Buffalo LinkStation Pro User manual

Quick Setup Guide
LinkStation Pro

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Table of Contents
English.................................................................................................................................. 2
Deutsch.............................................................................................................................12
Français..............................................................................................................................22
Italiano...............................................................................................................................32
Español ..............................................................................................................................42
Português..........................................................................................................................52
Nederlands.......................................................................................................................62
Svenska ..............................................................................................................................72
Norsk.................................................................................................................................82
Dansk.................................................................................................................................92
Suomi...............................................................................................................................102

Package Contents:
LinkStation
Ethernet Cable
Power Cable
LinkNavigator Installation CD
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Quick Setup Guide
LinkStation Pro
English

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Step 1: Connect your Cables
Plug LinkStation’s power cord and Ethernet cable into the back of the
LinkStation.
Connect the power plug to a surge protector or power outlet. Plug the other
end of the Ethernet cable into a hub, switch, or router on your local network.

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Press the power button on the front panel to turn
your LinkStation on.
Check the LINK/ACT LED on the front of the
LinkStation. If it’s lit, then your LinkStation is
connected properly.
• both LinkStation and the hub, switch, or PC are powered on,
• the Ethernet cable is securely fastened to both devices, and
• the Ethernet cable is not damaged. To verify, try using another Ethernet cable.
Step 2: Check your Connection
If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is not lit, your LinkStation is
not properly connected to your network. Make sure that:
If problems persist, contact our technical support.

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Insert the LinkNavigator CD
into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. If Setup doesn’t launch
automatically, you can launch
it manually by clicking Start,
then Run.... When the Run
dialog opens, type d:\setup.exe
(where “d” is the drive letter of
your CD-ROM). Press OK to
continue.
If you are installing the software on a Mac, open the cd and click
LinkNavigator to begin installation.
If you’re installing on a Mac, skip to
the next page.
If you’re installing on a PC, click on
Connect this PC to LinkStation
(the green, lower button).
Click Next to step through the
installation.
Step 3: Installing Software
Press the Begin Installation
button to start.

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The wizard will now guide you
through the installation process.
When installation is complete, you
may close the installation window.
Congratulations! Your LinkStation is ready to use.
Please see the LinkStation User Manual on your LinkNavigator CD for
more help and configuration options.
Step 3: Installing Software (Cont’d)

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The LinkStation shortcut will take you directly to the folders
on your LinkStation.
Share is the default location for adding all your files and
folders. Info contains a copy of your user manual.
Using your LinkStation with a Windows PC
The Buffalo NAS Navigator icon opens the
LinkStation’s client utility. This lets you view
system information for your LinkStation(s). If you
click Setup and choose Confi guration Settings,
it will take you to the settings configuration
screen, where you may change your LinkStation’s
settings. The default logon username is “admin”
and the password is “password”. Consult your
user manual for more information on the Buffalo
NAS Navigator and the Settings Configuration
GUI.
Another way to access data on your LinkStation
is through the mapped driveletter ‘L’. When
the installation program ran, it mapped your
LinkStation’s main “share” folder to the ‘L’
drive. Use this virtual hard drive like any other
hard drive on your computer. You may add
additional shares and mapped drive letters to your
LinkStation and PC; consult your user manual for more information.
If you’re using a Windows PC, two new icons will be on
your desktop: Shortcut for LinkStation and Buffalo
NAS Navigator.

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After installing the LinkNavigator software, your
Mac will have two new icons on the desktop.
The Share folder is the default location for adding
all your files and folders. NASNavigator is the
LinkStation’s client utility.
Using your LinkStation with a Mac
Clicking NASNavigator icon
opens the LinkStation’s client
utility. This lets you view
system information for your
LinkStation(s). If you click
Setup and choose Browser
Management,it will take you
to the settings configuration
GUI, where you may change
your LinkStation’s settings. Until
you change it, the default logon username is “admin” and the password is
“password”. Consult your user manual for more information on the Buffalo
NAS Navigator and the Settings Configuration GUI.
Clicking Share opens the main
folder on the LinkStation. You
may add additional shares
to your LinkStation; consult
your user manual for more
information.
Firmware Language -The default language for the web interface is English.This
can be changed on both PC & Mac by selecting the Basic screen, and then choosing
your desired language from the Display Language drop down.You will also need to
select the corresponding Windows Client Language. Click on Apply to implement
your changes.You must log out and log in again to view your changes.

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Technical Support
Buffalo Technology offers free technical support. See the back page of this quick start
guide for contact information. Please also visit the web site at:
http://www.buffalo-technology.com.
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Technical Specifi cations
LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3
Transmission: 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5; 100BASE-TX: 4B5B
MLT-3, MLT-3; 10BASE-T Manchester Coding
Access Media: CSMA/CD
Media Interface: RJ-45
USB Standard: USB 2.0
Hi-Speed (HS)
Full-Speed (FS)
Low-Speed (LS)
USB Connector: USB A Connector (2)
Data Transmission Speed: Max: 480 Mbps (HS Mode)
Max: 12 Mbps (FS Mode)
Electric Current: 100-240V A/C
Power Consumption: ~21W
Dimensions: 60 x 160 x 216 mm.
Weight: 1.6 Kg
Operating Temperature: 5-35˚ C; 20-80% non-condensing
Data Transmission Speed: Max: 480 Mbps (HS Mode)
Max: 12 Mbps (FS Mode)
Power Consumption: ~21W
Access Media: CSMA/CD
LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3