Buffalo LinkStation LS410D Series User manual

LS400 Series
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35013107-03
2013-11

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Contents
Chapter 1 Installation ........................................................7
Diagrams ...............................................................................................7
Installation ............................................................................................8
Changing Admin Password and Adding a Shared Folder .................9
Turning the LinkStation On and Off .................................................10
Chapter 2 Configuration .................................................11
Opening Easy Admin .........................................................................11
Getting Started .............................................................................................12
WebAccess .....................................................................................................13
BitTorrent ......................................................................................................13
DLNA ..............................................................................................................13
USB Device Server .........................................................................................14
Opening Advanced Settings .............................................................14
Chapter 3 Remote Access ................................................16
WebAccess ..........................................................................................16
Configuration from Easy Admin ..................................................................16
Configuration from Advanced Settings ......................................................17
FTP .......................................................................................................20
Chapter 4 Access Restrictions .........................................23
Configuring Access Restrictions on Users and Groups ...................23

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Adding a Shared Folder ................................................................................23
Adding Users .................................................................................................25
Adding Groups ..............................................................................................26
Access Restrictions ........................................................................................27
Active Directory .................................................................................29
NT Domains ........................................................................................31
Delegating Authority to an External SMB Server ............................33
Chapter 5 Managing Storage..........................................36
RAID Arrays .........................................................................................36
Working with RAID Arrays .................................................................36
Using JBOD ....................................................................................................36
Changing RAID Mode ...................................................................................37
RMM (RAID Mode Manager) .........................................................................38
RAID Scanning...............................................................................................39
Adding an External Hard Drive .........................................................39
Connect an External Drive............................................................................39
Compatible Information ...............................................................................40
Dismounting Drives ...........................................................................40
Dismounting with the Function Button ......................................................40
Dismounting from Settings .........................................................................40
Checking Drives .................................................................................41
Formatting Drives ..............................................................................42
Formatting External Drives ..........................................................................43
Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely ......................................44
Disk Quotas ........................................................................................45

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Quotas for Users ............................................................................................45
Quotas for Groups ........................................................................................45
Hard Drive Replacement ...................................................................46
Hard Drive Replacement Examples .............................................................46
Chapter 6 Backup ............................................................49
Back Up from the LinkStation ...........................................................49
Preparing a Backup Destination ..................................................................49
Configuring a Backup Job ............................................................................51
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ........................................53
Copying from a USB Device ...............................................................57
Chapter 7 Multimedia .....................................................58
DLNA ...................................................................................................58
Configuration from Easy Admin ..................................................................58
Configuration from Advanced Settings ......................................................59
Play Files ........................................................................................................60
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ........................................................60
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ....................................................61
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices ..................................................61
iTunes Server ......................................................................................62
BitTorrent ............................................................................................63
Configuration from Easy Admin ..................................................................63
Configuration from Advanced Settings ......................................................63
Connecting a Printer ..........................................................................64
Settings up a Printer with Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista ......65

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Setting Up a Printer with Windows XP ........................................................66
USB Device Server ..............................................................................67
Configuration ................................................................................................67
Chapter 8 Advanced Features ........................................69
Email Notification ..............................................................................69
Sleep Mode .........................................................................................70
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) ................................................72
Restoring Factory Defaults ................................................................73
Initializing from Settings .............................................................................73
Initializing with the Function Button ..........................................................73
Online Update ....................................................................................74
Name, Date, Time, and Language .....................................................74
Jumbo Frames ....................................................................................76
Changing the IP Address ...................................................................77
Chapter 9 Utilities ............................................................78
NAS Navigator2 for Windows ............................................................78
Mount as Network Drive...............................................................................80
NAS Navigator2 for Mac OS ...............................................................81
Mount as Network Drive...............................................................................82
Chapter 10 Appendix ......................................................83
When the Power LED Blinks ...............................................................83

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Default Settings .................................................................................85
Specifications .....................................................................................86
Compliance Information ....................................................................86
FCC Warning ..................................................................................................86
CE Mark Warning ...........................................................................................87
Environmental Information .........................................................................87
KC ...................................................................................................................87
Models ...........................................................................................................87

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Chapter 1 Installation
Diagrams
LS410D
LS420D
LS421DE
1 Power LED
The white power LED is lit 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 glows amber.
If there is a new firmware available, the power LED blinks amber.
2 Function LED
This LED glows while the LinkStation is being initializing and while dismounting USB devices.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.
4 Fan
Do not block the fan.

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5 Power Switch
Move the switch up and down to power on and off.
6 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, USB UPS connection, and USB printers can
be connected. USB hubs are not supported.
7 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
8 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
9 LAN Port
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
10 Hook
To secure the power cable, insert it in the slot as shown.
11 Disk 1 Error LED (LS420D/LS421DE only)
If there is a hard drive error on drive 1, this LED will light.
12 Disk 2 Error LED (LS420D/LS421DE only)
If there is a hard drive error on drive 2, this LED will light.
13 USB 3.0 Port (LS421DE only)
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.
Notes:
• The USB 3.0 port doesn’t support isochronous transfers when the USB device server is enabled.
• With Mac OS, only the USB 2.0 ports work with the USB device server.
Installation
1 Connect the LinkStation’s Ethernet and power cables. If it’s an LS421DE, install the hard drive. Turn the LinkStation
on.
2 Insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer. LinkNavigator will launch.
Notes:
• If the CD doesn’t launch automatically, double-click the (LSNavi.exe) icon.

