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KB ID: 1163

Setting the Name, Time, and Language on a Buffalo LinkStation

Last Updated: 10/15/2024

Access Settings, the LinkStation's web user interface, by entering the current IP address of the unit into a web browser. If the current IP is unknown the unit can be located using NAS Navigator. If NAS Navigator is not installed, download and install the application from the Buffalo downloads page.
Settings should open to the Easy Admin screen by default. Click on the "Advanced Settings" tile. You may be asked to log in with the "Admin" account.
From the "Advanced Settings" screen, click on the "Management" tab.
On the "Management" tab, click on the configuration widget next to "Name/Time/Language".
Click on Edit in the lower right corner to change settings.
Enter a new name on the "Name" line if desired. The "Name" field is limited to 15 characters.
On the "Time" tab the unit is set to use an NTP server by default. You can specify a different NTP server by unchecking the "Use Default NTP Server" setting. You can also set the frequency that the LinkStation will synchronize with the NTP server.
If your LinkStation does not have Internet access, you can set the time manually. Click Use Local Date/Time to set the LinkStation to the current time and date of the computer used to access Settings.
Open the drop-down menu at the bottom to set the correct time zone.
On the "Language" tab you can set the display language and character set used. CP437 is the default character set for US English.
On the "Management Information" tab you can record the location of the LinkStation and who is responsible for administration. These fields are provided for information only and have no effect on the operation of the unit.
Once you have all options set as desired, click OK to save all changes. These options can be changed at any time.