Buffalo-technology HS-DGL Series User Manual

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10If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is lit, your LinkStation is connected properly.If the LINK/ACT LED is not lit, make sure that:• Bot

11Insert the Link Navigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s conguration, the EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automa

12LinkNavigator is now running. Please press the Install IP Setup Utility icon, then press the Start button. The LinkStation IP Conguration Utility

13The IP Conguration Utility allows you to easily congure LinkStation’s network settings. The Search button will re-scan the network for any and al

14This section of the program changes LinkStation’s IP address. Check the check box that states Acquire IP Address Automatically. This will give Lin

15LinkStation is now ready to be congured. The login prompt will appear. The user name is root. There is no password by default. Only enter a pas

16Congratulations, you have logged into LinkStation. These are the main conguration menus. Please bookmark this page for easy access. For detailed

17This section allows you to change the name of your LinkStation. This name will be required to access LinkStation data. A friendly, easy name is re

18By default there are two shared folders on LinkStation. One is for Windows and Mac machines, while the other is for Macs only. Windows machines wi

19To begin setting up a new share, enter an appropriate share/folder name in the Shared Folder Name eld. Set the remaining settings to the desired

2IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase! Your LinkStation Home Server gives you a central location for storing all your media les in your loca

20Accessing LinkStation Data from a PCTo access LinkStation from a PC, press Start and choose Run... Type “\\LinkStation_Name”, where LinkStation_Na

21LinkStation’s root directory will appear. You will see all of the congured shares. All users can read and write to all folders unless otherwise c

22From the previous step’s Root Directory screen, use the pull down menu and click Tools and then select Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive prog

23If your Mac does not automatically detect your LinkStation’s Share folder and put it on your desktop, you will need to add the LinkStation to the Ma

24Select Guest and click on Connect. Note: If you have congured share permissions on your TeraStation, select Registered User and enter your Regist

25If you don’t know your LinkStation’s IP address, there are several ways to get it.One simple method is to use the LinkStation client utility (includ

26LinkStation ExpansionLinkStation has two USB 2.0 ports on it, one on the front and one on the rear. These ports can be used for adding an external

27Transfering Pictures from a Digital CameraIf you plug a digital camera (or USB media card reader) directly into the LinkStation, you may automatical

28Basic SettingsLinkStation Name Setup:LinkStation should be congured with a unique name to identify it over the network. A general description can

29Basic Settings - LinkStation NameThe LinkStation Name identies the LinkStation on your network. The LinkStation name should be something easy to r

3Table of ContentsLinkStation Diagram ... 4LinkStation Quick Setup ...

30Basic Settings - Time and DateTime Setup: The LinkStation time must be set correctly to maintain logs and to schedule backups. Input the time and

31IP Address Settings: By default, LinkStation will attempt to obtain an IP Address from a DHCP Server. If a DHCP Server is not available, it will a

32Network - IP Address & Default GatewayIP Address Settings: LinkStation needs an IP address to communicate on a network. If it can’t obtain an

33DNS Server: You may enable a DNS server here. Enter the DNS server’s IP address. A DNS server is not needed for correct operation of the LinkStat

34Network - Microsoft NetworkingWorkgroup Settings: Select the appropriate Network ID. Enter the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup Name eld.

35Network - FTP ServerBy default, LinkStation’s FTP Server is disabled. You may enable it here. Select Registered Users for FTP Access User for a pa

36Shared Folder Setup:Shared folders should be created to store data. Access to shared folders can be controlled via group and User permissions. By

37Security - Shared FoldersLinkStation stores its data in shares. Multiple shares can be congured for different types of data. By default LinkStati

38Security - Add a new Shared FolderShared Folder Name: Names can have up to 12 alphanumeric characters (“-” and “_” are supported).Shared Folder Des

39Security - Shared Folder SettingsEnabling Access Restriction on the previous page will give you this screen, where you can restrict access to your n

41. Power Button – The Power Button is used to power the LinkStation on or off. The power on process will take approximately 30 seconds to a full mi

40Security SettingsGroups allow for quicker security administration. A group is a group of users with specic rights to specic shared folders. A bu

41Security - Add New GroupGroup Name: This will be the name of the group. The name should reect the types of users added. For example, the manager

