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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.

On the back of LinkStation, fl ip the black 

‘Cable Selection’

 switch.  This 

switch tells LinkStation whether to communicate over a Crossover or 
Patch cable.  NOTE:  Newer LinkStation products use MDIX Auto-Sensing 
LAN ports and do not have nor require the Cable Selection switch.

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:

If problems still persist, contact our 24/7 technical support at 

1(866) 752-6210

Both LinkStation and the hub, switch, or router are powered on.

The Ethernet Cable is securely fastened to both devices.

The Ethernet Cable is not damaged.  To verify this, try using  
another Ethernet Cable.  When verifying new cables, remember 
to switch the black ‘Cable Selection’ switch to both positions.

LinkStation Setup

Summary of Contents for LinkStation HD-H series

Page 1: ...gator 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 The front...

Page 2: ...tlet Then connect the included Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the back of LinkStation Press the power button on the front of LinkStation to turn LinkStation on Connect the other end of the i...

Page 3: ...he Cable Selection switch 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 i...

Page 4: ...e named HD xxx One of two windows will appear An SMB mount window or an Apple leshare window If the SMB Mount Window opens By default there are two share folders on the LinkStation Share and Share Mac...

Page 5: ...c and click OK The LinkStation will now appear on your desktop and in your nder You are now ready to copy les to the LinkStation Simply drag and drop les onto the Share Mac icon If the Apple Fileshare...

Page 6: ...ow Select the LinkStation and click OK The login window will open Select Guest and click Connect From the Apple Menu Iitems Select the Chooser By default there are two share folders on the LinkStation...

Page 7: ...CUPS GIMP drivers for todays most common printers If you printer does not appear try a generic Postscript Printer or contact the printer manufacturer Selecting the correct Printer Model ensures all p...

Page 8: ...ftware is available for both OSX and OS9 Some of these solutions are free and some with more functionality may have a small cost We recommend you search the WWW or consult your local reseller for othe...

Page 9: ...may add addition les and folders by clicking the button on the bottom left and select which les and folders you would like to backup Once done click the Backup Now button Your les will now be backed...

Page 10: ...If you would like to create additional shares for speci c users or speci c types of data then click on the Security tab Then click on the Shared Folder Setup link From this con guration page you can...

Page 11: ...rence that may cause undesired operation Technical Speci cations 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...

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