Buffalo LinkStation NAS LS-WVL reformatting, Emergency mode, firmware

When you change the hard drive, you need to format and install the firmware. 

The Linkstation should be in Emergency mode

1. Go to Buffalo firmware down load page at   http://buffalo.jp/support_ap/support/products/ls_wvl.html

 - Download latest firmware :

download 274 MB

15-Dec-20

1.75

2. Extract the zip-file "ls_series-v175"

3. Edit  "LSUpdater.ini" file

[Flags]
VersionCheck = 1     
NoFormatting = 0              ==> Change from 1 to 0

[SpecialFlags]
Debug = 1

4. Run LSUpdater.exe

 - You will see the message message.  Is is OK

5. Wait about 5 min then turn it off and turn it on

 - Run LSUpdater.exe  again 

 

If you see the message below, then try again.

 

The Amber LED flashing indicate I25 - Firmware is updating, Do NOT turn off
It will reboot itself a a few times.

Finally, You will see this.

You need to change the webserver language.

 id: admin

 pass: password