Thanks for the information....amazon is shipping my new buffalo as I type....should be here tomorrow. Mark On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Joseph Sinclair wrote: > I must be tired... > > I meant to include the link to the web-based access software for the > Buffalo Linkstations: > http://www.buffalotech.com/technology/buffalo-advantage/web-access > > And the product features page: > > http://www.buffalotech.com/products/network-storage/home-and-small-office/linkstation-pro-duo-ls-wvlr1/features/#prod-features > > > On 07/04/2011 11:49 AM, Joseph Sinclair wrote: > > I have used a Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo for a couple of years, and I've > found it to be extremely reliable, silent (I can hear it's fan only if I > stick my ear right next to it..), and it performs very well. > > Their newest version is even better (faster NIC and CPU), and they also > have a "LiveStation" that is intended to be accessible via a website (like a > Pogo Plug) if that's your preferred approach) > > It's on Amazon here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00365MF5E) for > about $190 for 2TB and $376 for 4TB. > > Buffalo is a U.S. company, and their most recent versions of the Pro Duo > are 2 or 4 TB (RAID0, half for RAID1) and have software to make the files > available via internet (or you can punch a hole in your firewall for SCP). > > They don't describe much Linux support, but it is running Linux (minimal > kernel with Busybox userland) and uses things like rsync for backup > (although they don't call it rsync in documentation, they call if > "BuffaloLink" or some such nonsense). > > > > You might want to root it just so you can ssh into the box (ssh is on the > box but disabled from the factory) to play around and possibly setup some > cron jobs to keep things cleaned up, but it's surprisingly capable as-is. > > Rooting it is pretty simple; just run a simple java program called acp > commander that's easily available ( > http://buffalo.nas-central.org/wiki/Main_Page, and > http://downloads.buffalo.nas-central.org/TOOLS/ALL_LS_KB_ARM9/ACP_COMMANDER/README) > which can easily start telnet and enable root (I included some brief > instructions below for a clean root). > > The very latest versions (the XHL and CHL) of the LinkStation (the ones > that have curvy cases, instead of square) use a new firmware that's even > more stripped-down, so those you have to load an open firmware(recommended, > actually) to make any changes or get command-line access. > > > > ============= Recommendations for rooting a Buffalo NAS > ====================== > > Remember to do this (or any root operation) on an isolated switch with > just the NAS and a secure laptop serving DHCP, and before connecting to any > other net. > > run acp_commander -f to find the NAS box IP (or just query what address > DHCP handed out if that's easier). > > Connect to the NAS web interface (standard port 80) and get past the > first-time setup, particularly setting the admin user/password; you'll need > that for the next step. > > Run the acp_commander to get telnet operating and clear the root > password (that's really all you need, so don't load addons.tar unless you > just cannot live without the tools included there) > > telnet and login as root > > enable ssh. Make sure to permanently enable it by creating symlinks in > the rc.# directories or you'll get locked out if the power fails! > > logout of telnet > > use scp to copy your ssh public key (.pub) to > /root/.ssh/authorized_keys > > login via ssh > > disable telnet (I usually rename the binary to make it *really* > disabled) > > logout and reconnect to verify key-based ssh authentication (i.e. no > password prompt) > > lock the root account (passwd -l root) so *only* key-based login will > work thereafter. > > finish making any other changes you'd like (including a second > authorized key in case you loose the first, for instance). > > > > > > > > > > On 07/04/2011 10:52 AM, Mark Phillips wrote: > >> I have a small network and would like to set up some network > >> backaup/storage. I looked at Best Buy and the WD MyBook 2TB NAS storage > >> looked good at $150, but the reviews were terrible. I checked Fry's and > the > >> Iomega 2TB StoreCenter is more expensive ($239), but is has a few more > bells > >> and whistles, and is a bit faster, but runs hot according to the > reviews. > >> > >> What I am looking for: > >> 1-2 TB storage > >> network access > >> access to stored files via the Internet > >> compatible with Linux for automatic backups > >> > >> Have you used any of these devices, or do you recommend another brand? > >> > >> Thanks! > >> > >> Mark > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> --------------------------------------------------- > >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >