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Buffalo LinkStation HD-HG160LAN User Manual

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Gigabit LinkStation
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www.buffalotech.com
v5.4

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Gigabit LinkStation HD-HGLAN Series www.buffalotech.com v5.4...
  • Page 2 Introduction Welcome to the LinkStation User Manual! This manual will help you configure your LinkStation. This user manual uses images representative of LinkStation user interfaces and software. Future user interfaces and software may be available for download from: http://www.buffalotech.com (Support Section - Downloads). Due to the evolving state of the product, the images and text in this manual may vary slightly from the images and text displayed by your LinkStation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents LinkStation Diagram ...4 LinkStation Quick Setup ...6 Link Navigator Setup ... 12 Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC ... 20 Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac ... 23 LinkStation Expansion ... 26 Basic Settings ... 27 Network Settings ... 30 Security Settings ...

  • Page 4: Linkstation Diagram

    1. Power Button – The Power Button is used to power the LinkStation on or off. The power on process will take approximately 30 seconds to a full minute to complete. During this time, do not unplug the LinkStation from the wall outlet. To turn the LinkStation off, press and hold the power button for several seconds until the Power LED light begins blinking.
  • Page 5 4. Disk Full LED – When LinkStation’s internal drive approaches 95% of its capacity, the Disk Full LED will light up in red. For options to increase storage capacity, see LinkStation Expansion section on page 27. 5. Diagnostic LED – The Diagnostic LED flashes if the LinkStation encounters an error.

  • Page 6: Linkstation Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Plug the LinkStation’s power cord into the back of LinkStation. Then, plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. Also, plug the included Ethernet Cable into LinkStation’s Ethernet Port located on the back of LinkStation.
  • Page 7 Quick Setup Connect the other end of the included Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a nearby running PC. NOTE: It is recommended that you connect LinkStation to a hub or switch on your network. Connecting it directly to the back of a PC should only be used if absolutely necessary.
  • Page 8 Quick Setup Turn the LinkStation on by pressing the power button until the green Power LED begins to flash.
  • Page 9 Quick Setup Check the LINK/ACT light on the front of the LinkStation. If it is lit, then your LinkStation is connected properly; please turn to page 12 to continue setup. If it is not lit, continue to the next page.
  • Page 10 If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is lit, your LinkStation is connected properly. If the LINK/ACT LED is not lit, make sure that: • Both LinkStation and the switch or PC are powered on. • The Ethernet Cable is securely fastened to both devices. •...
  • Page 11 Link Navigator Setup Insert the Link Navigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s configuration, the EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automatically launch, manually launch it by pressing the Start menu, selecting the Run... option. When the Run dialog opens, type x: easysetup.exe (where x is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 12: Link Navigator Setup

    Link Navigator Setup LinkNavigator is now running. Please press the Install IP Setup Utility icon, then press the Start button. The LinkStation IP Configuration Utility will launch and scan for networks.
  • Page 13 Link Navigator Setup The IP Configuration Utility allows you to easily configure LinkStation’s network settings. The Search button will re-scan the network for any and all LinkStations available. The drop down menu lists all available LinkStations. If there are multiple LinkStations on the network, then select the proper LinkStation from the pull down menu.
  • Page 14 Link Navigator Setup This section of the program changes LinkStation’s IP Address. Check the check box that states Acquire IP Address Automatically. This will give LinkStation an IP Address from the network’s router/DHCP server. A set (static) IP Address and Gateway can also be set if preferred. The Administrator Password field sets an administrator password for the web-based configuration.
  • Page 15 LinkStation is now ready to be configured. The login prompt will appear. The user name is root. There is no password by default; only enter a password if you have configured one. Press the OK button when finished. In the future, LinkStation can be accessed by typing http://LINKSTATION_NAME into a Web browser (where LINKSTATION_NAME is the name of your LinkStation set on page 17).
  • Page 16 Link Navigator Setup Congratulations, you have logged into LinkStation. These are the main configuration menus. Please bookmark this page for easy access. For detailed explanations of each menu and setting, please refer to the Settings section (starting on page 27) of this manual. To continue setup, click on the Basic link.
  • Page 17 Link Navigator Setup This section allows you to change the name of your LinkStation. This name will be required to access LinkStation data. A friendly, easy name is recommended. Please enter an appropriate name in the LinkStation Name field. The name cannot contain any spaces or special characters. Alphanumeric characters including hyphen and underscore are allowed.
  • Page 18 Link Navigator Setup By default there are two shared folders on LinkStation. One is for Windows and Mac machines, while the other is for Macs only. Windows machines will only see one share. If you would like to create additional shares for specific users or specific types of data, then click on the Security tab on the left.
  • Page 19 Link Navigator Setup To begin setting up a new share, enter an appropriate share/folder name in the Shared Folder Name field. Configure the remaining settings as necessary. Access Restriction will turn on security features. Please refer to the Settings section (starting on page 28) of this manual before using the Access Restriction function.

