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...Connect Stora to your Network 15 Configure your Stora 16 Installing a Disk 24 Replacing a Failed Disk 25 Installing the Desktop Applications 27 Accessing Stora 32 Web Browser Access 32 Local Area Networking 32 Stora Agent 32 Mapped Drives 32 Remote Access 33 Resetting Your Stora 34 Documentation and Support 35 Register your Stora 35 Technical Support 35 Chapter 2 Stora Agent Using Stora Agent 37 Starting Stora Agent 37 Stora Agent Menu Options 38 Chapter 3 Stora Application Starting Stora Application 49 Logging into Stora Application 50 Stora Application Home Page 53 Media...
...Connect Stora to your Network 15 Configure your Stora 16 Installing a Disk 24 Replacing a Failed Disk 25 Installing the Desktop Applications 27 Accessing Stora 32 Web Browser Access 32 Local Area Networking 32 Stora Agent 32 Mapped Drives 32 Remote Access 33 Resetting Your Stora 34 Documentation and Support 35 Register your Stora 35 Technical Support 35 Chapter 2 Stora Agent Using Stora Agent 37 Starting Stora Agent 37 Stora Agent Menu Options 38 Chapter 3 Stora Application Starting Stora Application 49 Logging into Stora Application 50 Stora Application Home Page 53 Media...
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... keeping private media secure. Enjoy You can even share selected content with Albums" on your digital media in one place and to Stora, and then share the printer with all your home network. Store Stora allows you securely store all the computers on page 70 for files that support standard network access, and the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for more information. Print Connect a USB printer to upload...
... keeping private media secure. Enjoy You can even share selected content with Albums" on your digital media in one place and to Stora, and then share the printer with all your home network. Store Stora allows you securely store all the computers on page 70 for files that support standard network access, and the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for more information. Print Connect a USB printer to upload...
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... media server built into Stora makes content available to provide high performance playback for more . Mobile devices accessing Stora over the Internet will automatically optimize the mobile interface for more information. Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard. Music files appear in specifications on page 89 for the device. 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted For a list of supported file types, consult the browser plug in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. See "iTunes...
... media server built into Stora makes content available to provide high performance playback for more . Mobile devices accessing Stora over the Internet will automatically optimize the mobile interface for more information. Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard. Music files appear in specifications on page 89 for the device. 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted For a list of supported file types, consult the browser plug in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. See "iTunes...
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... . Troubleshooting tips - Power 5. Ethernet port cable socket Figure 3 Stora Rear Panel 6. LED status indicators for 12 minutes. Blinking Green: The Stora is hung, press and hold the power button to reboot the system. Disk release latches 2. The blue light on front of each Stora item is described in the following : • check that cables are securely connected and power is not ready, however, if solid amber constantly, it on and off . Solid Amber: Drive is...
... . Troubleshooting tips - Power 5. Ethernet port cable socket Figure 3 Stora Rear Panel 6. LED status indicators for 12 minutes. Blinking Green: The Stora is hung, press and hold the power button to reboot the system. Disk release latches 2. The blue light on front of each Stora item is described in the following : • check that cables are securely connected and power is not ready, however, if solid amber constantly, it on and off . Solid Amber: Drive is...
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.... NETGEAR Stora User Manual Accessing Stora Stora can use one or all of your stora name, and your login and password. Once connected locally, no data is a drag-and-drop interface just like any system connected to your home network will automatically be accessed in your Workgroup. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. To access the Stora web GUI from within the My Computer window. This is passed over the internet. Figure 28 Stora Mapped Drives 32...
.... NETGEAR Stora User Manual Accessing Stora Stora can use one or all of your stora name, and your login and password. Once connected locally, no data is a drag-and-drop interface just like any system connected to your home network will automatically be accessed in your Workgroup. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. To access the Stora web GUI from within the My Computer window. This is passed over the internet. Figure 28 Stora Mapped Drives 32...
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...-drop interface, however only specific default folders can be shared over the Internet using any web browser, which means you could take a notebook computer anywhere with wireless network connectivity and securely reach across the Internet to your Stora 1. To access and remotely copy files to http://www.mystora.com. Enter your browser and go to and from your Stora device. 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Remote Access Stora data can be accessed over the Internet. To access your Stora remotely, open your Username and Password that...
