STORA Install Guide
Page 1
... starting installation, check your network and validate the installation before adding the second disk. Note: An error message could be configured to your Stora, and then connect the Stora to the router via the Ethernet cable. Connect one disk, and want to add a second disk for the Setup program to the unit. 4. See Installing a Disk Drive for your network should resemble this step You can store data. 3. Installation Guide NETGEAR® Stora Start Here Follow these instructions to install your...
... starting installation, check your network and validate the installation before adding the second disk. Note: An error message could be configured to your Stora, and then connect the Stora to the router via the Ethernet cable. Connect one disk, and want to add a second disk for the Setup program to the unit. 4. See Installing a Disk Drive for your network should resemble this step You can store data. 3. Installation Guide NETGEAR® Stora Start Here Follow these instructions to install your...
STORA Install Guide
Page 2
... a failed disk drive or failed product exceed the cost of any disk drive not provided or installed by NETGEAR or qualified to http://www.mystora.com and log in either slot until the blue light blinks (about 5 seconds). • Verify Ethernet connection. Warning: The Stora formats hard drives differently than a computer. Do not swap hard drives between a Stora and a computer or your Stora, press the power button until it to separately maintain a backup copy of a replacement disk drive or replacement...
... a failed disk drive or failed product exceed the cost of any disk drive not provided or installed by NETGEAR or qualified to http://www.mystora.com and log in either slot until the blue light blinks (about 5 seconds). • Verify Ethernet connection. Warning: The Stora formats hard drives differently than a computer. Do not swap hard drives between a Stora and a computer or your Stora, press the power button until it to separately maintain a backup copy of a replacement disk drive or replacement...
STORA User Manual
Page 4
... ...1-3 File Types ...1-4 Stora Hardware Overview 1-6 Front Panel ...1-6 Disks and Disk Bays 1-7 Rear Panel ...1-8 LED, Power, Socket, and Connector Descriptions 1-9 Initial Setup ...1-10 Check Package Contents 1-10 Connect the Stora to your Network 1-11 Configure your Stora 1-12 Installing a Disk ...1-23 Replacing a Failed Disk 1-24 Installing the Desktop Applications 1-26 Accessing the Stora ...1-32 Local Area Networking 1-32 Stora Agent ...1-32 Mapped Drives ...1-32 Remote Access ...1-33 Resetting Your Stora ...1-34 Documentation and Support 1-35 Stora Agent Using the Stora Agent...
... ...1-3 File Types ...1-4 Stora Hardware Overview 1-6 Front Panel ...1-6 Disks and Disk Bays 1-7 Rear Panel ...1-8 LED, Power, Socket, and Connector Descriptions 1-9 Initial Setup ...1-10 Check Package Contents 1-10 Connect the Stora to your Network 1-11 Configure your Stora 1-12 Installing a Disk ...1-23 Replacing a Failed Disk 1-24 Installing the Desktop Applications 1-26 Accessing the Stora ...1-32 Local Area Networking 1-32 Stora Agent ...1-32 Mapped Drives ...1-32 Remote Access ...1-33 Resetting Your Stora ...1-34 Documentation and Support 1-35 Stora Agent Using the Stora Agent...
STORA User Manual
Page 5
... Working with Albums 3-23 Working with Files 3-30 Working with Images 3-35 Setting up Contacts 3-37 Social Media ...3-38 Preferences ...3-43 Displaying the Preferences page 3-43 User Preferences 3-44 Server Preferences 3-47 Administration ...3-53 Stora Desktop Mirror Desktop Mirror Overview 4-2 Starting Desktop Mirror 4-2 Initial Configuration 4-3 File Menu ...4-7 Adding Folders to the Backup 4-7 Removing Folders from the Backup 4-9 Quit ...4-10 View Menu ...4-11 Viewing the Report 4-11 Tools Menu ...4-12 Manual Backups ...4-12 Restoring...
