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 the included
documents, the warranty statement, or the packing box.
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com
Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com
35020312-18
August 2021

Regulatory Compliance Information
For Customers in the United States
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables unless
specifically instructed to in the documentation.
Proposition 65
WARNING:
This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For Customers in Europe
EU Declaration of Conformity
Dansk
Brug ikke USB-kabler, der er 3 meter eller længere for at tilslutte USB enheder til denne LinkStation serie.
Der må kun bruges de kabler og det tilbehør der er inkluderet i pakken. Der må ikke bruges andet tilbehør eller
kabler, medmindre det er udtrykkeligt beskrevet i dokumentationen.
Deutsch
Verwenden Sie keine USB-Kabel, die 3 Meter lang oder länger sind, um USB-Geräte an LinkStations dieser Serie
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Verwenden Sie ausschließlich die Kabel und Zubehörteile, die im Lieferumfang enthalten sind. Andere Zubehörteile
oder Kabel dürfen nur dann verwendet werden, wenn dies in der Dokumentation ausdrücklich vorgeschrieben ist.
English
Do not use USB cables that are 3 meters or longer to connect USB devices to this LinkStation series.
Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables unless
specifically instructed to in the documentation.
Español
Utilice cables de una longitud inferior a 3 metros para conectar los dispositivos USB a este tipo de LinkStation.
Utilice únicamente los cables y accesorios incluidos en el paquete. No utilice otros accesorios ni cables a menos que
así se indique en la documentación.
Français
Utilisez des câbles d’une longueur de moins 3 mètres pour connecter les périphériques USB à ce type de
LinkStation.
Utilisez uniquement les câbles et accessoires inclus dans ce package. N’utilisez aucun autre accessoire ou câble sauf
instruction spécifique de la documentation.
Italiano
Non utilizzare cavi USB lunghi 3 metri o più per collegare dispositivi USB a questa LinkStation.
Utilizzare esclusivamente i cavi e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio. Non utilizzare altri accessori o cavi a meno che
non sia specificamente indicato nella documentazione.
Nederlands
Gebruik geen USB-kabels die 3 meter of langer zijn om USB-apparaten met deze LinkStation series te verbinden.
Gebruik alleen de kabels en toebehoren die zich in de verpakking bevinden. Gebruik geen ander toebehoren of
kabels tenzij dit uitdrukkelijk in de handleiding wordt aangegeven.
Norsk
Bruk ikke USB-kabler på tre meter eller mer for å koble USB-enheter til denne LinkStation-serien.
Bruk kun kabler og tilbehør som er inkludert i pakken. Ikke bruk annet tilbehør eller kabler med mindre spesielt
instruert til å gjøre det i dokumentasjonen.
Português
Não usar cabos USB de 3 metros ou mais para ligar dispositivos USB a esta série LinkStation.
Utilizar apenas cabos e acessórios incluídos na embalagem. Não utilizar outros acessórios ou cabos, salvo se
especificamente indicado na documentação.
Suomi
Älä käytä 3m tai pitempiä USB-kaapeleita USB-laitteiden liittämiseen näille LinkStation-sarjoille.
Käytä ainoastaan pakkauksen mukana toimitettuja kaapeleita ja varusteita. Älä käytä muita varusteita tai kaapeleita
ellei näin ole erityisesti ohjeistettu asiakirjoissa.
Svensk
Använd inte USB-kablar som är 3 meter eller längre för att ansluta USB-enheter till den här LinkStation-serien.
Använd bara kablar och tillbehör som ingår i förpackningen. Använd inte andra tillbehör eller kablar om du inte får
uttryckliga instruktioner om det i dokumentationen.
Türk
USB aygıtları bu LinkStation serisine bağlamak için 3 metre ve daha uzun USB kabloları kullanmayın.
Yalnızca pakette bulunan kablo ve aksesuarları kullanın. Belgelerde özellikle belirtilmedikçe başka aksesuar ve
kablolar kullanmayın.
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AC Adapter
The external power adapter should be a UL/CSA62368-1 or UL/CSA60950-1 certified power adapter. Make sure it is
approved by Buffalo accordingly before using or replacing it.
The chart below lists the product models of the AC adapter included with your LinkStation unit. The “x”at the end of
the AC adapter’s model name represents a variable alphabetic character between D and Z.
