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Quick Setup Guide
LinkStation MultiMedia Home Server
HS-DGL Series
Package Contents:
Main unit (LinkStation) 1
LinkStation Base Plate 1
Base Rubber Feet 4
Ethernet Cable 1
Power Cord 1
LinkNavigator Installation CD 1
Quick Setup Guide (this user’s guide) 1
Warranty card 1
LinkStation’s face is protected during shipping by a plastic fi lm covering. The fi lm
may be removed by peeling it away from any corner of the front face.
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Step 1: Connect your Cables Plug LinkStation’s power cord into a power outlet. Then, plug the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the back of LinkStation. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network, or connect it directly to a PC. Connecting directly to a PC is not recommended. Many features, including DHCP, will not work when LinkStation is connected directly to a PC. Press the power button on the front of LinkStation to turn it
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Step 2: 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. If the LINK/ACT light is still not lit, please verify the following: Both LinkStation and the hub, switch, or PC are powered on. The Ethernet Cable is securely fastened to both devices. If problems persist, contact our technical support. See Page 9 for support co
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Step 3: Link Navigator Software Insert the LinkNavigator CD into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. Depending on the PC’s confi guration, 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’ butto
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Step 4: Using the Confi guration 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’ fi eld sets an administrator password for the web-based confi guration. If a password is desired, then type a password in the fi eld. When fi nished, 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’ fi eld. Feel free to use your fi rst 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’ fi eld. 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 Accessing LinkStation data is performed using the following steps: 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 confi gured shares. All users can read and write to all folders. To setup security and password pro
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Technical Specifi cations LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Transmission Types: 1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps; (1000BASE-T) 8B1Q4+PAM5 (100BASE-T) 4B5B+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 1.5A, 12V 1.5A Power Consumption: 17W Maximum Dimen
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Technical Support Buffalo Technology customers can obtain technical support using the following information: • Online Help: Available from www.buffalotech.com. • User Manual: Available on the Software CD enclosed with your purchase. 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 and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays. Email: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.i
