Buffalo LinkStation 200 Series User manual

LinkStation 200
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020312-02
2014-03

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Contents
Chapter 1 Installation ........................................................7
Diagrams ...............................................................................................7
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...................................................8
Chapter 2 Configuration ...................................................9
Opening Settings from a Computer ...................................................9
Opening Easy Admin ......................................................................................9
Opening Advanced Settings .............................................................12
Opening Settings from a Smartphone .............................................13
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch .......................................................................13
Android Smartphones and Tablets ..............................................................14
Chapter 3 Remote Access ................................................17
WebAccess ..........................................................................................17
Configuring from a Smartphone .................................................................17
Configuring from a Computer .....................................................................25
FTP .......................................................................................................28
Chapter 4 Access Restrictions .........................................30
Configuring Access Restrictions on Users and Groups ...................30
Adding Shared Folders .................................................................................30
Adding Users .................................................................................................33
Adding Groups ..............................................................................................36

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Access Restrictions ........................................................................................36
Active Directory .................................................................................38
NT Domains ........................................................................................40
Delegating Authority to an External SMB Server ............................42
Chapter 5 Managing Storage..........................................45
RAID Arrays .........................................................................................45
Working with RAID Arrays .................................................................45
Using JBOD ....................................................................................................45
Changing RAID Mode ...................................................................................46
RMM (RAID Mode Manager) .........................................................................47
RAID Scanning...............................................................................................48
Adding an External Hard Drive .........................................................49
Connect an External Drive............................................................................49
Compatibility ................................................................................................49
Dismounting Drives ...........................................................................49
Dismounting with the Function Button ......................................................49
Dismounting from Settings .........................................................................50
Checking Drives .................................................................................51
Formatting Drives ..............................................................................52
Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely ......................................54
Disk Quotas ........................................................................................55
Quotas for Users ............................................................................................55
Quotas for Groups ........................................................................................55
Hard Drive Replacement ...................................................................56

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Hard Drive Replacement Examples .............................................................56
Chapter 6 Backup ............................................................62
Back Up from the LinkStation ...........................................................62
Preparing a Backup Destination ..................................................................62
Configuring a Backup Job ............................................................................63
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ........................................65
Copying from a USB Device ...............................................................68
Configuring Direct Copy ...............................................................................68
Starting Direct Copy .....................................................................................70
Chapter 7 Multimedia .....................................................71
DLNA ...................................................................................................71
Configuration from Smartphone .................................................................71
Configuration from Easy Admin ..................................................................72
Configuration from Advanced Settings ......................................................72
Play Files ........................................................................................................73
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ........................................................73
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ....................................................74
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices ..................................................74
iTunes Server ......................................................................................75
BitTorrent ............................................................................................76
Configuring BitTorrent .................................................................................76
Opening Download Manager ......................................................................78
Downloading Files ........................................................................................79
Connecting a Printer ..........................................................................80

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Setting up a Printer from a Smartphone .....................................................80
Setting up a Printer with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or
Windows Vista ...............................................................................................81
Setting Up a Printer with Windows XP ........................................................82
Chapter 8 Advanced Features ........................................83
Email Notification ..............................................................................83
Sleep Mode .........................................................................................84
Encrypting Data Transmission ..........................................................85
Encrypting Settings Data .............................................................................85
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ......................................................................85
SSL Encryption ..............................................................................................85
Restoring Factory Defaults ................................................................86
Initializing from Settings .............................................................................86
Initializing with the Function Button ..........................................................86
Online Update ....................................................................................86
Name, Date, Time, and Language .....................................................87
Jumbo Frames ....................................................................................89
Changing the IP Address ...................................................................90
Chapter 9 Utilities ............................................................91
NAS Navigator2 for Windows ............................................................91
Mount as Network Drive...............................................................................93
Changing the IP Address ..............................................................................94
NAS Navigator2 for Mac OS ...............................................................94
Mount as Network Drive...............................................................................95

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Changing the IP Address ..............................................................................96
Chapter 10 Appendix ......................................................98
When the Power LED Blinks ...............................................................98
Default Settings .............................................................................. 100
Specifications .................................................................................. 100
Models ........................................................................................................ 101
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information ........103
The United States ............................................................................ 103
Europe .............................................................................................. 103

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Chapter 1 Installation
Diagrams
LS210D
LS220D/LS220DE
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
while Direct Copy.
For enclosure model, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on to the initial hard drive
installation and it blinks after pushing the function button.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.