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• An autoplay screen may appear with Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. Click Run LSNavi.exe then. If “A
program needs your permission to continue.” is displayed, then click OK or Continue.
• If your computer does not have a CD or DVD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator software from www.
buffalotech.com.
• Temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software firewall. Re-enable the software after setup is com-
plete.
3 Click Begin Installation.
4 Follow the steps on the screen to install NAS Navigator2.
5 Click Finish. NAS Navigator will open. You can also open it by clicking icon.
Click Software to install additional software.
6 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon. This will open the shared folder of the LinkStation. For Mac
OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.
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. NAS Navigator2 will start.
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.

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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.
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 complete the initial setup wizard.
Note: Select “Set as private folder” to restrict access to the folder to specific users.
6 Click OK when the following message is displayed.
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 powering 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 administer 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.
Note: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and later are supported. If you have difficulty
viewing Settings, check the following:
• If there are a large number of registered users, groups, or shared folders, use Firefox 18 or later instead of Internet
Explorer.
• If you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings, disable the proxy server.
• With Internet Explorer, set security to Local intranet. On Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008, higher-
level security is configured by default. Set the security to a lower level temporarily.
Opening Easy Admin
The Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the steps below to open Easy Admin.
1 Open NAS Navigator2 by double-clicking the icon.
2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and choose Settings. For Mac OS, click your LinkStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
3 The Easy Admin screen will open.

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Notes:
• If you click any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin password All
guest blank
LinkStation’s name, IP address,
workgroup, drive status,
firmware version
your username your password
LinkStation’s name, IP address,
workgroup, drive status,
firmware version, and your
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 on Mac OS. In Safari, click View - Show Bookmarks Bar. From Book-
marks, click Bonjour - LinkStation name.
Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Access restrictions for shared folders with each user

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Refer to “Installation” for more details.
WebAccess
Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation.
Refer to “WebAccess” for more details.
BitTorrent
Configure BitTorrent downloads.
Refer to “BitTorrent” for more details.
DLNA
Configure your LinkStation to use it with DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN.

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Refer to “DLNA” for more details.
USB Device Server
Configure USB device server options.
Refer to “USB Device Server” for more details.
Opening Advanced Settings
1 Click Advanced Settings in Easy Admin.
2 Enter the administrator username and password, then click OK.
3 The Advanced Settings screen will open.

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Note: To go back to Easy Admin, click the Home icon.

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Chapter 3 Remote Access
WebAccess
WebAccess is a program for accessing the files in the shared folder of your LinkStation from your computer, smartphone,
or tablet through the Internet.
Notes:
• Be careful when configuring WebAccess. Certain settings can make the files in the shared folder available to any-
one on the Internet, without any access restrictions.
• Use compatibility mode to use WebAccess with Windows 8.
Use with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Download the “WebAccess” application from the App Store.
Instructions: http://buffalonas.com/manual/i/en/
Use with Android
Download the “WebAccess” application from Google Play.
Instructions: http://buffalonas.com/manual/a/en/
Use with Windows Phone
Configure your LinkStation from the computer first, then download the “WebAccess” application from the Windows
Phone Store.
Instructions: http://buffalonas.com/manual/setup/en/
Use with the browsers on your computer
Follow the procedure below to configure WebAccess.
Configuration from Easy Admin
1 Click WebAccess in Easy Admin.

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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.
4 Enter a BuffaloNAS.com name for your BuffaloNAS account.
Note: The BuffaloNAS.com name may contain between 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 Navigate to File Sharing - WebAccess. Click to the right of “WebAccess”.
2 Click Edit.

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3 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 in such a case. For more
details, refer to the WebAccess Help Guide.
• You may use the default BuffaloNAS.com registration, or disable 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.
4 Click OK.
5 Move the switch to the position to enable WebAccess.
6 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
7 Select a shared folder to publish.
Notes:
• For best results, create a new dedicated share for WebAccess.

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• 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.
8 Click Edit.
9 Navigate to File Sharing - Folder Setup and choose the folder you will use for WebAccess. Enable “WebAccess LAN
protocol support”.
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.
“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.
Folder Setup
WebAccess Public
Mode Allow Anonymous Allow All Groups and Users
Use Inherited Folder
Permissions
Folder Attribute Read &
Write
Read
Only
Read &
Write
Read
Only
Read &
Write
Read
Only

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WebAccess
Account
Not logged in R R - - - -
User with read &
write access R/W R R/W R R/W R
User with read-only
access R/W R R/W R R R
Group with read &
write access R/W R R/W R R/W R
Group with read-
only access R/W R R/W R R R
Other users R/W R R/W R - -
R: Read only, R/W: Read and write, -: Cannot access
10 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.
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, navigate to File Sharing - Folder Setup. Move the FTP switch to the position to
enable FTP.
2 Click to the right of “Folder Setup”.
3 Choose a folder to enable remote FTP access on.
4 Click Edit.
5 Select read-only or read & write for the shared folder’s attribute, check “FTP” under “LAN Protocol Support”, and
click OK.