How do I connect to my Buffalo LinkStation NAS?

Mapping a Drive to a Buffalo NAS in Windows

  1. Open NAS Navigator.
  2. Right-click on the NAS.
  3. Select “Browse Shares” from the pop-up menu.
  4. Right-click on the shared folder you want to map to a drive letter.
  5. Select “Map network drive…” from the pop-up menu.
  6. Click on the drop-down menu to change the drive letter if desired.

How do I access my Buffalo NAS via FTP?

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  1. Open Settings for the LinkStation.
  2. On the advanced settings screen, click on the virtual slide switch next to “FTP” to enable the service.
  3. Once the service is active the virtual slide switch should indicate that the service is now on.
  4. Click on the shared folder that you want to use for FTP.

How do I access Buffalo NAS files?

Double-click on the NAS directory to view all the shared folders and files. Navigate through the shared folders and files. Once you’ve accessed the shared folders and files, normal file operations (from Windows) can be done directly on this folder. You can move, copy, rename, and delete folders and files, as needed.

What is the default IP address for a Buffalo router?

Enter the IP 192.168. 11.1 into your browser and pressing enter.

How do I set a static IP on a Buffalo NAS?

Normally, the LinkStation’s IP address is set automatically from a DHCP server on your network. If you prefer, you can set it manually….How do I set a fixed (static) IP address for the LinkStation?

1. For a PC, double-click the icon. For Mac OS, click the icon in the Dock. NAS Navigator2 will start.
3. Click the [IP Address] tab, uncheck “Use DHCP”.

How do I connect to a NAS server?

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  1. Press the Windows key (
  2. Press the Start button.
  3. In the Search files and folders field, type the following:
  4. Open the Remote Desktop Connection application.
  5. Enter the IP address of the NAS device, then click Connect.
  6. For the user, enter: Administrator.

How do I find the IP address of my Buffalo NAS?

Click on Start > Program Files > Client Utiltiy. This will scan the network for NAS devices and supply you with an IP address. If that fails, press the INIT button on your device (click here to refer to the Answer), which will reset the IP address to DHCP. Use the Client Utility again to find the IP address.