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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.
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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Chapter 2 Configuration
Configure and administer 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 in 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, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and later are supported. If you have difficulty
viewing Settings, check the following:
• If you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings, disable the proxy server.
• With Internet Explorer, set security to Local intranet. On Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008, higher-
level security is configured by default. Set the security to a lower level temporarily.
Opening Easy Admin
The Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the steps below to open Easy Admin.
1 Open NAS Navigator2 by double-clicking the icon.
2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and choose Settings. For Mac OS, click your LinkStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
3 The Easy Admin screen will open.

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Notes:
• If you click any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password.
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin password All
guest blank
LinkStation’s name, IP address,
workgroup, drive status,
firmware version
your username your password
LinkStation’s name, IP address,
workgroup, drive status,
firmware version, and your
password.
• If the time-out period is set to “10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity. You
will also be logged out when you reboot the LinkStation or close the web browser, even if you select “Unlimited”.
• Click Secure Connection to log in with an encrypted connection.
• You can also use Bonjour to log in to Settings from Mac OS. In Safari, click View - Show Bookmarks Bar. From Book-
marks, click Bonjour - LinkStation name.
Getting Started
The wizard lets you configure the following settings:
• Changing administrator password
• Creating shared folders
• Access restrictions

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The first time you access your LinkStation, this page will open. Step through the wizard to change your administrative
password.
WebAccess
Configure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the WebAccess section in chapter 3 for more
information.
BitTorrent
Configure BitTorrent to download large files efficiently. Refer to the BitTorrent section in chapter 7 for more information.

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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.
Opening Advanced Settings
1 Click Advanced Settings in Easy Admin.
2 Enter the administrator username and password, then click OK.
3 The Advanced Settings screen will open.

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Note: To go back to Easy Admin, click the Home icon.
Opening Settings from a Smartphone
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 phone, 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 an administrator to change settings. To use SmartPhone Navigator, log in as a member
of the administrators group.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
1 Open “SP Navigator” on your iOS 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 smartphones.
Android Smartphones and Tablets
1 Open SmartPhone Navigator” on your Android device.

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2 Tap Open Settings.
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.

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• 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 smartphones.
What the Mobile Mode Settings Can Do
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 NAS, including Direct Copy options and print server
settings.
• Update the firmware.
• Recover the RAID array when a drive fails (models with 2+ drives only).

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Chapter 3 Remote Access
WebAccess
WebAccess is a program for accessing the files in the shared folder of your LinkStation from your computer, smartphone,
or tablet through the Internet.
Notes:
• Be careful when configuring WebAccess. Certain settings can make the files in the shared folder available to any-
one on the Internet, without any access restrictions.
Configuring from a Smartphone
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Notes:
• Download the “SmartPhone Navigator” and “WebAccess” applications from the App Store.
• You can also configure WebAccess settings from Settings.
1 Open “SP Navigator” on your iOS devices.
2 Tap NAS Setup.

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3 Enter a username and password. This will create a new user. Tap Next.
4 Enter the password from the previous step again and tap Next.

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5 Tap OK.
Note: If UPnP is not enabled on your network, you will only be able to access your NAS from the local network. To
use WebAccess from outside your home, either enable UPnP in the router or open port 9000 for WebAccess in your
router’s settings.
6 Enter the BuffaloNAS.com name and tap Set.

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7 Tap Browse.
8 WebAccess will launch.
Tap OK if the following message is displayed.
9 Tap your NAS’s hostname to open the shared folder.