LS210D0101, LS210D0201 Asian Power Devices Inc. WB-18L12R-Z080x
LS210D0301, LS210D0401 Asian Power Devices Inc. WA-24Q12R-Z079x
LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR Asian Power Devices Inc. DA-48T12-Z067x
ErP Lot 7
The chart below lists detailed information on the AC adapters included with your LinkStation unit for compliance
with“Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782, ecodesign requirements for external power supplies pursuant to
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council”. The “x” at the end of the AC adapter’s model
name represents a variable alphabetic character between D and Z.
WB-18L12R-Z080x
Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC.
Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423
Address AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome,
Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan
Input voltage 100–240 V
Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V
Output current 1.5 A
Output power 18.0 W
Average active efficiency 88.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 82.0%
No-load power consumption 0.06 W
WA-24Q12R-Z079x
Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC.
Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423
Address AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome,
Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan
Input voltage 100–240 V
Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V
Output current 2.0 A
Output power 24.0 W
Average active efficiency 88.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 88.1%
No-load power consumption 0.07 W
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DA-48T12-Z067x
Product manufacturer’s name BUFFALO INC.
Commercial registration number 1800-01-041423
Address AKAMONDORI Bldg., 30-20, Ohsu 3-chome,
Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-8315, Japan
Input voltage 100–240 V
Input AC frequency 50–60 Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V
Output current 4.0 A
Output power 48.0 W
Average active efficiency 89.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%) 86.5%
No-load power consumption 0.08 W
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Table Of Contents
Regulatory Compliance Information ............................1
For Customers in the United States ................................................1
For Customers in Europe .................................................................1
Chapter 1 Getting Started .......................................... 10
Diagrams........................................................................................ 10
Installing Applications.................................................................. 12
NAS Navigator2........................................................................................12
SmartPhone Navigator............................................................................12
WebAccess ................................................................................................12
NovaBACKUP............................................................................................13
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ............................................ 13
Accessing Settings ........................................................................ 13
Opening Settings .....................................................................................14
Settings Up Through Setup Wizard ........................................................21
Accessing Shared Folders............................................................. 23
Chapter 2 File Sharing................................................. 25
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 25
Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................25
Recycle Bin................................................................................................30
Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................30
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................30
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 31
Adding a User...........................................................................................31
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Converting Local Users into External Users...........................................36
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 36
Configuring Access Restrictions .................................................. 38
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................39
Active Directory .......................................................................................43
NT Domain................................................................................................46
User Authentication with an External SMB Server................................48
Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management ....... 52
Available RAID Modes .................................................................. 52
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 52
Using JBOD...............................................................................................52
Creating a RAID Array..............................................................................53
Changing the RAID Mode using RMM ....................................................55
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................56
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 57
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................57
Compatibility ...........................................................................................57
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 58
Using the Function Button ......................................................................58
Using Settings ..........................................................................................58
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 60
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 62
Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely.............................. 63
Quotas............................................................................................ 64
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................64
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................65
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Chapter 4 Remote Access............................................ 67
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 67
Configuring WebAccess...........................................................................67
Accessing via WebAccess.........................................................................74
Unable to Create a BuffaloNAS.com Name............................................75
FTP.................................................................................................. 77
Chapter 5 Backup ........................................................ 79
Backing Up Data on the LinkStation ........................................... 79
Backup Modes..........................................................................................79
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................80
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................81
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 85
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 91
Configuring Direct Copy..........................................................................92
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................94
Chapter 6 Multimedia ................................................. 97
DLNA .............................................................................................. 97
Enabling DLNA .........................................................................................97
Playing Files ...........................................................................................100
Connected DLNA-Compatible Devices.................................................100
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices .............................................101
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices ...........................................102
iTunes Server ............................................................................... 103
BitTorrent..................................................................................... 104
Configuring BitTorrent ..........................................................................105
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Opening the Download Manager.........................................................106
Downloading Files .................................................................................108
Connecting a Printer................................................................... 109
Chapter 7 Advanced Features .................................. 111
Email Notification ....................................................................... 111
Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 112
Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 114
Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................114
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................114
SSL...........................................................................................................114
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 115
Resetting the Administrator Password ..................................... 116
Updating the Firmware............................................................... 116
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 117
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 120
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 121
Chapter 8 Drive Replacement................................... 123
Drive Replacement for a RAID 1 Array....................................... 123
Drive Replacement for a RAID 0 Array....................................... 130
Drive Replacement for a JBOD ................................................... 134
Chapter 9 Appendix .................................................. 137
Power LED Operations ................................................................ 137
Blinking Red (Errors)..............................................................................137
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Blinking Amber (Notices) ......................................................................138
Blinking Amber (Information Events) ..................................................138
Glowing Amber ......................................................................................139
Default Settings .......................................................................... 139
Specifications .............................................................................. 140
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Diagrams
Depending on the number or type of drives in the unit, the model name will be different. Check the sticker on the
packing box for your unit’s model name.
