LinkstationDifferences

What is the switch on the rear of the LinkStation for?

 * It is a crossover switch. The switch must be activated when connecting the LS1 (HD-HLANv1) LinkStation directly to a PC. The LS2 (HD-HLANv2), HG (HD-HGLAN) & HS (HS-DGL) LinkStations are auto-switching, hence they do not have a crossover switch.


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So the LS1 LinkStation can also be identified by the presence of a crossover switch located at the rear of the unit; the LS2, HG and HS LinkStations do not have a crossover switch as they are auto-switching. Ok. after checking this you know if you have an LS1 or not.
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How can I find out which Firmware version my LinkStation has?

 * You can find the version number by calling “Maintenance/System Status” in the web interface. For systems which do not have gigabit ethernet:
 * 1.x firmware designates a HD-HLAN (PowerPC) LinkStation
 * 2.x firmware designates a HD-HLAN (MIPSel) LinkStation


 * and for gigabit ethernet devices:
 * Both the HG and the HS have 1.x firmwares....but that is not that important. The HGs and the HSs are identical from the hardware point of view. 


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 * Maintainance -> SystemStatus -> Firmware Version, should list your firmware version.
 *  http://  /cgi-bin/sysinfo.cgi 

So the LS2 can be identified from an HG/HS by the firmware version. If you still are unsure you either have an HG or an HS.

How can I make sure to know which box i have?
Download several stock firmwares. Start the bundled firmware updater. if it finds your box then the package was made for it and you know which box you have.