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LinkStation User Manual 1 C ont ents Chapter 1 Setup ............... ......................................................................... 5 LinkNavigat or Setup (LS -VL, LS- XHL, LS-CHL) ......................................... 5 LinkNavigat or Setup (LS -WVL, LS-WXL) .
LinkStation User Manual 2 Adding Gr oups ............................................................................................................ 55 Admin P assword ..................................................................................
LinkStation User Manual 3 Squeezebox Server .................................................................................................... 129 Flickr Suppor t ......................................................................................
LinkStation User Manual 4 Complianc e I nformation ................................................................................. 196 T roubleshooting .................................................................................................
LinkStation User Manual 5 Chapter 1 Setup 1 Connect the LinkStation with an Ether net cable and the included A C adapter . Plug the power cord int o a su rg e pro tec tor or p ower out le t. Conn ec t the Eth er n et cab le to a ro ute r , hu b, or switch on your network.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 6 Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay scr een may appear . Click [Run LSNavi. exe]. If “Do you want to allow the f ollowing progr am to make changes to this computer?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click [ Y es].
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 7 1 Connect the LinkStation with an Ether net cable and the included A C adapter . Plug the power cord int o a su rg e pro tec tor or p ower out le t. Conn ec t the Eth er n et cab le to a ro ute r , hu b, or switch on your network.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 8 Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay scr een may appear . Click [Run LSNavi. exe]. If “Do you want to allow the f ollowing progr am to make changes to this computer?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click [ Y es].
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 9 1 Connect the LinkStation with the AC adaptor and an Ethernet cable. Plug the power cord into a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable to a router , hub, or switch on your network. The Ethernet cable will “ click ” and lock in place when inserted properly .
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 10 4 Inser t the Utilit y CD in your computer’ s CD drive. LinkNa vigator will launch. Click [Begin Installation]. The wizar d will guide you through installation. Notes: If LinkNavigator does not launch automa tically , open the Utility CD and double - click [LSNavi.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 11 6 7 The LinkStation ’ s shared folder opens . Y ou can now use the LinkStation ’ s shared folder t o save les just like any other f olders. Note: W ith OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the deskt op or displayed in the sidebar of the F inder .
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 12 LinkNaviga tor Setup (LS -QVL) 1 Connect the LinkStation with an Ether net cable and the included A C adapter . Plug the power cord int o a su rg e pro tec tor or p ower out le t. Conn ec t the Eth er n et cab le to a ro ute r , hu b, or switch on your network.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 13 Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay scr een may appear . Click [Run LSNavi. exe]. If “Do you want to allow the f ollowing progr am to make changes to this computer?” is displayed in Windows 7, please click [ Y es].
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 14 Diagrams and La yout (LS- VL, LS-XHL, LS- CHL) 1 P ower LED Blue LED: P ower on. LED is OFF: P ow er o . Blinks blue:During star tup or shutdown. Amber light is ashing: The amber light ashes if there is a message.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 15 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 3 5 Back 3 F an Do not block the fan when installing the unit. 4 USB 2.0 Connector Y ou may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer , memor y card reader , or hard drive. USB hubs, mic e, keyboards , and all-in- one printers are not supported.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 16 Back Diagrams and La yout (LS- WVL, LS - WXL) F ront 1 1 P ower LED Blue LED: P ower on. LED is o : Po wer o .
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 17 5 USB 2.0 connector Y ou may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, print er , memor y card reader , or hard drive. USB hubs , mice, keyboar ds, and all-in-one printers are not suppor ted. USB car d readers that support multiple memor y cards may not function properly .
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 18 Back Diagrams and La yout (LS- WSXL) F ront 1 1 F unc tion Button The F unction Button initiates direct copy , dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 19 5 P ower LED (LinkS tation) Blue LED: P ower on. LED is o : Po wer o . Blinks blue: During star tup or shutdown. 6 Security lock for anti-theft Many security cables are compatible with this lock. 7 USB 2.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 20 Diagrams and La yout (LS- QVL) Back F ront 1 1 P ower Butt on Power on: Press the power button to turn on. Power o: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. 2 P ower LED Blue LED: Power on. LED is o: Power o.
Chapter1 Setup LinkStation User Manual 21 5 USB 2.0 C onnec tor Yo u ma y a t ta c h a US B de v ic e su c h a s a d ig i ta l ca m er a , p ri n te r , me mo r y c a rd r ea d er , or ha r d drive. USB hubs, mice, keyb oards, and all-in -one printers are not supported.
LinkStation User Manual 22 Chapter 2 U sing your LinkS tation Double click on the LinkStation's icon. 1 Launch NAS Navigator2. Notes: In Windo ws, click [Start] - [(All) Pr ograms] - [BUFF AL O] - [BUFF AL O NAS Navigator2] - [BUFF AL O NAS Navigator2].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 23 1 Inser t the Utilit y CD in your computer’ s CD drive. LinkNa vigator will launch. Notes: If LinkNavigator does not open, open the Utility CD and double - click [LSNavi.ex e]. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay scr een may appear .
