Buffalo TeraStation HD-HTGL/R5 User manual

User Manual
TeraStation
HD-HTGL/R5
www.buffalotech.com Rev 5.4

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Introduction
 CongratulationsonyournewTeraStation!Thisusermanualisintendedtoassistyouinconguring
it.  If you run into difculties or need additional help, feel free to contact our 24/7 Technical
Supportat[phone](USA&Canadaonly).TechnicalSupportinEuropeisavailablebetween
thehoursof9am-6pm(GMT)MondaythroughThursdayand9am-4:30pm(GMT)Fridayforthis
product.  Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information:
Email:[email protected]|Web:www.buffalo-technology.com
 ThisusermanualusesimagesrepresentativeofTeraStationuserinterfacesandsoftware.Because
we’reconstantlyupdatingourproduct,theimagesandtextinthismanualmayvaryslightlyfrom
theimagesandtextdisplayedbyyourTeraStation.Thesechangesareminorandshouldnotaffect
theeaseofsetupadversely.Astimepasses,futureuserinterfaces,updatedsoftware,andlater
versionsofthismanualmaybeavailablefordownloadatourwebsite:www.buffalotech.com.

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Table of Contents
TeraStationQuickSetup...................................................4
TeraNavigatorSetup..........................................................8
Accessing TeraStation Data from a PC............................. 14
AccessingTeraStationDatafromaMac........................... 17
TeraStation Diagram.......................................................21
Advanced Settings........................................................... 24
BasicSettings .................................................................25
Network Settings.............................................................26
DiskManagement ...........................................................28
AddingExtraHardDrives ...............................................34
SharedFolders................................................................ 38
Groups ...........................................................................42
Users ..............................................................................43
Printers .......................................................................... 47
Backups.......................................... .............................. 51
PCast ............................................................................. 55
Maintenance ...................................................................56
UPS ................................................................................57
Client Utility ...................................................................67
Troubleshooting ..............................................................69
ChangingaFailedHardDrive ......................................... 70
TechnicalSpecications ..................................................78
TechnicalSupport...........................................................79

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BeginsettingupyourTeraStation
bypluggingyourpower cable and
Ethernet cable into the back of
the TeraStation as shown.
TeraStation Quick Setup

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Plug the power cordintoa120
volt wall socket.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable
intoahub,router,orswitchinyour
network.
TeraStation Quick Setup
Connect your cables

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 Make sure that the power
switch on the rear of the
TeraStation is in the ON
position,withthe“I”symbol
presseddown.
TeraStation Quick Setup
Press the power button on the
frontpanel.TheLEDswillswirl
asyourTeraStationbootsup.
 After your TeraStation has completed booting up and the LEDs have
ceasedtoswirl,checktheLINK/ACT LED on the front of the TeraStation.
Ifit’slit,thenyourTeraStationisconnectedproperly,andyoucangoon
to page 8.Ifit’snotlit,turntopage 7fortroubleshooting.

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TheTeraStation’sEthernetportwillautomaticallyadjusttouseeitheraCrossoverorPatchcable,
soyoumayconnecttheTeraStationtoyournetworkwitheithertypeofEthernetcable.Buffalo
Technology doesn’t recommend connecting the TeraStation directly to a PC.
Verify that the LINK/ACT LED on the front of TeraStation is lit (see page 6’spicture).Ifit’slit,goto
page 8tocontinuesettingupTeraStation.IftheLINK/ACT LEDisstillnotlit,trythesuggestions
belowtoverifythatyou’renotsufferingfromcommonsetupproblems.
Havingproblems?Makesurethat:
• theTeraStationandtherouter,huborswitcharebothpoweredon,
• theEthernetcableissecurelypluggedinatbothends,and
•theEthernetcableisnotdamaged.VerifythisbytryingadifferentEthernetcable.
Ifproblemspersist,contactour24/7technicalsupportat[phone] (USA & Canada only).
TechnicalSupportinEuropeisavailablebetweenthehoursof9am-6pm(GMT)Mondaythrough
Thursday and 9am-4:30 pm (GMT) Friday for this product.  Customers in Europe can obtain
TechnicalSupportusingthefollowinginformation:Email:[email protected]|Web:
www.buffalo-technology.com
TeraStation Quick Setup

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InserttheTeraNavigatorCDintoyourPC’sCD-ROMdrive.Setupshouldautomaticallylaunch.If
itdoesnot,manuallylaunchsetup.exebypressingtheStart menu and selecting the Run... option.
When the Run dialogopens,typed:\setup.exe(wheredisthedriveletterofyourCD-ROMdrive).
Press OK to continue.
TeraNavigator Setup

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TeraNavigatorisnowrunning.PleasepresstheInstall Client Utility icon,andthenStart. When
installationisnished,pressLaunch.
TeraNavigator Setup

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The TeraStation Client UtilityallowsyoutoeasilycongureTeraStation’snetworksettings.Thetabs
showthenamesofavailableTeraStations.IfyouhavemorethanoneTeraStationonthenetwork,
clickthetaboftheoneyouwanttoselectit.WhileaTeraStation’stabisselected,itsIP Address
isvisibleandtheView Sharesbuttonwilltakeyoudirectlytoitsnetworksharesandfolders.See
page 66 for more information on TeraStation Client Utility.Fornow, makesurethattheproper
TeraStation’stabisselected,clickSetup,andchoose Browser Management.
TeraNavigator Setup