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.
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Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com
35020312-16
June 2020

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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................7
Diagrams...........................................................................................7
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................8
Installing Applications.....................................................................9
NAS Navigator2.......................................................................................... 9
SmartPhone Navigator.............................................................................. 9
WebAccess .................................................................................................. 9
Settings Up Through Setup Wizard ................................................9
Accessing Shared Folders............................................................. 11
Accessing from a Computer ....................................................................11
Accessing from a Mobile Device .............................................................11
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 13
Opening Settings from a Computer ............................................ 13
Opening Easy Admin ...............................................................................13
Opening Advanced Settings ...................................................................15
Opening Settings from a Mobile Device ..................................... 18
Chapter 3 File Sharing................................................. 21
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 21
Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................21
Recycle Bin................................................................................................23
Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................23
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................23
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 24

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Adding a User...........................................................................................24
Converting Local Users into External Users...........................................27
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 27
Configuring Access Restrictions .................................................. 29
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................30
Active Directory .......................................................................................31
NT Domain................................................................................................34
User Authentication with an External SMB Server................................36
Chapter 4 Storage Management ................................ 40
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 40
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 40
Using JBOD...............................................................................................40
Changing the RAID Mode........................................................................41
Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data ................................43
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................44
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 45
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................45
Compatibility ...........................................................................................45
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 46
Dismounting Using the Function Button...............................................46
Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................46
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 47
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 48
Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely.............................. 50
Quotas............................................................................................ 50
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................50
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................51

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Drive Replacement........................................................................ 52
Replacing a Defective Drive ....................................................................53
Rebuilding the RAID Array ......................................................................55
Chapter 5 Remote Access............................................ 57
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 57
Configuring from Easy Admin.................................................................57
Configuring from Advanced Settings ....................................................58
Accessing Remotely.................................................................................60
FTP.................................................................................................. 60
Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 62
Backing Up Data on the LinkStation ........................................... 62
Backup Modes..........................................................................................62
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................63
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................64
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 68
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 74
Enabling Direct Copy...............................................................................75
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................75
Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 76
DLNA .............................................................................................. 76
Configuring from Easy Admin.................................................................76
Configuring from Advanced Settings ....................................................77
Playing Files .............................................................................................78
Connected DLNA-Compatible Devices...................................................78
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................79

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Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................80
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 81
BitTorrent....................................................................................... 83
Configuring BitTorrent ............................................................................83
Opening the Download Manager...........................................................84
Downloading Files ...................................................................................86
Connecting a Printer..................................................................... 87
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................... 89
Email Notification ......................................................................... 89
Sleep Mode .................................................................................... 90
Encrypting Data Transmission ..................................................... 92
Encrypting Settings Data ........................................................................92
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data .................................................................92
SSL Keys ....................................................................................................92
Restoring Factory Defaults........................................................... 93
Initializing from Settings ........................................................................93
Initializing Using the Function Button...................................................94
Updating the Firmware................................................................. 94
Name, Date, Time, and Language ................................................ 94
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................... 98
Changing the IP Address .............................................................. 99
Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices........... 101
Settings Available from Your Mobile Device............................. 101
Configuring Users ....................................................................... 101

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Adding a User.........................................................................................102
Changing the Password.........................................................................105
Deleting a User.......................................................................................107
Configuring Shared Folders ....................................................... 109
Adding a Shared Folder.........................................................................109
Configuring Access Restrictions ...........................................................111
Deleting a Shared Folder.......................................................................113
Configuring WebAccess .............................................................. 115
Configuring the DLNA Server..................................................... 121
Managing USB Devices............................................................... 121
Dismounting USB Drives.......................................................................122
Enabling Direct Copy.............................................................................123
Starting Direct Copy ..............................................................................123
Enabling a Print Server..........................................................................125
Rebuilding the RAID Array ......................................................... 125
Chapter 10 Utilities.................................................... 127
NAS Navigator2........................................................................... 127
Windows .................................................................................................127
macOS.....................................................................................................127
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 127
Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 128
Power LED Operations ................................................................ 128
Default Settings .......................................................................... 130
Specifications .............................................................................. 131

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Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 133
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 133
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 133

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
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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 to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
7 Link/Act LED
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
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.
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 completed.

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Installing Applications
NAS Navigator2
For Windows or macOS 10.12 and Earlier
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.
For macOS 10.13 and Later
1 Open Mac App Store and search for the NAS Navigator2 app.
2 Click [Get], then [Install].
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 App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install“SmartPhone Navigator”.
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files on the LinkStation. Follow the procedure below to install the WebAccess
application.
1 Open 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 appear. To set up the LinkStation using the wizard, follow the procedure below.

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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 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 Double-click your LinkStation’s icon.
3 File 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 leave the password field 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, refer to the“WebAccess”section in chapter 5.
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator.
2 Tap your LinkStation from the NAS list.
3 Tap [Browse].

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Note: Alternatively, you can access shared folders from the WebAccess app. Open the application and tap your
LinkStation’s hostname in the NAS list.

Chapter 2 Configuration
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.
Opening Settings from a Computer
Notes:
• To access Settings, we recommend using NAS Navigator2, which should already be installed on your computer
if you followed the quick setup guide included with your LinkStation for initial setup. If you do not have NAS
Navigator2 installed, refer to the“NAS Navigator2”section in chapter 10 for the procedure on how to download
and install it.
• 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 [Open Settings]. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select [Open Settings].
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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.
4 Easy Admin will open.
Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing the administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Configuring access restrictions

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WebAccess
Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the“WebAccess”section in chapter 5 for more
information.
Opening 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].

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4 Easy Admin will open. Click [Advanced Settings].
5 Advanced Settings will open.
Notes:
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin (default) password (default) All
guest blank System information (read-only)

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Username Password Settings Available
Your username Your password
If a user is assigned as an administrator, all settings are
available. If assigned as a power user, the user can create
and edit shared folders, users, and general user groups. If
assigned as a general user, the user can only access read-
only system information and change their own password.
• 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 11.
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator on your mobile device.

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2 Tap [Open Settings].
3 Enter the username and password, then tap [Log In].