Buffalo LinkStation 500 Manuale utente

Network Attached Storage

LinkStation 500

User Manual

Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about

the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard this manual, the

warranty statement, or the packing box.

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Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com

35020844-12

April, 2018

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................7

Diagrams...........................................................................................7

Accessing Shared Folders................................................................8

Accessing from a Computer ...................................................................... 8

Accessing from a Mobile Device ............................................................... 8

Turning the LinkStation On and Off ...............................................9

Restarting from Settings........................................................................... 9

Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 12

Opening Settings .......................................................................... 12

Opening from a Computer ......................................................................12

Opening from a Mobile Device ...............................................................14

Resetting Administrator Password.........................................................15

Navigating the Main Menu........................................................... 15

The Home Screen .....................................................................................16

Launcher...................................................................................................16

Customizing the Home Screen..................................................... 17

Adding New Shortcuts.............................................................................17

Deleting Shortcuts...................................................................................17

Restoring Shortcuts.................................................................................17

Arranging and Sorting Icons...................................................................17

Changing Icons.........................................................................................17

Launcher Options ....................................................................................18

Display Options........................................................................................18

Wallpaper Options...................................................................................19

Changing Display Languages .................................................................20

Chapter 3 My LinkStation ........................................... 23

Navigating the My LinkStation Window ..................................... 23

Adding Folders .............................................................................. 24

Uploading and Downloading Files .............................................. 25

Uploading from a Computer...................................................................25

Downloading Files to a Computer ..........................................................26

Sharing Files and Folders Using Shared Links ............................ 27

Chapter 4 Media Player............................................... 30

Navigating the Media Player Window ......................................... 30

Creating Playlists .......................................................................... 31

Adding Media Files ....................................................................... 32

Playing Files................................................................................... 34

Chapter 5 Disk Manager ............................................. 35

RAID Arrays.................................................................................... 35

Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 35

Using JBOD...............................................................................................35

Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................38

Expanding RAID Array Capacity .............................................................40

Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 41

Dismounting an External Drive.................................................... 42

Dismounting Using the Eject Button......................................................42

Dismounting Using Disk Manager..........................................................42

Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 44

Drive Replacement........................................................................ 46

Step 1 - Replacing a Drive........................................................................46

Step 2 - Rebuilding the RAID Array.........................................................49

Chapter 6 System Information ................................... 53

Server Info ..................................................................................... 53

System Log..................................................................................... 54

Chapter 7 Services....................................................... 56

Folder Setup .................................................................................. 56

Adding Shared Folders ............................................................................56

Recycle Bin................................................................................................58

Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................58

SMB ................................................................................................ 59

Enabling SMB ...........................................................................................59

Changing the Workgroup Name.............................................................60

AFP ................................................................................................. 61

FTP.................................................................................................. 62

DLNA Server .................................................................................. 63

Playing Files on the DLNA Client Device ................................................65

iTunes............................................................................................. 65

Downloader................................................................................... 67

Enabling Downloader Service ................................................................67

Opening the Download Manager...........................................................68

Downloading Files ...................................................................................70

WebAccess ..................................................................................... 71

Configuring WebAccess...........................................................................72

Accessing Remotely.................................................................................73

Direct Copy .................................................................................... 74

Chapter 8 System......................................................... 76

Users............................................................................................... 76

Creating Users..........................................................................................76

Changing Passwords ...............................................................................78

Deleting Users..........................................................................................79

Groups............................................................................................ 79

Creating Groups.......................................................................................79

Deleting Groups.......................................................................................81

Network ......................................................................................... 81

Changing the Hostname .........................................................................81

Changing the IP Address .........................................................................82

Wake-on-LAN ...........................................................................................83

System Language.......................................................................... 85

Changing System Languages..................................................................85

Changing FTP Client Character Encoding..............................................85

Date & Time.................................................................................... 86

Changing Date and Time .........................................................................86

Changing Time Zone................................................................................88

Power Management...................................................................... 90

Drive Spin Down ......................................................................................90

Sleep Mode...............................................................................................92

UPS Sync ...................................................................................................93

Firmware ........................................................................................ 95

Online Update ..........................................................................................95

Manual Update.........................................................................................95

Backup ........................................................................................... 97

Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................97

Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................99

Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ............................................106

Reset............................................................................................. 110

Initializing from Settings ......................................................................111

Initializing with the Function Button ...................................................112

Chapter 9 Configuring from Mobile Devices........... 113

Settings That Can Be Changed from Your Mobile Device ........ 113

Managing User Accounts............................................................ 113

Creating Users........................................................................................113

Changing Passwords .............................................................................115

Deleting Users........................................................................................116

Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................... 117

Configuring WebAccess .............................................................. 119

Configuring DLNA Server........................................................... 125

Managing USB Devices............................................................... 125

Dismounting USB Drives.......................................................................126

Starting Direct Copy ..............................................................................126

Configuring UPS Sync............................................................................128

Chapter 10 Utilities.................................................... 129

NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 129

Changing the IP Address .......................................................................131

NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 132

Changing the IP Address .......................................................................133

NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 133

Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 134

When the Power LED Blinks........................................................ 134

White.......................................................................................................134

Red ..........................................................................................................134

Amber .....................................................................................................135

Default Settings .......................................................................... 135

Specifications .............................................................................. 136

Chapter 12 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 138

For Customers in the United States ........................................... 138

For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 139

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Diagrams

LS510D

Function

OFF

LS520D, LS520DN, LS520DE

1 Power LED ( )

The 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 LED ( )

This LED glows white while the USB device is connected, and blinks white dismounting USB devices and

during Direct Copy.

3 Drive 1 Error LED

If there is an error on drive 1, this LED will light.

4 Drive 2 Error LED

If there is an error on drive 2, this LED will light.

5 Function Button

Use this button for Direct Copy and initializing settings.

6 Power Switch ( )

Move the switch up and down to power on and off.

7 USB 3.0 Port ( )

Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 drives and USB flash drives can be connected. USB hubs are not compatible.

8 Link and Activity LED

This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the LinkStation is accessed over the network.

9 LAN Port ( )

Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.

10 Power Status LED

The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.

11 Power Connector

Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.

12 Fan

Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.

13 Anti-Theft Security Slot ( )

Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).

Accessing Shared Folders

Accessing from a Computer

1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.

2 Double-click your LinkStation’s icon.

3 File Explorer will open with a list of shared folders. For macOS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on

the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

Accessing from a Mobile Device

To access shared folders from a mobile device with the following procedure, you must configure WebAccess settings

first. To configure WebAccess, see the“WebAccess”section in chapter 6.

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 your

LinkStation in the NAS list.

Turning the LinkStation On and Off

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 down before unplugging it. Never 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.

Restarting from Settings

You can also restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. To restarting from Settings, follow the procedure below.

1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.

2 Right-click on your LinkStation’s icon and choose Settings. For macOS, click your LinkStation’s icon while

holding down the control key, then select Settings.

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