LS210D
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
11
7
9
LS220D, LS220DE, LS220DR
1
210
3
4
5
811
6
12
13
7
9
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1 Power LED
The power LED glows white while the LinkStation is on.
The power LED blinks white while the LinkStation is booting or shutting down.
If an error occurs, the power LED blinks red.
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 pressing 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 the device on and off.
5 USB Port
Compatible USB drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USB hubs
are not supported.
6 LAN Port
Connect an Ethernet cable to use this port for your network. It is available for communicating at max. 1000
Mbps.
7 Link/Act LED
Blinks green when the connection is experiencing activity.
8 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
9 Power Status LED
Glows green when the power cable is connected.
10 Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. 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 the drive in slot 1, this LED will light.
13 Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 2, this LED will light.
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Installing Applications
NAS Navigator2
For Windows
1 Go to the d.buffalo website (https://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.
Refer to the software help for more detailed information on operating the software. To open the help, launch NAS
Navigator2 and navigate to Menu > Help.
For macOS 10.13 and Later
For the procedure on a macOS device running macOS 10.12 and earlier, refer to the Windows section above.
1 Open Mac App Store and search for the NAS Navigator2 software.
2 Click GET, then INSTALL.
Refer to the software help for more detailed information on operating the software. To open the help, launch NAS
Navigator2 and navigate to Help > NAS Navigator2 Help from the menu bar.
SmartPhone Navigator
SmartPhone Navigator will allow you to open LinkStation’s Settings, change the IP address, and configure
WebAccess settings from a mobile device. Follow the procedure below to install the app.
1 Open App Store (iOS or iPadOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install“SmartPhone Navigator”.
You can also install the apps from the QR codes below. Use the appropriate QR code for your mobile device.
For iOS and iPadOS
For Android
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files on the LinkStation from a mobile device. Follow the procedure below to install
the app.
1 Open App Store (iOS or iPadOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
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2 Search for and install“WebAccess”.
You can also install the apps from the QR codes below. Use the appropriate QR code for your mobile device.
For iOS
For iPadOS
For Android
NovaBACKUP
NovaBACKUP is a Windows utility that lets you back up data on your computer.
The NovaBACKUP installer is available from the d.buffalo website, accessible from https://d.buffalo.jp/LS200/. Select
the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website. Download the NovaBACKUP installer and
install the utility onto your computer.
To download the installer, you will need the serial number of your LinkStation. The serial number is printed on the
label on the back of the unit.
Turning the LinkStation On and Off
Move the power switch to the “On” position to turn the device on.
To turn off the LinkStation, move the switch to the “Off”position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before
unplugging it. Don’t unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the LinkStation first.
When the power LED turns off, the shutdown process is finished.
Accessing Settings
Configure and manage your LinkStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open
the interface using the appropriate 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.
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.
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Opening Settings
You can open Settings from a computer or a mobile device. Follow the appropriate procedure below to open
Settings.
Using a Computer (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 Open Settings. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select Open Settings.
3 Enter the 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. For detailed information about encrypted
connections, refer to the “Encrypting Data Transmission”section in chapter 7.
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4 Easy Admin will open.
The settings available on Easy Admin are described as below:
Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing the administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Configuring access restrictions
WebAccess
Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the“WebAccess”section in chapter 4 for more
information.
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BitTorrent
Configure BitTorrent to download large files efficiently. Refer to the “BitTorrent”section in chapter 6 for more
information.
DLNA
Configure DLNA to stream media files to DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN. Refer to the“DLNA” section in
chapter 6 for more information.
Using a Computer (Advanced Settings)
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
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2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select Open Settings. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select Open Settings.
3 Enter the 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. For detailed information about encrypted
connections, refer to the “Encrypting Data Transmission”section in chapter 7.
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4 Easy Admin will open. Click Advanced Settings.
5 Advanced Settings will open.
Using a Mobile Device
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.
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• Mobile devices that support mobile-optimized Settings display are described in the“Specifications”section in
chapter 9.
1 Tap the SmartPhone Navigator icon ( ) on your mobile device.
2 Tap your LinkStation from the list of devices.
3 Tap Open Settings.
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