Buffalo TS5400R0804 [67/176] Chapter 5 backup

Chapter 5 Backup

Back Up from the TeraStation

You can back up TeraStation folders to:

• A different folder on the TeraStation

• Another LinkStation on the network

• Another TeraStation on the network

You can also configure backup jobs from Easy Admin.

Preparing a Backup Destination

First, configure a folder as a backup destination.

1 In Settings, click File Sharing.

2 Click to the right of "Folder Setup".

3 Choose the folder to set as a backup destination.

4 Click Edit.

5 Under "LAN Protocol Support", check "Backup" and click OK.

Note: To configure a password, enter it in the "Remote Backup Password" field. Leave this field blank if you don't

want a password. If the target device is configured with a backup password, you can easily find the backup

target folder during configuration of the backup job by searching for the password.

Backing up to a LinkStation or TeraStation on another network when connected by

a VPN

You can back up to a LinkStation or TeraStation on another network as long as the two networks are connected by a

VPN. Follow this procedure to enter the IP address or hostname of the target LinkStation or TeraStation.

1 In Settings, click Backup.

2 Click to the right of "Backup".