LinkStation 200
User Manual
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2016.11
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................6
Diagrams ...........................................................................................6
Changing Admin Password and Adding a Shared Folder .............7
Installing Applications .....................................................................9
NAS Navigator2 ..........................................................................................9
SmartPhone Navigator ............................................................................10
WebAccess ................................................................................................10
Accessing Shared Folders ............................................................. 10
Accessing from a Computer ....................................................................10
Accessing from a Mobile Device .............................................................10
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ............................................ 11
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 12
Opening Settings from a Computer ............................................ 12
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device ..................................... 17
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device .....................19
Chapter 3 Sharing Files ............................................... 20
Adding Shared Folders ................................................................. 20
Configuration from a Computer ............................................................. 20
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................23
Adding Users ................................................................................. 25
Configuration from a Computer ............................................................. 25
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................27
Adding Groups .............................................................................. 29
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Access Restrictions ........................................................................ 30
Local Users/Groups .................................................................................. 31
Active Directory .......................................................................................33
NT Domain ................................................................................................ 36
User Authentication with an External SMB Server ................................ 38
Chapter 4 Managing Storage...................................... 42
RAID Arrays .................................................................................... 42
Working with RAID Arrays ............................................................ 42
Using JBOD ............................................................................................... 42
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................43
RMM (RAID Mode Manager) ....................................................................45
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................46
Adding an External Hard Drive .................................................... 47
Connecting an External Drive ................................................................. 47
Compatibility ...........................................................................................47
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 48
Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................48
Dismounting from Settings on a Computer ..........................................48
Dismounting from Settings on a Mobile Device ...................................49
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 50
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 51
Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely ................................. 53
Disk Quotas ................................................................................... 54
Quotas for Users .......................................................................................55
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................55
Hard Drive Replacement .............................................................. 56
Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Computer ........................................57
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Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Mobile Device .................................59
Chapter 5 Remote Access ............................................ 64
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 64
Configuring from a Computer ................................................................64
Configuring from a Mobile Device .........................................................67
FTP .................................................................................................. 75
Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 77
Back Up from the LinkStation ...................................................... 77
Preparing a Backup Destination ............................................................. 77
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................79
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 82
Copying from a USB Device .......................................................... 87
Configuring Direct Copy from a Computer ............................................ 88
Configuring Direct Copy from a Mobile Device ..................................... 89
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................90
Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 92
DLNA .............................................................................................. 92
Configuration from a Computer ............................................................. 92
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................94
Playing Files .............................................................................................95
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ...................................................95
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................96
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................97
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 98
BitTorrent ....................................................................................... 99
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Opening Download Manager ...............................................................100
Downloading Files .................................................................................102
Connecting a Printer ................................................................... 103
Setting Up a Printer from a Computer .................................................103
Setting Up a Printer from a Mobile Device ..........................................104
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................. 105
Email Notification ....................................................................... 105
Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 106
Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 108
Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................108
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................108
SSL Encryption .......................................................................................108
Restoring Factory Defaults ......................................................... 109
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................109
Initializing with the Function Button ...................................................109
Online Update ............................................................................. 109
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 110
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 112
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 114
Chapter 9 Utilities ...................................................... 116
NAS Navigator2 for Windows ..................................................... 116
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................118
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................119
NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 120
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................122
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Changing the IP Address .......................................................................123
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 123
Installing from CD ..................................................................................123
Installing from Website .........................................................................124
Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 125
When the Power LED Blinks ........................................................ 125
Default Settings .......................................................................... 127
Specifications .............................................................................. 127
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information .... 129
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 129
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 129
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
LS210D
LS220D, LS220DE
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OFF
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1 Power LED
The white power LED will light up while the LinkStation is on.
The white power LED blinks while booting or shutting down.
The red power LED blinks when an error occurs.
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
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This LED glows white while the LinkStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices. It blinks
white during Direct Copy.
For enclosure models, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on for initial hard drive
installation and blinks after pushing the function button.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.
4 Power Switch
Move the switch up and down to power on and off.
5 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USB
hubs are not supported.
6 LAN Port
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
7 Link and Activity LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.
8 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
9 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
10 Fan (LS220D and LS220DE only)
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 (LS220D and LS220DE only)
If there is an error on drive 1, this LED will light.
13 Drive 2 Error LED (LS220D and LS220DE only)
If there is an error on drive 2, this LED will light.
Changing Admin Password and Adding a Shared Folder
After initial setup, changing your password and creating other shared folders are recommended.
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
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2 Right-click on your LinkStation's icon and select Settings. On the Mac, select the LinkStation's icon while
holding down the control key, then select Settings.
3 Changing the password from the default is recommended.
Note: You can open this same screen by clicking Getting Started from Easy Admin.
4 Enter the new password (twice), then click Next.
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Note: The default username and password are "admin" and "password". To keep the defaults, leave both fields
blank and click Next.
5 Configure levels of sharing for all existing shared folders (public or private) to finish the initial setup wizard.
Notes:
• Select "Set as private folder" to restrict access to the folder to specific users.
• Click Create Shared Folder to create a new shared folder from the wizard. By default, SMB and AFP connections
can be used to access this folder.
6 Click OK when the following message is displayed.
Installing Applications
NAS Navigator2
1 Insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer. You can also download the latest LinkNavigator from the
Buffalo website. LinkNavigator will launch.
2 Click NAS Navigator2 Install.
3 Follow the screen instructions to install NAS Navigator2.
4 When the installation finished, click Finish.
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SmartPhone Navigator
SmartPhone Navigator will allow to open LinkStation's Settings, change the IP address, and configure WebAccess
settings. Follow the instructions below to install the application.
1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Install "SmartPhone Navigator".
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files in the LinkStation. Follow the instructions below to install WebAccess
application.
1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Install "WebAccess".
Accessing Shared Folders
Accessing from a Computer
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
2 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation's icon. The Explorer will open with shared folders' lists. For
macOS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.
Note: When you access a shared folder from a Windows PC, you may be asked to enter a username and
password. In such a case, enter "guest" for the username and the password is blank.
Accessing from a Mobile Device
To access shared folders from a mobile device with the following steps, you must configure WebAccess settings first.
To configure WebAccess, see the "WebAccess" section in chapter 5.
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator.
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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Turning the LinkStation On and Off
Move the power switch on the back of the LinkStation to the "on" position to turn it on. To turn it off, move the
switch to the "off" position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before unplugging it. Never unplug the AC
adapter without properly shutting down the LinkStation first.
When all the LEDs on the front of the LinkStation turn off, the shutdown process is complete.
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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 procedure below or type the LinkStation's IP address in the URL field of your browser. Within
Settings, the Easy Admin page gives you quick access to commonly used settings.
