LinkStation Live - LS-CHL
Buffalo's LinkStation Live is the dependable way to seamlessly store and share your data in one location, accessible by any PC or Mac on your home network. Share with everyone at home and even with friends and family over the Internet with Web Access. Easily stream your favorite music and movies from your LinkStation Live directly to your PC, Mac, or DLNA media player in your home entertainment center. User-friendly LinkStation Live makes sharing simple.• With Web Access you can use a Web browser to ACCESS and UPLOAD your files! Anytime, from Anywhere!
• Use Web Access for iPhone to ACCESS files on your LinkStation!
• The eco-friendly power savings mode cuts cost and powers down the LinkStation based on the power state of your PC
• iTunes automatically makes the LinkStation available as a content source in your iTunes software
• Attach a printer to the network, add a USB hard drive for additional storage or backup or connect to a UPS for AC power failure management
• Built-in FTP and Print servers
• Built-in DLNA CERTIFIED™ streaming media server
• Support for Time Machine™ Functionality
• NovaBACKUP® Professional backup software included*
• Built-in BitTorrent client is the global standard for accessing rich media over the Internet
* LinkStation Live purchased May 1, 2010 and after is eligible for a free upgrade if the purchased device did not contain NovaBACKUP. Click here for more information.
Simple File Sharing over Web
With Buffalo's Web Access, you can download files, view pictures, stream music and movies, and even upload data to your LinkStation Live - anytime, anywhere over the Internet. You can even access your documents and digital media library with your iPhone!
The LinkStation Live includes a built-in USB Print Server for sharing one printer with all computers in your home. Plus, the USB port can be used to expand the storage capacity or as a direct backup by simply attaching a USB 2.0 hard drive to the back of the unit.
| LAN Interface | |
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| Standard Compliance | IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3 / IEEE802.3u Standard (1000 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX / 10 BASE-T) |
| Data Transfer Rates | 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Internal Hard Drives | |
| Number of Drives | 1 |
| Drive Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |
| USB Interface | |
| Standard Compliance | USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | A type |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rates | Max: 480 Mb/s (High Speed Mode) |
| Protocol Support | |
| Networking | TCP/IP |
| File Sharing | CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP |
| Management | HTTP/HTTPS |
| Time Synchronization | NTP |
| Other | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1.78 x 6.89 x 6.15 in |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | Average 17 W (with no USB devices connected) |
| Client OS Support | Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Server® 2003, Mac OS® X 10.4 - 10.7 |
| Power Supply | AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz |
| Datasheets |
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FAQs
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- Can I connect the LinkStation Live to a PC with the USB port?
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No, to connect the LinkStation Live directly to a PC, use the Ethernet ports instead. The USB port on the LinkStation is designed to connect external USB devices, such as memory sticks or external hard drives, to the LinkStation. Files on these devices will then be available on the network.
close - Can I replace the hard drive in my LinkStation Live by myself?
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During the warranty period, use only hard drives sold by Buffalo Technology. If maintaining your warranty is no longer a concern, most 7200 rpm SATA drives from reputable manufacturers will work fine in the LinkStation. Because of thermal and power issues, the use of drives with speeds higher than 7200 rpm is not recommended.
close - Does the LinkStation come with a hard drives, or is it a bare shell?
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The LinkStation Live comes with an internal hard drive. It is complete and ready to use.
close - Does the LinkStation Live work with Mac computers?
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Yes, the LinkStation Live works perfectly with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and later. The LinkStation Live also provides support for Time Machine functionality.
close - Does the Web Access feature require any software to be installed on a PC?
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No. Buffalo's Web Access feature is completely embedded into the firmware of the LinkStation
close - Does the Web Access feature require the subscription to a service?
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No. Buffalo's Web Access feature is completely free of charge.
close - How does the BitTorrent download feature work?
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The BitTorrent feature is access through a web browser where a user can upload a .torrent tracker file or simply provide a URL to a tracker. The NAS then downloads the BitTorrent file(s) to the pre-determined download directory.
close - Is the LinkStation Live compatible with Windows Server 2000, 2003 or 2008?