  • Page 20: Accessing Linkstation Data From A Pc

    Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC To access LinkStation data: Press the Start menu, select the Run... option. When the Run dialog opens, type \\LinkStation_ Name (where LinkStation_Name is name of the LinkStation set on page 17). Press the OK button to continue.
  • Page 21 Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC LinkStation’s root directory will appear. You will see all of the configured shares. All users can read and write to all folders unless otherwise configured. To set up security and password protection, please refer to the Settings section (starting on page 27) of this manual. To setup a printer see the LinkStation Expansion section found on page 26.
  • Page 22 From the previous step’s Root Directory screen, use the pull down menu and click Tools and then select Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive program will run. Select the drive letter you would like LinkStation to assume from the Drive: pull down menu. Enter the \\LinkStation_ Name\share_name in the Folder: field (where LinkStation_Name is the LinkStation Name set on page 17 and share_name is the Shared Folder Name set on page 19).

  • Page 23: Accessing Linkstation Data From A Mac

    If your Mac does not automatically detect your LinkStation’s Share folder and put it on your desktop, you will need to add the LinkStation to the Mac’s server list. Begin by clicking Go, and then choose Connect to Server. Accessing LinkStation Data from a Mac In the Server Address field, enter your LinkStation’s IP address in the form smb:\\ ipaddress (where “ipaddress”...
  • Page 24 Select Guest and click on Connect. Note: If you have configured share permissions on your LinkStation, select Registered User and enter your Registered User credentials. Select the volume that you want to mount, such as share or share-mac, from the list of folders on the LinkStation. The share will open.
  • Page 25 If you have an all-Mac network with no Windows PCs available, you will need to get the LinkStation’s IP address from your router’s configuration utility. Many Buffalo routers list this information on the Client Monitor page, as shown to the right. Consult your router’s documentation for...

  • Page 26: Linkstation Expansion

    LinkStation Expansion LinkStation has two USB 2.0 ports on it, one on the front and one on the rear. These ports can be used for adding an external USB Hard Drive or a USB Printer, allowing everyone on the network to share the USB device. One printer or one external USB Hard Drive can be added to either of the ports.

  • Page 27: Basic Settings

    LinkStation Name Setup: LinkStation should be configured with a unique name to identify it over the network. A general description can be given for the device as well. Basic Settings Date and Time Setup: To properly catalogue shares and files by date, and to properly schedule tasks (such as backups),...
  • Page 28 of differentiating multiple LinkStations. A suitable description would be a short sentence or phrase describing LinkStation’s purpose. The description will appear when browsing through Network Neighborhood. The Apply button will set these settings. Basic Settings - LinkStation Name The LinkStation Name identifies the LinkStation on your network.
  • Page 29 Once enabled, an IP Address of a NTP Server is required. A domain name will not work in this field; an IP Address is required. Buffalo recommends use of (time.nist.gov) 192.43.244.18 as an Internet NTP Server. Sychronized Interval sets how often time will be checked.

  • Page 30: Network Settings

    IP Address Settings: By default, LinkStation will attempt to obtain an IP Address from a DHCP Server. If a DHCP Server is not available, it will assign itself an IP Address of 192.168.11.150. A designated static IP Address can be given Workgroup Settings: Configure Windows to LinkStation workgroup name and Wins Server.
  • Page 31 get the IP address for your local Default Gateway from your Network Administrator. In a small home network, this will usually be the IP address of your router. A Gateway is required for some features to work properly (e.g. NTP, FTP, Remote Web-Based Configuration, etc.) Network - IP Address &...
  • Page 32 Network - Network Setup Workgroup Settings: Select the appropriate Network ID. Enter the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup Name field. “Workgroup” is recommended for most home networks. Wins Client Settings: LinkStation does not require a WINS Server. Don’t enable WINS Client unless you have a good reason for doing so.
  • Page 33 LinkStation to the FTP Server. A user account that has been added to LinkStation can be used for FTP login credentials. Different user accounts have different access restrictions; their rights will carry over as rights on the FTP Server. Buffalo does not recommend using anonymous FTP...

