Buffalo LinkStation HD-H120LAN User Manual
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Table of Contents
- 1 User Manual
- 2 Table of Contents
- 3 Linkstation Diagram
- 4 Linkstation Quick Setup
- 5 Linknavigator Setup
- 6 Accessing Linkstation Data from PC
- 7 Linkstation Expansion
- 8 Basic Settings
- 9 Network Settings
- 10 Security Settings
- 11 Edit User Information
- 12 USB Settings
- 13 Maintenance Settings
- 14 Technical Specifications
- 15 Technical Support
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual LinkStation HD-H120/160/250LAN HD-H120/160/250LAN PY00-30014-DM20-01... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents LinkStation Diagram ......... 3 LinkStation Quick Setup ........4 LinkNavigator Setup ........11 Accessing LinkStation Data from PC ..... 20 LinkStation Expansion ........23 Basic Settings ..........24 Network Settings ..........27 Security Settings ..........30 USB Settings ........... -
Page 3: Linkstation Diagram
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. - Page 4 LinkStation Diagram 4. Disk Full LED – When LinkStation’s internal drive approaches 98% of its capacity, the Disk Full LED will light up in red. For options to increase storage capacity, see ‘LinkStation Expansion’ section on Page 23. 5. Diagnostic LED – The Diagnostic LED may begin flashing when the LinkStation encounters an error.
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Page 5: Linkstation Quick Setup
LinkStation Quick Setup The setup of the LinkStation is performed using the following steps: Plug the LinkStation’s power cord into a power outlet. ◗... - Page 6 LinkStation Quick Setup Press the power button of the LinkStation to turn LinkStation on. Press the power button until the green ◗ Power LED turns on.
- Page 7 LinkStation Quick Setup Connect the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the rear of LinkStation. Connect the ◗ other end of the cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a nearby running PC.
- Page 8 LinkStation 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 11 to continue setup. If it is not lit, continue to the next page.
- Page 9 LinkStation Quick Setup On the rear of the LinkStation, fl ip the black ‘Cable Selection’ switch. This switch tells LinkStation ◗ whether to communicate over a Crossover or Patch cable. Verify that the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is lit (see Page 8’s picture). If it is lit, continue ◗...
- Page 10 LinkStation Quick Setup Both LinkStation and the switch or PC are powered on. ✓ The Ethernet Cable is securely fastened to both devices. ✓ The Ethernet Cable is not damaged, to verify this try using another Ethernet Cable. ✓ When verifying new cables, remember to switch the ‘Cable Selection’ switch to both positions (see ✓...
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Page 11: Linknavigator Setup
Link Navigator Setup The setup of the LinkNavigator is performed using the following steps: Insert the LinkNavigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s confi guration, the ◗ EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automatically launch, manually launch it by pressing the ‘Start’... - Page 12 Link Navigator Setup LinkNavigator is now running. Please press the ‘Install IP Setup Utility’ icon, then press the ◗ ‘Start’ button. The LinkStation IP Confi guration Utility will launch and scan for networks.
- Page 13 Link Navigator Setup The IP Confi guration Utility allows you to easily confi gure 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 part 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.
- Page 15 Link Navigator Setup LinkStation is now ready to be confi gured. The login prompt will appear. The user name is ◗ root. There is no password by default. If a password was specifi ed on the previous step, then type that password in, otherwise leave the password fi eld blank. Press the ‘OK’ button when fi...
- Page 16 Link Navigator Setup Congratulations, you have logged into LinkStation. These are the main confi guration menus. ◗ Please bookmark this page so it can be accessed for future confi guration changes. For detailed explanations of each menu and setting, please refer to the ‘Settings’ section (starting on Page 24) of this manual.
- 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’ fi eld. Feel free to use your fi rst or last name, a description of the content to be installed on LinkStation, or simply name it LinkStation.
- Page 18 Link Navigator Setup By default there are two shares on LinkStation. Shares are best described as folders. 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 specifi c users or specifi c types of data, then click on the ‘Security’...
- Page 19 Link Navigator Setup To begin setting up a new share, enter an appropriate share/folder name in the ‘Shared ◗ Folder Name’ fi eld. Set the remaining settings to the desired function. ‘Access restriction’ will turn on security features. Please refer to the ‘Settings’ section (starting on Page 24) of this manual before using the ‘Access Restriction’...
