Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LINKSTATION HS-DGL Buffalo
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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 W arranty card 1 LinkStation’s face is protected during shipping by a plastic fi lm covering.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Accessing LinkStation data is performed using the following steps: LinkStation’s ‘Root Directory’ will appear . Y ou will see all of the confi gured shares. All users can read and write to all folders. T o setup security and password protection, please refer to the User Manual on the LinkNavigator CD-ROM.
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9 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.
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