Opening Settings from a Computer
Note: Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Edge, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and later are supported. If you
have difficulty viewing Settings, check the following:
• If you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings, disable the proxy server.
Opening Easy Admin
The Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the steps below to open Easy Admin.
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click on your LinkStation's icon and choose Settings. For macOS, click your LinkStation's icon while
holding down the control key, then select Settings.
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3 The Easy Admin screen will open.
Notes:
• If you click any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
• If the time-out period is set to "10 minutes", you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity.
You will also be logged out when you reboot the LinkStation or close the web browser, even if you select
"Unlimited".
• Click Secure Connection to log in with an encrypted connection.
• You can also use Bonjour to log in to Settings from macOS. In Safari, click View - Show Bookmarks Bar. From
Bookmarks, click Bonjour - LinkStation name.
Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Access restrictions
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The first time you access your LinkStation, this page will open. Step through the wizard to change your
administrative password.
WebAccess
Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the WebAccess section in chapter 5 for more
information.
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BitTorrent
Configure BitTorrent to download large files efficiently. Refer to the BitTorrent section in chapter 7 for more
information.
DLNA
Configure DLNA to stream media files to DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN. Refer to the DLNA section in chapter
7 for more information.
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Opening Advanced Settings
1 Click Advanced Settings in Easy Admin.
2 Enter the administrator username and password, then click OK.
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3 The Advanced Settings screen will open.
Notes:
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin password All
guest blank System information (read-only)
If a user is assigned as an
administrator, all settings are
available. If assigned as a general
user, the user can only access
Your username Your password
• To go back to Easy Admin, click the Home icon.
read-only system information
and change their own password.
If assigned as a power user, the
user can create and edit shared
folders, users, and general users
groups.
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device
You can access your LinkStation's Settings from your iOS or Android device. Download and install "SmartPhone
Navigator" from the App Store or Google Play.
Notes:
• If you have an older version of SmartPhone Navigator installed on your device, update it to the latest version.
Your icons and software may be slightly different from the examples in this manual.
• You must be logged in as an administrator to change settings. To use SmartPhone Navigator, log in as a
member of the administrators group.
• Mobile devices that support mobile-optimized Settings display are listed below:
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Android smartphones and tablets
* iOS 5 or later
** Android 2.3 or later
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**
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1 Open "SP Navigator" on your iOS device or "SmartPhone Navigator" on your Android device.
2 Tap Open Settings.
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3 Settings will be displayed.
Notes:
• The first time you go through setup, you'll be given a chance to change the default password, correct the
time zone settings, and select the RAID mode (models with 2+ drives only). Step though the wizard to
change these settings.
• If you tap any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
• Tap Desktop to show Advanced Settings. This screen gives the full array of settings that could be changed
from a computer, but is not optimized for mobile devices.
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device
You can change the following settings from your mobile device:
• Create users, change usernames and passwords.
• Create shared folders.
• Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation.
• Configure your LinkStation to use with DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN.
• Configure and dismount USB devices connected to your NAS, including Direct Copy options and print server
settings.
• Update the firmware.
• Recover the RAID array when a drive fails (models with 2+ drives only).
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Chapter 3 Sharing Files
Adding Shared Folders
Configuration from a Computer
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
3 Click Create Folder.
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4 Configure the desired settings, then click OK.
Notes:
• Names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Do not use a symbol
as the first character in a name.
• The description may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces. Do
not use a symbol or space as the first character.
• You may create up to 400 shared folders.
• The names of shared folders should not use characters from more than one language. For example, mixing
Japanese and Korean characters in names is not supported.
• If multi-byte characters are used in shared folder names, configure the client language to match the
characters in Management - Name/Time/Language.
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Recycle Bin
To protect your data from accidental deletion, you may configure your LinkStation to use a recycle bin instead of
deleting files immediately. The recycle bin will only work with SMB connections.
Read-only Shares
By default, new shares are set with read & write access, but you may change the attribute to "Read Only" in
"Attribute". Read-only shares and HFS+ formatted USB hard drives will have "Read-only" added to the shared folder
description.
Hidden Shares
If hidden shares is enabled, shared SMB folders will not be displayed in Network, and only certain users are allowed
to access them. To hide a shared SMB folder, follow the instructions below.
1 In Advanced Settings, navigate to File Sharing - Folder Setup and choose a shared folder to configure hidden
shares. A USB drive is not available for a hidden share.
2 Check "Hidden Share (SMB Only)" and click OK.
Note: If protocols other than "SMB" or "Backup" under "LAN Protocol Support" are enabled, the hidden shares
option will be grayed out and cannot be selected.
To access a hidden folder, open File Explorer in your computer and enter "\\LinkStation's name\Shared folder
names$\" for the name. For example, if the LinkStation name is "LSXXX001" and shared folder name is "share", enter
"\\LSXXX001\share$\" to open it.
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Configuration from a Mobile Device
1 In Settings, tap Folder Setup.
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2 Tap Create Folder.
3 Enter a folder name and description and tap Apply.
Notes:
• Folder names may contain up to 27 alphanumeric characters and symbols. The description may contain up to
75 alphanumeric characters.
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• If you create a shared folder from a mobile device, SMB and AFP connections can be used to access this folder
by default.
Adding Users
Note: The LinkStation can register a maximum of 300 users, which includes the default users "admin" and
"guest".
Configuration from a Computer
1 In Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Users".
3 Click Create User.
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4 Enter the desired settings, then click OK.
Notes:
• Usernames may contain up to 128 characters, including hyphens (-), underscores (_), periods (.), !, #, &, @, $, *,
^, and %. Do not use a symbol as the first character.
• The user ID should be a number from 1000 to 1999. Each user ID should be unique. If this field is left blank, a
user ID is assigned automatically.
• When you log in to Settings as a registered user, you can see the LinkStation's name, IP address, workgroup,
and disk status, and modify the password.
• Do not duplicate user IDs, group IDs, usernames, or group names. Each should be distinct and unique.
• The description may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces. Do
not use a symbol or space as the first character.
• Passwords may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters and the following characters: - _ @ ! # $ % & ' ( ) * + ,
. / ; < > = ? " [ ] ^ { } | ~. Do not use a symbol other than an underscore (_) as the first character.
• Use the same username and password for both Windows and the LinkStation or you may not be able to
access shared folders.
• If a user belongs to multiple groups, the most strict access restrictions will apply. For example, if a user is
added to a group with read and write access, and also to a read-only group, the user will effectively have
read-only access.
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Configuration from a Mobile Device
1 In Settings, tap Users.
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2 Tap Create User.
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3 Enter the desired username, password, and description, and tap Apply.
