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Gillbot
10-31-11, 06:55 PM
I've been trying to flash my the firmware on to my linkstation since I upgraded the HDD to a larger one. Last time I did this, it was quite the battle to get a machine to "see" the linkstation with the buffalo firmware flasher. I think I ended up having to use an XP machine to do this, unfortunately I no longer have one of those.

Cliffs:
: Linkstation is in EM mode since the new hdd is installed
: linkstation has an ip of 192.168.11.150
: i set my ip manually to 192.168.11.1 (or 192.168.11.x)
: I've Disabled UAC, firewall, virus scanner, etc......
: I've tried a x-over cable and through a switch
: the firm flasher can't see it on w7/vista
: advanced ip scanner sees it as a device with an IP of 192.168.11.150
: wtf am i doing wrong?
: i'm sure it's a firewall or some other setting but i dunno, nothing I try allows the firmware flasher to see the device.
I.M.O.G.
11-01-11, 11:34 AM
Have you ran the firmware flasher in compatibility mode for XP?

Lot's of old proprietary tools aren't so hot on new OSes - you may need to get an XP install up or borrow an old laptop from someone to get it done.
Gillbot
11-01-11, 01:30 PM
Have you ran the firmware flasher in compatibility mode for XP?

Lot's of old proprietary tools aren't so hot on new OSes - you may need to get an XP install up or borrow an old laptop from someone to get it done.

I have not yet, but i'll try that as well.
G33K454URU5 R3X
11-02-11, 07:20 AM
Also, what model is your LinkStation?
Gillbot
11-02-11, 12:01 PM
HS-DH320GL

I had no issues with any drive i've put in it so far including a 1tb, aside from this typical flashing hiccup. Now i'm trying to put in a 2tb and i'm wondering if it's just not going to work and maybe 1tb is the max?
G33K454URU5 R3X
11-02-11, 01:36 PM
Go here:

http://www.buffalotech.com/support/downloads/

Choose the model from the dropdown, and there is a CD Images section at the bottom that fixes LinkStation discovery problems. Follow the instructions there; hopefully that will help you out.
Gillbot
11-02-11, 02:58 PM
I have tried every piece of software from the buffalo site. I have tried every option I can find via google and other outlets to no avail.