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 24 5 Launch NAS Navigator2: In Window s, click [Star t] - [( All) P rograms] - [BUFF AL O] - [BUFF AL O NAS Navigator2] - [BUFF AL O NAS Navigator2]. In OS X, double - click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 25 A UT O: When the switch is in the A UT O position, the LinkStation automatically turns o when all computers on the network with NAS Naviga tor2 turn o . If any computer on the network is power ed on, the LinkStation automatically pow ers on as well.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 26 Manual (default): In this position, the power button on the front of th e LinkStation turns it on and o. It is not aected by the power state of connected computers. Auto: In this position, if all connected computers are turned o, the LinkStation will turn o too.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 27 1 F or a PC, double - click the [NAS Navigator2] ic on on your Desktop . F or a Mac, click the [NAS Navigator2] ic on in the Dock . NAS Navigator2 will launch. 2 F or a PC, right-click your T eraStation's icon and choose [P roperties] - [IP Settings].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 28 W eb Admin int er face T o open the LinkStation ’ s web -based administration interface, follo w the steps below . 1 Launch NAS Navigator2. In Window s, click [Start] - [(All) Pr ograms] - [BUFF AL O] - [BUFF AL O NAS Navigat or2] - [BUFF AL O NAS Navigator2].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 29 4 Note: The W eb Admin interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or lat er , F irefo x 1.5 or later , and Safari 3 or later . The W eb Admin interface contains the following sections.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 30 To open the Web Admin interface from a dierent computer, open a browser and type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL eld. With a Mac, you can open the Web Admin interface from Bonjour as described below.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 31 1 Enter desired characteristics for the new share. Note: If you would like to copy the settings of an existing folder, select a source folder from the [Copy Settings From] dropdown. 2 Click [Save]. 2 You have created a new share.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 32 • File and folder names should contain 255 single-byte characters or less (UTF-8). DBCS characters (such as Japanese) count as two characters (2 bytes) each. File and folder names should contain 255 bytes of data or less.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 33 Ac cess Restrictions There are several ways to restrict access to users of a LinkStation. Access restrictions for Users and/or Groups on the LinkStation The next page describes how to congure access restrictions for local users and/or groups.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 34 Restricting access for Users and Groups on the LinkStation You can set access restrictions for shared folders by username or group names for users that are registered on the LinkStation. 1 2 Register users and groups on the LinkStation.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 35 3 4 5 6 7 Click [Save]. You have assigned access restrictions. • If you log on from a Microsoft Network Domain, you can set the [Access Restrictions] with the users and/or groups which are registered on the domain.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 36 Access Restrictions on NT Domain The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support NT Domain in the US and the EU.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 37 Notes:• If you change the LinkStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access restrictions. Rejoin the domain. • If a domain user name contains more than 20 bytes, the LinkStation truncates it to 20 bytes.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 38 Access Restrictions on Active Directory The LinkStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Directory domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Note: The LS-CHL LinkStation doesn’t support Active Directory in the US and the EU.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 39 Notes:• When you have the LinkStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS Server which can resolve names for Active Directory domain.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 40 Access restrictions by using the Delegate Authority server feature You may administer all user accounts and passwords centrally from a delegate server as described below. This procedure is intended for network administrators only.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 41 1 Click [Workgroup] (even if you are in a domain environment). 2 Enter the [Workgroup Name]. To use a Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, enter its name for the [Workgroup Name].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 42 4 The shared folder for authentication should be created on the LinkStation A user that has been registered to the specied authentication server wi.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 43 Disk Quotas Notes: • When using quotas, disable the recycle bin or empty the trash folder. The limited space includes the space used for trash. • Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a Quota is set to 1 GB, each drive or array can use maximum of 1 GB.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 44 3 Select [Shared F olders] - [F older Setup] and click [Creat e F older]. 4 5 6 7 8 Click [Save]. You’ve congured a disk quota for users. 1 Check the user you created in step 2. 2 Click [Add]. 1 Congure the desired settings.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 45 Disk space quotas for groups To limit the space of shared folders that each group can use, follow the procedure below. 1 2 Notes: • Usernames and passwords should be the same ones that the users log in to Windows with.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 46 4 Note: • Deleting and adding groups repeatedly may cause quotas to not work properly. 5 6 7 Click [Shared F olders] - [F older Setup]. 8 Click [Cr eate F older]. 9 1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 47 10 11 12 13 Click [Save]. You have congured a group quota. 1 Click [Local Groups]. 2 Click [Add]. 1 Check the group you created step 4. 2 Click [Add]. Select level of access privileges for group you added from [Read Only] or [Read & Write].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 48 FTP Ser ver 1 2 By default, the LinkStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network or router as the LinkStation. The optional FTP server allows users to access the LinkStation from outside of the local network.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 49 Congure your FTP client software with the following settings: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation. • Username Username registered on the LinkStation • Password Password registered to the LinkStation • Port 21 Example ftp://192.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 50 To allow anonymous access to your FTP share, disable access restrictions on the FTP share. Congure your FTP client as follows: • Host Name IP address of the LinkStation • Username anonymous • Password any set of characters • Port 21 Example ftp://192.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 51 Direct Copy DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the LinkStation from a USB device.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 52 Files are copied to the folder: <shared folder>/pictures/yyyymmdd yyyy: year copied mm: month copied dd: date copied You may change the destination shared folder for DirectCopy in [Shared Folders] - [Direct Copy] - [Modify Settings] in the Web Admin interface.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 53 U sers/Groups Adding U sers Add users as shown below. 1 2 2 Click [Create User]. 1 Congure the desired settings for the new user. 2 Click [Save]. You have added a user. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 54 Notes: • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 300 users on the LinkStation. • Please do not use any of the following words as a .
