LinkStation 400 User Manual
LinkStation 400User ManualAmericas: www.buffaloamericas.comEurope: www.buffalo-technology.comAsia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com35020812-08December, 2017
ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started.6Diagrams.6Changing Admin Password and Adding a Shared Folder.8Installing Applications. 10NAS Navigator2.10SmartPhone Navigator.10WebAccess.11Accessing Shared Folders. 11Accessing from a Computer.11Accessing from a Mobile Device.11Turning the LinkStation On and Off. 11Shutting Down with Power Button or Power Switch.11Shutting Down or Restarting from Settings.12Chapter 2 Configuration. 14Opening Settings from a Computer. 14Opening Settings from a Mobile Device. 20Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device.22Chapter 3 Sharing Files. 23Adding Shared Folders. 23Configuration from a Computer.23Configuration from a Mobile Device.26Adding Users. 28Configuration from a Computer.281
Configuration from a Mobile Device.30Adding Groups. 32Access Restrictions. 33Local Users/Groups.34Active Directory.36NT Domain.39User Authentication with an External SMB Server.41Chapter 4 Managing Storage. 45RAID Arrays. 45Working with RAID Arrays. 46Using JBOD.46Changing RAID Mode.47RMM (RAID Mode Manager).48RAID Scanning.51Adding an External Hard Drive. 52Connecting an External Drive.52Compatibility.52Dismounting Drives. 53Dismounting with the Function Button.53Dismounting from Settings on a Computer.53Dismounting from Settings on a Mobile Device.54Checking Drives. 55Formatting Drives. 56Erase Data on the LinkStation Completely. 58Disk Quotas. 59Quotas for Users.60Quotas for Groups.602
Hard Drive Replacement. 61Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Computer.61Rebuilding the RAID Array from a Mobile Device.65Chapter 5 Remote Access. 68WebAccess. 68Configuring from a Computer.68Configuring from a Mobile Device.71FTP. 79Chapter 6 Backup. 81Back Up from the LinkStation. 81Preparing a Backup Destination.81Configuring a Backup Job.83Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine. 87Copying from a USB Device. 91Configuring Direct Copy from a Computer.92Configuring Direct Copy from a Mobile Device.93Starting Direct Copy.94Chapter 7 Multimedia. 96DLNA. 96Configuration from a Computer.96Configuration from a Mobile Device.99Playing Files.99Connected DLNA-compatible Devices.100Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices.100Disabling Playback from Specific Devices.1013
iTunes Server. 102BitTorrent. 103Connecting a Printer. 106Setting Up a Printer from a Computer.106Setting Up a Printer from a Mobile Device.107USB Device Server. 107Connecting with Network-USB Navigator.108Disconnecting USB Devices.109Chapter 8 Advanced Features. 110Email Notification. 110Sleep Mode. 111Encrypting Data Transmission. 113Encrypting Settings Data.113Encrypting FTP Transfer Data.113SSL Encryption.113UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). 114Restoring Factory Defaults. 115Initializing from Settings.115Initializing with the Function Button.115Online Update. 115Name, Date, Time, and Language. 116Jumbo Frames. 118Changing the IP Address. 120Chapter 9 Utilities. 122NAS Navigator2 for Windows. 1224
Mounting as a Network Drive.124Changing the IP Address.125NAS Navigator2 for macOS. 126Mounting as a Network Drive.128Changing the IP Address.129NovaBACKUP. 129Installing from CD.129Installing from Website.130Chapter 10 Appendix. 131When the Power LED Blinks. 131Default Settings. 133Specifications. 133Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information. 135For Customers in the United States. 135For Customers in Europe. 135For Customers in Korea. 1375
Chapter 1 Getting StartedDiagramsLS410D57123121315981410LS420D12DISK 1DISK 2ERRORDISK 1ERROR4DISK 2DISK 1DISK 23865791410121315
LS421DE12DISK 1DISK 24ERRORDISK 1ERRORDISK 2DISK 1DISK 23657812131591410LS441D, LS441DE674152369811101213151 Power LEDThe white power LED will light up while the LinkStation is on.The white power LED blinks while booting or shutting down.The red power LED blinks when an error occurs.If there is a status message, the power LED blinks amber.If there is new firmware available, the power LED glows amber.2 Function LEDThis LED glows white while the LinkStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices. It blinkswhite during Direct Copy.For enclosure models, the red function LED glows when turning the LinkStation on for initial hard driveinstallation and blinks after pushing the function button.3 Function ButtonUse this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and initializing settings.4 Drive Status LEDsIf an error occurs on a drive, its corresponding LED will glow red. On LS441D and LS441DE models, these LEDsnormally blink green when hard drives are accessed.7
