Buffalo LinkStation 200 Series User manual

Network Attached Storage
LinkStation 200
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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35020312-12
November, 2018

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................6
Diagrams...........................................................................................6
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................7
Installing Applications.....................................................................8
NAS Navigator2.......................................................................................... 8
SmartPhone Navigator.............................................................................. 8
WebAccess .................................................................................................. 8
Settings Up Through Setup Wizard ................................................8
Accessing Shared Folders............................................................. 10
Accessing from a Computer ....................................................................10
Accessing from a Mobile Device .............................................................10
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 11
Opening Settings from a Computer ............................................ 11
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device ..................................... 17
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device .....................19
Chapter 3 File Sharing................................................. 20
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 20
Adding a Shared Folder from a Computer.............................................20
Recycle Bin................................................................................................22
Read-only Shares .....................................................................................22
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................23
Adding a Shared Folder from a Mobile Device......................................23
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 25
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Adding a User from a Computer .............................................................25
Adding a User from a Mobile Device ......................................................27
Adding Groups .............................................................................. 29
Configuring Access Restrictions .................................................. 32
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................32
Configuring Active Directory..................................................................33
Configuring NT Domain ..........................................................................36
User Authentication with an External SMB Server................................38
Chapter 4 Storage Management ................................ 42
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 42
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 42
Using JBOD...............................................................................................42
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................43
RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................45
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................46
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 47
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................47
Compatibility ...........................................................................................47
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 48
Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................48
Dismounting from Settings on a Computer ..........................................48
Dismounting from Settings on a Mobile Device ...................................49
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 50
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 51
Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely.............................. 53
Disk Quotas ................................................................................... 53
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................54
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Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................54
Drive Replacement........................................................................ 55
Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Computer ........................................56
Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Mobile Device .................................59
Chapter 5 Remote Access............................................ 60
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 60
Configuring from a Computer ................................................................60
Configuring from a Mobile Device .........................................................64
FTP.................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 73
Backing Up to a Buffalo NAS Device............................................ 73
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................73
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................74
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 77
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 85
Configuring Direct Copy from a Computer............................................85
Configuring Direct Copy from a Mobile Device.....................................85
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................87
Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 88
DLNA .............................................................................................. 88
Configuration from a Computer .............................................................88
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................90
Playing Files .............................................................................................91
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ...................................................92
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Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................92
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................93
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 94
BitTorrent....................................................................................... 96
Opening Download Manager .................................................................97
Downloading Files ...................................................................................99
Connecting a Printer................................................................... 100
Setting Up a Printer from a Computer .................................................100
Setting Up a Printer from a Mobile Device ..........................................101
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................. 102
Email Notification ....................................................................... 102
Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 103
Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 105
Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................105
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................105
SSL Keys ..................................................................................................105
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 106
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................106
Initializing with the Function Button ...................................................107
Updating the Firmware............................................................... 107
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 108
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 110
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 112
Chapter 9 Utilities...................................................... 114
NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 114
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Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................116
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................117
NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 117
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................118
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................119
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 119
Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 120
When the Power LED Blinks........................................................ 120
Default Settings .......................................................................... 122
Specifications .............................................................................. 122
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 124
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 124
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 124
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
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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.
2 Function LED
This LED glows white while the LinkStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices. It blinks
white during Direct Copy.
For enclosure models, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on for initial hard drive
installation and blinks after pushing the function button.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.
4 Power Switch
Move the switch up and down to power on and off.
5 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USB
hubs are not supported.
6 LAN Port
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
7 Link and Activity LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.
8 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
9 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
10 Fan
Do not block the fan.
11 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
12 Drive 1 Error LED
If there is an error on drive 1, this LED will light.
13 Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on drive 2, this LED will light.
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.
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Installing Applications
NAS Navigator2
1 Go to the d.buffalo website (http://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/) to download the installer.
2 Select the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website.
3 Download the NAS Navigator2 installer and install it onto your computer.
SmartPhone Navigator
SmartPhone Navigator will allow you to open LinkStation’s Settings, change the IP address, and configure
WebAccess settings. Follow the procedure below to install the application.
1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install“SmartPhone Navigator”.
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files in the LinkStation. Follow the procedure below to install the WebAccess
application.
1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install“WebAccess”.
Settings Up Through Setup Wizard
When you access Settings for the first time, or after initializing the LinkStation’s settings, the setup wizard will
automatically be displayed. To set up the LinkStation using the wizard, follow the procedure below.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
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2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and select Settings. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
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.
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5 Configure levels of sharing for all existing shared folders (public or private) to finish the initial setup wizard.
Notes:
• Select “Set as private folder”to restrict access to the folder to specific users.
• Click Create Shared Folder to create a new shared folder from the wizard. By default, SMB and AFP
connections can be used to access this folder.
6 Click OK when completed.
Accessing Shared Folders
Accessing from a Computer
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
3 The Explorer will open with shared folders’lists. For macOS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the
desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.
Note: When you access a shared folder from a Windows PC, you may be asked to enter a username and password. In
such a case, enter“guest”for the username and the password is blank.
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 5.
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’s hostname in the NAS list.
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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 into the URL field of your browser. Within
Settings, the Easy Admin page gives you quick access to commonly-used settings.
Opening Settings from a Computer
Note: Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Edge, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and 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.
Opening Easy Admin
The Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the procedure below to open Easy Admin.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select Settings. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
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3 The Easy Admin screen will open.
Note: If you click any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
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Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Access restrictions
The first time you access your LinkStation, this page will open. Step through the wizard to change your
administration password.
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WebAccess
Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the“WebAccess”section in chapter 5 for more
information.
BitTorrent
Configure BitTorrent to download large files efficiently. Refer to the “BitTorrent” section in chapter 7 for more
information.
DLNA
Configure DLNA to stream media files to DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN. Refer to the“DLNA”section in
chapter 7 for more information.
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Opening Advanced Settings
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select Settings. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
3 The Easy Admin screen will open.
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4 Click Advanced Settings.
5 Enter the administrator username and password, then click OK.
Notes:
• If the time-out period is set to“10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• Click Secure Connection to log in using an encrypted connection.
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6 The Advanced Settings screen will open.
Notes:
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin (default) password (default) All
guest blank System information (read-only)
Your username Your password
If a user is assigned as an
administrator, all settings are
available. If assigned as a general
user, the user can only access read-
only system information and change
their own password. If assigned as a
power user, the user can create and
edit shared folders, users, and general
users groups.
• To go back to Easy Admin, click the Home icon.
Opening Settings 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 it to the latest version.
Your icons and software may be slightly different from the examples in this manual.
• You must be logged in as a member of the administrator group.
• Mobile devices that support mobile-optimized Settings display are described in the“Specifications”section in
chapter 10.
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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.
Notes:
• The first time you go through setup, you’ll be given a chance to change the default password, correct the time
zone settings, and select the RAID mode (models with 2+ drives only). Step though the wizard to change these
settings.
• If you tap any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
• Tap Desktop to show Advanced Settings. This screen gives the full array of settings that could be changed from a
computer, but is not optimized for mobile devices.
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device
You can change the following settings from your mobile device:
• Create users, change usernames and passwords.
• Create shared folders.
• Configure WebAccess settings to remotely access your LinkStation.
• Configure your LinkStation to use with DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN.
• Configure and dismount USB devices connected to your LinkStation, including Direct Copy options and print
server settings.
• Update the firmware.
• Recover the RAID array if a drive fails (models with 2+ drives only).
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