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 55 Adding Gr oups Add groups as shown below: 1 Enter [Group Name] and [Description]. 2 Select users to include in the group. 3 Click [Add], then [Save]. You have added a group. 1 2 1 In the Web A dmin interface, navigate to [Use rs/ Groups] - [Local Groups].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 56 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Users/ Groups] - [Local Users]. 3 Select [admin] and click [Edit User]. 1 Enter a [Username] and [Password]. 2 Click [Save]. 1 2 You have now changed the admin password.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 57 Jumbo F rame If your other network devices support it, you may be able to increase network performance with Jumbo Frame. Netw ork 1 1 Select [Ethernet Frame Size]. 2 Click [Save]. 2 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Ethernet Frame Size].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 58 Notes: • To use the LinkStation with Jumbo Frame, your router/switch/hub must support Jumbo Frame. • To use Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694 bytes), your computer’s NICs and all switches, hubs, and routers on the transmission route need to support Jumbo Frame.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 59 W eb ser ver The LinkStation can be used as a Web server . HTML, C GI scripts, images, and JavaScript are supported. Note s: • The Li nkSt ati on’ s Web ser ve r is for ad van ced us ers only. D o not enab le it unle ss you know what you ’ re doing .
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 60 MySQL ser ver The LinkStation can be used as a MySQL server . A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server . Notes: • The LinkStation ’ s M ySQL ser ver is f or advanced users only .
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 61 2 Click [Save]. S yst em-Settings 2 1 3 Name, Da te and Time Congure the LinkStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: 4 1 Enter the [Date] and [Time]. Enter the [LinkStation Name] and [Description], then click [Save].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 62 Note: The LinkStation's internal clock may run at a slightly dierent speed from other clocks on you network, and over a long period of time your network devices may show dierent times. If clocks on your network vary by more than 5 minutes it may cause unexpected behavior.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 63 S yst em-Stor age Check Disk A disk check tests the data on a drive in the LinkStation or connected via USB. Errors are xed automatically. A disk check may run for more than ten hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed during the disk check.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 64 Note: If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, information les for Macintosh may be automatically generated. Do not delete these les from a Windows computer. Otherwise, you may no longer be able to access folders from the Macintosh.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 65 F ormat a Driv e • A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important data on a drive before formatting it. It will take several minutes to format a hard drive. • Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 66 Note: The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive's size and format types (a few seconds to several minutes). The Info LED on the front of the LinkStation will ash during formatting.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 67 Adding S torage Yo u r Li n kS ta ti o n in c lu d es U S B po rt s. Y ou c a n co n ne ct a B u al o ex te r na l h ar d d ri ve t o it . I t w i ll ap pe a r as a n ad d it io n al s h ar ed f ol d er o n th e L in k St at io n .
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 68 To format a USB hard drive For best results with the LinkStation, reformat the external USB drive from the Web Admin interface. Formatting will delete all data on the drive. Back up any important data before formatting.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 69 Note: Format type Advantages Disadvantages FAT 32 Drives formatted with FAT 32 can be disconnected from the LinkStation and connected to a Windows or Mac computer directly. They work well with many devices, but do not support large lesizes.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 70 To set access restrictions on an additional hard drive You can set access restrictions for shares on an external USB hard drive. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 71 Remov e Disk To remove the hard drive: If the LinkStation is powered on, dismount the USB hard drive before unplugging it. Hold in the function button for 3 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the drive is dismounted.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 72 S yst em Backup T ime Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later version. It can back up to your LinkStation if you congure the LinkStation as follows: 3 1 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 73 4 1 Select [Apple]. 2 Click [Save]. 5 6 7 1 Enter the [Target host name]. 2 Enter the [Target MAC address]. 3 Click [Create]. 1 Click [Extensions] - [Time Machine]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Select [Enable].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 74 •You can nd the Mac’s host name under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] - [Sharing]. e.g.) If it is displayed as "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter "bbbbbbbbbb" for the host name.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 75 11 Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu of Mac OS X 10.5. Click [Time Machine]. Click [Choose Backup Disk].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 76 Enter [Name] and [Password] to access the shared folder on the LinkStation, and click [Connect]. Make sure that the switch for Time Machine is "on". The number of seconds displayed in [Next Backup] will count down and a backup job will start when it hits zero.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 77 1 Back up data on the LinkStation You can back up shared folders on the LinkStation from the Web Admin interface.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 78 2 Setting up the backup destination folder on LinkStation # 1 You may congure a destination folder on a LinkStation for backup jobs from a TeraStation or another LinkStation. 1 2 3 Click the shared folder you want to set as a backup destination.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 79 3 Finding the backup destination folder from LinkStation # 2 If the password is set for the backup destination folder, you must enter the password to congure the folder as the destination for a backup job.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 80 4 Conguring LinkStation # 2 to use LinkStation # 1 as a backup destination 1 2 3 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup]. Click [View NAS Devices]. 1 Check the [IP Address] of the LinkStation you want to specify as a backup destination from [Local LinkStations].