  • Page 34: Security Settings

    Shared Folder Setup: Access to shared folders can be controlled via group and User permissions. By default a shared folder will allow access to all groups and users. Folders can be created in file formats for use by Windows, Mac, Group Setup: or both operating To ease security administration, groups should be...
  • Page 35 Delete Shared Folder: This button deletes a shared folder. Note that this will delete all of the data inside of the shared folder as well. Security - Shared Folders LinkStation stores its data in shares. Multiple shares can be configured for different types of data.
  • Page 36 machines are to access this shared folder, then select Mac. Linux can read Win or Win/Mac shares. Access Restriction Function: This function turns on user/group permissions. Using this function will password protect a folder. For more information, see the next page about using Access Restriction.
  • Page 37 and which users will have access to the new shared folder. The group hdusers gives access to all users on the LinkStation, so this will allow access to every user on the LinkStation. Anonymous users will still not have access however. If a group is selected, then every member inside that group will have access to the shared folder.
  • Page 38 Add New Group: This begins the process of creating a new group. Edit Group: This allows group settings to be changed. Users can be added or removed from the group here. Delete Group: This button deletes a group. The users inside the group will still exist but will no longer be members of the deleted group.
  • Page 39 can be added to or removed from the group at a later time by editing the group and checking or unchecking their respective boxes. Clicking Apply will set the settings. Security - Add New Group Group Name: This will be the name of the group.
  • Page 40 Add New User: This begins the process of creating a new user. Edit User Info: This allows user information to be changed. A user’s password may also be changed here. Delete User: This button deletes a user. If a user is deleted, they will also be removed from any groups they were associated with.
  • Page 41 User Description: The user description can help to differentiate different users on LinkStation. The Apply button will set the settings. Security Settings - Shared Folder Setup User Name: Enter a name for each user here. Each name should indicate the named user. For instance, you could use the user’s first name as the user name.

  • Page 42: Usb Settings

    USB Details: Normally, all devices currently connected to the LinkStation will be displayed under USB Details. Newly attached USB devices may not be visible here until the LinkStation is restarted. USB Disk Setup: An attached USB Disk can be configured as an additional shared folder for additional storage space.
  • Page 43 USB Settings USB Information: The USB Information table lists information about connected USB devices (such as printers and hard drives). It lists the USB Class (Printer or Storage), the manufacturer if available, the device name, and whether it is a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 device.
  • Page 44 bin is enabled, then all deleted data will be moved first to a folder called .trash on the USB Disk. Data may then be removed from the recycle bin before it is permanently deleted. In Windows it may be necessary to set Windows to display all hidden files and folders before the .trash folder is visible.
  • Page 45 Enable if a printer is to be shared. LinkStation supports most PostScript printers. It doesn’t support bi-directional printers. Non-PostScript printers are not supported by Buffalo. You may be able to get enough information from your printer’s documentation to manually configure this...

  • Page 46: Usb Printer Installation

    Now that LinkStation is set up to share your printer, you can easily add the printer to any Windows PC on your network. Follow these steps for each PC that you want to be able to access the printer. • Access the LinkStation by pressing the Start button, selecting the Run...
  • Page 47 • The Add Printer Wizard will launch. Select the proper driver for your printer. If the specific printer is not in the list, you will be required to insert the CD that came with your printer into your PC’s CD-ROM drive and press the Have Disk button.
  • Page 48 • To print a test page or configure additional printer settings, right click on the lp printer icon and select Properties. This will open the printer’s driver properties page. Press the Print Test Page button to print a test page. You •...
  • Page 49 to the printer, then check the printer manufacturer’s documentation for troubleshooting information. Also, verify that the USB cable is securely fastened to both the printer and the LinkStation. Finally, you may try turning the LinkStation off, turning the printer off, turning the printer back on, and then turning the LinkStation back on again.

  • Page 50: Maintenance Settings

    System Status: The System Status page displays current information about LinkStation. Disk Sleep Function: The LinkStation can be scheduled to enter a sleep mode to preserve energy at a scheduled time. The sleep time cannot coincide with the time of a scheduled backup or the backup will fail.
  • Page 51 Disk Format: The internal drive or an attached USB drive can be formatted and rebuilt. Once a format begins all data will be lost on the drive. Care should be taken to backup any data stored on the drive prior to formatting. Any external USB Disks attached to LinkStation will need...
  • Page 52 Maintenance Settings - System Status The System Status page lists configuration information about LinkStation. No configuration changes can be made from this screen, but it’s a good place to review settings.
  • Page 53 Maintenance Settings - Sleep Sleep Function: Enable Sleep Function to allow LinkStation to go into Sleep Mode. In Sleep Mode, LinkStation’s internal hard drive shuts off until the Wakeup Time. Disable Sleep Mode if you want LinkStation to always remain on.