Note: Usernames may contain up to 128 alphanumeric characters and symbols. Passwords may contain up to 20
alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Adding Groups
1 In Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Groups".
3 Click Add Group.
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4 Enter the desired settings, then click OK.
Notes:
• Group names may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.). Do
not use a symbol other than an underscore (_) as the first character.
• Group descriptions may contain up to 75 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and spaces.
Do not use a symbol or space as the first character.
• If the group ID field is left blank, a group ID is automatically assigned. Use numbers between 1000 and 1999
to set a group ID manually. Don't use duplicate group IDs.
• You may register up to 300 groups with the LinkStation.
• If you are logged in as a member of the general users group, you can only change your own password. If
you're logged in as an administrator, you can change any settings, including other users' passwords. If you are
logged in as a member of the power users group, you can create and edit shared folders, users, and groups.
Access Restrictions
You may restrict access to specific shared folders, including external USB drives.
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Notes:
• Access restrictions can be set separately for each shared folder, but not for subfolders within the shared
folders.
• Configure access restrictions through Settings. Configuring access restrictions through Windows is not
supported and may cause unexpected behavior.
Local Users/Groups
1 In Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
3 Click the shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
4 Click Edit.
5 Enable "Access Restrictions".
6 Select the level of access for the user or group you added.
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: Read and write access allowed : Read access allowed : Access prohibited
Notes:
• An example of access restrictions by user is shown in the screen. To apply access restrictions by group, click
the Local Groups tab and select group permissions.
• If both read-only and read & write permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access.
7 Click OK.
Notes
• The following characters are handled differently by macOS and Windows. Avoid using these characters when
sharing data between macOS and Windows:
• Windows does not support some characters that macOS and the LinkStation allow. If you create a filename on
a Mac with any of the following characters, it will not display correctly on a Windows computer and you may
have to connect to the LinkStation via AFP in order to display or copy any of the following characters on a Mac
computer.
? [ ] / \ = + < > ; : " , | *
• Do not use any of the following words as a username or group name: root, bin, daemon, sys, adm, tty, disk, lp,
sync, shutdown, halt, operator, nobody, mail, news, uucp, ftp, kmem, utmp, shadow, users, nogroup, all, none,
hdusers, admin, guest, man, www, sshd, administrator, ftpuser, apache, mysql
• Do not use any of the following words as the name of a shared folder. These words are reserved for internal use
by the LinkStation: info, spool, lost+found, global, printers, homes, lp, authtest, ram, msdfs_root, mt-daapd,
usbdisk# (where # is a number, for example: usbdisk1)
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• Don't use the following unsupported characters in shared folder names, workgroup names, or filenames:
• File and folder names may contain up to 255 single-byte characters.
• Configure hidden and read-only file attributes in Settings. Configuring them from within Windows is not
supported and may cause unexpected behavior.
• Folder and workgroup names whose names contain non-Roman characters may not be displayed correctly.
• If shared folders are accessed from a Mac, information files for the Mac may be generated automatically. Do not
delete these files. If they are deleted using Windows, this may prevent further access from a Mac.
• The LinkStation belongs to the default zone in AppleShare Server; the zone cannot be specified.
• When files are copied to the LinkStation or to a USB drive connected to the LinkStation, file information such as
date created, date modified, and other date information may be updated or changed.
• Hard drive capacity is shown in Settings in actual gigabytes. The Properties window in Windows may show GiB
instead, which will be a smaller number.
• If any settings are changed during a file transfer, the transfer process may abort.
• File copying to the LinkStation is protected by a journaling file system. If the Ethernet cable is disconnected or a
power outage occurs while copying data, the following may occur:
- Preset data such as the LinkStation name, users, and groups may be erased.
- An incomplete file may be copied and the file can no longer be deleted. If this happens, restart the LinkStation,
delete the file, and perform the copy operation again.
• After a drive is formatted, the "% Used" and "Amount Used" in Settings will not be 0. This is because some drive
space is used for the system area.
Active Directory
If an Active Directory environment, the LinkStation uses account information from the Active Directory domain
controller to set access restrictions for LinkStation's shared folders. There is no need to perform individual account
management for the LinkStation. If multiple LinkStations are installed on the network, the account information is
centrally managed in Active Directory, greatly reducing the operations required for installation and management.
Note: The LinkStation supports a domain environment with a maximum 1000 users and 1000 groups. 10,000
users and 10,000 groups can be downloaded from the domain controller but are not supported.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Network.
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2 Click to the right of "Workgroup/Domain".
3 Click Edit.
4 Select "Active Directory" and click Next.
5 Click Yes .
6 Enter the desired settings, then click OK.
7 In Advanced Settings, navigate to File Sharing - Folder Setup.
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8 Click a shared folder that you want to set access restrictions for.
9 Click Edit.
10 Enable "Access Restrictions".
11 Select the level of access for the user or group:
: Read and write access allowed : Read access allowed : Access prohibited
12 Click OK.
Notes:
• If you change the LinkStation's name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access
restrictions. To repair this, rejoin the domain.
• To have the LinkStation join an Active Directory domain, configure it to use a DNS server that can resolve
names for the Active Directory domain.
• After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator password for joining the domain must be
changed at least once, or joining the Active Directory domain will fail.
• The DNS name and NetBIOS name of Active Directory domains should be identical.
• If both read-only and read & write permissions are given, the user will have read-only access. The most
restrictive access setting will apply.
• If there are more than 5 minutes difference between the LinkStation's clock and the domain controller's clock,
joining the domain or authenticating domain users and groups may fail. For best results, use an NTP server to
set the time for all network devices.
• To use the LinkStation as a member server in an Active Directory domain, the LinkStation should be logged
in to the domain and accessed from a computer that is not a member of the domain with a valid domain
account.
• If the LinkStation is a member server of an Active Directory domain, you cannot connect as a guest user via
AFP.
• If your LinkStation is a member server in an Active Directory domain and you change the authentication
method to "Workgroup", the account on the domain controller will not be deleted automatically.
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• When the LinkStation joins an Active Directory domain, FTP is disabled. Before using FTP, move the FTP
switch back to the position.
• Don't disable the SMB protocol while Active Directory is used for access restrictions. If you do, you will need
to enable SMB again and reconfigure AD from scratch.
NT Domain
In an NT domain environment, the LinkStation uses account information from the NT domain server to set access
restrictions for files and folders on the LinkStation. There's no need to perform individual account management for
the LinkStation. If multiple LinkStations are installed on the network, the account information is centrally managed
in the NT domain, greatly reducing the operations required for installation and management.
Note: The LinkStation supports a domain environment with a maximum of 1000 domain users and 1000 groups.
