Buffalo NAS

hello all- i have the first gen single 1.8- i have the original hardrive(160GB)- i am in the market for more space and I am considering a Buffalo NAS prolink 250gb system- I have a PC networked with G5- anyone have experience with Buffalo pro link NAS? or anyother sugestions,thanks
power mac G5 1.8 single Mac OS X (10.4.4) 3.5 memory

HI Don,
Since you posted at 9:05am and haven't received any replies, I decided I'd at least jump on the bandwagon. I did a search for "Buffalo NAS" for Mac OS X and came up with the following. It may not have the exact answers, but might provide some insight.
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=BuffaloNAS+and+Mac+OSX&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Carolyn

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Buffalo NAS and OS X

I am considering buying a Buffalo NAS for my home network. They have two Linkstation models: Pro and Live. The Buffalo website states that the Pro model requires Windows for setup and offers Windows or Linux client support; while the Live model requires Windows or Mac OS for setup and offers Windows, Mac OS or Linux client support. Is this true? I'm leaning toward the Pro model but am unsure of OS X support.
Has anyone used the Pro model with OS X? Any comments on using either model with OS X?

HI Don,
Since you posted at 9:05am and haven't received any replies, I decided I'd at least jump on the bandwagon. I did a search for "Buffalo NAS" for Mac OS X and came up with the following. It may not have the exact answers, but might provide some insight.
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=BuffaloNAS+and+Mac+OSX&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Carolyn

Time Capsule and Linksys Buffalo NAS

I am struggling with my new TC and looking for some pointers.
What I want to be able to do is have setup my network they way it used to be before my linksys router crapped out... only now with TC I want the added time machine backup capability.
what I used to have was cable modem>linsys router>linkstation buffalo NAS (ethernet) and (wireless) to airport express (with USB printer and Airtunes speakers)
I have managed to get all set up EXCEPT the linkstation buffalo.. for some reason simply plugging it into the ethernet jacks on the TC doesn't allow it to show up as a shared drive... and unfortunately there is no way to do a USB to USB on this device because both have the same connector end and I can't find anywhere that this cable exists.
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Does TC support an additional NAS device in it's network capabilities? I have 'extended the network' and any other preferences through airport setup utility, but to no avail...

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Movies not showing in shared library on Buffalo NAS

Hi
I have installed a Buffalo NAS with DNLA server active.
I can see the shared libary within itunes on my MAC but only music files show in the library, non of the movie files are visible?
Buffalo tech support suggest this is an itunes problem.
anyone got and ideas to resolve this.
thanks phil

thanks, i've only just installed and copied the files over so this would seem not to apply.
I checked on my son's PC and looked at the shared library from my MAC and I can see all content, i think this is a Buffalo DNLA server issue.

Attention Buffalo NAS Users!

Buffalo Tech has uploaded new firmware that addresses the iTunes 10.5 issue of not being able to use Buffalo NAS devices as iTunes servers. I've tested the upgraded firmware (1.56) with a LinkStation LS-CH1.0TL-V2 in the latest version of iTunes to date (10.5.2) and it works again like it did with iTunes 10.4.
Get the updated firmware here:
http://www.buffalotech.com/support/downloads/
Jeff

Good to hear, I'm just curious how long it takes for this firmware to install, its been going for an hour now and says please dont close or refresh this window. Under progress it just states update has started. lol, would hate to lose 1tb of media files over a firmware update

Buffalo Nas Navigator2 doesn't work with Mavericks

Hello,
On my Mac Pro (5.1) Buffalo Nas Navigator2 (v2.69 & v1.71) doesn't work with Mavericks :-(
The window opens and closes immediately (approximately 2s).
According the Buffalo support, all the versions works with Mac OS (including Mavericks ?)
Thank you for your help.
Regards
Olivier
PS: the firewall is not enabled

Hello Mark,
Thank you for your message.
For your information, I have no problem with the Finder (I don't use cifs), I can see my LinkStation. The problem is only with Nas Navigator.
Yesterday I tried to use LinkNavigator: Link Navigator installs Nas Navigator and tried to connect to the Link Station, and I could see a message like "no Link Station found on the network" while I have 4 Link Station :-(
I believe that Finder and Nas Navigator do not use the same protocol.
It's curious that the support of Buffalo are not aware about the problem between Nas Navigator and Maverick.
Olivier
PS: I also use fixed IP ;-)