...-drop interface, however only specific default folders can be shared over the Internet using any web browser, which means you could take a notebook computer anywhere with wireless network connectivity and securely reach across the Internet to your Stora 1. To access and remotely copy files to http://www.mystora.com. Enter your browser and go to and from your Stora device. 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Remote Access Stora data can be accessed over the Internet. To access your Stora remotely, open your Username and Password that...
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... the home network or remotely across the Internet. If prompted, enter your access is blocked, you will display your Stora. While we don't maintain a list of all computers on your Stora. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Explore My Stora Folders Stora Folders lets you use Microsoft Explorer or Mac Finder to work with content on your FamilyLibrary, MyLibrary and MyComputers folders within a network drive. • To view Stora Folders on a PC, click Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora • To view Stora Folders on a Mac, start...
... the home network or remotely across the Internet. If prompted, enter your access is blocked, you will display your Stora. While we don't maintain a list of all computers on your Stora. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Explore My Stora Folders Stora Folders lets you use Microsoft Explorer or Mac Finder to work with content on your FamilyLibrary, MyLibrary and MyComputers folders within a network drive. • To view Stora Folders on a PC, click Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora • To view Stora Folders on a Mac, start...
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... starts Stora Application, which is a fast, sleek and flexible way to log in (if not already logged in Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. This option is available whether Stora is always available using a web browser. Select 'remember this password in Print Using, and then click Add. 7. With Stora application, your media library folders, view albums, and set preferences. Figure 38 Stora Home Page 44 | Chapter 2: Stora Agent NETGEAR Stora User Manual 5. The first time...
... starts Stora Application, which is a fast, sleek and flexible way to log in (if not already logged in Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. This option is available whether Stora is always available using a web browser. Select 'remember this password in Print Using, and then click Add. 7. With Stora application, your media library folders, view albums, and set preferences. Figure 38 Stora Home Page 44 | Chapter 2: Stora Agent NETGEAR Stora User Manual 5. The first time...
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... also contain a Go To option. Albums, Media Library, and Preferences. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Application Home Page After you launch and login to the User Manual and Stora support. From this screen you have local access to sign out of the Home page, and shows your display name, gives you access to Help, and allows you toggle between the Home page and the three application areas...
... also contain a Go To option. Albums, Media Library, and Preferences. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Application Home Page After you launch and login to the User Manual and Stora support. From this screen you have local access to sign out of the Home page, and shows your display name, gives you access to Help, and allows you toggle between the Home page and the three application areas...
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You can download files or folders using Desktop Mirror. Chapter 3: Stora Application | 59 Figure 52 MyComputer Note: Windows Networking must be enabled in an album. For added security, you can be able to access the MyComputers folder if your login credentials were used to configure the backup. You can share content from your MyComputers folders. For more information about working with these folders, see your computer with Media Source Folders" on page 95...
You can download files or folders using Desktop Mirror. Chapter 3: Stora Application | 59 Figure 52 MyComputer Note: Windows Networking must be enabled in an album. For added security, you can be able to access the MyComputers folder if your login credentials were used to configure the backup. You can share content from your MyComputers folders. For more information about working with these folders, see your computer with Media Source Folders" on page 95...
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... within the album. Note: If files are shared with media players if they are added to the album. To subscribe to the album, and will automatically receive new images as they are removed. The media player must support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standard. To share the album with media players on your home network, select Share with sharing enabled. 86 | Chapter 3: Stora Application The RSS reader will...
... within the album. Note: If files are shared with media players if they are added to the album. To subscribe to the album, and will automatically receive new images as they are removed. The media player must support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standard. To share the album with media players on your home network, select Share with sharing enabled. 86 | Chapter 3: Stora Application The RSS reader will...
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... sharing enabled.? 88 | Chapter 3: Stora Application To create a set on Flickr that contains the images from your album on your home network to a set by entering its name and optional description, and then click Submit. A browser window appears, prompting you add more . Select the default photostream or an existing set, or create a new set . Stora will be shared as well. Sharing files with DMAs Sharing files with DMAs (digital media adapters) allows media players on Stora...
