Buffalo HS-DGL Series User manual

User Manual
LinkStation MultiMedia Home Server
HS-DGL Series
www.buffalotech.com v1.4

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! Your LinkStation Home Server gives you a central location for
storing all your media files in your local network. All your computers and media players will be
able to access files on the LinkStation.
This user manual uses images representative of LinkStation user interfaces and software at time
of publication. As time passes, future user interfaces and software may be available for download
from: http://www.buffalotech.com (Support Section - Downloads).
Due to the evolving state of the 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.
If at any time you have additional questions or seek additional help, please contact our technical
support (see Page 80 for technical support contact information).

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Table of Contents
LinkStation Diagram ......................................... 4
LinkStation Quick Setup ................................... 5
Link Navigator Setup ...................................... 11
Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC .......... 20
Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac ........ 23
LinkStation Expansion .................................... 26
Transfering Files from your Digital Camera ... 27
Basic Settings ................................................. 28
Network Settings ............................................ 31
Security Settings............................................. 37
USB Settings ................................................... 45
USB Printer Installation ................................. 48
Maintenance Settings ..................................... 53
Restoring LinkStation Backups ..................... 59
PCast/DLNA Settings .......................... ........... 64
PC Backup Utility .......................................... 67
Troubleshooting .............................................. 76
Technical Specifications................................. 79
Technical Support ........................................... 80
FCC and GPL ................................................... 80

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1. Power Button – The Power Button is used to
power the LinkStation on or off. The power on
process will take approximately 30 seconds to
a full minute to complete. During this time,
do not unplug the LinkStation from the wall
outlet. To turn the LinkStation off, press and
hold the power button for several seconds until
the Power LED light begins blinking. At that
time, stop pressing the button and shutdown
should complete within 30 seconds.
2. Power LED – The Power LED light will blink
during startup or shutdown, but otherwise will
remain lit up while LinkStation is powered on.
3. LINK/ACT LED – The LINK/ACT LED light
will light up if an Ethernet Cable is plugged in
that is attached to another device such as a
router, hub, or PC. Periodically, the LED will
blink. This blinking signifies network activity.
LinkStation Diagram

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4. Disk Full LED – When LinkStation’s
internal drive approaches 95% of its
capacity, the Disk Full LED will light up
in red. For options to increase storage
capacity, see LinkStation Expansion section
on page 26.
5. Diagnostic LED – The Diagnostic LED
flashes if the LinkStation encounters an
error. In this event, please contact our
technical support.
6. USB Port (Front & Rear) – LinkStation
offers two USB Ports for adding external
drives or USB printers. Please see the
LinkStation Expansion section on page 26
to learn more about how to take advantage
of the USB Ports on LinkStation.
LinkStation Diagram

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Quick Setup
Plug the LinkStation’s power cord into a power outlet.
Also, plug the included Ethernet Cable into LinkStation’s 10/100 Network Port located on the
back of LinkStation.

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Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or
connect it directly to a nearby running PC.
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect LinkStation to a hub or switch on your network.
Connecting it directly to the back of a PC should only be used if absolutely necessary. Many
features, including automatic DHCP IP Addressing, require LinkStation to be connected to a
switch or hub. If the LinkStation is connected directly to a PC, you will have to configure it
manually.
Quick Setup

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Turn the LinkStation on by pressing the power button until the green Power LED begins to flash.
Quick Setup

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Check the LINK/ACT light on the front of the LinkStation. If it is lit, then your LinkStation is
connected properly; please turn to page 11 to continue setup. If it is not lit, continue to the next
page.
Quick Setup

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If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is lit, your LinkStation is connected properly.
If the LINK/ACT LED is not lit, make sure that:
•Both LinkStation and the switch or PC are powered on.
•The Ethernet Cable is securely fastened to both devices.
•The Ethernet Cable is not damaged; verify this by trying another Ethernet Cable.
If problems persist, contact our technical support. Please see page 80 for support contact
information.
Quick Setup