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Page 20: Accessing Linkstation Data From Pc
Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC Accessing LinkStation data is performed using the following steps: 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’... - Page 21 Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC LinkStation’s root directory will appear. You will see all of the confi gured shares. All ◗ users can read and write to all folders unless otherwise confi gured. To setup security and password protection, please refer to the ‘Settings’ section (starting on Page 24) of this manual.
- Page 22 Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC From the previous step’s 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. Type \\LinkStation_Name (where LinkStation_Name is the name of LinkStation set on Page 6) in the ‘Folder:’...
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Page 23: Linkstation Expansion
LinkStation Expansion LinkStation Expansion Information LinkStation has two USB 2.0 ports on it. These ports can be used for adding an external USB Hard Drive or a USB Printer. LinkStation will then share the USB device to everyone on the network. There is one port on the front of LinkStation and one port on the back of LinkStation. -
Page 24: Basic Settings
Basic Settings This section explains the functions of LinkStation’s settings: Basic Setup LinkStation Time Setup: Name Setup: To properly catalogue LinkStation should shares and fi les by be confi gured with date, and to properly a unique name to schedule tasks (such identify it over the as backups), the network. - Page 25 Basic Settings LinkStation Name Setup LinkStation Name: The LinkStation name is a very critical piece of information. This name is used to access LinkStation and is a key element in differentiating LinkStation from other computers and devices on the network. The LinkStation name should be something easy to remember.
- Page 26 Basic Settings LinkStation Time Setup Time Setup: The LinkStation time must be set to maintain proper logs and to schedule proper backups. Input the proper time and date in or press the ‘Current time is acquired’ button to set LinkStation’s time to the same time as the PC that is being used to confi...
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Page 27: Network Settings
Network Settings IP Address Setup Workgroup: Setup: If a Microsoft By default, Workgroup or LinkStation will AppleShare Zone attempt to obtain needs to be setup an IP Address from for the LinkStation, a DHCP Server. If it can be performed a DHCP Server in the ‘Setup is not available,... - Page 28 Network Settings LinkStation IP Address/Gateway Setup IP Address Setup: LinkStation operates using the TCP/IP protocol. Thus, it must have an IP address to communicate on a network. This IP address is also used to access the web-based confi guration menus. By default LinkStation will attempt to gain an IP address from a DHCP server.
- Page 29 Network Settings LinkStation Workgroup/WINS Setup Workgroup/Zone Setup: Workgroups and Zones are used to help organize networks. All computers on a network are on a workgroup or zone of some sort. If LinkStation is to be browsed through ‘Network Neighborhood’ then it needs to be placed in the same workgroup as the PC’s on the network.
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Page 30: Security Settings
Security Settings Setup Shared Folder Setup Shared can be added to the Folder: Groups. Shared folders should be created to User Setup: store data. Access Individual users and to shared folders passwords should be can be controlled created for each user via Group and User that needs to access permissions. - Page 31 Security Settings LinkStation Shared Folder Setup LinkStation stores its data in shares. Multiple shares can be confi gured for different types of data. By default LinkStation has two shares. One share is for Windows and Macintosh computers. The other share is for Macintosh only. The default shares CAN be deleted if desired.
- Page 32 Security Settings LinkStation Shared Folder Setup Adding a new shared folder will create a new shared folder on LinkStation to store data. Shared Folder Name: This name will be the name of the shared folder on LinkStation. Shared Folder Description: The shared folder description should be used to differentiate the folders on LinkStation.
- Page 33 Security Settings LinkStation User Group Setup User groups allow for quicker security administration. A user group is a group of users with specifi c writes to specifi c shared folders. A business may want to make a ‘Manager’ user group and add all of its managers to the group.
- Page 34 Security Settings LinkStation User Group Setup - Add New Group Group Name: This will be the name of the group. The name should somehow refl ect the types of users added. For instance, the manger’s group could be named, ‘Managers’. Group Description: The group description should be used to differentiate the different groups on LinkStation.
