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Network Attached Storage
LinkStation 500
User Manual
Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about
the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard this manual, the
warranty statement, or the packing box.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................7
Diagrams ...........................................................................................7
Accessing Shared Folders ................................................................8
Accessing from a Computer ......................................................................8
Accessing from a Mobile Device ............................................................... 8
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................9
Restarting from Settings ........................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 12
Opening Settings .......................................................................... 12
Opening from a Computer ......................................................................12
Opening from a Mobile Device ...............................................................14
Resetting Administrator Password .........................................................15
Navigating the Main Menu ........................................................... 15
The Home Screen .....................................................................................16
Launcher ................................................................................................... 16
Customizing the Home Screen ..................................................... 17
Adding New Shortcuts .............................................................................17
Deleting Shortcuts ................................................................................... 17
Restoring Shortcuts ................................................................................. 17
Arranging and Sorting Icons ................................................................... 17
Changing Icons.........................................................................................17
Launcher Options ....................................................................................18
Display Options ........................................................................................18
Wallpaper Options ................................................................................... 19
Changing Display Languages .................................................................20
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Chapter 3 My LinkStation ........................................... 23
Navigating the My LinkStation Window ..................................... 23
Adding Folders .............................................................................. 24
Uploading and Downloading Files .............................................. 25
Uploading from a Computer ...................................................................25
Downloading Files to a Computer .......................................................... 26
Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links ............................ 27
Chapter 4 Media Player ............................................... 30
Navigating the Media Player Window ......................................... 30
Creating Playlists .......................................................................... 31
Adding Media Files ....................................................................... 32
Playing Files ................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5 Disk Manager ............................................. 35
RAID Arrays .................................................................................... 35
Working with RAID Arrays ............................................................ 35
Using JBOD ............................................................................................... 35
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................38
Expanding RAID Array Capacity .............................................................40
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 41
Dismounting an External Drive .................................................... 42
Dismounting Using the Eject Button ......................................................42
Dismounting Using Disk Manager..........................................................42
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 44
Drive Replacement ........................................................................ 46
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Step 1 - Replacing a Drive ........................................................................46
Step 2 - Rebuilding the RAID Array .........................................................49
Chapter 6 System Information ................................... 53
Server Info ..................................................................................... 53
System Log..................................................................................... 54
Chapter 7 Services ....................................................... 56
Folder Setup .................................................................................. 56
Adding Shared Folders ............................................................................ 56
Recycle Bin ................................................................................................58
Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................58
SMB ................................................................................................ 59
Enabling SMB ...........................................................................................59
Changing the Workgroup Name ............................................................. 60
AFP ................................................................................................. 61
FTP .................................................................................................. 62
DLNA Server .................................................................................. 63
Playing Files on the DLNA Client Device ................................................ 65
iTunes ............................................................................................. 65
Downloader ................................................................................... 67
Enabling Downloader Service ................................................................67
Opening the Download Manager ........................................................... 68
Downloading Files ...................................................................................70
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 71
Configuring WebAccess ...........................................................................72
Accessing Remotely .................................................................................73
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Direct Copy .................................................................................... 74
Chapter 8 System ......................................................... 76
Users ............................................................................................... 76
Creating Users ..........................................................................................76
Changing Passwords ...............................................................................78
Deleting Users .......................................................................................... 79
Groups ............................................................................................ 79
Creating Groups ....................................................................................... 79
Deleting Groups ....................................................................................... 81
Network ......................................................................................... 81
Changing the Hostname .........................................................................81
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................82
Wake-on-LAN ...........................................................................................84
System Language .......................................................................... 85
Changing System Languages .................................................................. 85
Changing FTP Client Character Encoding .............................................. 85
Date & Time .................................................................................... 86
Changing Date and Time .........................................................................86
Changing Time Zone ................................................................................ 88
Power Management ...................................................................... 90
Drive Spin Down ......................................................................................90
Sleep Mode ............................................................................................... 92
UPS Sync ...................................................................................................93
Firmware ........................................................................................ 95
Online Update .......................................................................................... 95
Manual Update .........................................................................................95
Backup ........................................................................................... 97
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Preparing a Backup Destination ............................................................. 97
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................99
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ............................................106
Reset ............................................................................................. 110
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................111
Initializing with the Function Button ...................................................112
Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices ........... 113
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device ........ 113
Managing User Accounts ............................................................ 113
Creating Users ........................................................................................113
Changing Passwords .............................................................................115
Deleting Users ........................................................................................116
Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................... 117
Configuring WebAccess .............................................................. 119
Configuring DLNA Server ........................................................... 125
Managing USB Devices ............................................................... 125
Dismounting USB Drives .......................................................................126
Starting Direct Copy ..............................................................................126
Configuring UPS Sync ............................................................................128
Chapter 10 Utilities .................................................... 129
NAS Navigator2 for Windows ..................................................... 129
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................131
NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 132
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................133
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 133
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Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 134
When the Power LED Blinks ........................................................ 134
White .......................................................................................................134
Red ..........................................................................................................134
Amber .....................................................................................................135
Default Settings .......................................................................... 135
Specifications .............................................................................. 136
Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information .... 138
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 138
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 139
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
LS510D
LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE
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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.