Can not create a playlist from Buffalo NAS drive

Hi,
I have a Buffalo NAS drive which stores my iTunes Library. When I try to create a playlist and highlight the songs I want, I cant seem to drag them across to the playlist. I'm assuming that is because they are on my NAS drive and not local. Is there anyway around this?
ITunes 8.0.1 (11)
Buffalo NAS Linkstation 320GB

If the tracks aren't represented in the local iTunes library but only appear as a shared library, you cannot add them to a new playlist. You'd have to mount the Buffalo as an external drive and add the tracks to the local iTunes library: turn off the option to "copy files to Tunes Music folder when adding to library" in the Advanced preferences) and then use the "add to library" command under the File menu. The NAS will have to remain mounted whenever you want to use iTunes in this scenario.
Otherwise, you'll have to consult the Buffalo's documentation to determine if it's possible to set up playlists on the Buffalo and if so what procedure to follow.
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My folders are locked on a shared Buffalo NAS Drive. How do I unlock them?

I have an Imac 27" running snow leopard and Im connected to a shared Buffalo NAS drive. Some of the folders are locked. I ran a test on an empty folder and selected get info, and changed the priviledge to "Read & Write" from "Read Only" and the folder locked. how do I get the folder to unlock? The other computers are showing the folder locked as well.
HELP!

We were able to unlock the folder from an old mac running OS 9 and change the permissions.
Thanks to a post from user MadDog.

Unable to connect to Buffalo NAS Server from Lion iMac.

Message is: The version of the server you are trying to connect to is not supported. Please contact your system administrator to resolve the problem.

I have the same problem with my Conceptronic CH3HNAS and have found a free and easy solution.
Since a lot of people report they are able to access their NAS using apps other than the Finder itself, I decided to look for a free Lion-compatible File Manager to use instead of Finder.
I have found muCommander ( http://www.mucommander.com/ ) and indeed it works fine. All I did was click on the button highlighted bellow, go to "bonjour services" and select my NAS. It prompted me for my username and password and voilá, it works fine.
I keep Finder for everyday use and just load muCommander when I want to access the NAS. At least now I don't have to start my WinXP VM anymore just to access it.
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I am having backup time machine issues with a Buffalo NAS LSVL

For some reason time machine did not finish the backup and the message is somethhing like the backup file is in use. Txs!

Should have been fixed with the new Portico Update. Did you update your phone yet?
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Why are ITunes Library files stored on Buffalo Pro 1TB NAS being corrupted?

I'm having a flaky problem with the ITunes library files (Mac version) stored on a Buffalo NAS. Frequently, ITunes says the ITunes library file is damaged and creates a new one.
Moreover, there are temp files that ITunes apparntly creates that apparently become the new Library and XML files when ITunes shuts down. Apparently, this is done behind the scenes while ITunes is shutting down, but lately, these files are no longer being renamed or deleted. Often multiple temp files will accumulate.
Lastly, and most oddly, if I try to rename one of these temp files to ITunes Library based on best guess from size and date which is the ITunes Library file, it sometimes works, but it sometimes doesn't. When it doesn't, I will find a "phantom" ITunes Library file and ITunes Library.xml that cannot be selected, opened or deleted. They are greyed out in Finder. Since the file exists, a rename or copy will fail, saying a file already exists with that name, but I can't select it to delete it. Often when this happens, the actual file name seems to "flicker" between temp file and Itunes Library file. If I try to click on ITunes Library, it disappears, but a new temp file instantly appears. If I try to click on the temp file, that disappears and the ITunes Library file appears.
Rebooting the NAS fixes the phantom file problem. I delete all ITunes library and temp files, and reindex from ITunes, but it only starts all over again.
If I do the same process in Windows, ITunes will only find about 10% of my files and then stop. (I have about 16,500 tracks total.) Windows doesn't seem to have any probelms with "phantom" files.
Checks on the NAS disk array show no problems.
Any thoughts?

lmdoc50 wrote:
Had to reconstruct iTunes library.
Yes, but how?

