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  • Page 1

    Package Contents: Main Unit (TeraStation) Ethernet Cable Power Cable TeraNavigator Installation CD Quick Setup Guide (this manual) Warranty Card w w w .b uf f alo te ch .co m Quick Setup Guide TeraStation Pro v1.2[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Step 1: Connect your Cables Plug TeraStation’s power cord and Ethernet cable into the back of the TeraStation. Connect the power plug to a power outlet. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a hub, switch, or router on the network. Press the power button on the front panel to turn your TeraStation on.[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Check the LINK/ACT LED on the front of the TeraStation. If it’s lit, then your TeraStation is connected to your network. Please turn to page 4 to continue setup. If the LINK/ACT LED on the front of TeraStation is not lit, your TeraStation is not properly connected to your network. Make sure that: If problems persist, contact our technical suppo[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Insert the TeraNavigator CD into a PC’s CD-ROM drive. If Setup doesn’t launch automatically, you can launch it manually by clicking Start , then Run... . When the Run dialog opens, type d:setup.exe (where “d” is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive). Press OK to continue. Each TeraStation on the network will have a tab in the client util[...]

  • Page 5

    5 This login prompt will appear. The user name is admin . The password is password , until you change it. Press OK when nished. You’re now logged in. Bookmark this page in your browser for easy future access. For detailed explanations of each menu and setting, refer to your TeraStation manual, available on your TeraNavigator CD. Click on the B[...]

  • Page 6

    6 T o access your T eraStation’s data, it’ s convenient to map your T eraStation to a drive letter . Begin by clicking Start and then Run... . In the dialog box, type T eraStation_Name where T eraStation_Name is the friendly , easy- to-remember name that you entered into the T eraStation Hostname eld on page 5. Press OK to continue. TeraSt[...]

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    7 Congratulations! Your TeraStation is set up. Please see the TeraStation User Manual for more help and conguration options. Note on RAID arrays: TeraStation uses RAID (“Redundant Array of Independent Disks”) technology to control the four hard drives in your TeraStation. RAID may be congured several ways: RAID Spanning - All four drives [...]

  • Page 8

    8 T ec hn ic a l Suppo r t Buffalo Technology offers free technical support. See the back page of this quick start guide for contact information. Please also visit the web site at http://www.buffalotech.com. FC C W a r ni n g This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device ma[...]

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    USA/Canada T echnical Support is available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week T oll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com Europe T echnical Support is available between 9am-6pm (Monday-Thursday) (GMT) and 9am-4:30pm on Fridays. email: helpdesk@buffalo-technology .ie ©2005, Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. http://www .buf falotech.com[...]