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2 Function LED ( )
This LED glows white while the USB device is connected, and blinks white dismounting USB devices and
during Direct Copy.
3 Drive 1 Error LED
If there is an error on drive 1, this LED will light.
4 Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on drive 2, this LED will light.
5 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy and initializing settings.
6 Power Switch ( )
Move the switch up and down to power on and off.
7 USB 3.0 Port ( )
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 drives and USB flash drives can be connected. USB hubs are not compatible.
8 Link and Activity LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.
9 LAN Port ( )
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
10 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
11 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
12 Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
13 Anti-Theft Security Slot ( )
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
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 a list of shared folders. 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, see the “WebAccess” section in chapter 6.
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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 in the NAS list.
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.
Restarting from Settings
You can also restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. To restarting from Settings, follow the procedure below.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 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 Enter a 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.
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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.
Opening Settings
Opening from 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 on your LinkStation’s icon and click Settings. For macOS, click your LinkStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then click Settings.
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3 Enter a 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.
Opening 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 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 listed below:
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Android smartphones and tablets
*iOS 7.0 or later
**Android 4.1 or later
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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
My Photos
My Videos
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Applications
Accesses all stored files and folders and all LinkStation functions, including creating new
folders.
Shortcuts of folders that are in My LinkStation.My Music
Contains programs built in to the LinkStation, as well as default shortcuts to system
settings.
Stores deleted files. If a file is accidentally deleted, you can restore it from this folder. To
Recycle Bin
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
in 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
The same as My LinkStation.
My LinkStation
Plays audio or video files stored in the LinkStation.
Media Player
Manages internal and external drives connected to the LinkStation.
Disk Manager
Configures optional advanced settings.
System 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 either 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.
• 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 Login Page
Open Settings and select the language from the drop-down list. The display language will be changed.
Changing from 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 in 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
Cut Cut the selected file or folder.
Paste Paste the cut file or folder to the new location.
Rename Change the name of a file or folder.
Delete Delete the selected file or folder.
Create a copy of the selected file or folder, either in the
current directory or another that is available to the user.
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 as 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
Cut Cut the selected media file.
Paste Paste the cut media file to the new location.
Delete Delete the selected media file.
Creating Playlists
1 From Settings, click Media Player ( ).
Create a copy of the selected media file, either from the
current directory or another that is available to the user.
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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 Arrays
RAID 1
Combines 2 drives from drives into a mirrored RAID array. The available space in the array is 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 2 drives into a single RAID array. The available space is the total capacity 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.
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 available space is the total capacity of
all drives used. Linear mode offers no redundancy. If any drive becomes damaged, data on the drive will be lost.
JBOD
This mode uses the drives inside the LinkStation as individual drives. The available space is the total of all drives in
the LinkStation. If any drive becomes damaged, then the data on that drive is 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 in the LinkStation is addressed separately. To put drives from an array into JBOD mode, 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 From the Drives tab, select the drive and click Format.
7 Select the file system from the drop-down menu and click Format.
8 When the format is finished, click OK, then Close.
9 To format another drive, repeat steps 5 to 7.
Once JBOD is configured, the default shared folders will automatically be created only on the drive that is initially
formatted. Create shared folders on the other drives, referring to the “Folder Setup” section in chapter 7 for the
procedure.
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Changing RAID Mode
To change the RAID mode, first delete the current RAID array. 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 ( ).
2 Click the RAID tab.
3 Click the array to delete. If no array is listed, the array has already been deleted. In such a case, skip to step 5.
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4 Click Delete.