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Page 35: Edit User Information
Security Settings LinkStation User Setup User accounts allow LinkStation to limit access to certain or all shared folders. A user account is assigned a password. This password is used to obtain the data inside the shared folder. If a user does not have the proper user account credentials then access to the data will be denied. - Page 36 Security Settings LinkStation User Setup - Add New User User Name: This will be the name of the user. The name should somehow refl ect the user added. For instance, the user’s name. Password: The user password is the password associated with the user. The password can be up to 8 characters and can contain spaces, hyphens, and underscores.
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Page 37: Usb Settings
USB Settings USB Setup USB Information: USB Printer Setup: All devices currently Postscript Printers can connected to the easily be shared from the LinkStation will be LinkStation via USB. If displayed under ‘USB a non-Postscript Printer Information’. It may be is attached, additional necessary to restart the information from your... - Page 38 USB Settings LinkStation USB Setup - USB Information 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 Product Name, and whether it is a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 device.
- Page 39 USB Settings LinkStation USB Setup - USB Disk Setup USB Disk Setup: The USB Disk setup options specifi es if an attached USB Disk drive is to be used as a shared folder. Using it as a shared folder increases the capacity of LinkStation.
- Page 40 USB Settings LinkStation USB Setup - Printer Share Printer Share: The Printer Share function quickly turns sharing of the printer on or off. The Printer share function has to be set to ‘Use’ if a printer is to be shared. By default LinkStation is confi...
- Page 41 USB Settings LinkStation USB Setup - Cancel Print Job Cancelling the print job(s) may be necessary if a corrupt print job was sent to a printer. If printing to the printer connected to LinkStation suddenly fails, it is recommended to ‘Execute’ the ‘Cancel Print Job’ program.
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Page 42: Maintenance Settings
Maintenance Settings Maintenance State of System: Setup Backup: The System State Individual Shares page displays current can be scheduled for information about backup to an attached LinkStation. USB device. The scheduled backup Setup Sleep: time should not confl ict with a scheduled sleep The LinkStation can be scheduled to enter a time. - Page 43 Maintenance Settings Maintenance Once a format begins Disk Check: all data will be lost on Periodically it may be the drive. Care should necessary to run a disk be taken to backup any check. A disk check will data stored on the drive repair errors upon the prior to formatting.
- Page 44 Maintenance Settings LinkStation State of System State of System: The ‘State of System’ page briefl y lists important confi guration information about LinkStation. No settings can be changed from this screen, but it’s a good place to review settings.
- Page 45 Maintenance Settings LinkStation Sleep Setup Sleep Function: The ‘Sleep Function’ turns on the ability to put LinkStation into sleep mode for a period of time. LinkStation’s internal hard drive shuts off until the ‘Wakeup Time’. The ‘Don’t Use’ option disables the ‘Sleep Function’.
- Page 46 Maintenance Settings LinkStation Backup Setup Backup Function: The ‘Backup Function’ allows LinkStation’s data to be backed up to an external USB Hard Drive. Backing up data is important in the event of LinkStation becoming damaged. Without a backup you risk losing data if a catastrophe happens.
- Page 47 Maintenance Settings LinkStation Backup Setup Predetermined Time: The ‘Predetermined Time’ is the time that LinkStation will perform it’s backup if scheduled. Backup Source: The ‘Backup Source’ is the list of available shares that can be backed up. All shared folders or just specifi c shared folders can be backed up.
- Page 48 Maintenance Settings LinkStation Disk Check Setup Select Check Object Disk: The ‘Object Disk’ is the disk that is to be checked. The ‘Internal HDD’ option is for LinkStation’s internal hard drive. If a USB Hard Drive is connected to LinkStation, then it will be available from the pull-down menu.
- Page 49 Maintenance Settings LinkStation Disk Format Setup 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. The ‘Internal HDD’ can also be formatted from this page.
- Page 50 Maintenance Settings LinkStation Administrator Password Setup Administrator Name: The ‘Administrator Name’ is used to log into the Web-Based confi guration. The default ‘Administrator Name’ is root. It cannot be changed. Old Administrator Password: Please type the current administrator password into this fi eld. By default there is no LinkStation password.
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Page 51: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Transmission Types: 100Mbps/10Mbps; 100BASE-TX 4B/5B, 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) -
Page 52: Technical Support
Technical Support 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. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product.