... Working with Albums 3-23 Working with Files 3-30 Working with Images 3-35 Setting up Contacts 3-37 Social Media ...3-38 Preferences ...3-43 Displaying the Preferences page 3-43 User Preferences 3-44 Server Preferences 3-47 Administration ...3-53 Stora Desktop Mirror Desktop Mirror Overview 4-2 Starting Desktop Mirror 4-2 Initial Configuration 4-3 File Menu ...4-7 Adding Folders to the Backup 4-7 Removing Folders from the Backup 4-9 Quit ...4-10 View Menu ...4-11 Viewing the Report 4-11 Tools Menu ...4-12 Manual Backups ...4-12 Restoring...
STORA User Manual
Page 7
... readers with intermediate computer and networking skills. Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or...
... readers with intermediate computer and networking skills. Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or...
STORA User Manual
Page 10
NETGEAR Stora User Manual About the Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that match the caption and tags. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for more information. 1-2 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 For example, you can add a caption and tags to the file. Stora can organize your digital media content, including personal photos, music, videos and documents. Manage You can also be set up to access your content through...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual About the Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that match the caption and tags. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for more information. 1-2 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 For example, you can add a caption and tags to the file. Stora can organize your digital media content, including personal photos, music, videos and documents. Manage You can also be set up to access your content through...
STORA User Manual
Page 11
... Stora capabilities, and are available to new features added during your home network, and remotely on computers across the Internet. This way you can show digital media on computers and media players on your subscription at the time of media players that support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. You will have the option to upgrade your home network. Local and remote access Stora Media Library - Remote access Stora Preferences - Print Connect a USB printer to the Stora, and then share the printer...
... Stora capabilities, and are available to new features added during your home network, and remotely on computers across the Internet. This way you can show digital media on computers and media players on your subscription at the time of media players that support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. You will have the option to upgrade your home network. Local and remote access Stora Media Library - Remote access Stora Preferences - Print Connect a USB printer to the Stora, and then share the printer...
STORA User Manual
Page 12
... supported file types, consult the browser plug in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. The media player must be downloaded, or opened using third party players. For a list of media players on the network can be within folders or albums that are configured to share with DMAs or media players. Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked sound systems (Sonos), digital video players (Roku, NETGEAR Digital...
... supported file types, consult the browser plug in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. The media player must be downloaded, or opened using third party players. For a list of media players on the network can be within folders or albums that are configured to share with DMAs or media players. Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked sound systems (Sonos), digital video players (Roku, NETGEAR Digital...
STORA User Manual
Page 41
... data at home. Go to http://www.mystora.com and login to your Stora Name that you set up your device. 3. A Premium Service subscription enables further remote access options, including extended permissions and folders. Files can be shared and even uploaded with a drag-and-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...
... data at home. Go to http://www.mystora.com and login to your Stora Name that you set up your device. 3. A Premium Service subscription enables further remote access options, including extended permissions and folders. Files can be shared and even uploaded with a drag-and-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...
STORA User Manual
Page 62
... configure the backup. NETGEAR Stora User Manual MyComputers The MyComputers folder contains a folder for each computer using the Stora Application, or you will only be enabled in an album. For added security, you can copy and paste them in files in order to see "Working with family, friends or the public by placing them through Stora folders. Note: Windows Networking must be able to access the MyComputers folder if your login credentials were used...
... configure the backup. NETGEAR Stora User Manual MyComputers The MyComputers folder contains a folder for each computer using the Stora Application, or you will only be enabled in an album. For added security, you can copy and paste them in files in order to see "Working with family, friends or the public by placing them through Stora folders. Note: Windows Networking must be able to access the MyComputers folder if your login credentials were used...
STORA User Manual
Page 79
... media, like RSS, Facebook and Flicr. Adding a file to an album adds a reference to download the files for their own use. Share with everyone , it available to share albums with family. Optionally, you share an album with everyone also enables RSS. NETGEAR Stora User Manual f. Adding Files to an existing album. If you can add contents of any more space. g. Share with access to the album to the file, but doesn't copy the file...
... media, like RSS, Facebook and Flicr. Adding a file to an album adds a reference to download the files for their own use. Share with everyone , it available to share albums with family. Optionally, you share an album with everyone also enables RSS. NETGEAR Stora User Manual f. Adding Files to an existing album. If you can add contents of any more space. g. Share with access to the album to the file, but doesn't copy the file...