5 Power Switch/Power ButtonFor L410D, LS420D, and LS421DE models, move the switch up and down to power the unit on or off. ForLS441D and LS441DE models, press the power button to power on and hold it down for 3 seconds to poweroff.6 USB 3.0 PortCompatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected.USB hubs are not supported.7 USB 2.0 PortCompatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USBhubs are not supported.8 LAN PortConnect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.9 Link and Activity LEDThis LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.10 Power ConnectorUse the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.11 Power Status LEDThe LED glows green when the power cable is connected.12 FanDo not block the fan.13 Anti-Theft Security SlotUse this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).14 Not in use.15 HookTo secure the power cable, insert it into the hook.Changing Admin Password and Adding a Shared FolderAfter initial setup, changing your password and creating other shared folders are recommended.1 Double-click theicon to start NAS Navigator2.8
2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and select Settings. On the Mac, select the LinkStation’s icon whileholding down the control key, then select Settings.3 Changing the password from the default is recommended.Note: You can open this same screen by clicking Getting Started from Easy Admin.4 Enter the new password (twice), then click Next.9
Note: The default username and password are “admin” and “password”. To keep the defaults, leave both fieldsblank and click Next.5 Configure levels of sharing for all existing shared folders (public or private) to finish the initial setup wizard.Note: Select “Set as private folder” to restrict access to the folder to specific users.6 Click OK when the following message is displayed.Installing ApplicationsNAS Navigator21 Insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer. You can also download the latest LinkNavigator from theBuffalo website. LinkNavigator will launch.2 Click NAS Navigator2 Install.3 Follow the screen instructions to install NAS Navigator2.4 When the installation finished, click Finish.SmartPhone NavigatorSmartPhone Navigator will allow to open LinkStation’s Settings, change the IP address, and configure WebAccesssettings. Follow the instructions below to install the application.1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).2 Install “SmartPhone Navigator”.10
WebAccessWebAccess will allow you access files in the LinkStation. Follow the instructions below to install the WebAccessapplication.1 Open the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).2 Install “WebAccess”.Accessing Shared FoldersAccessing from a Computer1 Double-click theicon to start NAS Navigator2.2 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStation’s icon. The Explorer will open with shared folders’ lists. FormacOS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.Note: When you access a shared folder from a Windows PC, you may be asked to enter a username and password. Insuch a case, enter “guest” for the username and password is blank.Accessing from a Mobile DeviceTo access shared folders from a mobile device with the following steps, you must configure WebAccess settings first.To configure WebAccess, see the “WebAccess” section in chapter 5.1 Open SmartPhone Navigator.2 Tap your LinkStation from the NAS list.3 Tap Browse.Note: Alternatively, you can access shared folders from the WebAccess app. Open the application and tap yourLinkStation’s hostname in the NAS list.Turning the LinkStation On and OffNever unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the LinkStation first.When all the LEDs on the front of the LinkStation turn off, the shutdown process is complete.Shutting Down with Power Button or Power SwitchFor LS410D, LS420D, and LS421DE models: Move the power switch on the back of the LinkStation to the “on”position to turn it on. To turn it off, move the switch to the “off” position and wait for the unit to fully shut downbefore unplugging the power cable.For LS441D and LS441DE models: Press the power button on the LinkStation to turn it on. To turn off theLinkStation, hold down the power button for 3 seconds. The power LED will flash as the unit shuts down.11
Shutting Down or Restarting from SettingsYou can restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. For LS441D and LS441DE models, the LinkStation can also beshut down from Settings. Follow the procedure below.1 Double-click theicon to start NAS Navigator2.2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and choose Settings. For macOS, click your LinkStation’s icon whileholding down the control key, then select Settings.3 Settings will open.4 Clickat the top right of Settings and choose either Restart or Shut Down. The power LED will flash.12
