Buffalo LS-XHL User guide

LinkStation
Setup Manual
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LinkStation Setup Manual 1
Contents
Chapter 1 Setup................................................................3
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-XHL, LS-CHL)................................. 3
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WXL)............................................... 5
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)............................................. 7
Diagrams and Layout (LS-XHL, LS-CHL)............................... 10
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WXL)............................................. 12
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)........................................... 14
Chapter 2 Using your LinkStation...................................16
Open Shared Folder................................................................ 16
Open shared folder from the second PC................................. 17
Adding the LinkStation............................................................ 18
Power Mode Switch ................................................................ 19
Web Administration Tool.......................................................... 20
Add a shared folder................................................................. 22
Adding Users........................................................................... 24
Adding Groups........................................................................ 26
Access Restrictions................................................................. 27
RAID Arrays ............................................................................ 37
Changing the administrator user name and the password ..... 42
Initialization ............................................................................. 43

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Chapter 3 Useful Functions.............................................45
RAID Scanning........................................................................ 45
WebAccess............................................................................. 46
BitTorrent Client....................................................................... 54
Direct Copy ............................................................................. 60
Time Machine.......................................................................... 62
Sleep Timer............................................................................. 67
Web/database server.............................................................. 69
Appendix .....................................................................71
Specications .......................................................................... 71
Status LED (LS-XHL, LS-CHL)............................................... 72
Status LED (LS-WXL)............................................................. 75
Status LED (LS-WSXL)........................................................... 79
Hard drive replacement procedure (LS-WXL)......................... 82
Software.................................................................................. 87
Info folder................................................................................ 88
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 89
Data Backup............................................................................ 91

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Chapter 1
Setup
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-XHL, LS-CHL)
To set up your LinkStation (initial setting), from your computer, you will need to install Link-
Navigator, which is included on the Utility CD. NAS Navigator2 program, which will also be
installed during set up, can be used to open shares on the unit.
In a DHCP network environment, you simply connect this device to the network and power it on to
use. It is suggested that the workgroup setting, network drive mapping, date, time and other set-
tings be congured manually using the following procedures.
1Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Note:– If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click ‘Run LSNavi.
exe’.
– If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer ?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click‘Yes’.
– If “Your permission is necessary to continue program” is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click ‘Continue’.
– For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
– Temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software rewall before installing. You
may not be able to set up this device if they are enabled. Refer to the software’s manual
for instructions. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
2
Click [Begin Installation].
The example here shows the Windows' screen (on LS-XHL).
Note: – If this screen is not displayed on Windows,Double
click on icon (LSNavi.exe) included in the Utility
CD.

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3Follow the instructions on the screen to connect and set up (initialize) the LinkStation.
4Now you have completed the setup (initial settings) of your LinkStation.
Click to close the LinkNavigator.
Then, open the shared folder of the LinkStation using NAS Navigator2 which was installed
during setup.
5Launch NAS Navigator2.
Note: – On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator] - [BUF-
FALO NAS Navigator2].
– On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
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7The shared folder in the LinkStation is displayed.
Note: – On Mac OS, LinkStation is either mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in
the sidebar on the Finder.
Now you have completed the setup. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just
like another hard drive.
Double click on the LinkStation's icon.
The example here shows the Windows' screen (on
LS-XHL).
Hub or Router

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1Connect an Ethernet cable and AC adaptor to the LinkStation.
The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
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2Move the power mode switch on the back of the LinkStation to‘on’.
Note: – Do not set the power mode switch to‘auto’at this time. After
the initial installation is complete, then the auto power mode
may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and becomes a steady blue.
4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click ‘Begin Installation’.
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If LinkNavigator doesn’t open,
open the Utility CD and double-click ‘LSNavi.exe’icon .
The screen is an example of execution with Windows.
Power LED

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Note: – If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click ‘Run LSNavi.
exe’.
– If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click‘Yes’.
– If “Your permission is necessary to continue program” is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click ‘Continue’.
– For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
– Temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software rewall before installing. You
may not be able to set up this device if they are enabled. Refer to the software’s manual
for instructions. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
– If your computer doesn’t have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator soft-
ware from www.bualotech.com.
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7The LinkStation’s shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save
les just like any other hard drive.
Click 'Finish'. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon.

