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.'
    1. 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.
    1. This should be set later than the wake-up time.
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    Configure more timers. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as needed.
    1. 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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