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.
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3 Tap NAS Setup.
4 Enter a username and password. This will create a new user. Tap Next.
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5 Enter the password from the previous step again and tap Next.
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.
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6 Enter the BuffaloNAS.com name and tap Set.
7 Tap Open WebAccess.
8 WebAccess will launch.
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9 Tap OK if the following message is displayed.
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.
You can add a shared folder for sharing via DLNA from Settings using the computer. Refer to the “Adding a Shared
Folder” section in chapter 7 for the procedure.
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.
Starting Direct Copy
Certain USB devices allow you to copy their data directly to your LinkStation using a mobile device.
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.
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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.
Note: By default, the Direct Copy folder is configured to the "usb_backup" folder in the “Public” folder. You can
change the destination folder from Settings using the computer. Refer to the “Direct Copy” section in chapter 7
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.
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Configuring UPS Sync
You can enable/disable UPS sync settings from your mobile device. For other settings such as changing the
shutdown process when using UPS sync, open Settings from the computer. Refer to the “UPS Sync” section in
chapter 8 for the procedure.
1 From Settings, tap USB Device.
2 Move the UPS sync switch to the on or off position to enable or disable UPS sync.
Changing the RAID Mode
You can change the RAID settings easily from your mobile device.
1 From Settings, tap Disk Manager.
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2 Select the desired RAID mode and tap Apply.
3 Tap Yes.
4 The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then tap OK.
Once you tap OK, the RAID array will be changed. Changing the RAID array will delete all data on the
drives.
5 Tap OK.
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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/LS500/.
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/LS500/. 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.
Code Description Corrective Action
E04 The firmware is corrupted.
Save the firmware file to the root directory
of a FAT32-formatted USB memory device.
Power off the LinkStation, connect the
USB memory device, then power the
LinkStation back on. The firmware file will
be restored automatically.
86886.jp/ls500-r/
Note: By recovering the firmware, all the
LinkStation’s settings will be initialized
to default values, but the data on the
LinkStation will be kept.
E10
The LinkStation is running on the UPS
battery due to a power outage. The system
will now be shut down safely.
Check that power is being supplied to the
UPS, and that there are no problems, turn
on the LinkStation.
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 5.
E15 The number of bad sectors has reached a
dangerous level.
Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive
Replacement” section in chapter 5.
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.
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Code Description Corrective Action
E30 A drive error occurred. Replace the drive by referring to the “Drive
Replacement” section in chapter 5.
Amber
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.
Code Description Corrective Action
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. -
I16 Creating the RAID array. -
I18
Rebuilding the RAID array.
Note: Transfer speeds are slower during
the rebuilding process.
-
I19 Rewriting the RAID array. -
I20 Formatting the drive. Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
I21 Checking the drive. Do not turn off the LinkStation’s power.
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.
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.
I52 A new firmware version has been released. Update the firmware by referring to 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.
Default Settings
Administrator’s Name admin
Shared Folders “Public” and “admin” (for both Windows and Mac computers).
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
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Microsoft Network Group Settings WORKGROUP
SMB Enabled
AFP Disabled
FTP Disabled
DLNA Server Enabled
iTunes Disabled
Downloader Disabled
WebAccess Disabled
Wake-on-LAN Enabled
NTP Enabled
Enable initialization of the admin
password and DHCP settings Enabled
RAID Mode LS520D, LS520DN: RAID 1
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, HTTP
USB Interface
Standards Compliance USB 3.0
Data Transfer Rates Max. 5 Gbps
Number of Ports 1
Connector Type Type A
Internal Drive
Number of Drive Bays LS510D: 1
LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE: 2
Drive Interface SATA 3 Gbps
Supported RAID LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE: 0, 1, JBOD
Replacement Drive
LS520D, LS520DE: Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive
LS520DN: Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive
Notes:
• If using a LS520DE unit, you can also use
compatible non-Buffalo drives that are listed on the
compatible information of the Buffalo website.
• The replacement drive should be the same size or
larger as the original drive.
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Others
Power Supply AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D,
excluding protruding parts)
LS510D: 45 × 128 × 205 mm; 1.8 × 5.0 × 8.1 in.
LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE: 87 × 128 × 205 mm; 3.4 ×
5.0 × 8.1 in.
Weight
LS510D: approx. 1.1 kg; 2.4 lbs
LS520D, LS520DN: approx. 2.5 kg; 5.5 lbs
LS520DE: approx. 0.9 kg; 1.9 lbs
Power Consumption LS510D: max. 24 W
LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE: max. 36 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
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista
macOS 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7
iOS 7.0 or later
Android 4.1 or later
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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.
MET
Label Information
Direct current
Polarity of DC connector
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.
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For Customers in Europe
CE
Dansk
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.
LS510D Asian Power Devices Inc. WA-24Q12R-Z079x
LS520D, LS520DE Asian Power Devices Inc. WA-36A12R-Z077x
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.
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
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WA-36A12R-Z077x
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 3.0 A
Output power 36.0 W
Average active efficiency 88.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 85.8%
No-load power consumption 0.08 W
CB
Label Information
Direct current
Polarity of DC connector
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