5 Two different warnings will be displayed. Read them carefully and click Yes for both.
6 Click Create RAID Array.
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7 Select a RAID mode and click Next.
8 Click Yes .
9 RAID array creation will start. Wait until it’s done. When it’s finished, click OK, then Close.
Once the RAID array is configured, create shared folders on the array to use them. Refer to the “Folder Setup” section
in chapter 7 for the procedure.
Expanding RAID Array Capacity
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 (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 on the back of the
LinkStation for 5 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 on the back of the LinkStation for 5
seconds.
8 The LinkStation will start rebuilding the RAID array again. Wait until the I18 message is extinguished like 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 I18 and I46
messages will appear. Wait until those messages disappear and the power LED returns to a steady white.
Adding an External Drive
The LinkStation includes a USB port and you can connect an external drive or USB storage device 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
Connect only one device to a USB port. Some external drives with automatic power-on won’t turn on automatically
when connected to the LinkStation. Use their manual switch to turn them on. Be sure to connect only one buspowered drive at a time. If there is insufficient bus power for your USB drive, connect its AC adapter.
Note: This LinkStation will not recognize USB drives that are larger than 16 TB. Use only USB drives that are 16 TB or
less.
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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.
Formatting Drives
Note: Since the firmware version 3.00, the drive that used to be used on the different LS500 series is necessary to
format when it’s inserted.
1 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
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.
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3 Click the array or drive to format.
4 Click Format.
5 Select a file system from the drop-down list and click Format.
6 When formatting is finished, click OK, then Close.
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Notes:
• Do not turn off the LinkStation or disconnect a drive while formatting.
• The following file systems can be formatted from Settings.
Internal Drive ext4
External Drive ext3, ext4, exFAT
Drive Replacement
If a drive fails, NAS Navigator2 and Settings will show an error message. The drive will need to be replaced for the
unit to function properly. After the drive is replaced, you will need to rebuild the RAID array.
Notes:
• While the LinkStation is powered on, never unplug or remove drives without dismounting them first, and never
replace a running drive. Power down the LinkStation before changing the drive.
• For the replacement drive, use a Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive for the LS520D and LS520DE series. If using the
LS520DN series, use a Buffalo OP-HDBN series drive as the replacement drive. For LS520DE, you can also use
compatible non-Buffalo drives listed on the Buffalo website. The new drive should be the same size or larger as
the replaced drive. If a larger drive is used, the extra space will not be usable in a RAID 0 array. However with RAID
1, you can expand the current RAID array capacity if you replace a drive with a larger-sized drive. To expand the
capacity, refer to the “Expanding RAID Array Capacity” section above for the procedure.
• 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 in the LinkStation. For example, pulling out drive 1 and replacing it with
drive 2 may cause data to be corrupted or lost.
Step 1 - Replacing a Drive
1 Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables.
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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 in the cartridge.
6 Replace the four screws.
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7 Insert the new drive 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 your RAID mode, the rebuilding procedure will be different. Follow the corresponding procedure
below that matches your RAID mode.
Using RAID 1
1 Follow the drive replacement procedure described above and replace the failed drive with a new drive.
2 Press and hold the function button on the back of the LinkStation for 5 seconds.
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3 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 Follow the drive replacement procedure described above and replace the failed drive with a new drive.
2 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
3 The error message below will be displayed due to a new drive being inserted. Click OK.
4 Click the RAID tab, then Create RAID Array.
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5 Select a RAID mode and click Next.
6 Click Yes .
7 RAID array creation will start. Wait until it’s done. When it’s finished, click OK, then Close.
Once the RAID array is configured, create shared folders on the array to use them. Refer to the “Folder Setup” section
in chapter 7 for the procedure.
Using JBOD
If the drive that was initially formatted fails, the LinkStation will not be accessible unless the drive is replaced.
1 Follow the drive replacement procedure described above and replace the failed drive with a new drive.
2 From Settings, click Disk Manager ( ).
3 The error message below will be displayed due to a new drive being inserted. Click OK.
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4 Select a drive that shows “Unformatted” and click Format.
5 Select a file system from the drop-down list and click Format.
6 When the format is finished, click OK, then Close.
Once the drive is formatted, create shared folders on the drive to use them. Refer to the “Folder Setup” section in
chapter 7 for the procedure.