... sharing enabled.? 88 | Chapter 3: Stora Application To create a set on Flickr that contains the images from your album on your home network to a set by entering its name and optional description, and then click Submit. A browser window appears, prompting you add more . Select the default photostream or an existing set, or create a new set . Stora will be shared as well. Sharing files with DMAs Sharing files with DMAs (digital media adapters) allows media players on Stora...
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... iTunes client Music files stored on all accessible through each computer's iTunes program. NETGEAR Stora User Manual iTunes Computers can use iTunes to access music stored in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. You can play these songs within FamilyLibrary > FamilyMusic. Chapter 3: Stora Application | 89 Up to the iTunes library The iTunes server can play iTunes DRM-protected music, but you cannot add them to Stora > FamilyLibrary > FamilyMusic; Adding songs to five iTunes clients on your home network (i.e., computers and media...
... iTunes client Music files stored on all accessible through each computer's iTunes program. NETGEAR Stora User Manual iTunes Computers can use iTunes to access music stored in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. You can play these songs within FamilyLibrary > FamilyMusic. Chapter 3: Stora Application | 89 Up to the iTunes library The iTunes server can play iTunes DRM-protected music, but you cannot add them to Stora > FamilyLibrary > FamilyMusic; Adding songs to five iTunes clients on your home network (i.e., computers and media...
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... RAID1. When logging in Preferences > Server Preferences > Network Services. FTP You can get the IP address of both disks, it , to ensure maximum data consistency. This is no responsibility for lost data and does not offer data recovery services if a drive fails. There is set up automatically if the router has UPnP enabled. You can upload and download files from your local LAN and Enable FTP access to the Internet to Yes. NETGEAR Stora User Manual RAID1 If...
... RAID1. When logging in Preferences > Server Preferences > Network Services. FTP You can get the IP address of both disks, it , to ensure maximum data consistency. This is no responsibility for lost data and does not offer data recovery services if a drive fails. There is set up automatically if the router has UPnP enabled. You can upload and download files from your local LAN and Enable FTP access to the Internet to Yes. NETGEAR Stora User Manual RAID1 If...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Choices are: a. b. Keep existing file - The old file is No. c. You can override the setting when you create or edit an album. New albums will be shared with other Stora users by default. Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard. b. Hide help tips a. b. Share new albums with other family members by default The Share new albums with other family members by default list controls whether new albums will not...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Choices are: a. b. Keep existing file - The old file is No. c. You can override the setting when you create or edit an album. New albums will be shared with other Stora users by default. Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard. b. Hide help tips a. b. Share new albums with other family members by default The Share new albums with other family members by default list controls whether new albums will not...
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... cases, use the static IP address entered into Stora. Selecting No enables the Server IP address, Server netmask, and Gateway boxes. Server IP address - The Server IP address box sets the static IP address for remote users. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Network Services You can control FTP access to upload and download files in the MyLibrary folders. If FTP is enabled, you can use it to Stora. A local user can also use it . No - Enable FTP access to the Internet The Enable FTP access to your ISP (Internet service provider), and use FTP for Stora. Enable FTP access to...
... cases, use the static IP address entered into Stora. Selecting No enables the Server IP address, Server netmask, and Gateway boxes. Server IP address - The Server IP address box sets the static IP address for remote users. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Network Services You can control FTP access to upload and download files in the MyLibrary folders. If FTP is enabled, you can use it to Stora. A local user can also use it . No - Enable FTP access to the Internet The Enable FTP access to your ISP (Internet service provider), and use FTP for Stora. Enable FTP access to...
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... setup TimeMachine backups by -step instructions on setting up TimeMachine backups. 1. Enter a password that will be used with Windows Backup or Time Machine. 4. To erase all existing backups, click the Wipe button. To use this is available for Max OSX 1.5 and upwards. Check the box to Preferences > Administration > Computers Backup. 2. Click the Submit button if this feature, go to enable the feature. 3. NETGEAR Stora User Manual TimeMachine backup support is a new password, or the Reset button if you are changing...
... setup TimeMachine backups by -step instructions on setting up TimeMachine backups. 1. Enter a password that will be used with Windows Backup or Time Machine. 4. To erase all existing backups, click the Wipe button. To use this is available for Max OSX 1.5 and upwards. Check the box to Preferences > Administration > Computers Backup. 2. Click the Submit button if this feature, go to enable the feature. 3. NETGEAR Stora User Manual TimeMachine backup support is a new password, or the Reset button if you are changing...