Note: The picture above shows the screen on an LS441D or LS441DE model. For all other LS400 models, only“Restart” will be available.When the power LED stops flashing and glows white, the restart process is complete. When all the LEDs on the frontof the LinkStation turn off, shutdown is complete.13
Chapter 2 ConfigurationConfigure and manage your LinkStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open theinterface using the procedure below or type the LinkStation’s IP address in the URL field of your browser. WithinSettings, the Easy Admin page gives you quick access to commonly used settings.Opening Settings from a ComputerNote: Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Edge, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and later are supported. If youhave difficulty viewing Settings, check the following: If there are a large number of registered users, groups, or shared folders, use Firefox 18 or later instead of InternetExplorer. If you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings, disable the proxy server. With Internet Explorer, set security to Local intranet. On Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008, higherlevel security is configured by default. Set the security to a lower level temporarily.Opening Easy AdminThe Easy Admin page makes it easy to change common settings. Follow the steps below to open Easy Admin.1 Double-click theicon to start NAS Navigator2.14
2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and choose Settings. For macOS, click your LinkStation’s icon whileholding down the control key, then select Settings.3 The Easy Admin screen will open.15
Notes: If you click any buttons, you will need to enter a username and password. If the time-out period is set to “10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity. Youwill also be logged out when you reboot the LinkStation or close the web browser, even if you select “Unlimited”. Click Secure Connection to log in with an encrypted connection. You can also use Bonjour to log in to Settings from macOS. In Safari, click View - Show Bookmarks Bar. FromBookmarks, click Bonjour - LinkStation name.Getting StartedThe wizard lets you configure the following settings: Changing the administrator password Creating shared folders Access restrictionsThe first time you access your LinkStation, this page will open. Step through the wizard to change youradministrative password.16
WebAccessConfigure WebAccess to access your LinkStation remotely. Refer to the “WebAccess” section in chapter 5 for moreinformation.BitTorrentConfigure BitTorrent to download large files efficiently. Refer to the “BitTorrent” section in chapter 7 for moreinformation.17
DLNAConfigure DLNA to stream media files to DLNA-compatible devices on the LAN. Refer to the “DLNA” section inchapter 7 for more information.USB Device ServerConfigure USB device server options. Refer to the “USB Device Server” section in chapter 7 for more information.18
Opening Advanced Settings1 Click Advanced Settings in Easy Admin.2 Enter the administrator user
USB hubs are not supported. 7 USB 2.0 Port Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected. USB hubs are not supported. 8 LAN Port Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable. 9 Link and Activity LED This LED shows network activity.
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Configure and administer your LinkStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open the interface using the procedure below or type the LinkStation’s IP address in the URL field of your browser. Within Settings, the Easy Admin page gives you quick access to commonly used settings. Opening Settings from a Computer
Mode AUTO ON OFF The “Power Mode” switch on the back of the unit has three positions: “Auto”, “On”, and “Off”. The “Auto” position automatically powers the unit on or off with your PC. If your PC is turned on the LinkStation will power up; if the PC is turned off the LinkStation will power down.
LinkStation Pro Duo has two USB 2.0 ports on the rear. This port can be used for adding an external USB Hard Drive or a USB Printer. LinkStation will share connected USB devices, allowing everyone on the network to use them. To connect a USB hard drive to
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Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives and USB flash drives can be connected. USB hubs are not supported. 8 LAN Port ( ) Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable. 9 Link and Activity LED This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network. 10