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 81 5 Set up a backup job on LinkStation # 2 1 2 3 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [Backup Jobs Setup].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 82 Backup operation modes Three backup operation modes are available. Normal Backup All les in the source folder are backed up to the destination folder. Overwrite Backup (Append Backup) The rst time the backup runs, it backs up all les in the source folder just like a normal backup.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 83 4 Click [Add] in the [Backup Folders]. 5 6 Select the [Backup Source] and [Backup Targets] folders, then click [Add]. Click [Apply]. The task added is displayed to the backup list. Y ou’v e now congur ed a backup job.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 84 Notes: • You can register up to the second level of subfolders. However, folders with more than 80 bytes(UTF-8) in their names cannot be selected. • The backup destination device must be congured as a backup destination in advance in order to select it.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 85 Several RAID modes are a vailable for LinkStation models with multiple har d drives. LinkStations with only one hard drive do not support RAID modes. Notes: All data is lost when the RAID mode is changed.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 86 • RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) RAID 5 mode (4 ha rd dri ves) i s avai lable for Li nkStat ion mod els with 4 har d drive s. U ses 4 ha rd driv es as one array . It gener ates p arity durin g writes , so ac cess sp eeds ar e slo wer th an othe r RAID mod es.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 87 • Using in RAID 1 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 90). 2 3 4 5 6 Th e [ Co n f i r m Op e r a t i o n ] s c re e n w i l l ap p e a r . E n t e r t h e n u m b e r s h o w n i n t h e [ Co n f i r m a t i o n Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [ Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 88 Note: If power is turned o during a RAID rebuild, the RAID r ebuild will continue when power is restor ed. [ Conrm Opera tion] screen When you perform any of the follo wing tasks, a [C onrm Operation] screen is display ed .
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 89 • Changing to RAID 0 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 90). 2 3 4 5 6 The [C onrm Operation] screen will appear . Enter the number shown in the [C onrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [ Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 90 • Changing to Normal mode 1 2 3 Click [Delete RAID Array]. 4 When [Ar e you sure y ou want to change RAID mode?] is display ed, click [Apply]. 5 The [C onrm Operation] screen will appear . Enter the number shown in the [C onrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [ Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 91 • Changing to RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) 1 Change system to normal mode (page 90). 2 3 4 5 6 Th e [ Co n f i r m Op e r a t i o n ] s c re e n w i l l ap p e a r . E n t e r t h e n u m b e r s h o w n i n t h e [ Co n f i r m a t i o n Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [ Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 92 • Changing to RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives) 1 Change system to normal mode (page 90). 2 3 4 5 6 Th e [ Co n f i r m Op e r a t i o n ] s c re e n w i l l ap p e a r . E n t e r t h e n u m b e r s h o w n i n t h e [ Co n f i r m a t i o n Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [ Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 93 • Changing to RAID 10 mode 1 Change system to normal mode (page 90). 2 3 4 5 6 Th e [ Co n f i r m Op e r a t i o n ] s c re e n w i l l ap p e a r . E n t e r t h e n u m b e r s h o w n i n t h e [ Co n f i r m a t i o n Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [ Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 94 RMM (RAID Mode Manage) and EDP (Easy Data Protection) Note: LinkStation rm ware version 1.25 and lat er only With RMM or EDP, you can create or expand a RAID 1 or RAID 5 array without erasing the data on the drives.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 95 Adding a drive to an existing RAID array or adding a driv e and changing the RAID mode: 4 The [C onrm Operation] screen will open. Within 60 seconds, en ter the displayed number in the [C onrmation Number] eld.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 96 RAID S canning LinkStations that are in RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 modes support RAID scanning. A RAID scan tests the RAID array for read performance. If defective sectors are found, they are repaired automatically.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 97 E-mail Notication Your LinkStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email when settings are changed or an error occurs.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 98 5 Enter a password that will be used to verify. 6 To use a secured connection, select [SSL]/[TLS]. 7 Enter the [Subject] for notication e-mail. 8 Enter a receiver's e-mail address. E-mail can be sent to up to 5 addresses.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 99 UPS Settings A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) can automatically shut down your LinkStation in case of a power outage. To use the LinkStation with a UPS, congure the following settings: 1 2 3 Plug the Power cable of UPS to a wall socket.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 100 To save energy, you can specify times to put the LinkStation into standby mode, where the hard disk and LED lights are turned o. The sleep timer only works when the LinkStation's Power Mode Switch is ON.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 101 Examples of multiple timers: (e.g.1) It is at 10:00 Wednesday with the LinkStation powered on: Timer 1 Everyday 12:00 - 24:00 Timer 2 not used Timer 3 not used -> Nothing happens at 12:00 and goes into sleep mode at 24:00 (e.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 102 Restoring F ac tor y Defaults To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow the procedure below. 1 2 3 Move the power switch to the ON position while holding down the function button. The function button will ash blue for 1 minute.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 103 Notes: • This method of initializing the LinkStation restores its IP address settings, Ethernet frame size settings, and administrator (admin) password to their factory defaults.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 104 Initialization from the Web Admin interface You can initialize the following settings from the Web Admin interface: LinkStation name, Description, NT.