Buffalo LinkStation Pro User manual

Package Contents:
Main Unit (LinkStation)
Ethernet Cable
Power Cable
LinkNavigator Installation CD
Quick Setup Guide (this manual)
Warranty Card
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Quick Setup Guide
LinkStation Pro
v1.4

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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. Please
turn to page 4 to continue setup.
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:
• 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 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
begin.

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Continue pressing Next to
step through the installation.
When installation is
complete, you may close the
installation window.
Congratulations! Your LinkStation is ready to use. Turn to page
6 for more on using your LinkStation with a PC, or page 7 for
more on using your LinkStation with a Mac.
Please see the LinkStation User Manual on your LinkStation
cd for more help and conguration options.

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The LinkStation shortcut will take directly to the
folders on your LinkStation.
Share is the main folder that you can put les
and folders in. 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 easily view system information
for your LinkStation(s). If you click
Setup and choose Conguration
Settings, it will take you to the settings
conguration GUI, where you may
change your LinkStation’s settings.
Until you change it, the GUI’s username
is “admin” and the password is
“password”. Consult your user manual
for more information on the Buffalo NAS Navigator and the Settings
Conguration GUI.
Another way to access folders and
data on your LinkStation is through
the mapped driveletter ‘L’. When the
installation program ran, it added your
LinkStation’s main “share” folder to your
“My Computer” folder as drive ‘L’. 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 main folder
that you can put les and folders in. 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 easily view
system information for
your LinkStation(s). If you
click Setup and choose
Browser Management,
it will take you to the
settings conguration GUI,
where you may change
your LinkStation’s settings. Until you change it, the GUI’s
username is “admin” and the password is “password”. Consult
your user manual for more information on the Buffalo NAS
Navigator and the Settings Conguration 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.

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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.buffalotech.com.
FCC Warning
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.
Technical Speci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: 120V A/C
Power Consumption: ~21W
Dimensions: 2.4“ x 6.3“ x 8.5“ (60 x 160 x 216 mm.)
Weight: ~3.5 lbs
Operating Temperature:  41-95˚F;20-80%non-condensing

USA/Canada Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Toll-Free: 866-752-6210
email: [email protected]
Europe Technical Support is available between 9am-6pm (Monday-Thursday) (GMT)
and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays.
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