Buffalo LinkStation Quad LS-QL/R5 User manual

Package Contents:
•LinkStation Quad
•Ethernet Cable
•Power Adaptor & Cord
•LinkNavigator Installation CD
•Quick Setup Guide (this manual)
•Warranty Card
www.buffalotech.com
Quick Setup Guide
LS-QL/R5
LinkStation Quad
v1.7

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Front Panel Layout
USB
Function Button
Power Switch
Power LED
Function LED
Disk LEDs
(Green-Access
Red-Error)
Note: The LinkStation’s front panel is removable by pulling
it straight forward. Do not lift the unit by its front panel. It
may come off suddenly, allowing the unit to fall.

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Rear Panel Layout
USB
Power Mode - Auto
Manual
Ethernet LED
Ethernet Port
Power Adaptor
Cable Guide

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Insert the LinkNavigator
CD into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive. Setup
will launch automatically.
Click on your chosen
language. If you are
installing the software on
a Mac, open the CD and
click LinkNavigator to
begin installation.
Click Next to step through
the installation.
Installing Your LinkStation
Click on Begin
Installation.

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The wizard will step you
through installation. Follow
the directions on each screen
and 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 LinkNavigator
CD for more help and conguration options.

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The LS-QLxxx 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 right-click
on your LinkStation’s icon and choose
Open Web Admin, it will take you to the
Web Administration Tool, 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 Web Admin Tool.
If you’re using a Windows PC, three new
icons will be on your desktop: Buffalo
NAS Navigator, LS-QLxxx Setup results,
and LS-QLxxx, where xxx is the last three
characters of the unit’s MAC address. The
LS-QLxxx Setup results.txt le contains the IP address and network
information for the LinkStation.

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After installing the LinkNavigator
software, your Mac will have new
icons.
On the desktop, the LS-QLSettings.
txt le contains the IP address of your LinkStation. In the
Finder, NASNavigator is the LinkStation’s client utility.
Using your LinkStation with a Mac
Clicking NASNavigator
opens the LinkStation’s
client utility. This lets
you easily view system
information for your
LinkStation and change
its settings. Consult your
user manual for more
information on the Buffalo
NAS Navigator.
With the information in the LS-
QLSettings.txt le, you can easily
connect to the LinkStation from any
of your computers on your local
network.
From the Finder, click Go,
and then choose Connect
to Server.

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In the Server Address eld, enter
your LinkStation’s IP address
in the form smb://ipaddress
(where “ipaddress” is your
LinkStation’s IP address), and
click Connect.
You can get your LinkStation’s
IP address from the LS-
QLSettings.txt le on your
desktop.
Select Guest and click on
Connect. Note: If you have
congured share permissions
on your LinkStation, select
Registered User and enter your
login credentials.
Select share from the list of
folders on the LinkStation.
The share will open. A link to it
will appear on your desktop.
Using your LinkStation with a Mac

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Technical Support
Buffalo Technology offers free technical support. See the back page
of this guide for contact information. Please also visit our web site at
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.
*The LinkStation and its client utility work well with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, but
many of the optional utilities (such as backup software) included with the LinkStation are not supported.
† Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a
registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Technical Specications
Data Transfer: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Hard Drives: 3.5” SATA II (3 Gb/s)
Main Connector: RJ-45 (Ethernet)
USB Interface: USB 2.0/1.1
Protocol Support: TCP/IP, AppleTalk
SMB, FTP (File Sharing)
HTTP (Management)
NTP (Time Synchronization)
Power Supply: 100-240V 50/60Hz
Client OS Support: Windows
®
Vista ™ , XP, 2000, Server 2003*,
Server 2008*, Mac OS
®
10.3.9 or later †
Power Consumption: ~45W (with no USB devices connected)
Dimensions: 5.91 ” x 5.91 ” x 9.01 ” (150 x 150 x 230 mm)
Weight: 12.5 pounds (5.7 kg)
Operating Environment: 41˚-95˚F;5˚-35˚C;20-80%non-condensing

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