STORA User Manual
Page 90
... removed. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Social Media Sharing via RSS If you share an album with sharing enabled. 3-38 v1.0, September 2009 Stora Application Each image will show the album in any RSS reader, including browsers, Vista and Google gadgets, and digital photo frames. 1. The browser will show its name, caption, and when it was added to the album. The media player must support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect...
... removed. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Social Media Sharing via RSS If you share an album with sharing enabled. 3-38 v1.0, September 2009 Stora Application Each image will show the album in any RSS reader, including browsers, Vista and Google gadgets, and digital photo frames. 1. The browser will show its name, caption, and when it was added to the album. The media player must support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect...
STORA User Manual
Page 92
... Flickr user name and password. Note that contains the images from an album will not remove them to the photostream or to the album, Stora will automatically upload them . 1. Close the browser window. Sharing files with DMAs Sharing files with DMAs (digital media adapters) allows media players on Stora, select Share with Flickr. Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked...
... Flickr user name and password. Note that contains the images from an album will not remove them to the photostream or to the album, Stora will automatically upload them . 1. Close the browser window. Sharing files with DMAs Sharing files with DMAs (digital media adapters) allows media players on Stora, select Share with Flickr. Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked...
STORA User Manual
Page 93
... number of iTunes clients can play music, select the Stora:iTunes folder, and then double-click the song. and have them to Stora > FamilyLibrary > FamilyMusic; To configure an iTunes client, choose Edit > Preferences, and then select the Sharing tab. Pictures, videos and documents stored on your home network. The iTunes server can stream music from CD. NETGEAR Stora User Manual iTunes Computers can use iTunes to access music stored in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. They cannot access the iTunes...
... number of iTunes clients can play music, select the Stora:iTunes folder, and then double-click the song. and have them to Stora > FamilyLibrary > FamilyMusic; To configure an iTunes client, choose Edit > Preferences, and then select the Sharing tab. Pictures, videos and documents stored on your home network. The iTunes server can stream music from CD. NETGEAR Stora User Manual iTunes Computers can use iTunes to access music stored in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. They cannot access the iTunes...
STORA User Manual
Page 94
... "Replacing a Failed Disk" on page 1-24. FTP You can upload and download files from your MyLibrary folders. FTP provides access to ensure maximum data consistency. The router must be enabled in , the user name and password are case-sensitive. 3-42 v1.0, September 2009 Stora Application FTP must forward port 21 to ftp://[Stora Name].myStora.com. When logging in Preferences > Server Preferences > Network Services. There is no need to ftp://[Stora IP Address]. To connect via FTP locally...
... "Replacing a Failed Disk" on page 1-24. FTP You can upload and download files from your MyLibrary folders. FTP provides access to ensure maximum data consistency. The router must be enabled in , the user name and password are case-sensitive. 3-42 v1.0, September 2009 Stora Application FTP must forward port 21 to ftp://[Stora Name].myStora.com. When logging in Preferences > Server Preferences > Network Services. There is no need to ftp://[Stora IP Address]. To connect via FTP locally...
STORA User Manual
Page 95
... require administrator permission. For example, click User to collapse the set , click the top level name next to all users. Click it a second time to expand the user preferences set up user, server and administration preferences. Preferences NETGEAR Stora User Manual The administrator can be changed by the user. • To expand or collapse the set . • To save your changes, click Submit. • To restore the saved...
... require administrator permission. For example, click User to collapse the set , click the top level name next to all users. Click it a second time to expand the user preferences set up user, server and administration preferences. Preferences NETGEAR Stora User Manual The administrator can be changed by the user. • To expand or collapse the set . • To save your changes, click Submit. • To restore the saved...
STORA User Manual
Page 97
... PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked sound systems (Sonos, Logitech), digital video players (Roku, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer, DLink DSM), and many more. New albums will be shared with family. 7. c. Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard. b. No - New albums will be shared with media players. 6. Default is Yes. a. No - Rename new file - NETGEAR Stora User Manual 3. Share new albums with media players by default The Share new albums with media players by default list controls...
... PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked sound systems (Sonos, Logitech), digital video players (Roku, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer, DLink DSM), and many more. New albums will be shared with family. 7. c. Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard. b. No - New albums will be shared with media players. 6. Default is Yes. a. No - Rename new file - NETGEAR Stora User Manual 3. Share new albums with media players by default The Share new albums with media players by default list controls...
STORA User Manual
Page 102
... (e.g. NETGEAR Stora User Manual LAN Connection 1. Data to No. DNS Server 2 The DNS server 2 box sets the secondary domain name server. Obtain IP address automatically The Obtain IP address automatically list controls whether the Stora obtains a dynamic IP address from the router using DHCP. The Stora will use it to the Internet (i.e. The server netmask box sets the subnet mask. The Server netmask box only appears if Obtain IP address automatically is provided by your router's DHCP configuration, and...
... (e.g. NETGEAR Stora User Manual LAN Connection 1. Data to No. DNS Server 2 The DNS server 2 box sets the secondary domain name server. Obtain IP address automatically The Obtain IP address automatically list controls whether the Stora obtains a dynamic IP address from the router using DHCP. The Stora will use it to the Internet (i.e. The server netmask box sets the subnet mask. The Server netmask box only appears if Obtain IP address automatically is provided by your router's DHCP configuration, and...
STORA User Manual
Page 130
... expanding, collapsing 3-12 move 3-19 open 3-19 ii rename 3-21 selecting 3-12 FTP 3-42 enable internet 3-49 enable LAN 3-49 G gateway box 3-50 H hardware 1-6 help 4-19 I Images accessing files 3-35 downloading a file 3-36 rotate 3-35 set landing page background 3-35 view 3-35 working with 3-35 information icon 3-5 install a disk 1-23 install desktop applications 1-26 IP address 3-50 iTunes 1-4, 3-41 L LAN 3-50 LAN access 1-32 LED disks 1-9 Ethernet port 1-9 power button 1-9 power cable socket 1-9 power status 1-9 reset button 1-9 USB 1-9 license agreement 1-13 v1...
... expanding, collapsing 3-12 move 3-19 open 3-19 ii rename 3-21 selecting 3-12 FTP 3-42 enable internet 3-49 enable LAN 3-49 G gateway box 3-50 H hardware 1-6 help 4-19 I Images accessing files 3-35 downloading a file 3-36 rotate 3-35 set landing page background 3-35 view 3-35 working with 3-35 information icon 3-5 install a disk 1-23 install desktop applications 1-26 IP address 3-50 iTunes 1-4, 3-41 L LAN 3-50 LAN access 1-32 LED disks 1-9 Ethernet port 1-9 power button 1-9 power cable socket 1-9 power status 1-9 reset button 1-9 USB 1-9 license agreement 1-13 v1...
STORA User Manual
Page 131
... 3-9 N network services 3-49 notifications 1-20, 3-48 O online help 4-19 P package contents 1-10 play songs 3-29 play videos 3-29 port mapping, UPnP 1-17 port requirements 1-17 power cable socket 1-8, 1-9 power switch 1-8 Preferences 2-6, 2-8 preferences 3-43 premium features 1-3 premium subscription 1-21, 3-4 product key 1-12 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Q quit 4-10 R RAID 1-25, 3-42, 3-57 rebuild button 3-57 registration 1-14, 1-35, 3-48 remote access 1-33 replacing a disk 1-25 reporting 4-11 reset button 1-8, 1-9 reset from CD 1-34 restore files 4-12, 4-14 router configuration...
... 3-9 N network services 3-49 notifications 1-20, 3-48 O online help 4-19 P package contents 1-10 play songs 3-29 play videos 3-29 port mapping, UPnP 1-17 port requirements 1-17 power cable socket 1-8, 1-9 power switch 1-8 Preferences 2-6, 2-8 preferences 3-43 premium features 1-3 premium subscription 1-21, 3-4 product key 1-12 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Q quit 4-10 R RAID 1-25, 3-42, 3-57 rebuild button 3-57 registration 1-14, 1-35, 3-48 remote access 1-33 replacing a disk 1-25 reporting 4-11 reset button 1-8, 1-9 reset from CD 1-34 restore files 4-12, 4-14 router configuration...