How to Factory Reset a Buffalo Terastation Pro

Factory Reset a Buffalo Terastation Pro

Here are the few methods to factory reset Buffalo TeraStation pro. There are times when you forget your username or password then below is your guide.

Factory Reset Buffalo TeraStation Pro Manually

1. Turn the LinkStation OFF
2. Hold down the function button and turn the LinkStation ON. The function LED will flash blue or white.
3. While the LED is flashing, press the function button again.
4. The status LED will flash blue or white and when the initializing will begin it will start flashing amber. When the LED changes to a steady blue or white, the initialization has been done. 

5. Initialize by Pressing on the Reset Button on the Buffalo TeraStation

6. IP address, Ethernet Frame size, admin username and password, SSL key, Port Trunking, and Network service settings will be initialized by pressing the reset Button.

   If you don’t want to initialize the username or password then the below steps are for you: Go to system > restore/erase > restore factory defaults > modify settings > select keep current admin password > click on save.

   The placement of the reset button varies according to the model. You will need to open or remove the drive door to access it. A key for the drive door is included in your TeraStation package. Reset Buffalo TeraStation back to its factory default settings by turning ON the unit and hold down the reset button for 5 seconds.