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How to Set a Schedule on a Buffalo LinkStation

If you don't want your Buffalo LinkStation to be running all the time, you may want to explore setting up a schedule for it to run. If there's no set schedule, the LinkStation will either always stay on or off. It's advisable to set a...

Part 1 of 2:

Navigating to Power Management

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    Turn the LinkStation on. Unplug then plug it to its power source to boot up.
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    Configure the LinkStation. Log in under the admin user to the LinkStation's configuration page.
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    Go to System Settings. Click on 'System' in the menu.
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    Choose Power Management. Click on 'Power Management' in the submenu.
Part 2 of 2:

Setting Up Your Schedule

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    Choose a timer. Under the Power Management page is the SleepTimer function. Here you can set up three different schedules when the LinkStation is running. Click on 'Modify Settings.'
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    Set the Timer Interval. You can set this to 'Every day' or 'Specific days of the week.'
    • If you choose the latter, you have to tick which days the schedule would be for.
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    Set the Wake-up Time. This is the time when the LinkStation will boot up and start running.
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    Set the Sleep Time. This is the time when the LinkStation shuts down and turns off.
    • This should be set later than the wake-up time.
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    Configure more timers. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as needed.
    • Remember you have three slots to set three different schedules. Use these wisely and avoid overlapping them.
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    Save your changes. Click on 'Save' when you're done.

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Update 04 March 2020