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Yes. The LinkStation Live works perfectly with Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008. However, some of the included software (Memeo AutoBackup) is not compatible with server versions of Windows.
close - What do I do if I get an I52 (An unknown error occurred) from my LinkStation in NASNavigator2?
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This error occurs when there is a firmware update available for your device and your version of NASNavigator2 is out of date. Please download and install the latest NASNavigator2 from here: http://www.buffalotech.com/support-and-downloads/downloads
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| Firmware | |||||
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| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 229.86 MB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Windows | Firmware version 1.60 - Windows Updater. LS-XHL and LS-CHL(v2) |
| DMG | 234.76 MB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Mac | Firmware updater for Mac - LS-XHL and LS-CHL(v2) |
| TXT | 3.01 KB Download » |
2011-05-26 | 1.12 | Windows | Readme for ver. 1.11 Firmware - If your LinkStation Live has version 1.11 firmware or lower, this is the most recent compatible firmware for your unit. |
| ZIP | 150.46 MB Download » |
2011-05-26 | 1.12 | If your LinkStation Live has version 1.11 firmware or lower, this is the most recent compatible firmware for your unit. |
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| ZIP | 155.33 MB Download » |
2011-05-24 | 1.12 | Mac | Mac Updater Version 1.12. If your LinkStation Live has version 1.11 firmware or lower, this is the most recent compatible firmware for your unit. |
| Documentation | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| TXT | 3.36 KB Download » |
2011-05-24 | 1.12 | Mac OS X | |
| 141.27 KB Download » |
2010-05-19 | List of supported UPS devices for this model | |||
| TXT | 997.00 B Download » |
2010-03-05 | 2.20 | Mac | Readme for LinkNavigator Installer |
| 4.68 MB Download » |
2009-05-28 | 1.1 | All | LS-CHL Manual | |
| Utilities | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 64.71 MB Serial Number Required » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Windows | NAS Navigator for Windows |
| ZIP | 16.26 MB Serial Number Required » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Mac OS X | NAS Navigator for Mac |
| ZIP | 493.18 KB Serial Number Required » |
2012-10-24 | 1.13 | Windows | Tool for Changing the File-sharing Security Level. Before delegating authority to an external SMB server on your LinkStation or TeraStation, use this utility to change the file sharing security level of your Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008 computer. |
| ZIP | 16.69 MB Serial Number Required » |
2012-05-02 | 1.00 | Windows | WebAccess for Windows. |
| ZIP | 21.13 MB Serial Number Required » |
2008-10-21 | 1.26 | Windows | Memeo for Vista |
| NovaStor for LinkStation | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 155.04 MB Serial Number Required » |
2013-01-10 | 12.0 | Windows | NovaBACKUP Professional for Windows (LinkStation) |
| CD Images | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 217.05 MB Serial Number Required » |
2010-03-08 | 2.20 | Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003 & 2 | CD Image |
| CD Images for Mac | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| ZIP | 14.46 MB Download » |
2010-03-05 | 2.20 | Mac OS® 10.3.9 or later | CD Image |
| Change Logs & Readme Documents | |||||
| Type | File | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes |
| TXT | 2.67 KB Download » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Windows | Readme for NAS Navigator for Windows |
| TXT | 3.96 KB Download » |
2012-11-26 | 2.56 | Mac | Readme for NAS Navigator for Mac |
| TXT | 1.73 KB Download » |
2012-10-24 | 1.13 | Windows | Readme for the File-sharing Security Level Changing Tool. |
| TXT | 2.08 KB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Windows | Readme for Windows firmware updater |
| TXT | 2.08 KB Download » |
2012-07-05 | 1.60 | Mac | Readme for Mac firmware updater |
| TXT | 93.00 B Download » |
2012-07-02 | 1.60-20120615 | Release notes for DTCP update. Update by clicking "Update Media Server" in the Admin GUI. | |
| TXT | 3.04 KB Download » |
2012-05-02 | 1.00 | Windows | Readme for Webaccess for Windows |
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