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1Connect an Ethernet cable and AC adaptor to the LinkStation.
The Ethernet cable will “click” and lock in place when inserted properly.
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2Move the power mode switch on the back of the LinkStation to‘On’.
Note: – Do not set the power mode switch to“Auto” at this time.
After the initial installation is complete, then the auto
power mode may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and
becomes a steady blue.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)
PowerLED
You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just like another hard drive.
Note: – With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed
in the sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.

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4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click ‘Begin Installation’.
Note:– If LinkNavigator doesn’t open, open the Utility CD and double-click ‘LSNavi.exe’.
– If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click ‘Run
LSNavi.exe’.
– If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this
computer ?”is displayed in Windows 7, please click‘Yes’.
– If “Your permission is necessary to continue program” is displayed in Windows
Vista, please click‘Continue’.
– For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
– Temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software rewall before
installing. You may not be able to set up this device if they are enabled. Refer to
the software’s manual for instructions. After setup is complete, re-enable the
software.
– If your computer doesn’t have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click 'Finish'. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.

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6
7The shared folder in LinkStation is displayed.
You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just like another hard drive.
Note: – On Mac OS, LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on a desktop screen or it is displayed
in the sidebar of Finder.
Setup is now complete.
If the screen on the left side is displayed, double-click
the icon of LinkStation displayed on the screen of NAS
Navigator2.

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Diagrams and Layout (LS-XHL, LS-CHL)
The following list shows the name of each component of the LinkStation.
1 Power LED
Blue light is ON: Power ON
Blue light is OFF: Power OFF
Amber light is ashing: The amber light ashes if there is a
message. Flashing pattern varies depending
on each message. For more information, refer
to "Status LED" on page 72.
Red light is ashing: Red light ashes when an error occurs.
Flashing pattern varies depending on each
message. For more information, refer to "Sta-
tus LED" on page 72.
2 Function switch
This is used for the Direct Copy function (function to copy
media les on storage device to LinkStation), for remov-
ing USB devices which is connected to the LinkStation or
for initializing settings of the LinkStation. Refer to "Direct
Copy" on page 60, "Remove a USB device" on page 61, and
"Initialization" on page 43 for more information.
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Back 3 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
4 USB Connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A)
A USB Mass Storage device, a card reader (except one that
recognizes more than 2 memory cards), a UTP device, such
as a digital camera, compatible UPS devices, or a compatible
USB Printer, may be connected to the LinkStation USB port
on the back of the unit. USB devices such as USB hub, mouse
or keyboard may not be used.
5 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: Power the LinkStation automatically when the PC is
on.
ON: Turn the LinkStation ON.
OFF: (The factory default) Turn the LinkStation OFF.
6 LAN Port Connect a Ethernet cable.
The LED next to the LAN port is the LINK/ACT LED. The LED
will turn green when the unit is Linked, and flashes green
when there is network activity.
7 Power Connector Connect the AC cable.
When the AC adapter is connected, the LED light next to the
power connector will turn green.
8 Hook Used as a strain relief for AC Adapter cable..

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Back
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WXL)
The following list shows the name of each component of the LinkStation.
Front
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1 Power LED
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is o: Power o.
Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown.
2 Function LED
The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is nished, during initialization, and during
USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy the Function LED blinks blue.
3 Info/Error LED
The Info/Error LED blinks orange when there’s a message and red when there’s an error.
4 Function Switch
The Function Switch initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the
LinkStation.
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5 USB connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A)
A USB storage device, card reader (except one that recognizes more than 2 memory
cards), digital camera, or USB Printer may be connected to the USB port on the back of the
LinkStation. USB hubs, mice, and keyboards are not supported.
6 Power mode switch
AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and o automatically with your PC (s).
ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational.
OFF: The LinkStation shuts down.
7 LAN port
Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
8 Link/Act LED
Glows green for connection.
Blinks green for access.
9 Power connector
The AC adaptor connects here.
10 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
11 Security lock for anti-theft
Many security cables are compatible with this lock.
12 Hook
Secure the power cable so that it doesn’t come o by mistake. Slide the cable down to se-
cure.
The inserted cable is xed in the hook by
sliding it in the downward direction.