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 105 F ormat the LinkSta tion 1 2 3 4 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Erase]. Click [Erase]. The [Conrm Operation] screen will be displayed. Enter the number from the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 106 Online Update LinkStation rmware versions 1.41 and later support online updating. If a new rmware is available, the message “A new version of the rmware has been released. The current rmware can be updated to the latest version.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 107 Ex tensions W ebAcc ess What is WebAccess? WebAccess lets you access les on your LinkStation through the Internet. Access restrictions can be set for folders that are shared, and automatic router settings by UPnP and redirect f unctionality from the bualonas.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 108 Network -USB Ser ver A Network-USB server lets you connect to USB devices attached to a LinkStation from multiple computers.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 109 1 Inser t the LinkNavigator CD . 2 The Setup W izard should launch automatically . If not, open the CD and double - click [LSNavi.exe]. LinkNa vigator will launch. 3 Click [Options] - [ Additional Soft ware Installation] - [Network-USB Na vigator] - [Install].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 110 Print Server LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. LS-QVL LinkStation is equipped with a USB connector each on the front and back. You can connect a USB printer to the LinkStation as shown below.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 111 Setting up a printer on Windows 7/Vista 2 Select [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 112 8 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 113 Setting up a printer on Windows XP 2 1 Choose [Enable] and click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer’s manual installation instructions. You may need to install the printer driver from a software disk. 4 Click [Start] - [Control Panel].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 114 9 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 115 Setting up a printer on Windows 2000 2 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Click [Save]. 3 Refer to your printer's manual to install the printer driver. 4 Double-click [My Network Places (*)] -[Entire Network] - (the LinkStation Server Name).
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 116 8 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click [Have Disk] and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 117 BitTorrent is a protocol for sharing les. You can download les quickly since les are distributed on the network and network trac is not concentrated, even with a large le. It does not keep anonymity, and it is easily known who publishes what les.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 118 Enabling BitTorrent and selecting folders 1 3 1 Click [Enable]. 2 Select a folder for downloads on the LinkStation from [Download Folder]. 3 Click [Save]. Click [Open Download Manager]. Note: If you click [Initialize BitTorrent Settings], you can initialize BitTorrent settings.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 119 DLNA Ser ver The LinkStation is eq uipped with a DLNA server. Video s, pictures and music saved on t he LinkStation can be displayed or played on TV, audio devices, game devices and other DLNA compatible network devices.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 120 Connecting to the LinkStation and playing the les 3 1 2 Connect DLNA compatible devices to the network and turn them on.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 121 4 Select the le that you want to play, then play it..
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 122 DLNA Server Settings By default, the LinkStation is set to allow all videos, pictures, and music in the shared folder “share“ to be played. You may congure it to only play videos, pictures, and music from a specic folder.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 123 To view DLNA compatible devices connected to the LinkStation: 1 2 A list of DLNA compatible devices on the network will appea r, sho wing [ MAC Add ress], [IP A ddress] and [ Device Name]. If a DLNA device does not broadcast its name or IP address, it will be displayed as [cannot be acquired].
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 124 DLNA Media List The LinkStation will maintain a database of videos, pictures, and music saved in its media folder and distribute a list of available media to DLNA media players on the network. This list is distributed after each reboot and once every 60 minutes by default.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 125 If other DLNA media devices do not recognize the LinkStation: If the Media Server on the LinkStation is disabled, other DLNA devices won’t be able to see it. You may enable the Media Server on the LinkStation as follows.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 126 To disable playback from a specic DLNA media player By default, the LinkStation will allow playback from any compatible media player on the same network. To prohibit playback for a specic DLNA media player, follow the directions below.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 127 Troubleshooting: Problem: The DLNA media player can’t see media les on the LinkStation If your DLNA media players can’t access the media les on the LinkStation, then the list of available media les should be updated.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 128 Using iT unes with the Media Ser ver Computers on the network running iTunes can access MP3, M4A, and M4P music les from the LinkStation’s media server. Enable the LinkStation’s media server as described below.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 129 Squeezebo x Ser ver The Squeezebox is a network music player by Logitech that can play back music stored on your network using your wired or wireless LAN. Enable the Squeezebox Server to play music on the LinkStation with the Squeezebox.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 130 Flickr Suppor t Flickr (www.ickr.com) is a photo sharing website operated by Yahoo! Inc. After linking your LinkStation’s shared folder to Flickr, you can use the features below. • Your Flickr image data is synchronized with your LinkStation shared folder.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 131 5 6 Click [OK, I’LL A UTHORIZE IT ] to display your authentication key (a 9-digit number). Make a note of the displayed authen tication key . 7 The folder on your LinkStation is now linked to your Flickr account, and your pictures will sync in both places.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 132 Notes: • Displaying images will take longer than opening les saved on your computer’s hard drive. • The size of image les may be displayed as 0 bytes until the image le is completely transferred.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 133 1 If using the Eye-Fi card for the rst time, connect the Eye-Fi card to the computer beforehand to make the initial settings. Note: F or t he mounting pr ocedure, driver inst allation procedure , and r emoval procedure , ref er to the manual supplied with the Ey e -Fi car d.
