Introduction
Congratulations on your new LinkStation network attached storage device (NAS). This user
manual is intended to assist you in conguring it.
Because we’re constantly updating our product, the images and text in this manual may vary
slightly from the images and text displayed by your LinkStation. These changes are minor
and should not affect the ease of setup adversely. As time passes, future user interfaces,
updated software, and later versions of this manual may be freely available for download at
our web site: www.buffalotech.com.
If you run into difculties or need additional help, feel free to contact our technical support.
Contact information for Buffalo Technology and our technical support is available on pages
17 and 18.
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Table of Contents
Back Panel .......................................................................4
Installing on a PC..............................................................5
Using your LinkStation with a PC .....................................8
Using your LinkStation with a Mac .................................10
Client Utility ...................................................................14
Technical Specications ..................................................15
Contact Information (USA) ..............................................16
Contact Information (Europe) ......................................... 17
GPL Information ............................................................. 18
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Back Panel Layout
MAC Address
Power Switch
Reset Button (hold down
for 3 seconds to reset)
Ethernet Cable (to Router)
Power Cable
Serial Number
Mount for Cable Lock
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To begin, insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
Setup should automatically launch. If it does not, manually launch
setup by clicking Start and selecting the Run... option. When the Run
dialog opens, type d:\LSnavi.exe (where d is the drive letter of your
CD-ROM drive). Press OK to continue.
If you are installing the software on a Mac, open the CD and click
LinkNavigator to begin installation.
Initial Installation
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Press the Begin Installation button.
If you’re installing on a PC, click on Easy Setup (the pink,
upper button). Mac users can skip this step.
Click Next to step through the installation.
Initial Installation
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