10,000 users and 10,000 groups can be downloaded from the domain controller but are not supported.
1 Create an account on the domain controller for the LinkStation.
2 In Advanced Settings, click Network.
3 Click to the right of "Workgroup/Domain".
4 Click Edit.
5 Select "NT Domain", then click Next.
6 Click Yes .
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7 Enter the desired settings, then click OK.
8 In Advanced Settings, navigate to File Sharing - Folder Setup.
9 Click a shared folder for which you want to set access restrictions.
10 Click Edit.
11 Enable "Access Restrictions".
12 Select the level of access for "Domain Users" or "Domain Groups" you added.
: Read and write access allowed : Read access allowed : Access prohibited
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13 Click OK.
Notes:
• If you change the LinkStation's name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access
restrictions. To repair this, rejoin the domain.
• If both read-only and read & write permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access. The
most restrictive attribute will apply.
• If a domain username is more than 20 bytes long, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes.
• The LinkStation supports a domain environment with a maximum of 1000 users and 1000 groups. 10,000
users and 10,000 groups can be downloaded from the domain controller but are not supported.
• To use the LinkStation as a member server in an NT domain, the LinkStation should be logged in to the
domain and accessed from a computer that is not a member of the domain with a valid domain account.
• If the LinkStation is a member server of an NT domain, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.
• When you change the user or group settings on the domain controller, these changes may not take effect
immediately on the LinkStation until it is rebooted.
• If your LinkStation is a member server in an NT domain and you change the authentication method to
"Workgroup", the account on the domain controller will not be deleted automatically.
• If the LinkStation has joined a domain network, you cannot connect to it via FTP.
• Don't disable the SMB protocol while an NT domain server is used for access restrictions. If you do, you will
need to enable SMB again and reconfigure the NT domain settings from scratch.
User Authentication with an External SMB Server
LinkStations on your network can be linked to an authentication server for centralized management of user
accounts and passwords. The authentication server should be another TeraStation or LinkStation. Other external
SMB authentication servers are not supported.
Notes:
• Disable SMB2 before using external authentication.
• Access restrictions for local users and groups will still apply to shared folders if an external SMB server is used
for authentication.
• The procedure below contains methods to automatically register external users. You can also manually add
external users by converting them from local users. Refer to the "Converting Local Users into External Users"
section above for more details on converting local users.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Network.
2 Click to the right of "Workgroup/Domain".
3 Click Edit.
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4 Select "Workgroup" and click Next.
5 If a prompt appears, click Yes .
6 Enter a workgroup name. Select "Authenticate local and external SMB server users" and enter the SMB server's
IP address. You can also specify a server from another subnet.
7 If "Automatically register users who access LinkStation folders" is checked, users that access any of the
LinkStation's folders will be automatically registered as external users. This process only applies with folders
that have access restrictions disabled. After new external users are added, disable this option to limit the
number of authenticated user accounts.
8 If "Restrict user registration to a single folder" is checked, the LinkStation will automatically create a read-
only shared folder. Enter the shared folder name. Users that access this specific folder will be automatically
registered as external users. If this setting is de-selected at a later time, the LinkStation will automatically
remove the folder.
Note: Connect to the authentication folder via SMB, not FTP or AFP. Automatic user registration may not work
with OS X 10.8 (or later) the first time. If this occurs, try rebooting the LinkStation then access the authentication
shared folder again.
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9 Click OK to save any changes. When saving changes to the external authentication server settings, you may
not to convert all current local users to external users. If a local user is converted to an external user, their user
information (including passwords) will be removed from the NAS. External users cannot be reverted to local
users.
10 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
11 Click a shared folder to set access restrictions on.
12 Click Edit.
13 Enable "Access Restrictions".
14 Click on the External Users tab and select the level of access for each external user.
: Read and write access allowed : Read access allowed : Access prohibited
15 Click OK.
Notes:
• Users that are automatically registered belong to the "hdusers" group. They can be added to other groups
from within groups settings. Added users will be listed in "Users" - "External Users". To delete a user that was
registered automatically, select that user and click Delete External User.
• If both read-only and read & write permissions are given to a user, the user will have read-only access. The
most restrictive attribute will apply.
• To access access-limited shared folders from OS X 10.7, use AFP instead of SMB, under "LAN Protocol
Support", check "AFP (Mac)" on the destination folders to use AFP.
• If access restrictions are set for users and groups from the authentication server, guest and anonymous
connections will not be possible with AFP connections.
• FTP connections do not support authentication with an external SMB server.
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• If using a Windows PC for external authentication, the default Windows SMB security settings may need
to be changed. An easy way to do this is to run the File Sharing Security Level Change Tool, available from
this product's download page on the Buffalo website. This utility will let you easily change or restore your
Windows security settings to work with external authentication.
Converting Local Users into External Users
If using an external SMB server for authentication, you may convert any local users into external users. This way, the
LinkStation will have a user list that matches the users in the external SMB server, and access restrictions for this
LinkStation's shared folders may be assigned to the converted "external" users.
Follow the steps below to convert a local user into an external user. If a local user is converted, their user information
(including passwords) will be removed from the LinkStation. External users cannot be reverted to local users.
Note: External authentication should be enabled before local users can be converted. For more information on
external authentication, refer to the "User Authentication with an External SMB Server" section.
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Users".
3 In the user list screen, check any users to be converted to an external user, then click Convert to External User.
4 Click OK.
5 Enter the confirmation number and click OK.
Converted users are displayed under the "External Users" tab. You can then configure access restrictions for external
users.
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Chapter 4 Managing Storage
RAID Arrays
The default RAID mode is RAID 1.
Notes:
• If you change the RAID mode, all data on the array is deleted. This is true for every procedure in this chapter.
Always back up any important data before performing actions that affect your RAID array.
• After the RAID mode is changed (except when creating a RAID 0 array or JBOD), the LinkStation performs
a RAID check that will take about 10 hours per TB. File transfers are slower during this period. While the I17
message is displayed in NAS Navigator2, do not turn off the LinkStation. If you do, the RAID check will start
over.
RAID 1
Combines 2 drives into a mirrored array. The available space in the array is the capacity of a single drive. Identical
data is written to each drive. If a drive is 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 2 or more hard drives into a single array. The usable disk space is the total space of all drives used. This
simple RAID mode offers faster performance than RAID modes that include parity. If a single drive in the array fails,
then all data in the array is lost.
JBOD
This mode uses the hard drives inside the LinkStation as individual drives. The disk space you can use is the total
capacity of all drives in the LinkStation. If any drive is damaged, then the data on that drive is lost.
Working with RAID Arrays
To change RAID settings, navigate to Drives - RAID in Advanced Settings.
