Buffalo LinkStation 500 User manual

Network Attached Storage
LinkStation 500
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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35020844-12
April, 2018

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................7
Diagrams...........................................................................................7
Accessing Shared Folders................................................................8
Accessing from a Computer ...................................................................... 8
Accessing from a Mobile Device ............................................................... 8
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................9
Restarting from Settings........................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 12
Opening Settings .......................................................................... 12
Opening from a Computer ......................................................................12
Opening from a Mobile Device ...............................................................14
Resetting Administrator Password.........................................................15
Navigating the Main Menu........................................................... 15
The Home Screen .....................................................................................16
Launcher...................................................................................................16
Customizing the Home Screen..................................................... 17
Adding New Shortcuts.............................................................................17
Deleting Shortcuts...................................................................................17
Restoring Shortcuts.................................................................................17
Arranging and Sorting Icons...................................................................17
Changing Icons.........................................................................................17
Launcher Options ....................................................................................18
Display Options........................................................................................18
Wallpaper Options...................................................................................19
Changing Display Languages .................................................................20
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Chapter 3 My LinkStation ........................................... 23
Navigating the My LinkStation Window ..................................... 23
Adding Folders .............................................................................. 24
Uploading and Downloading Files .............................................. 25
Uploading from a Computer...................................................................25
Downloading Files to a Computer ..........................................................26
Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links ............................ 27
Chapter 4 Media Player............................................... 30
Navigating the Media Player Window ......................................... 30
Creating Playlists .......................................................................... 31
Adding Media Files ....................................................................... 32
Playing Files................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5 Disk Manager ............................................. 35
RAID Arrays.................................................................................... 35
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 35
Using JBOD...............................................................................................35
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................38
Expanding RAID Array Capacity .............................................................40
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 41
Dismounting an External Drive.................................................... 42
Dismounting Using the Eject Button......................................................42
Dismounting Using Disk Manager..........................................................42
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 44
Drive Replacement........................................................................ 46
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Step 1 - Replacing a Drive........................................................................46
Step 2 - Rebuilding the RAID Array.........................................................49
Chapter 6 System Information ................................... 53
Server Info ..................................................................................... 53
System Log..................................................................................... 54
Chapter 7 Services....................................................... 56
Folder Setup .................................................................................. 56
Adding Shared Folders ............................................................................56
Recycle Bin................................................................................................58
Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................58
SMB ................................................................................................ 59
Enabling SMB ...........................................................................................59
Changing the Workgroup Name.............................................................60
AFP ................................................................................................. 61
FTP.................................................................................................. 62
DLNA Server .................................................................................. 63
Playing Files on the DLNA Client Device ................................................65
iTunes............................................................................................. 65
Downloader................................................................................... 67
Enabling Downloader Service ................................................................67
Opening the Download Manager...........................................................68
Downloading Files ...................................................................................70
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 71
Configuring WebAccess...........................................................................72
Accessing Remotely.................................................................................73
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Direct Copy .................................................................................... 74
Chapter 8 System......................................................... 76
Users............................................................................................... 76
Creating Users..........................................................................................76
Changing Passwords ...............................................................................78
Deleting Users..........................................................................................79
Groups............................................................................................ 79
Creating Groups.......................................................................................79
Deleting Groups.......................................................................................81
Network ......................................................................................... 81
Changing the Hostname .........................................................................81
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................82
Wake-on-LAN ...........................................................................................83
System Language.......................................................................... 85
Changing System Languages..................................................................85
Changing FTP Client Character Encoding..............................................85
Date & Time.................................................................................... 86
Changing Date and Time .........................................................................86
Changing Time Zone................................................................................88
Power Management...................................................................... 90
Drive Spin Down ......................................................................................90
Sleep Mode...............................................................................................92
UPS Sync ...................................................................................................93
Firmware ........................................................................................ 95
Online Update ..........................................................................................95
Manual Update.........................................................................................95
Backup ........................................................................................... 97
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Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................97
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................99
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ............................................106
Reset............................................................................................. 110
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................111
Initializing with the Function Button ...................................................112
Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices........... 113
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device ........ 113
Managing User Accounts............................................................ 113
Creating Users........................................................................................113
Changing Passwords .............................................................................115
Deleting Users........................................................................................116
Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................... 117
Configuring WebAccess .............................................................. 119
Configuring DLNA Server........................................................... 125
Managing USB Devices............................................................... 125
Dismounting USB Drives.......................................................................126
Starting Direct Copy ..............................................................................126
Configuring UPS Sync............................................................................128
Chapter 10 Utilities.................................................... 129
NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 129
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................131
NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 132
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................133
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 133
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Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 134
When the Power LED Blinks........................................................ 134
White.......................................................................................................134
Red ..........................................................................................................134
Amber .....................................................................................................135
Default Settings .......................................................................... 135
Specifications .............................................................................. 136
Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 138
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 138
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 139
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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.
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2 Function LED ( )
This LED glows white while the USB device is connected, and blinks white dismounting USB devices and
during Direct Copy.
3 Drive 1 Error LED
If there is an error on drive 1, this LED will light.
4 Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on drive 2, this LED will light.
5 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy and initializing settings.
6 Power Switch ( )
Move the switch up and down to power on and off.
7 USB 3.0 Port ( )
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 drives and USB flash drives can be connected. USB hubs are not compatible.
8 Link and Activity LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.
9 LAN Port ( )
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
10 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
11 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
12 Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
13 Anti-Theft Security Slot ( )
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
Accessing Shared Folders
Accessing from a Computer
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
3 File Explorer will open with a list of shared folders. For macOS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on
the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.
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 6.
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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 in the NAS list.
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.
Restarting from Settings
You can also restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. To restarting from Settings, follow the procedure below.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and choose Settings. For macOS, click your LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select Settings.
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