LinkStation
User Manual
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LinkStation User Manual 1
Contents
Chapter 1
Setup............... ......................................................................... 5
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) .........................................5
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) .....................................................7
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL) ....................................................................9
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-QVL) .......................................................................12
Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) ........................................14
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ...................................................16
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL) ..................................................................18
Diagrams and Layout (LS-QVL) .....................................................................20
Chapter 2
Using your LinkStation ........................................................... 22
Opening the Shared Folder ............................................................................22
Opening the shared folder from another PC ...........................................23
Adding another LinkStations.........................................................................24
Power Modes .......................................................................................................25
Web Admin interface ........................................................................................27
Adding shared folders ......................................................................................30
Access Restrictions .....................................................................................................32
Disk Quotas ...................................................................................................................42
FTP Server ......................................................................................................................47
Direct Copy ...................................................................................................................50
Users/Groups .......................................................................................................52
Adding Users ................................................................................................................52
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Adding Groups ............................................................................................................54
Admin Password .........................................................................................................55
Network .................................................................................................................56
Jumbo Frame................................................................................................................56
Web server .....................................................................................................................58
MySQL server ...............................................................................................................59
System-Settings..................................................................................................60
Name, Date and Time ................................................................................................60
System-Storage ..................................................................................................62
Check Disk .....................................................................................................................62
Format a Drive ..............................................................................................................64
Adding Storage ...........................................................................................................66
Remove Disk .................................................................................................................70
System Backup ....................................................................................................71
Time Machine ...............................................................................................................71
System-Backup ............................................................................................................76
RAID Arrays ..........................................................................................................84
RAID Scanning ....................................................................................................95
System - Maintenance ......................................................................................96
E-mail Notication ......................................................................................................96
System - Power Management .......................................................................98
UPS Settings .................................................................................................................98
Sleep Timer....................................................................................................................99
Restoring Factory Defaults ......................................................................................101
Format the LinkStation .............................................................................................104
Extensions ............................................................................................................105
WebAccess ....................................................................................................................105
Network-USB Server ..................................................................................................106
Print Server ....................................................................................................................108
BitTorrent Client ..........................................................................................................115
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Media Server .................................................................................................................117
Using iTunes with the Media Server ....................................................................126
Squeezebox Server ....................................................................................................127
Flickr Support ...............................................................................................................128
Eye-Fi connected ........................................................................................................130
Chapter 3
NAS Navigator2 ...................................................................... 131
Chapter 4
Web Admin interface .............................................................. 136
Home ......................................................................................................................136
Shared Folders ....................................................................................................137
Users/Groups .......................................................................................................140
Network .................................................................................................................143
System ...................................................................................................................150
Extensions ............................................................................................................164
Appendix................ ................................................................. 169
Specications ......................................................................................................169
Default Settings ..................................................................................................170
Mapping Additional Shares ...........................................................................171
Windows ........................................................................................................................171
Mac OS X ........................................................................................................................172
Software ................................................................................................................173
Info folder .............................................................................................................176
Status LED (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL) .............................................................177
Status LED (LS-WVL, LS-WXL) ........................................................................180
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Status LED (LS-WSXL) .......................................................................................184
Status LED (LS-QVL) ..........................................................................................187
Compliance Information .................................................................................192
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................193
Data Backup .........................................................................................................195
GPL Information .................................................................................................195
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Chapter 1
Setup
1Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. 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.
LinkStation
2Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to the ON
position.
Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time. After
the initial installation is complete, then the Auto Power Mode
may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and glows a steady blue.
4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)
If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the
Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
This example shows a LinkStation Pro (LS-VL). Your screen
may be slightly dierent.
Power LED
Network
(Router or Hub)
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Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If A program needs your permission to continue is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click [Continue].
For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and
software rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
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7The LinkStations shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStations shared folder to save
les just like any other folders.
Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in
the sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStations icon.
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1Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. 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.
LinkStation
2Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to the ON
position.
Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time. After
the initial installation is complete, then the Auto Power Mode
may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and glows a steady blue.
4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)
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If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the
Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
This example shows a LinkStation Pro Duo (LS-WVL). Your
screen may be slightly dierent.
Power LED
Network
(Router or Hub)
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Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If A program needs your permission to continue is displayed in Windows Vista,
please click [Continue].
For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and
software rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
6
7The LinkStations shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStations shared folder to save
les just like any other folders.
Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in
the sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStations icon.
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1Connect 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.
LinkStation
2Move the Power Mode Switch on the back of the LinkStation to ON.
Note: Do not set the Power Mode Switch to AUTO at this time.
After the initial installation is complete, then the Auto
Power Mode may be used.
3Wait until the power LED stops blinking and glows a steady blue.
LinkNavigator Setup (LS-WSXL)
Power LED
Network
(Router or Hub)
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4Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
Notes: If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the Utility CD and double-click
[LSNavi.exe].
If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer ?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If A program needs your permission to continue is displayed in Windows Vista, please
click [Continue].
For Mac OS, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and software
rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
5Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
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6
7The LinkStations shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStations shared folder to save
les just like any other folders.