Using JBOD
With JBOD, each hard drive in the LinkStation is addressed separately. To put drives from an array into JBOD mode,
follow the steps below.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
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2 Click to the right of "RAID".
3 Click the array to delete.
4 Click Delete RAID Array.
5 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
Once JBOD is configured, create shared folders on each drive to use them.
Changing RAID Mode
To change the RAID mode, first put the drives in JBOD.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
2 Click to the right of "RAID".
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3 Click the array to delete. If the "RAID Mode" is blank, the array is already in JBOD. Proceed to step 7.
4 Click Delete RAID Array.
5 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
6 Click OK.
7 Choose a RAID array.
8 Select a RAID mode and the drives to be used, then click Create RAID Array.
Note: Normally, after a RAID array is created, it is "resynced", which optimizes the array, making it more stable.
The resyncing process takes about 1 hour per terabyte of space in the array. File transfers will be slower during
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this period, but the array will remain fully usable. "RAID Array x Resyncing" will be shown in NAS Navigator2
during the resync. If you uncheck "Resync after creating the RAID array", the resync will be skipped. If the
LinkStation is rebooted during the resyncing process, the resync will begin again from the beginning.
9 Step through the wizard to create the array.
After changing the RAID mode, create a shared folder.
RMM (RAID Mode Manager)
With RMM, you can create or expand a RAID array without erasing the data on the drives.
Hard drives that aren't in a RAID array show "Normal". You must have at least two drives available in JBOD (not in a
RAID array) to build the RAID 1 array with RMM.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
2 Click to the right of "RAID".
3 Choose a RAID array.
4 Set the RAID mode to "RAID 1".
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5 Check "Add a disk to RAID array with RMM. Your data will be preserved.".
6 Select the drive whose data will be saved from the drop-down menu.
7 Select the drive to add to the RAID array.
8 Click Create RAID Array.
9 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
RAID Scanning
A RAID scan checks your RAID array for bad sectors and if it finds any it automatically repairs them. RAID 1 arrays are
supported. For best result, run RAID scans regularly.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
2 Move the RAID scanning switch to the position to enable RAID scanning.
3 Click to the right of "RAID Scanning".
4 Click Edit.
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5 Select the schedule for running RAID maintenance, then click OK.
Notes:
• Check "Immediately" to run a RAID scan immediately.
• To stop a RAID scan, click Cancel RAID Scan.
Adding an External Hard Drive
Connecting an External Drive
Your LinkStation includes a USB port and you can connect an external drive to this port. It will appear as a shared
folder on the LinkStation. Formatted drives are detected automatically. Unformatted drives should be formatted in
Settings.
After a USB drive is recognized, Windows adds "usbdisk X" under the LinkStation in "Network", where "X" is the USB
port where the hard drive is connected.
Notes:
• Hubs are not supported. Connect a single USB drive to the USB port.
• Backup data from macOS may include characters that cannot be written to FAT16 or FAT32 drives such as
".DS_Store". For best results, reformat the drive before using it as a backup target.
Compatibility
The following devices are supported by the LinkStation:
• USB storage devices
• Card readers (except for card readers that can recognize two or more memory cards)
Buffalo external USB drives are recommended but DUB and DIU series drives are not supported.
Supported file systems for external drives are below:
• FAT32
• Ext3
• XFS
• NTFS
• HFS Plus (read-only)
Connect only one device to a USB port of the LinkStation. Some external drives with automatic power-on don't turn
on automatically when connected to the LinkStation. Use their manual 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.
Note that only the first partition of a connected USB hard drive is mounted. Additional partitions are not recognized.
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Dismounting Drives
If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount external drives before unplugging them. You may dismount external
drives with the function button, or any drives from Settings. If the LinkStation is off, then all drives are already
dismounted and may be unplugged safely.
Note: If you unplug your external drives without dismounting them, Settings may still show "usbdisk" in File
Sharing - Folder Setup. Reboot your LinkStation to clear it.
Dismounting with the Function Button
If the LinkStation is on, hold down the function button for 3 seconds. The white function LED will go out as all
attached USB drives are dismounted. You may now unplug them safely.
Dismounting from Settings on a Computer
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
2 Click to the right of "USB Drives".
3 Select the drive to dismount and click Dismount Disk.
4 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number and click OK.
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5 When the following message is displayed, it is safe to unplug the drive.
Note: To remount the drive, unplug it and then plug it back again.
Dismounting from Settings on a Mobile Device
1 In Settings, tap USB Device.
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2 Tap Dismount.
3 When the completion message is displayed, unplug the USB device and tap OK.
Checking Drives
A disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via USB for integrity. Errors are fixed
automatically. With large drives, a disk check may run for many hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed during a
disk check. Do not turn off the LinkStation until the disk check is finished. Follow the procedure below to run a disk
check.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
2 Click Drives to check an internal drive or USB Drives to check an external drive.
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3 Select the drive to test and click Check Disk.
4 Click Check. You have the option of deleting information files from macOS during the check if desired.
Formatting Drives
Note: Under some circumstances, data deleted when a drive is formatted can be recovered. To ensure that data
is "gone forever", a format might not be sufficient. See the "Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely" section
below.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Drives.
2 Click Drives to format an internal drive or USB Drives to format an external drive.
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3 Select the drive to format, then click Format Disk.
Note: If you connect an external drive to the LinkStation and the drive status is still shown as "Unformatted",
refresh the status by clicking Rediscover Disk. If the status doesn't change, disconnect and reconnect the USB
drive.
4 Select a format type and click Format.
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5 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number and click OK.
6 Depending on the size of your drive, the format may take several minutes to several hours to complete. The
power LED will flash during the format. Shared folders cannot be accessed during a format. Do not turn off the
LinkStation until the disk format is finished.
Notes:
• Do not turn off or disconnect power to the LinkStation while formatting a hard drive.
• For drives of 2.2 TB or larger, make sure that the "GPT Partition" checkbox is selected. If you accidentally
format a larger drive without GPT, disconnect and then reconnect it before reformatting with GPT.
• The following format types are supported to format from Settings: FAT32 and XFS
Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely
Under some circumstances, data from formatted drives can be recovered. The disk erasure process in this section
does a much more thorough job of erasing data. This procedure is recommended for removing all data from a drive
in a way that makes it nearly impossible to recover with current tools. All data on the drives is completely erased.
The LinkStation will then be in the following state:
• Both drives in JBOD
• An empty shared folder on each drive
• All settings returned to their default values
• All logs deleted
1 In Advanced Settings, click Management.
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2 Click to the right of "Restore/Erase".
3 Click Erase LinkStation.
4 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
5 All data on the LinkStation will be permanently erased.
Disk Quotas
Disk quota will limit drive space for each user or group. You can also configure alert space which will send a
notification email when the drive space exceeded the alert space. To spend a notification, configure email
notification referring to chapter 8, "Email Notification" section.
Notes:
• When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder often. The limited space includes the
space used for trash.
• Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a quota is set to 1 GB, each array or drive can use a maximum of 1 GB.
• Quotas cannot be set for external drives connected to the LinkStation.
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• If both user and group quotas are configured for a user, the most restrictive quota will always apply.
Quotas for Users
Follow this procedure to limit the shared folder disk space available for a user.
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Users".
3 Select the user whose space will be limited.
4 Enable quotas, choose the maximum space the user will be allowed to use, and click OK.
Note: If you change the primary group, restart the LinkStation to apply the quota settings.
5 Click OK.
6 Click the icon and select Restart to apply the quota settings.
Quotas for Groups
Follow the procedure below to limit the space for shared folders that each group can use.
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Groups".
3 Select the group whose space will be limited.
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4 Enable quotas, choose the maximum space the group is allowed, and click OK.
5 Click OK.
6 In Advanced Settings, click to the right of "Users".
7 Select the user who will inherit the group quota settings.
8 Change the user's primary group to the group with the quota, then click OK.
9 Click OK.
10 Click the icon and select Restart to apply the quota settings.
Hard Drive Replacement
If a drive fails, NAS Navigator2 and Settings will show an error message.
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.
• For the replacement drive, use a Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive of the same size or larger. If a larger drive is
used, the extra space will not be usable in a mirrored RAID array.
• If sending a defective drive to Buffalo for replacement, please keep the cartridge as Buffalo will only replace
the hard drive and not the cartridge.
• To avoid damaging the LinkStation with static electricity, ground yourself by touching something made of
metal before handling any sensitive electronic parts.
• After a drive is replaced, it will take about 30 minutes before normal file reading and writing are restored.
Settings may not be accessible during this period.
• Do not change the order of the hard drives in the LinkStation. For example, pulling out drive 1 and replacing
it with drive 2 may cause data to be corrupted or lost.
• If a new drive is not recognized after installing it, click Rediscover Disk in Settings.
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Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Computer
1 Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables.
2 Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open.
3 Push the failed drive's cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation.
Notes:
• Do not press hard on the top of the LinkStation.
• Pull the drive straight out the front of the chassis.
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4 Remove the drive from the cartridge.
5 Install a new drive (sold separately) into the cartridge.
6 Replace the four screws.
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7 Insert the new drive in the empty slot.
8 Close the front panel.
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9 Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation.
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For RAID 0
Navigate to Drives - RAID in Advanced Settings. Select the array with the error, then click Delete RAID Array.
Navigate to Drives - Drives. Choose the new drive (the unformatted one) and format the drive. After formatting
the drive, change the RAID mode.
For RAID 1
Navigate to Drives - RAID in Advanced Settings. Select the array with the error, then click Recover RAID Array.
Follow the procedure on the screen to complete the hard drive replacement.
For JBOD
Navigate to Drives - Drives in Advanced Settings. Format the new drive and create a shared folder before use.
Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Mobile Device
You can also initiate the RAID rebuild from your mobile device.
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1 Open Settings and tap the blinking red information icon.
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2 Tap Recover RAID Array.
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3 Check the status of the drive that failed. Follow the instructions to shut down the LinkStation.
4 Squeeze the left side of the front panel and swing it open.
5 Push the failed drive's cartridge up and remove it from the LinkStation.
6 Remove the drive from the cartridge.
7 Install a new drive (sold separately) into the cartridge.
8 Replace the four screws.
9 Insert the new drive in the empty slot.
10 Close the front panel.
11 Connect all cables, then turn on the LinkStation.
12 In Settings, tap the blinking yellow information icon.
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13 Tap Recover RAID Array (twice).
14 Click Ye s.
15 Enter the confirmation number and tap OK. The array will begin to rebuild.
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Chapter 5 Remote Access
WebAccess
WebAccess is a program for accessing the files in the shared folder of your LinkStation from your computer or
mobile device through the Internet. Be careful when configuring WebAccess. Certain settings can make the
files in the shared folder available to anyone on the Internet, without any access restrictions.
Configuring from a Computer
Configuration from Easy Admin
1 Click WebAccess in Easy Admin.
2 Move the WebAccess switch to the position to enable WebAccess.
3 Select the level of access for each shared folder from the drop-down list.
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4 Enter a BuffaloNAS.com name for your BuffaloNAS account.
Note: The BuffaloNAS.com name may contain from 3 to 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and
hyphens (-). The BuffaloNAS.com name is case-sensitive.
5 Click Apply.
6 Continue with the procedure at http://buffalonas.com/manual/setup/en/.
Configuration from Advanced Settings
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "WebAccess".
3 Click Edit.
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4 Configure the desired settings, then click OK.
• To use SSL encryption for more secure data transfers, enable "HTTPS/SSL Encryption".
Some WebAccess applications may not support HTTPS/SSL encryption. Disable it if this is an issue. For more
details, refer to the WebAccess Help Guide.
• You may use the default BuffaloNAS.com registration, or disable it to use a different DNS server.
• Choose a "BuffaloNAS.com Name" and "BuffaloNAS.com Key" for your WebAccess account. Names and keys
may use 3 to 20 alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-).
• If "Exclusive Session" is enabled, users cannot log multiple computers in to WebAccess. Only the last login
will be active.
• Enter a time in minutes (1 to 120 or "Unlimited") before inactive users are logged out of WebAccess.
5 Click OK.
6 Move the switch to the position to enable WebAccess.
7 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
8 Select a shared folder to publish.
Notes:
• For best results, create a new dedicated share for WebAccess.
• When accessing shared folders through WebAccess from a remote location, the username and password may
be required for certain operations. For best results, create a user account with permissions on the WebAccess
share before using WebAccess.
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9 Click Edit.
10 Under "LAN Protocol Support", check "WebAccess" and click OK.
Notes:
• The following levels of security are available:
"Allow Anonymous" - Anyone can access (view) shared folders.
"Allow All Groups and Users" - All groups and users registered on the LinkStation or TeraStation can use
WebAccess.
If you added a local group or user but you cannot access a shared folder which is allowed to access all groups
and users, restart WebAccess by moving the WebAccess switch to "off" then "on", and try again.
"Use Inherited Folder Permissions" - Users and groups have the same access permissions with WebAccess that
they do locally. If access restrictions are not set for the shared folder, then this option will not be shown.
• When a user or group can access a folder through WebAccess depends on a combination of WebAccess
settings and the shared folder's settings.
