I am now the proud owner of a Buffalo Technology LinkStation Duo 2 TB (2 x 1 TB) Network Attached Storage LS-WX2.0TL/R1.....The only way I seem to be able to access it out of the box is using ftp to save files from my Linux boxes. I can get to the web admin screens just fine. Do I have to root the device to use it as a backup server for my Linux boxes? I was hoping to automate my backups using backuppc, but I now discover that I either need to run this box using NFS or install backuppc on the box itself. I also can't seem to get it into RAID1 mode.....the setup/user manual procedure does not seem to work. I posted to the buffalo support forums and I am waiting for a response. Thanks for any suggestions for (1) how to automate backups from 'nix boxes to this device and how to get RAID1 working. Mark On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 3:51 PM, Lisa Kachold wrote: > Great suggestions all! > > I have also setup Buffalo for others and also use a rooted one myself. > > > On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Joseph Sinclair < > plug-discussion@stcaz.net> 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 >> > > > > -- > (602) 791-8002 Android > (623) 239-3392 Skype > (623) 688-3392 Google Voice > ** > HomeSmartInternational.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 >