Buffalo LS210D User manual

LinkStation 200
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020312-05
2014.12

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................6
Diagrams...........................................................................................6
Changing Admin Password and Adding a Shared Folder .............7
Installing Applications.....................................................................9
NAS Navigator2.......................................................................................... 9
SmartPhone Navigator.............................................................................. 9
WebAccess .................................................................................................. 9
Accessing Shared Folders ................................................................9
Accessing from a Computer ...................................................................... 9
Accessing from a Mobile Device .............................................................10
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ............................................ 10
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 11
Opening Settings from a Computer ............................................ 11
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device ..................................... 15
Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device .....................17
Chapter 3 Sharing Files ............................................... 18
Adding Shared Folders ................................................................. 18
Configuration from a Computer .............................................................18
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................19
Adding Users ................................................................................. 20
Configuration from a Computer .............................................................20
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................22
Adding Groups .............................................................................. 23

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Access Restrictions........................................................................ 24
Local Users/Groups..................................................................................24
Active Directory .......................................................................................26
NT Domain................................................................................................28
User Authentication with an External SMB Server................................30
Chapter 4 Managing Storage...................................... 33
RAID Arrays.................................................................................... 33
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 33
Using JBOD...............................................................................................33
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................34
RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................35
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................36
Adding an External Hard Drive .................................................... 37
Connect an External Drive.......................................................................37
Compatibility ...........................................................................................37
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 37
Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................37
Dismounting from Settings on a Computer ..........................................37
Dismounting from Settings on a Mobile Device ...................................38
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 39
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 40
Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely ................................. 41
Disk Quotas ................................................................................... 42
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................42
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................43
Hard Drive Replacement .............................................................. 44
Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Computer ........................................44

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Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Mobile Device .................................47
Chapter 5 Remote Access............................................ 50
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 50
Configuring from a Computer ................................................................50
Configuring from a Mobile Device .........................................................53
FTP.................................................................................................. 57
Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 59
Back Up from the LinkStation ...................................................... 59
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................59
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................60
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 62
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 65
Configuring Direct Copy from a Computer............................................65
Configuring Direct Copy from a Mobile Device.....................................66
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................66
Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 68
DLNA .............................................................................................. 68
Configuration from a Computer .............................................................68
Configuration from a Mobile Device ......................................................70
Playing Files .............................................................................................70
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ...................................................70
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................71
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................71
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 72
BitTorrent....................................................................................... 73

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Opening Download Manager .................................................................74
Downloading Files ...................................................................................76
Connecting a Printer..................................................................... 76
Setting Up a Printer from a Computer ...................................................76
Setting Up a Printer from a Mobile Device ............................................78
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................... 80
Email Notification ......................................................................... 80
Sleep Mode .................................................................................... 81
Encrypting Data Transmission ..................................................... 82
Encrypting Settings Data ........................................................................82
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data .................................................................82
SSL Encryption .........................................................................................82
Restoring Factory Defaults........................................................... 83
Initializing from Settings ........................................................................83
Initializing with the Function Button .....................................................83
Online Update ............................................................................... 83
Name, Date, Time, and Language ................................................ 84
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................... 86
Changing the IP Address .............................................................. 87
Chapter 9 Utilities........................................................ 89
NAS Navigator2 for Windows....................................................... 89
Mount as Network Drive..........................................................................91
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................92
NAS Navigator2 for Mac OS.......................................................... 92
Mount as Network Drive..........................................................................93

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Changing the IP Address .........................................................................94
Chapter 10 Appendix .................................................. 96
When the Power LED Blinks.......................................................... 96
Default Settings ............................................................................ 98
Specifications ................................................................................ 98
Models............................................................................................ 99
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 101
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 101
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 101

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
LS210D
Function
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OFF
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LS220D/LS220DE
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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 LinkStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices. It blinks
white during Direct Copy.
For enclosure model, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on to the 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 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
11 Drive 1 Error LED (LS220D/LS220DE only)
If there is an error on drive 1, this LED will light.
12 Drive 2 Error LED (LS220D/LS220DE only)
If there is an error on drive 2, this LED will light.
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 to start NAS Navigator2.

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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.
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.
Notes:
• Select "Set as private folder" to restrict access to the folder to specific users.

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• 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 the following message is displayed.
Installing Applications
NAS Navigator2
1 Insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer. You can also download the latest LinkNavigator from Buffalo's
website. LinkNavigator will launch.
2 Click NAS Navigator2 Install.
3 Follow the screen instructions to install NAS Navigator2.
4 When the installation finished, click Finish.
SmartPhone Navigator
SmartPhone Navigator will allow to open LinkStation's Settings, change the IP address, and configure WebAccess
settings. Follow the instructions below to install the application.
1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Install "SmartPhone Navigator".
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files in the LinkStation. Follow the instructions below to install WebAccess
application.
1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Install "WebAccess".
Accessing Shared Folders
Accessing from a Computer
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
2 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation's icon. The Explorer will open with shared folders' lists. For
Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.