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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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3 The system log window will open.
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Chapter 7 Services
Folder Setup
Create or delete shared folders in the LinkStation and enable or disable protocol services.
Adding Shared Folders
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 space or symbol.
• 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 the folder from the list, and enable the recycle bin.
Configuring Access Restrictions
You may restrict access to 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 Restr ictions”.
5 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
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 in the LinkStation from DLNA-compatible
devices.
DLNA is a set of guidelines for sharing digital media. The LinkStation includes a DLNA server compliant with DLNA
guidelines. Movies, photos, and music saved on the LinkStation can be played 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 the 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, see 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 the 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 the 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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2 Click Downloader.
3 Click the icon displayed in the window. If no icon is displayed on the screen such as in the example below, you
should enable it by following the procedure in the “Enabling Downloader Service” section.
4 Enter a username and password, then click Log In.
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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 program that allows you to remotely access files in your LinkStation’s shared folder from your
computer or mobile device through the Internet.
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Configuring WebAccess
By using remote access options that are allowed in the WebAccess screen, you can configure WebAccess settings
using a simpler process.
If you are using LinkStation version 1.10 or earlier, your admin password may not be changed from the
default value. However, WebAccess is always enabled so files on the LinkStation are also published. We
highly recommend changing the password from “password”, the default value, 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.
• To access from an iOS device, install the “WebAccess i” application from the App Store.
For more procedure: http://buffalonas.com/manual/i/en/
• To access from an Android device, install the “WebAccess A” application from the Google Play.
For more procedure: http://buffalonas.com/manual/a/en/
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
Read and write R/W R/W -
WebAccess i
WebAccess A
My LinkStation
• For username folder
WebAccess i R R WebAccess A R/W R/W My LinkStation R/W R/W -
Read-only R/W R/W Disabled R/W R/W Read and write R/W R Read-only R/W R/W Disabled R/W R Read and write R/W R/W R
Read-only R/W R/W R
Disabled R/W R/W -
Available user
admin Registered user Not logged in
Available user
admin Registered user Not logged in
Direct Copy
Use Direct Copy to copy data from a USB mass storage device directly to the LinkStation. To copy using Direct Copy,
follow the procedure below.
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: Unsupported devices will not cause the function LED to light.
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.
While the function LED is flashing, press and hold the function button for 3 seconds to cancel Direct Copy.
3 When the copy operation is finished, 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 referring to the
“Dismounting an External Drive” section in chapter 5.
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Note: To change the Direct Copy target folder, navigate to System Settings > Direct Copy > Browse in Settings, select a
new folder, and click Apply.
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Chapter 8 System
Users
Create or delete users in the LinkStation, or change the administrator password.
Creating Users
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 Passwords
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 Users
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.
Groups
Creating Groups
1 From Settings, click System Settings ( ).
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2 Click Groups.
3 Click Add.
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4 Enter a group name and select the users whose belong to, 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 Groups
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
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 with the function button on the LinkStation.
• 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
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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.
Note: To use Wake-on-LAN, you’ll need Wake-on-LAN software that sends magic packets. The LinkStation does not
include Wake-on-LAN software.
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.
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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.
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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
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 ( ).
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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 5 minutes as the standby time, the drive will spin down 5 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 configure a timer to have the LinkStation enter sleep (standby) mode at a designated time,
where all 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 go into 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 multiple timer settings are shown below.
◦ Example 1:
If running at a current time of 10:00 Wednesday
Schedule: Daily
Sleep Hour: 0:00
Hours of Sleep: 12
The unit goes into 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 Wednesday
Schedule: Weekly Wednesday
Sleep Hour: 20:00
Hours of Sleep: 12
On every Wednesday, the unit goes into sleep mode at 8:00 p.m. and wakes up after 12 hours, 8:00 a.m. on
Thursday.
• To turn on the LinkStation before the wake-up time when it is in sleep mode, 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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1 Plug the power cable of the UPS 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.
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 the power supply has been restored. If the LinkStation is turned on while it is still running on the UPS
and the power supply has not been restored, the automatic shutdown will not occur, even after the specified
time has elapsed.
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 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.
Preparing a Backup Destination
First, configure a shared folder on a Buffalo NAS device or connected USB device as a backup destination. The
following procedure explains using another shared folder on the LS500 series LinkStation 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.
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 TeraStation 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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