Buffalo HS-DGL Series User Manual page 7

Quick Setup
Connect the other end of the 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. Many
features, including automatic DHCP IP Addressing, require LinkStation to be connected to a
switch or hub. If the LinkStation is connected directly to a PC, you will have to confi gure it
manually.
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