Using your LinkStation LinkStation User Manual 134 Notes: • Video les are not copied to the LinkStation. • Only JPEG images are copied. • In step 7, if the LinkStation is not set as the Destination, images will not be transferred to the LinkStation.
LinkStation User Manual 135 Chapter 3 NAS Na vigator2 NAS Navigator2 is a utility prog ram that makes it simple to display the W eb Admin interface, change its IP address or check its hard driv e.
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 LinkStation User Manual 136 Name Descriptions Menu Map remote default share t o drive letter (*) Assigns the LinkStation 's shared folder as a network drive . Disconnect mapped drive letter (*) Removes the network drive mapping .
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 LinkStation User Manual 137 Menu I tem Descriptions LinkStation Name Brow se Shares Opens the LinkSta tion ’ s Share folder . Open W eb Admin Opens the W eb Admin in ter face in a web bro wser . Pr oper ties Opens the LinkStation ’ s properties page.
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 LinkStation User Manual 138 Menu I tem Descriptions W eb Admin Opens a W eb Admin in ter face. IP Settings If [Obtain an IP address automa tically via DHCP] is checked, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP addr ess automatically from a DHCP server .
Chapter3 NAS Navigator 2 LinkStation User Manual 139 Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later If you installed the LinkStation with the LinkNavigat or CD , NAS Navigator2 was installed automatically .
LinkStation User Manual 140 Name Descriptions Name Displays the name of the LinkStation. F irmware v ersion Displays the rm ware version of the LinkStation. IP Address Displays the IP addr ess of the LinkStation. W orkgroup Displays the LinkStation ’ s workgroup .
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 141 Shared F olders The following options can be set from the [Shared Folders] screen. Name Descriptions F older Setup F older Setup Click [Create Folder] to open the Adding a New Shared Folder screen.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 142 Name Description F older Setup > New F older Click [Cr eate F older] to view this option. V olume Select the volume for the shared f older . Shared F older Attributes The shared f older may be read-only or writable.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 143 Name Description Access Restrictions Click [Access Restrictions] from the [Create Shared Folders] screen to view this option. Access Restrictions If using access restrictions, click [A dd ] to add users or groups that will be allowed t o access the share.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 144 Name Descriptions Local Users Local Users Displays [Username], [User Id], [Description], and [P rimar y Group]. T o create a new user , click [Create U ser]. T o edit the user , select the user name and click [Edit User].
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 145 Name Descriptions Local Users > New User To display, click [Create a user]. Password Enter the user ’ s password. This should be the same password that the user uses to log in to his comput er .
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 146 Name Descriptions Local Groups Local Groups Displays [Group Name], [Group Id], and [Description]. To create a new group, click [Create Group]. To edit a group, select it and click [Edit Group].
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 147 Name Descriptions IP Address Settings Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. DHCP If enabled, the LinkStation will attempt to get its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. Primary IP Address Set IP address.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 148 Name Descriptions Workgroup/Domain Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. Authentication Method Select the method to join the network ([ Workgr oup], [NT Domain], or [Active Dir ector y]).
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 149 Name Descriptions Workgroup/Domain Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. Active Directory Domain Name (DNS/Realm Name) Enter [A ctive Director y Domain Name (DNS/Realm Name)] when selecting [Active Directory] as a method to join the network.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 150 Name Descriptions Workgroup/Domain Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. For Workgroup Authentication Select the user authentication method here. [Delegate Authority to LinkStation] (usually r ecommended) Only register ed users may access the LinkSta tion.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 151 Name Descriptions Workgroup/Domain Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. Enable Authentication Shared Folder When [Delegate A uthorit.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 152 Name Descriptions Web Server Settings Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. LS-A VL, LS- CHL and LS-SL LinkStation models do not suppor t W eb Ser ver . T arget F older Select a target folder for the Web Server to access.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 153 Name Descriptions MySQL Server Settings Click [M odify Settin gs] to change settings. LS-A VL, LS- CHL and LS-SL LinkStation models do not suppor t MySQL Ser ver . MySQL Server Enable to use MySQL server.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 154 S yst em The follo wing options can be set from the [Syst em] tab. Name Descriptions Settings Name Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. LinkStation Name Enter a name to identify the LinkStation on the network.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 155 Name Descriptions Storage Disks Check Disk You may run a disk check on hard drives in or attached to the LinkStation via USB. Depending on the size of the disk, a disk check may take many hours to complete.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 156 Name Descriptions Storage Disks F ormat Disk Y ou may format disks in or connected to the LinkStation. A ll data on the disk will be deleted if the drive is f ormatted. Back up any important data befor e formatting a disk.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 157 Name Descriptions Storage Disks F ormat Disk F ormat type Descr iptions XFS (USB Hard Drive/ LinkStation Internal Hard Drive) This format is r ecommended for the int ernal drive in the T eraStation or LinkStation.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 158 Name Descriptions Storage RAID Array *1 *1: LinkStation models with multiple hard drives only Congure RAID arra ys from this menu. Sever al RAID modes are available for LinkStation models with multiple hard driv es.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 159 Name Descriptions Storage If many reco verable errors (bad cluster) ar e found in one of the hard driv es which builds RAID , that drive will be remov ed and the system will automatically move t o degrade mode.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 160 Name Descriptions Backup Search for Backup Destination by P assword Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. P assword to Search Enter a passwor d to search f or LinkStations and T eraStations with that password f or backup.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 161 Name Descriptions Backup Search for Backup Destination by P assword Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. P assword to Search Steps for Setup 1 In the W eb Admin interface of the backup destination, set [Remote backup password] f or each shared folder .
