How do I reset my Buffalo LinkStation password?

Open the front panel and look under the left corner of the LCD screen for the red Init button. Press and hold the red button for 10 seconds. The device will start beeping. The password and IP address has been changed to default.

How do I reset my Buffalo LinkStation?

The LinkStation will be restored to its factory default settings….Initializing from Settings

1. In Settings, navigate to [System] – [Restore/Erase].
2. Click [Restore LinkStation].
3. The “Confirm Operation” screen will open. Enter the displayed number within 60 seconds, then click [Apply].

How do I reset my Buffalo NAS without losing data?

To reset the TeraStation to its factory default settings, power on the unit and hold down the reset button for five seconds. In the Web Admin interface, you can initialize almost all settings, including things that are not initialized from the reset button without the data saved in the TeraStation.

How can I reset Buffalo Linkstation password without…?

Resetting the Buffalo Linkstation may however erase all the system settings. These include IP address, username/password, other system configuration which goes back to default. Contacting the Buffalo support directly is one of the best ways to do all this correctly and without any trouble.

Is there a way to reset the password for the LinkStation?

To reset the password for the LinkStation, initialize the LinkStation to its factory default with the function button. For LS-XL, initialize the LinkStation from Settings. 1. Turn off the LinkStation.

How to restore the LinkStation to its default?

To disable initializing the password, navigate to [System] – [Restore/Erase]　– [Restore Factory Defaults] and select “Keep current admin password”. If you choose to not initialize the admin password from the function button, you can no longer configure the LinkStation if you forget the password! Write your password down and put it in a safe place.

How to initialize settings on a Buffalo Linkstation?

Initializing Settings on a Buffalo LinkStation or TeraStation 1000 Series To initialize the settings on the LinkStation using the function button, start by turning off the LinkStation. While holding down the function button, turn the LinkStation on. The function LED will flash white. Press the function button again while the LED is flashing.