Buffalo LinkStation 441D 12TB LS441D1204-EU Data Sheet

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on the UPS and without the power supply restored, automatic shutdown is not performed, even after the 
specified time has elapsed.

•  If the power supply from the UPS to the LinkStation is stopped and restarted when UPS recovery is enabled, 

the LinkStation is automatically restarted.

To initialize the LinkStation to its factory default settings, follow this procedure.

In Advanced Settings, click Management.

Click 

 to the right of "Restore/Erase".

Click Initialize LinkStation.

The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.

The LinkStation will be restored to its factory default settings.

You can also initialize the settings with the function button.

Turn off the LinkStation.

Turn the LinkStation on while holding down the function button. The function LED will flash white.

Press the function button again while the LED is flashing.

Initialization will take 5 to 10 minutes. Do not power down the LinkStation while it is initializing and showing 
an I23 information message in NAS Navigator2 and with the power LED. When initialization is finished, the 
LinkStation will automatically reboot.

Notes: 
•  The following settings will be initialized: admin username, admin password, IP address, and Ethernet frame 

size.

•  To disable initializing username and password, navigate to Management - Restore/Erase - Edit and change 

"Restore factory default settings" to "Keep current settings". Be careful with this option! If this is selected and 
you lose your admin password, you will not be able to reset it.