ITunes shared library on Buffalo Linkstation NAS

Hi all
I've recently put in a Buffalo NAS, which has an onboard media server. iTunes can see it fine and to begin with, it worked superbly.
After making a couple of network changes this weekend (put a fixed IP on one of the computers and moved all my music folders around on the NAS...), iTunes can still see the contents of the shared library but can't play anything from it. Exclamation points all over the place.
I've tried renaming the NAS and mapping it to a different network drive letter in the hope that iTunes would be fooled but it isn't. Anyone have any ideas?
I'd also mention that the situation is the same for all the computers on the network, including the ones that have iTunes installed but no local library.
Help very much appreciated!

thanks, i've only just installed and copied the files over so this would seem not to apply.
I checked on my son's PC and looked at the shared library from my MAC and I can see all content, i think this is a Buffalo DNLA server issue.

Thinking of moving my iTunes library to a NAS (Buffalo Linkstation Live)...

Hi
My iTunes library is growing, with movies and tunes etc its getting too big for my iMac HDD (320Gb). At the moment I have all my music on my iMac HDD iTunes library, and my movies on my NAS.
However I was wondering if I can put my whole iTunes library on my NAS. I have a Buffalo Linkstation Live which says in documentation
"iTunes automatically makes the LinkStation available as a content source in your iTunes software"
Not exactly sure what this means though? Also if it is possible, what is it like performance/managing wise? The Linkstation is wired Ethernet to my iMac by the way. Also if the iTunes library is on my NAS, can my PS3 access it to? I have a PS3 which accesses my NAS fine at moment, will the PS3 be able to "see" inside the iTunes library on the NAS?
cheers

Anyone in similar situation or has a Buffalo NAS Live please?
cheers

How manage to get my apple TV2 working with a nas like buffalo live with iTunes server?

i will probably buy a buffalo nas.
does this solution work with my atv2 as a mass storage?
can i stream films from the nas to my hdtv via teh atv2?
how manage to get my apple TV2 working with a nas like buffalo...
best regards,
yves

Yalgee wrote:
ATV2 should browse shared iTunes libraries in the same network.
Problem started when ATV only supports Apple home sharing.
I agree it would be nice if it worked with these NAS based iTunes servers but it doesn't, so if that's a necessity you would be better off looking at a media player from someone else and not purchasing DRM protected incompatible content from iTunes.
AppleTv 1 did not use home sharing and it didn't work with NAS itunes either.
We really need an Apple branded NAS that could home share, either that or they need to license the technology to 3rd parties, but frankly I can't see either happening.
Running a computer 24/7 is not ideal and one area where AppleTV1 was better in that you could store content on it's internal drive.
AC

Can't download purchases due to download folder permissions on NAS

I downloaded several podcasts using my iPhone whilst away at Christmas. My media library is stored on a Buffalo NAS with the library xml stored locally and after syncing with iTunes I can no longer download new purchases reporting error - 5000.
"There was a problem downloading ************. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.
Please check that the connection to the network is active and try again."
I've investigated exhaustively to solve the issue. Apple's iTunes Store troubleshooting suggests the following:
If you encounter this issue while while downloading something from the iTunes Store:
Delete your iTunes Downloads folder, located in:
Mac OS X:  ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Downloads Note: "iTunes Media" may appear as "iTunes Music. Also, the tilde (~) refers to your Home directory.
However, I can't delete the Downloads folder because I do not have sufficient access permissions. Worth noting that the files on the Downloads folder correspond to those downloaded by my iPhone so the iPhone has caused this issue, even though I have been able to perform this task away from home before without these issues before iCloud and Match came along.
So, now I'm faced with a Downloads folder that I cannot delete even using Sudo rm -rf in terminal, CHOWN, CHMOD or even MV to relocate the files. There are no answers on this issue on the Buffalo forums so I am opening this frustrating issue up to the geniuses on the apple discussions group to see if anyone can help. Thanks

Okay, I solved it myself - surprisingly.
I logged into the NAS using Telnet as 'root' and this allowed me to delete the 'Downloads' directory without any permission issues. After re-opening iTunes it was able to download the backed-up purchases without error.
I don't know if the iPhone will cause permission issues again down the line though, so this may well be a bug in the latest iTunes version?

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