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 162 Name Descriptions Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click [Cr eate New Job] to display this option in the [Backup ]screen.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 163 Name Descriptions Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click [Cr eate New Job] to di splay this option in the [Backup ] screen. Backup Operation Mode The following table shows behavior during each operation mode.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 164 Name Descriptions Backup Backup Jobs Setup Click [Cr eate New Job] to display this option in the [Backup ] screen. Backup Options [Cr eate T arget Folder f or Backup]: The options y ou have se lected on the Backup Operation Mode will m ake a big dier ences on behavior .
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 165 Name Descriptions Maintenance Email Notication Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Click [Send Test Message] to send a test e-mail to the e-mail address which has been set. Notication Select whether using E-mail notication featur e or not.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 166 Name Descriptions F irmware Installation Updating F irmware Clicking [Check F or Update] will check for the lat est rmware v ersion. If the installed rmware v ersion is not the latest, click [Install Update] to update the rmw are.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 167 Name Descriptions Restore/Erase Restore Factory Defaults Upon restore Click [Modify Settings] and select whether or not I nitialization will reset the admin password . Note: If [Keep current admin passwor d] has been selected, you cannot recongur e the LinkStation without the password .
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 168 Ex tensions The follo wing options can be set from the [Extensions] tab . Name Descriptions W ebAccess WebAccess WebAccess Settings Enable the W ebAcc ess ser vice rst, then click a shared folder name t o display the [Edit] screen.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 169 Name Descriptions W ebAccess W ebAccess Service Click [A dvanced W ebAccess Settings] to change settings. W ebAccess Ser vice [ W ebAcc ess Ser vice]: Congure if using WebA ccess or not. [HT TPS/SSL Encr yption]: Congure if encrypting your data transf ers with SSL.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 170 Name Descriptions MediaSer ver Media Ser ver Settings Click [Modify Settings] to change settings.
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 171 The LS-WXL LinkStation supports DT CP-IP . Copyright -protected content can be used in pla yers that support DT CP-IP . Incompatible players don ’t display any D T CP-IP -related media. [Update D T CP-IP]: This downloads the lat est version of the D TCP -IP encr yption key .
Chapter 4 W eb Admin interface LinkStation User Manual 172 Name Descriptions Time Machine Time Machine Click [Modify Sett ings] to change settings. Time Machine Select [Enable] when using to specify the LinkStation as a backup destination for Time Machine on Mac OS X 10.
LinkStation User Manual 173 Appendix Appendix Specications Check Bualo's catalogs or w eb site (ww w .bualotech.com) f or information about the lat est products or compatible models. Inter face (LAN por t) Inter face: Complied with IEEE802.
LinkStation User Manual 174 Appendix The following settings are factory defaults for the LinkStation. Default Settings Administrator's Name admin Password password Shared folders By default, the folder “share” may be accessed from both Windows and Macintosh computers.
LinkStation User Manual 175 Appendix Mapping Additional S hares When you installed the LinkStation, a share was mapped as a network drive on the computer that was used for installation. You can map additional shares, or map shares to dierent computers.
LinkStation User Manual 176 Appendix Mac OS X With Mac OS X 10.3 or later, use NAS Navigator2 to mount a share from the LinkStation as a drive on the Mac. 3 Click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will launch. 1 2 Select the folder that you want to mount and click [OK].
LinkStation User Manual 177 Appendix Sof t war e Y ou can instal l following sof t ware applic ation s and the manual by using utilit ies CD which comes with the LinkStation. Select and install sof tware from the selec tion scr een which is displayed during Setup (Or click [Op- tion] and follow the instruction on the screen t o install soft ware).
LinkStation User Manual 178 Appendix 2 1 When the [Change File Sharing Security Level] window opens, select [Change security level]. 2 Click [Change]. 3 The message, "Change security level. Will you continue?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. 4 The message, "Will you restart your computer?" is displayed.