Note: With OS X, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive on the desktop or displayed in the
sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
Double-click your LinkStation's icon in the NAS Navigator2
window.
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LinkNavigator Setup (LS-QVL)
1Connect the LinkStation with an Ethernet cable and the included AC adapter. 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.
2Hold down the power button on the front of the LinkStation for one
second. The blue Power LED will blink as the LinkStation boots. When
the LinkStation is ready, the LED will stop blinking and glow steadily.
Note:
The power mode switch on the rear should be set to Manual,
not Auto. The Auto position will be usable after initial setup is
complete.
3Insert the Utility CD in your computer’s CD drive. LinkNavigator will launch.
Click [Begin Installation]. The wizard will guide you through installation.
If LinkNavigator does not launch automatically, open the
Utility CD and double-click [LSNavi.exe].
LinkStation
Network
(Router or Hub)
Power button
Power LED
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Notes: If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the autoplay screen may appear. Click [Run LSNavi.
exe].
If “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” is
displayed in Windows 7, please click [Yes].
If A program needs your permission to continue is displayed in Windows Vista, please
click [Continue].
For OS X, double-click on the LinkNavigator icon in the utility CD.
If you have problems installing, temporarily disable your anti-virus software and
software rewall. After setup is complete, re-enable the software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive, you may download the LinkNavigator
software from www.bualotech.com.
4Click [Finish] or [Complete]. NAS Navigator2 starts automatically.
5
6The LinkStations shared folder opens. You can now use the LinkStations shared folder to save
les just like any other folders.
Note: With Mac OS, the LinkStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or it is displayed in
the sidebar of the Finder.
Setup is now complete.
In NAS Navigator2, double-click your LinkStations icon.
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Diagrams and Layout (LS-VL, LS-XHL, LS-CHL)
1 Power LED
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is OFF: Power o.
Blinks blue:During startup or shutdown.
Amber light is ashing: The amber light ashes if there is a
message. Flashing pattern varies depending
on the message. For more information, refer to
"Status LED" on page 179 .
Red light is ashing: Red light ashes when an error occurs.
Flashing pattern varies depending on the
message. For more information, refer to "Status
LED" on page 177 .
2 Function Button
The Function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB
devices, and is used to initialize the LinkStation
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Back 3 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
4 USB 2.0 Connector
You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera,
printer, memory card reader, or hard drive. USB hubs, mice,
keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB
card readers that support multiple memory cards may not
function properly.
5 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: Automatically powers the LinkStation on and o with
your computer.
ON: Turns the LinkStation on.
OFF: Turns the LinkStation o.
6 LAN Port Connect an Ethernet cable here. The Link/Act
LED by the LAN port turns green when the unit is connected
to the network and ashes when there is network activity.
7 Power Connector Connect the AC adapter here. When it’s
connected properly, the LED to the right will glow green.
8 Hook Use as a strain relief for the AC adapter cable.
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Diagrams and Layout (LS-WVL, LS-WXL)
Front
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1 Power LED
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is o: Power o.
Blinks blue: During startup or shutdown.
2 Function LED
The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is nished, during initialization, and during
USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy it blinks blue.
3 Info/Error LED
The Info/Error LED blinks orange when theres a message and red when theres an error.
4 Function Button
The Function button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the
LinkStation.
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Note: – Please do not lift the LinkStation by its front cover. It might come o.
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5 USB 2.0 connector
You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard
drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card
readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly.
6 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and o automatically with your PC (s).
ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational.
OFF: The LinkStation shuts down.
7 LAN Port
Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
8 Link/Act LED
Glows green for connection.
Blinks green for access.
9 Power connector
The AC adaptor connects here.
10 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
11 Security lock for anti-theft
Many security cables are compatible with this lock.
12 Hook
Secure the Power cable so that it does not come o by mistake. Slide the cable down to
secure.
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Back
Diagrams and Layout (LS-WSXL)
Front
1
1 Function Button
The Function Button initiates direct copy, dismounts USB devices, and is used to initialize the
LinkStation.
2 Function LED
The Function LED glows blue when direct copy is nished, during initialization, and during
USB dismounting (about 60 seconds). During direct copy the Function LED blinks blue.
3 Link/Act LED
Glows green for connection.
Blinks green for access.
4 Info/Error LED
The Info/Error LED blinks orange when theres a message and red when theres an error.
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5 Power LED (LinkStation)
Blue LED: Power on.
LED is o: Power o.
Blinks blue: During startup or shutdown.
6 Security lock for anti-theft
Many security cables are compatible with this lock.
7 USB 2.0 connector
You may attach a USB device such as a digital camera, printer, memory card reader, or hard
drive. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and all-in-one printers are not supported. USB card
readers that support multiple memory cards may not function properly.
8 Power Mode Switch
AUTO: The LinkStation turns on and o automatically with your PC(s).
ON: The LinkStation boots and is operational.
OFF: The LinkStation shuts down and turns o.
9 Power connector
The AC adaptor connects here.
10 LAN Port
Connect to your LAN with an Ethernet cable.
11 Hook
Secure the Power cable so that it does not come o by mistake. Slide the cable down to
secure.
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