WebAccess Public
Folder Setup
WebAccess
Account
R: Read only, R/W: Read and write, -: No access
Mode
Folder Attribute
Not logged in R R - - - User with read &
write access
User with read-only
access
Group with read &
write access
Group with read-
only access
Other users R/W R R/W R - -
Allow Anonymous
Read &
Write
R/W R R/W R R/W R
R/W R R/W R R R
R/W R R/W R R/W R
R/W R R/W R R R
Read
Only
Allow All Groups and
Users
Read &
Write
Read
Only
Use Inherited Folder
Permissions
Read &
Write
11 Continue with the procedure at http://buffalonas.com/manual/setup/en/.
Note: If you change your BuffaloNAS.com name after WebAccess has been configured, WebAccess may no
longer work properly. If this happens, disable and then re-enable WebAccess.
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Configuring from a Mobile Device
Notes:
• On your mobile device, download and install the "SmartPhone Navigator" and "WebAccess" applications
from the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
• You can also configure WebAccess settings from Settings.
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1 Open "SP Navigator" on your iOS device or "SmartPhone Navigator" on your Android device.
2 Select the LinkStation to configure WebAccess.
3 Tap NAS Setup.
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4 Enter a username and password. This will create a new user. Tap Next.
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5 Enter the password from the previous step again and tap Next.
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Note: If UPnP is not enabled on your network, you will only be able to access your NAS from the local network.
To use WebAccess from outside your home, either enable UPnP in 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.
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7 Tap Open WebAccess.
8 WebAccess will launch.
9 Tap OK if the following message is displayed.
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10 Tap your LinkStation's hostname to open the shared folder.
If Creating BuffaloNAS.com Name Failed
If UPnP is disabled in your router, creating the BuffaloNAS.com name from SmartPhone Navigator may fail. If this
happens, 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 Select the access level from the drop-down list and tap Apply.
5 Tap OK.
6 Enter the desired BuffaloNAS.com name.
7 Select "Configure router's port settings manually", enter the router's port number, and tap Apply.
FTP
By default, the LinkStation's shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network or router as the
LinkStation. The optional FTP server allows users outside the local network to access the LinkStation.
Note: FTP is intended for users who already have FTP client software and have experience with it.
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Move the FTP switch to the position to enable FTP.
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3 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
4 Choose a folder to enable remote FTP access on.
5 Click Edit.
6 Select read-only or read & write for the shared folder's attribute; under "LAN Protocol Support", check "FTP"
and click OK.
Accessing the LinkStation with an FTP client
• To access the LinkStation via FTP, configure your FTP client software with the following settings:
Hostname: IP address of the LinkStation
Username: The LinkStation's username
Password: The LinkStation's password
Port: 21
• Shared folders connected by FTP are available from the "/mnt" directory. The default locations are:
/mnt/disk1/share
/mnt/usbdisk1
Accessing the LinkStation with an anonymous user
• To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions.
• To access the LinkStation via anonymous FTP, configure your FTP client software with the following settings:
Hostname: IP address of the LinkStation
Username: Anonymous
Password: Any character string
Port: 21
*If the LinkStation joins a domain, anonymous users cannot access it.
Notes:
• Don't use FTP to share files and folders with multi-byte characters in their names with a Mac. Use an AFP or
SMB connection instead.
• If a file was created or copied by AFP, you may not be able to delete it using an FTP connection. If this occurs,
use an SMB or AFP connection instead to delete the file.
• For FTP connections, make sure that the total filename including directory path is 250 single-byte characters
or less.
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Chapter 6 Backup
Back Up from the LinkStation
You can back up LinkStation folders to:
• A different folder on the LinkStation
• Another LinkStation on the network
• Another TeraStation on the network
Preparing a Backup Destination
First, configure a folder as a backup destination.
1 In Advanced Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
3 Choose the folder to set as a backup destination.
4 Click Edit.
5 Under "LAN Protocol Support", check "Backup" and click OK.
Notes:
• To configure a password, enter it in the "Remote Backup Password" field. Leave this field blank if you don't
want a password. If the target or source device is configured with a backup password, the folder will not be
listed as a target or source device in the folder list unless the configured password is entered.
• A backup password is not available when a new shared folder is created by a power user.
Backing up to a LinkStation or TeraStation on another network when connected by
a VPN
You can back up to a LinkStation or TeraStation on another network as long as the two networks are connected by a
VPN. Follow this procedure to enter the IP address or hostname of the target LinkStation or TeraStation.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Backup.
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2 Click to the right of "Backup".
3 Click List of LinkStations and TeraStations.
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4 Click Add, enter the IP address of the target LinkStation or TeraStation, and click Close.
If your setup meets the requirements below, you don't have to configure these settings.
• The source and target LinkStations are on the same network.
• No backup password is set for the target LinkStation.
• No LinkStation from outside the subnet, or connected by a VPN, is used.
Notes:
• To back up data between LinkStations or TeraStations on a network using jumbo frames, make sure that
both devices are configured to use identical (or similar) Ethernet frame sizes. If Ethernet frame sizes are
significantly different, the backup job may not be properly performed. In such a case, select the default frame
size (1500 bytes).
• You can also specify hostname by a fully qualified domain name (FQDN).
Configuring a Backup Job
1 In Advanced Settings, click Backup.
2 Click to the right of "Backup".
3 If you configured a backup password, click Set to the right of "Backup Password". If not, skip to step 5.
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4 Enter the configured backup password and click OK.
5 Click Create New Job.
Note: Up to 8 backup jobs can be configured.
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6 Select backup settings such as date and time to run.
Note: The following types of backup jobs may be selected:
Type Files Included
Normal backup All files in the source will be backed up to the destination.
The first time the backup job runs like a normal backup. In subsequent
Overwrite (incremental)
Overwrite (differential)
backups, files added to the source as well as files deleted from the source are
kept in the backup folder.
The first backup job runs like a normal backup. As each additional backup
job runs, files are added to and deleted from the backup folder. The backup
destination folder is always the same size as the backup source folder.
7 Click Add.
8 Click Browse under "Backup Source Folder Name".
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9 Select the shared folder that will be the backup source, then click OK.
10 Click Browse under "Backup Target Folder Name".
11 Select the backup target and click OK.
12 Click OK. New backup jobs are now visible.
13 Click Close.
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine
Time Machine is a backup program included with macOS. To use your LinkStation as a backup destination for Time
Machine, configure it as described below.
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1 Make sure that AFP is enabled in Advanced Settings. The AFP switch should be in the position.