LinkStation User Manual 179 Appendix TurboCopy TurboCopy speeds up le copy operations in Windows. TurboPC TurboPC optimizes transfer speeds for hard drives by caching data in your computer’s RAM. It works best when TurboCopy is also installed. Note: Your LinkStation does not benet from TurboPC.
LinkStation User Manual 180 Appendix Info f older In the f older called "info" on the internal hard disk of the L inkStation, Instal l prog rams such as th e NAS Navigator2 is included . [info]-[English] F older - [NASNavi2] F older . . .
LinkStation User Manual 181 Appendix Sta tus LED (LS - VL, LS-XHL, LS- CHL) During normal operation, the power LED will glow blue. Flashing Red The Power LED ashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it ashes indicates the type of error.
LinkStation User Manual 182 Appendix Error code Descriptions E04 The rmware is corrupted. Contact Bualo technical support for assistance. E10 The LinkStation is running on the UPS battery due to a power outage. The system will now be shut down safely.
LinkStation User Manual 183 Appendix Power LED ashing amber The Power LED ashes amber with information codes. The way it ashes indicates the message. Note: If the Power LED is ashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation.
LinkStation User Manual 184 Appendix Sta tus LED (LS - WVL, LS - WXL) There ar e 5 LEDs on the LinkStation: “P ower” , “Function ” , “Info/Error” , “Link/Act ” , and “ AC adaptor ” . F unction LED Status Descriptions Glowing Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute).
LinkStation User Manual 185 Appendix Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks or ange when it has a message. The message is c oded by the pattern of blinking. Note: The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Na vigator2. Information code Descriptions I10 System temperature may have exceeded the maximum safe value.
LinkStation User Manual 186 Appendix The Info/Error LED blinks r ed to indicate an error . The error ma y be identied by the pattern of blinking. Note: The error may also be viewed fr om NAS Navigator2. Error code Descriptions E04 The rmware is corrupted.
LinkStation User Manual 187 Appendix Link/Act LED Status Descriptions Glowing green Linking. Blinking green Accessing. A C adaptor LED Status Descriptions Green Power is connected.
LinkStation User Manual 188 Appendix Sta tus LED (LS - WSXL) There ar e 4 LEDs on the LinkStation: “F unction ” , “Info/Error ” , “Link/Act ” , and “Po wer ” . Function LED Link/Act LED Info/Error LED Power LED F unction LED Status Descriptions Glowing Blue DirectCopy is ready (lights for 1 minute).
LinkStation User Manual 189 Appendix Info/Error LED The Info/Error LED blinks or ange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pa ttern of blink ing. Note: The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Na vigator2. Information code Descriptions I10 System temperature has exceeded the maximum safe value.
LinkStation User Manual 190 Appendix The Info/Error LED blinks r ed to indicate an error . The error ma y be identied by the pattern of blinking. Note: The error may also be viewed fr om NAS Navigator2. Error code Descriptions E04 The rmware is corrupted.
LinkStation User Manual 191 Appendix Sta tus LED (LS - QVL) During normal operation, the power LED will glow blue. Flashing Red The Power LED ashes red if the LinkStation experiences an error. The way it ashes indicates the type of error. Note: If there is an error, open NAS Navigator2.
LinkStation User Manual 192 Appendix E15 The bad sectors in the hard drive have reached a dangerous level. Replace the hard drive indicated by the red Status LED. E16 Unable to nd the hard drive. Hard drive may be disconnected or may have failed. After shutting down, reinstall the hard drive.
LinkStation User Manual 193 Appendix Power LED ashing amber The Power LED ashes amber with information codes. The way it ashes indicates the message. Note: If the Power LED is ashing amber, you can open NAS Navigator2. It will tell you the status of the LinkStation.
LinkStation User Manual 194 Appendix Status LED 1~4 Status LED 2 Status LED 3 Status LED 1 Status LED 4 Status Descriptions Glowing green Normal state. This ashes during access. Glowing red An error occurred in the hard drive. Replace the hard drive indicated by the drive number that is lit red.
LinkStation User Manual 195 Appendix Function LED Function LE D Status Descriptions Glowing Blue When installing a USB device When the USB device is recognized, the Function LED is lit blue (for about 60 seconds). After the Function LED is lit blue, the USB device can be accessed.
LinkStation User Manual 196 Appendix C ompliance Inf ormation FC C Information This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device, pursuan t to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are desig ned to provide r easonable protection against harmful inter fer ence in a residential installation.
LinkStation User Manual 197 Appendix T roubleshooting Cannot Setup The following section lists typical occurr ences and cau ses when you cannot setup the Lin kStation by using LinkNavigat or or cannot.
LinkStation User Manual 198 Appendix Cause 9 . TCP/IP does not work properly. Install the LAN adapter's driver again. Cause 10 . You are running Setup second time or more (it has been already run before). After initializing the LinkStation, follow steps described in "LinkNavigator Setup" on page 5 to run Setup.
LinkStation User Manual 199 Appendix Data Backup While using the LinkStation, you may lose your important data due to sudden accidents, hard disk failure, or accidental misoperation. It is important to back up your data to recover data or minimize losses in such a case.
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