LinkStation 700 Series Firmware Updater for Windows Version 1.02

 Name		  LinkStation 700 Series Firmware Updater
 Version		  1.02
 File		  ls700-102en.zip
 Size		  369,181,519 bytes
 Date		  November 30, 2020
 Platform		  Windows PC
 OS		  Windows 10 (64- and 32-bit), 8.1 (64- and 32-bit)
		  Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012
 Models		  LS710D, LS720D, LS720DB
 Copyright		  Buffalo Inc.
 Distribution	  .ZIP archive
 Condition	  Re-distribution is not allowed.
 Manuals		  Quick setup guide, user manual
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[Software Description]
This software will update the LS700 series LinkStations’ firmware to version 1.02. If your unit’s firmware is already version 1.02 or later, you don’t need this update.

[How to Verify the Firmware Version]
Select your LinkStation from NAS Navigator2. The firmware version is displayed on the bottom right corner of the window.

[Note]
This firmware will send your usage information to Buffalo automatically. Usage information may include your LinkStation series name and firmware version, some settings (such as the number of shared folders), some drive information (such as S.M.A.R.T.), and usage environment (such as the number of client PCs). None of the collected information will contain your personal data such as usernames and passwords. Buffalo will only use the collected information to improve future firmware updates and no other purposes.
To disable this function, open Settings after updating the firmware to this version, then navigate to “Management” > “Update” > “Edit” and disable “Update Notification”. For more detailed information, refer to the user manual of your LinkStation model.

[How to Update the Firmware]
1. Connect the LinkStation and a computer to run the updater on the same network subnet. The subnet masks should be the same and the first three numbers of the IP addresses should be the same. The last number of the IP addresses should be different.
For example, if the IP address and subnet mask of the computer are “192.168.0.10/255.255.255.0” and the IP address and subnet mask of the LinkStation are “192.168.1.150/255.255.255.0”, then the updater will not work properly. In such a case, reconfigure the LinkStation’s IP address and subnet mask to “192.168.0.150/255.255.255.0”. Then, the device will be on the same subnet and the updater will work properly.
2. Exit all applications. Also, stop or exit any firewall software.
3. Extract the downloaded file and run “LSUpdater.exe”. When a LinkStation is detected, an update window will open.
4. If multiple LinkStations are connected to the network, select which LinkStation to update.
5. Click ‘Update’ and enter the LinkStation’s admin password.
6. Click ‘OK’.
7. It will take several minutes for the firmware to update. During the update process, the power LED will glow amber. Don’t disconnect or power down the LinkStation until the update is finished.
8. When the update is finished, a message will be displayed.

[Release Notes]
Version 1.02 [2020-11-30]
Added and Modified Features
• Now compatible with the LS710D LinkStation models.

[Direct Copy]
• Now supports PTP.

Bug Fixes
[WebAccess]
• Fixed a bug where files that contain multibyte characters in their filenames may not be accessible.

[DLNA Server]
• Fixed a bug where the settings under content management aren’t kept when updating the firmware.

[Settings]
• Fixed minor bugs.

Version 1.00 [2020-11-30]
• Initial release.
Note: This firmware version doesn’t keep the settings under content management. If you are running firmware version 1.00, we recommend updating the firmware to version 1.02 or later.