  • Page 54: Linkstation Backup

    Maintenance Settings - Backup Disk Backup Folders: Before Disk Backup can be enabled, at least one share or folder must be set to be backed up. Use the drop down menu under Folders for Backup. All files and folders inside the selected folder will be backed up.
  • Page 55 Maintenance Settings - Backup Settings Disk Backup: The Disk Backup function allows LinkStation’s data to be backed up to an external USB Hard Drive or another LinkStation on the network. The Disable option turns off the ability to backup. Backup Frequency: Run Backup Immediately runs the backup program once.
  • Page 56 Restoring a Backup To restore a backup, the backup destination (if on a USB hard drive) must be shared as a shared folder. This setting can be enabled on page 47. Then, browse to the usbdisk1 folder. This is where backup data is stored. Backups in usbdisk1 are in folders named YEARMONTHDAYTIME, so “0408062200”...
  • Page 57 Disk Scan Type: The Disk Scan Type pull-down menu allows you to select whether the Disk Scan is to be a Normal or a Thorough scan. A Normal scan is a fast disk scan. The Thorough Scan will scan every sector individually. The Thorough Scan can take up to several hours to complete. It is recommended that you not access LinkStation or turn LinkStation off during a Thorough Scan.
  • Page 58 comes pre-formatted. Do not reformat the LinkStation’s internal drive unless you’re sure that’s what you want to do! Maintenance Settings - Format Select a disk to format: The pull-down menu lists the drives that can be formatted. If a USB Hard Drive is connected to LinkStation then it will be available for format.
  • Page 59 Maintenance Settings - Administrator Password Settings New Password: Please enter the new desired administrator password. This password can be up to 8 characters and may include spaces, hyphens, and underscores. New Password (Confirm): Please re-type the New Password into this field. This will verify that the proper password was typed in correctly.
  • Page 60 Maintenance Settings - Shutdown Shutdown: The Shutdown function in LinkStation allows an administrator to shut down LinkStation without using the power button. This feature can be handy if LinkStation is being configured from a location not close to the LinkStation’s power button. Press the Execute button to shutdown the LinkStation.

  • Page 61: Pcast/Linktheater Settings

    LinkStation to the LinkTheater. If you do not own a LinkTheater, then these settings can be completely ignored. For more information on LinkTheater, please visit Buffalo Technology’s web site at http://www.buffalotech.com and look under Multimedia Products.
  • Page 62 PCast Settings - LinkTheater LinkTheater Settings: The LinkTheater Settings allow you to configure your LinkStation to communicate directly with Buffalo’s LinkTheater. Media Server Function: The Media Server Function will need to be enabled for this function to work. If you do not own a LinkTheater than disabling this feature is recommended.
  • Page 63 Media Server in the LinkStation’s user interface. If this still does not work, then please verify connectivity on both the LinkStation and LinkTheater, power cycle both devices, and/or call Buffalo Technology’s Technical Support. PCast Settings - LinkTheater Password: Enter the password required for access to the LinkStation content from LinkTheater.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting - Multiple Shares When adding multiple shares, it’s possible that you may get an error message similar to the following: This is caused by having multiple shares to the same resource using different credentials. The error occurs when connecting to at least one secure, restricted share. Due to a constraint in Microsoft Windows only one set of credentials can map drive letters for a network resource (LinkStation).
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting - Multiple Shares When mapping any share, select the ‘Connect using a different user name’ option. A login and password prompt will appear. Enter the same username and password for all LinkStation shares. This username and password is the username and password required for the secure, restricted share.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting - Disk Scan Disk Errors If LinkStation encounters a disk error, it will be reported in the LinkStation status on the top of any of the Web-Based configuration screens. Run a Disk Scan in the event of this error. If that doesn’t work, try a reformat.

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    LAN Standards: Transmission Types: Access Media: Media Interface: USB Standard: USB Connector: Data Transmission Speed: Electric Current: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Technical Specifications Auto-MDIX10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet 1000BASE-T: 8B1Q4, PAM5; 100BASE-TX 4B/5B, MLT-3;10BASE-T Manchester Coding CSMA/CD RJ-45 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (HS) Full-Speed (FS) Low-Speed (LS)

  • Page 68: North American Technical Support

    Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: Web: www.buffalotech.com E-mail: info@buffalotech.com Telephone: (866)-752-6210 (USA & Canada only; see page 70 for European tech support) FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 69: European Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product. Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information: E-mail: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.ie | Web: www.buffalo-technology.com...

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