2 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
3 Choose a shared folder as your backup destination for Time Machine.
4 Click Edit.
5 Under "LAN Protocol Support", check "AFP (Mac)" and click OK.
6 Click OK.
7 Click Close.
8 Click Backup.
9 Click to the right of "Time Machine".
10 Click Edit.
11 Click Browse.
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12 Select the shared folder that you set in the previous step, then click OK.
13 Click OK.
14 Click OK.
15 Move the Time Machine switch to the position to enable Time Machine.
16 On the Mac, open System Preferences.
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17 Click Time Machine.
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18 Click Select Backup Disk.
19 Select the LinkStation, then click Use Disk.
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20 Enter a username and password with the rights to access the shared folder on the LinkStation, then click
Connect.
Note: If access restrictions are not configured on the target share, log in with the administrator account. The
default username and password for the administrator account are "admin" and "password". If access restrictions
are configured, log in with an account with write privileges.
21 Time Machine will count down from 120 seconds and the backup will begin.
Copying from a USB Device
Use Direct Copy to copy from a USB device directly to the LinkStation.
These devices are supported:
• USB mass storage devices
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• Card readers (except for card readers that can recognize two or more memory cards)
• Digital cameras and other PTP devices
Configuring Direct Copy from a Computer
1 In Advanced Settings, click Backup.
2 Move the Direct Copy switch to the position to enable Direct Copy.
To change the Direct Copy target folder, navigate to Backup - Direct Copy - Edit, select a new folder, and click
OK.
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Configuring Direct Copy from a Mobile Device
1 In Settings, tap USB Device.
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2 Move the Direct Copy switch to the position to enable Direct Copy, then tap Apply.
The data from the USB drive will be copied to the target folder. You may change the target folder from the
drop-down list if desired.
Starting Direct Copy
1 Connect the USB device. When it mounts (about 10 seconds), the function LED will light up.
Notes:
• Devices that don't trigger the function LED to light up are not supported.
• When you connect PTP devices, the function LED may not light up. In such case, disconnect the PTP device
from the LinkStation once, then reconnect it.
2 You now have 60 seconds to press the function button once. If you do, the function LED will flash as all the files
on the USB device are copied to the Direct Copy folder of the LinkStation.
Notes:
• While the function LED is flashing, press the function button once to cancel Direct Copy.
• For digital cameras that are not in the USB mass storage class, all files from the digital camera are copied.
3 When the copy operation is finished, the access LED of the USB device will stop flashing. Hold down the
function button for 8 seconds. The function LED will flash as all external drives are dismounted, which will take
about 30 seconds. When the dismount is finished, the function LED will stop flashing and glow steadily. You
now have 60 seconds to unplug any USB drives safely.
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Note: If accessing Settings from a mobile device, you can start Direct Copy at any time by tapping Start Direct
Copy.
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Chapter 7 Multimedia
DLNA
DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The LinkStation includes a DLNA server compliant with the
DLNA guidelines. Movies, photos, and music saved on the LinkStation can be played back on DLNA-compatible TVs,
stereo equipment, game consoles, and other devices on the local network.
Configuration from a Computer
Configuration from Easy Admin
1 Click the icon for "DLNA".
2 Move the DLNA switch to the position to enable DLNA.
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3 Move the switch for the folder you'll use for DLNA media to the position as well.
4 Click Apply.
Configuration from Advanced Settings
1 In Settings, click File Sharing.
2 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".
3 Select the folder that you want to share with media players and other DLNA-compatible devices.
4 Click Edit.
5 Under "LAN Protocol Support", check "DLNA" and click OK.
6 Click Close.
7 Click Services.
8 Move the DLNA switch to the position to enable DLNA.
9 Click to the right of "DLNA Server".
10 Click Edit.
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11 Select an interval for DLNA server database updates and click OK.
Configuration from a Mobile Device
1 In Settings, tap DLNA Server.
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2 Enable the shared folder for DLNA and tap Apply.
Playing Files
To play back content from a DLNA-compatible device:
1 Connect the DLNA-compatible device to the same network as the LinkStation and turn it on.
2 Select the LinkStation in the software of the DLNA-compatible device.
3 Select the content to be played back.
Note: For more information on playing files, see the DLNA-compatible devices' manuals.
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices
Follow the procedure below to view the DLNA-compatible devices connected to your LinkStation.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Services.
2 Click to the right of "DLNA Server".
3 Click DLNA Client Access Permissions.
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4 A list of the MAC addresses, IP addresses, and device names of the DLNA-compatible devices connected to the
same network as the LinkStation is displayed. If your device is not listed, click Refresh Database.
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices
When new movies, photos, and music files are added to the LinkStation's DLNA folder, the database must be
updated before the new files can be streamed. By default, the database is updated when the files are stored in the
LinkStation. You can change this interval or update the database manually.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Services.
2 Click to the right of "DLNA Server".
3 Click Edit.
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4 You may change the update interval, or select Refresh Database to update the database immediately.
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices
You may block specific DLNA devices from playing back media content.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Services.
2 Click to the right of "DLNA Server".
3 Click DLNA Client Access Permissions.
4 Uncheck any devices you do not want to allow to play media and click OK.
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Supported File Types
The LinkStation supports DLNA streaming of files with the extensions below.
Type File Extensions
Video Files
Picture Files jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, gif, tif, tiff, yuv
Music Files
mpe, mpeg, mpeg2, mpg, m2p, tts, m2ts, m2t, mts, m1v, m4v, mp4, mov,
wmv, avi, divx, xvid, asf, dvr-ms, vob, 3gp, vdr, spts, tp, ts
mp3, wma, wav, lpcm, pcm, ogg, m4a, mp4, 3gp, flac, m3u, mpa, aac, apl,
ac3, aif, aiff, mp2, mp1, dsf, dff
iTunes Server
If the iTunes server is enabled, computers on your network with iTunes can play music files stored on the LinkStation
and transfer them to your iOS devices. The iTunes server supports playback from up to five computers.
1 In Advanced Settings, click Services.
2 Click to the right of "iTunes Server".
3 Click Edit.
4 Click Browse.
5 Select the shared folder that you want to make available to iTunes, then click OK.
6 Click OK.
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7 Make sure that the iTunes server is enabled. The iTunes server switch should be in the position.
BitTorrent
BitTorrent is a protocol for distributing large amounts of data efficiently. The information in this chapter is for users
who are familiar with BitTorrent.
Configuration from Easy Admin
1 Click BitTorrent.
2 Move the BitTorrent switch to the position to enable BitTorrent.
3 Select the shared folder to save files downloaded via BitTorrent from the drop-down list, then click Apply.
Configuration from Advanced Settings
1 In Advanced Settings, click Applications.
2 Click to the right of "BitTorrent".
3 Click Edit.
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