LINKSTATION PRO - Serveur NAS BUFFALO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LINKSTATION PRO BUFFALO

Quick Setup Guide LinkStation Pro

Step 1: Connect your Cables Plug LinkStation’s power cord and Ethernet cable into the back of the LinkStation.

Connect the power plug to a surge protector or power outlet. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a hub, switch, or router on your local network.

Step 2: Check your Connection

Press the power button on the front panel to turn your LinkStation on.

Check the LINK/ACT LED on the front of the LinkStation. If it’s lit, then your LinkStation is connected properly.

If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of LinkStation is not lit, your LinkStation is not properly connected to your network. Make sure that: • both LinkStation and the hub, switch, or PC are powered on, • the Ethernet cable is securely fastened to both devices, and • the Ethernet cable is not damaged. To verify, try using another Ethernet cable. If problems persist, contact our technical support.

Step 3: Installing Software Insert the LinkNavigator CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If Setup doesn’t launch automatically, you can launch it manually by clicking Start, then Run.... When the Run dialog opens, type d:\setup.exe (where “d” is the drive letter of your CD-ROM). Press OK to continue. If you are installing the software on a Mac, open the cd and click LinkNavigator to begin installation. Press the Begin Installation button to start.

If you’re installing on a Mac, skip to the next page. If you’re installing on a PC, click on Connect this PC to LinkStation (the green, lower button). Click Next to step through the installation.

Step 3: Installing Software (Cont’d) The wizard will now guide you through the installation process.

When installation is complete, you may close the installation window.

Congratulations! Your LinkStation is ready to use. Please see the LinkStation User Manual on your LinkNavigator CD for more help and configuration options.

Using your LinkStation with a Windows PC If you’re using a Windows PC, two new icons will be on your desktop: Shortcut for LinkStation and Buffalo NAS Navigator.

The LinkStation shortcut will take you directly to the folders on your LinkStation. Share is the default location for adding all your files and folders. Info contains a copy of your user manual.

The Buffalo NAS Navigator icon opens the LinkStation’s client utility. This lets you view system information for your LinkStation(s). If you click Setup and choose Configuration Settings, it will take you to the settings configuration screen, where you may change your LinkStation’s settings. The default logon username is “admin” and the password is “password”. Consult your user manual for more information on the Buffalo NAS Navigator and the Settings Configuration GUI.

Another way to access data on your LinkStation is through the mapped driveletter ‘L’. When the installation program ran, it mapped your LinkStation’s main “share” folder to the ‘L’ drive. Use this virtual hard drive like any other hard drive on your computer. You may add additional shares and mapped drive letters to your LinkStation and PC; consult your user manual for more information.

Using your LinkStation with a Mac After installing the LinkNavigator software, your Mac will have two new icons on the desktop. The Share folder is the default location for adding all your files and folders. NASNavigator is the LinkStation’s client utility. Clicking NASNavigator icon opens the LinkStation’s client utility. This lets you view system information for your LinkStation(s). If you click Setup and choose Browser Management, it will take you to the settings configuration GUI, where you may change your LinkStation’s settings. Until you change it, the default logon username is “admin” and the password is “password”. Consult your user manual for more information on the Buffalo NAS Navigator and the Settings Configuration GUI.

Clicking Share opens the main folder on the LinkStation. You may add additional shares to your LinkStation; consult your user manual for more information.

Firmware Language - The default language for the web interface is English. This can be changed on both PC & Mac by selecting the Basic screen, and then choosing your desired language from the Display Language drop down.You will also need to select the corresponding Windows Client Language. Click on Apply to implement your changes.You must log out and log in again to view your changes.

Data Transmission Speed:

Max: 480 Mbps (HS Mode)

100-240V A/C Power Consumption:

Operating Temperature:

5-35˚ C; 20-80% non-condensing

Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers free technical support. See the back page of this quick start guide for contact information. Please also visit the web site at: http://www.buffalo-technology.com.

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. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.

• The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.

• In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.

• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.

• The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those

• If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

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Buffalo Technology UK LTD 176, Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom