First Post...Adding LinkStation Mini LS-WS1 to Windows Server 2003 Domain

[jsklemm]

   

Hi,

 

I am new here and to Buffalo products. I recently purchased two LinkStation Mini Devices to add to my Windows Server 2003 Domain, one for storage and one for backup. Can anyone aid me or guide me to direction in getting the server to recognize them. I do not see them showing up when i use ARP -a in the command line, but I assume this is due to them not being connected to the network as they are simply plugged into the router. If anyone could even assist me in determining their IP address on the router, that would be a huge first step. Thanks for any help you all can offer.

[davo]

   

Well to get the IP address just check your routers DHCP pool or use the nas navigator software that cam with the unit, here are some general guidelines when connecting to AD

1. Make sure the model and firmware is Active Directory supported.2. The Linkstation, the AD Server and the end-user have to be lcoal.3. Don't try to setup anything from a Server OS.4. If anything failed, reset the unit to factory defaults.5. Some facts:      a. max 1000 users/groups can be used     b. no sub domains are supported,     c. remote connections don't need to work,     d. even so it supports a domain network it won't support any Server OS,     e. don't assign rights to users/groups which includes admin in the name,6. To avoid any trouble, check/setup the following:     a. The date, time and time zone on the linkstation have to match the AD Server Setting, with one minute     b. The primary DNS address on the linkstation have to be the IP of the DNS/AD server,     c. Use AD server administrator (which is the Administrator) with a password without special characters,     d. The details to join have to be taken of the Server and can't be provided by us,     e. On any ongoing issues with the joining dismiss the WINS IP,     f. Disable any kind of security software on the AD Server,     g. Sometimes it helped to create a computer account on the server, with default settings, and than rename the Tlnkstation to this name after a restart of the linkstation itself. (name of the computer account)