[Answer ID: 13663]

Setup

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Please install the CloudStation by the web browser of PC or SmartPhone.
It is required to connect to the internet for introducing the CloudStation.

Initial Setup

1. Go to http://cloudstation.pogoplug.com from your Smartphone or computer web browser, and tap (or click) [Set Up Your CloudStation].
   
2. Select a product series which you have.
   
   • CloudStation - CS-X Series
   • CloudStation Duo - CS-WX/R1 Series
   • CloudStation Pro Duo - CS-WV/R1 Series
   
   
3. Connect the CloudStation to your wireless LAN access point or router.
   
4. Connect the AC adapter to the CloudStation, plug the adapter into a power outlet, then position the switch to On to turn on the CloudStation. Once blue power LED in front of the CloudStation stops flashing and remains lit, tap (or click) [Next].
   

   * It will take 5 mins to boot the product.
   * If the Power LED does not flash blue, please check the outlet connection.
   If you have CS-X Series, please go to Step 6.
   

5. The CloudStation automatically confirms the connection to the Internet.
   If the INFO/ERROR LED is off, tap (or click) [Next].
   

   * If the INFO/ERROR LED is flashing amber, it is supported that the CloudStation can not communicate with the cloud server. Check the following items. Check the switch in back of the product. If it is in Auto, please switch it to On, and wait until the Power LED starts flashing blue. Make sure that the CloudStation is connected to the internet router with LAN cable. Make sure that the router is POWER ON. Make sure that the DHCP feature of the router is enabled. Make sure that the firewall is not blocking the UDP.

   
   
6. The CloudStation automatically searches for devices on the network.
   

   Using 3G network or CloudStation was not found… If you are using your smartphone's 3G network to set up, or if the CloudStation cannot perform the search automatically, a screen will appear as indicates. Then enter your CloudStation's device ID number (found on the bottom of the CloudStation), then tap (or click) [Next].

   
   
7. Enter your email address and the password you intend to use to login.
   Then place check mark to indicate you agree with the terms and conditions, then tap (or click) [Finish].
   * Your password is required each time you log in with a device.
   Be sure to write it down on a piece of paper or otherwise record it separately for safekeeping.
   A verification email will be sent to the address you entered.
   Tap (or click) the link shown in the email. Your CloudStation setup is done.
   * If your email client is set not to display HTML email, the email sent will have the same content, but in plain text format.
   The web browser will launch and display the CloudStation web page.
   If you are using a computer, you can upload files from this point.
   Store your exclusive library to the CloudStation and enjoy access to it from the device of your choice.
   

Details

On test here is the 2 TB version of Buffalo‘s CloudStation Duo, a RAID-capable NAS with built-in Pogoplug, giving the user their own personal cloud.

The CloudStation Duo is squarely aimed at the prosumer market, both in terms of the hardware and the software on-board. For the hardware, it is equipped with two 1 TB drives and the unit can either be setup as JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) or else RAID 1 in which each disk mirrors the other. Obviously, in RAID configuration, the NAS has only 1 TB of storage available for use.

For the built-in software, there’s a BitTorrent client, Time Machine support and DLNA multimedia server

Those familiar with Buffalo’s LinkStation range will spot that the Buffalo CloudStation (CS-WX) looks identical the LinkStation Duo (LS-WX), albeit with a new CloudStation sticker on the top left of the front panel. Removing the front panel reveals nothing different on the inside either. Two swappable SATA drives, allowing for replacement in the event of failure or upgrade to a larger capacity.

Round the back, it’s the same layout as well. The USB port can be used to add additional storage or as a print server (which is also available as part of the “cloud”.)

All of the CloudStation’s functions are controlled by a built-in webserver, so it’s not essential to install any software on a PC. I found the IP address of the CloudStation via my DHCP server’s status table and after I had the IP, it was simply http://…. in a web browser. Setting up the CoudStation is straightforward. On first login, it recognises that the device is uninitialised and asks how the drive is to be setup. I went for RAID 1 which then meant it spent the next few hours building the array. This has to be completed before any new shares can be setup.

The shares (or folders) appear in Windows as any normal folder does, so copying files to the CloudStation is just a case of drag’n’drop.

Anyone who has setup a NAS before will find it all straightforward. The interesting part is the addition of Pogoplug’s personal cloud. To get started with this, simply open http://cloudstation.pogoplug.com/activate/ in any web browser. The website asks what type of CloudStation is connected and then walks through five basic steps to connect the device up, finally checking connectivity at the end.

As you might expect, the website prompts for an email address and password for secure access to the CloudStation via Pogoplug. A confirmatory link is sent via email and once that’s all checked, you’re logged into the CloudStation remotely and you can start using your personal cloud.

And it’s brilliant. I was also able to play music and videos directly in the browser. Here’s a screenshot of it playing a video.

And playing a music. You’ll just have to hear the tune in your head.

The web interface is very comprehensive and you can do more from the internet that you can actually do on the local NAS. For instance, it’s easy to share files and folders with friends and family, which is very handy for photos. You can also share to Facebook, if you are into the social networking scene.

If you have a printer connected to the CloudStation, you can print to it to by sending emails with attachments to a Pogoplug email address. Not a perfect solution, but not bad for the odd occasion. There’s a similar feature that lets you upload files to the CloudStation via email which could be handy at times.

I was also able to gain access from my HP Pre 3 using the Pogoplug app. Similar clients are available for iOS and Android.

There are loads of other features such as the transcoding of video, use of HTML5, bulk downloading of folders and backup from the CloudStation to Pogoplug’s cloud. In fact, there’s too many to mention them all but suffice to say that everything I tried worked well.

To close this review, I wasn’t too sure what to expect from the “personal cloud”. I mean, how different can it really be from an ftp site with all your files on it? The revelation for me was the media aspect. Showing photos to friends and family is easy, listening to music from your entire collection is simple and videos can be streamed from home to wherever you are. I love what the the Buffalo CloudStation can offer when combined with Pogoplug.

The Buffalo CloudStation Duo comes in 2 TB and 4 TB variants and is available from all good retailers. Prices on-line suggest typical prices of around £250 and £310 respectively, which is only a small premium over the LinkStation Duo’s prices.

Psst….Buffalo…any chance you’ll offer a firmware upgrade for the LinkStation Duo to convert it to CloudStation Duo? I’d even pay for the upgrade.

Thanks to Buffalo for the loan of the CloudStation.

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