42Security Settings - Shared Folder SetupUser accounts allow LinkStation to limit access to certain or all shared folders. A user account is assigned

43User Name: Enter a name for each user here. Each name should indicate the named user. For instance, you could use the user’s rst name as the use

44USB Details:Normally, all devices currently connected to the LinkStation will be displayed under USB Details. Newly attached USB devices may not be

45USB SettingsUSB Information: The USB Information table lists information about connected USB devices (such as printers and hard drives). It lists

46USB SettingsSetup USB Disk: The USB Disk setup options species if an attached USB Disk is to be used as a shared folder. Using it as a shared fol

47USB Settings - Print ServerPrint Server: The Print Server function turns printer sharing on or off. The Print Server function must be set to Enabl

48USB Settings - Printer Share InstallationNow that LinkStation is set up to share your printer, you can easily add the printer to any Windows PC on y

49USB Settings - Printer Share Installation• The Add Printer Wizard will launch. Select the proper driver for your printer. If the specic printer

54. Disk Full LED – When LinkStation’s internal drive approaches 95% of its capacity, the Disk Full LED will light up in red. For options to increas

50USB Settings - Printer Share Installation• To print a test page or congure additional printer settings, right click on the lp printer icon and sel

51USB Settings - Delete Print QueueDeleting print jobs may be necessary if a corrupt print job was sent to a printer. If printing to the printer conn

52System Status:The System Status page displays current information about LinkStation.Disk Sleep Function: The LinkStation can be scheduled to enter

53Disk Format: The internal drive or an attached USB drive can be formatted and rebuilt. Once a format begins all data will be lost on the drive. C

54Maintenance Settings - System StatusThe System Status page briey lists important conguration information about LinkStation. No conguration change

55Maintenance Settings - SleepSleep Function: Enable Sleep Function to allow LinkStation to go into Sleep Mode. In Sleep Mode, LinkStation’s interna

56Maintenance Settings - BackupDisk Backup Folders:Before Disk Backup can be enabled, at least one share or folder must be set to be backed up. Use t

57Maintenance Settings - Backup SettingsDisk Backup: The Disk Backup function allows LinkStation’s data to be backed up to an external USB Hard Drive

58Restoring a BackupTo restore a backup, the backup destination (if on a USB hard drive) must be shared as a shared folder. This setting can be enabl

59Maintenance Settings - Disk ScanDisk Scan: The Disk Scan Target is the disk that is to be scanned. The Internal HDD option is for LinkStation’s in

6Quick SetupPlug the LinkStation’s power cord into a power outlet.Also, plug the included Ethernet Cable into LinkStation’s RJ-45 network port located

60Maintenance Settings - FormatSelect a disk to format:The pull-down menu lists the drives that can be formatted. If a USB Hard Drive is connected to

61Maintenance Settings - Administrator Password SettingsAdministrator Name: The Administrator Name is used to log into the Web-Based conguration. T

62Maintenance Settings - ShutdownShutdown:The Shutdown function in LinkStation allows an administrator to shut down LinkStation without using the powe

63PCast and DLNA are special services that can run within LinkStation, allowing it to be a media server for LinkTheater or other digital multimedia pl

64PCast Settings - LinkTheaterMedia Server Function: The Media Server Function will need to be enabled for this function to work. If you do not own

65PCast Settings - LinkTheaterGet to this page by clicking Choose Devices on the previous page.Search for DLNA Client: This will show a list of all c

66When adding multiple shares, it’s possible that you may get an error message similar to the Troubleshooting - Multiple SharesThis is caused by havin

67Troubleshooting - Multiple SharesWhen mapping any share, select the ‘Connect using a different user name’ option. A login and password prompt will

68Disk ErrorsIf LinkStation encounters a disk error, it will be reported in the LinkStation status on the top of any of the Web-Based conguration scr

69Technical SpecificationsLAN Standards: Auto-MDIX10/100/1000 Base-T EthernetTransmission Types: 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5; 100BASE-TX 4B/5B, MLT-

7Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a nearby running PC.NOTE: It is

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8Turn the LinkStation on by pressing the power button until the green Power LED begins to ash.Quick Setup

9Check the LINK/ACT light on the front of the LinkStation. If it is lit, then your LinkStation is connected properly; please turn to page 11 to conti