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Back
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)
The following list shows the name of each component of the LinkStation.
Front
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1 Function button
The function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the
LinkStation.
2 Function LED
The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is nished, during initialization, and during
USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy the Function LED blinks blue.
3 Link/Act LED
Glows green for connection.
Blinks green for access.
4 Info/Error LED
The Info/Error LED blinks orange when there’s a message and red when there’s an error.
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5 Power LED (LinkStation)
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is o: Power o.
Blinks blue: During startup / shutdown.
6 Security lock for anti-theft
Many security cables are compatible with this lock.
7 USB connector (USB2.0/1.1 Series A)
A USB Mass Storage device, a card reader (except one that recognizes more than 2 memo-
ry cards), a UTP device, such as a digital camera, compatible UPS devices, or a compatible
USB Printer, may be connected to the LinkStation USB port on the back of the unit.
8 Power mode switch
Auto: The LinkStation turns on and o automatically with your PC(s).
On: The LinkStation boots and is operational.
O: The LinkStation shuts down and turns o.
9 Power connector
The AC adaptor connects here.
10 LAN port
Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
11 Hook
Secure the power cable so that it doesn’t come o by mistake. Slide the cable down to se-
cure.
The inserted cable is xed in the hook by
sliding it in the downward direction.

Double click on the LinkStation's icon.
The example here shows the Windows' screen
(on LS-XHL).
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1Launch NAS Navigator2.
Note: – On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUF-
FALO NAS Navigator2].
– On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
2
3The shared folder of the LinkStation is displayed.
Note: – On Mac OS, LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the
sidebar on the Finder.
You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just like another hard drive.
Chapter 2
Using your LinkStation
Open Shared Folder

1Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click ‘Begin Installation’.
Note: – If LinkNavigator doesn’t open, open the Utility CD and double-click ‘LSNavi.exe’.
– If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click ‘Run LSNavi.
exe’.
– If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer ?”is
displayed in Windows 7, please click‘Yes’.
– If “Your permission is necessary to continue program” is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click ‘Continue’.
– For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
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3Follow the instruction on the screen to install NAS Navigator2.
4After NAS Navigator2 is installed, click on the right top of the LinkNavigator to close it.
Then, open the shared folder of the LinkStation using NAS Navigator2 which was just installed.
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Open shared folder from the second PC
You will not have to perform the setup (initial settings) again if you have already set up the LinkSta-
tion from one computer.
You will have to install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer, to open the LinkStation shared
folders.
Click [Options] - [Additional Software Installation].
For Mac OS, click [Install NAS Navigator].

5Launch NAS Navigator2.
Note: – On Windows, click [start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] - [BUF-
FALO NAS Navigator2].
– On Mac OS, double click on [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
6
7The shared folder in the LinkStation is displayed.
Note: – On Mac OS, LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the
sidebar on the Finder.
Setup is completed.
You can now use the LinkStation’s shared folder to save les just like another hard drive.
Double click on the LinkStation's icon.
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Adding the LinkStation
You will have to run the LinkNavigator for each LinkStations that you add to your network. (You can-
not set up multiple LinkStations at the same time.)

Auto: LinkStation automatically turns o when computers with NAS Navigator2 installed
turn o. The LinkStation automatically powers on when any of the computers on the net
work power on. (The LinkStation uses very low power consumption using this feature)
On: The LinkStation stays on, even when computers are o.
O: Turns LinkStation o. (Factory default)
Note: – Damage can occur to the LinkStation if the AC adapter is removed while in the ON posi-
tion.
– Some environment may not recognize “AUTO” or this unit may not synchronize with the
computer’s power behavior. When this occurs, switch it to “ON”.
– It may take a while until the Power LED turns o after you turn o your computer.
– Set the Power switch to “ON” position when you set up the LinkStation. Otherwise (or
when it is set to “AUTO”), the LinkStation may shutdown during the setup. After the ini-
tial setup, switch it to “AUTO” to synchronize with the power of your computer.
– If the LinkStation is off while using the power linking feature with PC due to a power
outage or AC adapter is removed, switch the Power switch to ON and boot LinkStation.
Put the Power Switch back to the “AUTO” position after LinkStation boot up, enabling
the power linking feature with PC.
– Keep in mind that immediately after the Power switch is switched to the “ON” or “AUTO”
position, the LinkStation will not shut down for about 5 minutes while it checks the sta-
tus of your computer.
– The LS-WXL and LS-WSXL don’t automatically shut down during RAID initialization or
rebuild. If the attached personal computer is shut down during RAID initialization or
rebuild, the LinkStation will complete the RAID initialization or rebuild before shutting
down.
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Power Mode Switch
The LinkStation automatically turns ON or OFF with your computer. Install NAS Navigator2 on a
computer and set“Auto Power Management feature”.