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Quick Setup Guide
LinkStation
HD-HLAN Series
Unpacking and Setup
Open the shipping carton of LinkStation and carefully unpack its contents. The
carton should contain the following items:
Main unit (LinkStation) 1
LinkStation Base Plate 1
Base Rubber Feet 4
Ethernet Cable 1
LinkNavigator Installation CD 1
Quick Setup Guide (this user’s guide) 1
Warranty card 1
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the reseller or retailer from
which the product was purchased.
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Step 1: Connect your Cables Plug LinkStation’s power cord into a power outlet. Then, connect the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the back of LinkStation. Connect the other end of the included Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a nearby running PC. Connecting directly to a PC is not recommended, as many features, including DHCP, will not function in this configuration. Press the power button on the front of LinkStation t
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Step : Check your Connection Check the LINK/ACT light on the front of the LinkStation. If it is lit, then LinkStation is connected properly; please turn to page 4 to continue setup. If it is not lit, continue to the next step. Verify that the LINK/ACT light on the front of LinkStation is lit (see Step 4’s picture). If it is lit, turn to page 4 to contintue setting up LinkStation. If the LINK/ACT light is still not lit, please verify the following: Both LinkStation and the hub, switch,
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Step : LinkNavigator Software Insert the LinkNavigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s configuration, the EasySetup program may launch. If it does not automatically launch, manually launch it by pressing the ‘Start’ menu and selecting the ‘Run...’ option. When the ‘Run’ dialog opens, type “x:\easysetup.exe” (where X is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive). Press ‘OK’ to continue. Link Navigator is now running. Please press the ‘Install IP Setup Utility’ button
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Step 4: Using the Configuration Utility This part of the program changes LinkStation’s IP Address. Check the box that states ‘Acquire IP Address Automatically’. This will give LinkStation an IP Address from the network’s router/DHCP server. A static IP Address and gateway can also be set if preferred. The ‘Administrator Password’ field sets an administrator password for the web-based configuration. If a password is desired, then type a password in the field. When finished, press
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The LinkStation name will be required to access LinkStation. A friendly, easy name is recommended. Enter a suitable name in the ‘LinkStation Name’ field. Feel free to use your first or last name, a description of the data to be installed on LinkStation, or simply name it LinkStation. Enter a short description of LinkStation in the ‘LinkStation Description’ field. Once completed, press the ‘Apply’ button. By default there are two shares on LinkStation. If you would like to crea
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Step 5: Accessing LinkStation Data from a PC Press the ‘Start’ menu, select the ‘Run...’ option. When the ‘Run’ dialog appears, please type \\LinkStation_Name (where LinkStation_Name is the ‘LinkStation Name’ set on Page 6). Press ‘OK’ to continue. LinkStation’s ‘Root Directory’ will appear. You will see all of the configured shares. All users can read and write to all folders. To setup security and password protection, please refer to the User Manual on the LinkNavigator CD-
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Technical Specifications LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Transmission Types: 100Mbps/10 Mbps; 100BASE-TX 4B/5B, MLT-3; 10BASE-T Manchester Coding Access Media: CSMA/CD Media Interface: RJ-45 USB Standard: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (HS) Full-Speed (FS) Low-Speed (LS) USB Connector: USB A Connector (2) Data Transmission Speed: Max: 480 Mbps (HS Mode) Max: 12 Mbps (FS Mode) Electric Current: 5.0V Power Consumption: 17W Maximum Dimensions: 2.4 x 6.94 x 7.4 in. (60 x 173.5 x
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Technical Support Buffalo Technology customers can obtain technical support using the following information: • Online Help: Available on the software CD enclosed with your purchase. • User Manual: Available on the Software CD enclosed with your purchase. • Web: www.buffalotech.com North America Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Telephone: 866-752-6210 Email: info@buffalotech.com Europe Support is available between 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday- Thursday an