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..., install 1-22 Desktop Applications install 1-27 Desktop Mirror add folders 4-117 file menu 4-117 help menu 4-128 initial configuration 4-115 open 2-45 overview 4-114 PC, Mac 4-114 quit 4-119 remove folders from backup 4-118 restore files 4-121, 4-123 set backup schedule 4-116 starting 4-114 tools menu 4-121 view menu 4-120 Disk check status 1-26 disk release latch 1-11 disk space 3-94 Disks bays 1-10 eject 1-25 install 1-24 replace 1-26 DMA, sharing 3-88 DNS server 3-99 documentation 1-35 E edit user...
..., install 1-22 Desktop Applications install 1-27 Desktop Mirror add folders 4-117 file menu 4-117 help menu 4-128 initial configuration 4-115 open 2-45 overview 4-114 PC, Mac 4-114 quit 4-119 remove folders from backup 4-118 restore files 4-121, 4-123 set backup schedule 4-116 starting 4-114 tools menu 4-121 view menu 4-120 Disk check status 1-26 disk release latch 1-11 disk space 3-94 Disks bays 1-10 eject 1-25 install 1-24 replace 1-26 DMA, sharing 3-88 DNS server 3-99 documentation 1-35 E edit user...
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... 3-61 format button 3-106 format disk 3-108 FTP 3-90 enable internet 3-98 enable LAN 3-98 G gateway box 3-99 H 130 | Index NETGEAR Stora User Manual hardware 1-10 help 4-128 I Images accessing files 3-81 downloading a file 3-82 rotate 3-81 view 3-81 working with 3-81 information icon 3-56 install a disk 1-24 install desktop applications 1-27 IP address 3-98 iTunes 1-8, 3-89 J JBOD 3-90, 3-109 JBOD, configure 3-109 L LAN 3-98 LAN access 1-32 LED disks 1-12 Ethernet port 1-13 power button 1-12 power cable socket 1-13 power status 1-12 reset button 1-13 USB 1-13 M manual backups...
... 3-61 format button 3-106 format disk 3-108 FTP 3-90 enable internet 3-98 enable LAN 3-98 G gateway box 3-99 H 130 | Index NETGEAR Stora User Manual hardware 1-10 help 4-128 I Images accessing files 3-81 downloading a file 3-82 rotate 3-81 view 3-81 working with 3-81 information icon 3-56 install a disk 1-24 install desktop applications 1-27 IP address 3-98 iTunes 1-8, 3-89 J JBOD 3-90, 3-109 JBOD, configure 3-109 L LAN 3-98 LAN access 1-32 LED disks 1-12 Ethernet port 1-13 power button 1-12 power cable socket 1-13 power status 1-12 reset button 1-13 USB 1-13 M manual backups...
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... product key 1-16 product key, find 3-54 Q quit 4-119 R RAID 1-26, 3-90 RAID1 3-108 rebuild button 3-106 reconfigure button 3-107 registration 1-17, 1-35, 3-97 remote access 1-33 replacing a disk 1-26 reporting 4-120 reset button 1-11, 1-13 reset from CD 1-34 restore files 4-121, 4-123 router configuration 1-18 RSS 3-86 running a slideshow 3-76 S server netmask box 3-99 Server Preferences 3-95 set date and time 3-100 setup, initial 1-14 shutdown Stora 3-104 slideshows 3-76 Social Media...
... product key 1-16 product key, find 3-54 Q quit 4-119 R RAID 1-26, 3-90 RAID1 3-108 rebuild button 3-106 reconfigure button 3-107 registration 1-17, 1-35, 3-97 remote access 1-33 replacing a disk 1-26 reporting 4-120 reset button 1-11, 1-13 reset from CD 1-34 restore files 4-121, 4-123 router configuration 1-18 RSS 3-86 running a slideshow 3-76 S server netmask box 3-99 Server Preferences 3-95 set date and time 3-100 setup, initial 1-14 shutdown Stora 3-104 slideshows 3-76 Social Media...