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...to the standards set out in accordance with your product. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, Stora, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to certain ... (VCCI) Statement This equipment is required before you can use only) and conforms to http://kbserver.netgear.com for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. The phone numbers ...
...to the standards set out in accordance with your product. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, Stora, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to certain ... (VCCI) Statement This equipment is required before you can use only) and conforms to http://kbserver.netgear.com for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. The phone numbers ...
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... 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 Library 55 Accessing the Media Library 55 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted About NETGEAR Stora 6 Standard vs. Table of...
... 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 Library 55 Accessing the Media Library 55 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted About NETGEAR Stora 6 Standard vs. Table of...
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... the latest baby pictures in the living room, while listening to Stora. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that support standard network access, and the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. Manage You can show digital media on computers and media players on page 70 for more information. The...
... the latest baby pictures in the living room, while listening to Stora. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that support standard network access, and the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. Manage You can show digital media on computers and media players on page 70 for more information. The...
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... your home network. 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 EVA2000 Digital Entertainer...) and many more information. iTunes An iTunes client on the network can be re-directed to provide high performance playback for more . Mobile Devices With a premium service subscription, you can use a variety of media players on page 86 for the following file types. Media Players The media server built into Stora...
... your home network. 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 EVA2000 Digital Entertainer...) and many more information. iTunes An iTunes client on the network can be re-directed to provide high performance playback for more . Mobile Devices With a premium service subscription, you can use a variety of media players on page 86 for the following file types. Media Players The media server built into Stora...
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Rear Panel The back of Stora features a power switch, a power cable socket, a gigabit Ethernet port, a reset button, and two disk release latches; Disk 2 Bay 3. Insert or remove a disk Figure 2 Stora Disk Bays Note: Disks can be from different manufacturers, however the disk size must be the same. Unit serial number and network MAC address 3. Power cable socket. 5. Ethernet port. 6. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. one for each disk. 1. Power on/off button. 4. Disk Release latches 2. Disk 1 Bay 2. Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11
Rear Panel The back of Stora features a power switch, a power cable socket, a gigabit Ethernet port, a reset button, and two disk release latches; Disk 2 Bay 3. Insert or remove a disk Figure 2 Stora Disk Bays Note: Disks can be from different manufacturers, however the disk size must be the same. Unit serial number and network MAC address 3. Power cable socket. 5. Ethernet port. 6. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. one for each disk. 1. Power on/off button. 4. Disk Release latches 2. Disk 1 Bay 2. Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11
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... applications - Before starting installation, unpack the unit and check your package contents to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. Warranty Information - Check Package Contents 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Initial Setup NETGEAR Stora works with both Macintosh and PC computers and comes complete with only one disk, and want to add a second...
... applications - Before starting installation, unpack the unit and check your package contents to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. Warranty Information - Check Package Contents 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Initial Setup NETGEAR Stora works with both Macintosh and PC computers and comes complete with only one disk, and want to add a second...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network 2. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord. WARNING! Avoid putting the unit in your network must also be solid amber. the ventilation vents are on the top of your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. Press the ... the back of the unit; Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your network devices. Turn on top of Stora unit. Your router must have completed connecting your Stora unit, your unit has ample ventilation. When you complete the setup, the disk LED ...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network 2. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord. WARNING! Avoid putting the unit in your network must also be solid amber. the ventilation vents are on the top of your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. Press the ... the back of the unit; Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your network devices. Turn on top of Stora unit. Your router must have completed connecting your Stora unit, your unit has ample ventilation. When you complete the setup, the disk LED ...
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... set in order to allow access to your private files and network printers attached to be notified of the network, or browse your NETGEAR Stora unit. Notifications You can enter one or more than one email address, separate the addresses by using Windows Network. These messages will contain update information, error information, and other information...
... set in order to allow access to your private files and network printers attached to be notified of the network, or browse your NETGEAR Stora unit. Notifications You can enter one or more than one email address, separate the addresses by using Windows Network. These messages will contain update information, error information, and other information...
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... network will automatically be accessed in your desktop that directly opens Stora folders. This provides a simple drag-and-drop interface, persistently available from the bottom menu bar. To access the Stora web GUI from the shortcut. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. Figure 28 Stora Mapped Drives 32 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted NETGEAR Stora User Manual Accessing Stora Stora...
... network will automatically be accessed in your desktop that directly opens Stora folders. This provides a simple drag-and-drop interface, persistently available from the bottom menu bar. To access the Stora web GUI from the shortcut. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. Figure 28 Stora Mapped Drives 32 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted NETGEAR Stora User Manual Accessing Stora Stora...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Remote Access Stora data can be accessed over the Internet. Enter your Stora Name that you set up your device. 3. Figure 29 Remote Access Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 33 A Premium Service subscription enables further remote access options, including extended ..., 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 http://www.mystora.com.
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Remote Access Stora data can be accessed over the Internet. Enter your Stora Name that you set up your device. 3. Figure 29 Remote Access Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 33 A Premium Service subscription enables further remote access options, including extended ..., 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 http://www.mystora.com.
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....openprinting.org/printers 40 | Chapter 2: Stora Agent 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 Finder...
....openprinting.org/printers 40 | Chapter 2: Stora Agent 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 Finder...
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...is always available using a web browser. Launching Stora Application from the agent opens your browser, prompts you to manage your media library folders, view albums, and set preferences. This option is available whether Stora is a fast, sleek and flexible way to ...my keychain', c. Open Stora Application The Open Stora Application menu option starts Stora Application, which is located locally on your password. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 5. Select Registered User, enter your User Name and Password b. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for your home network or remotely across the ...
...is always available using a web browser. Launching Stora Application from the agent opens your browser, prompts you to manage your media library folders, view albums, and set preferences. This option is available whether Stora is a fast, sleek and flexible way to ...my keychain', c. Open Stora Application The Open Stora Application menu option starts Stora Application, which is located locally on your password. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 5. Select Registered User, enter your User Name and Password b. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for your home network or remotely across the ...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Albums Click the Albums icon to view albums that you can share with a Premium subscription. Preferences Click here to your NAS. Any computer on your home network can add additional content, and create albums that you back up PCs and Macs on the same home network as Stora. Stora... standard allows backups if the computer is in the Media library. Figure 39 Open Desktop Mirror Chapter 2: Stora Agent | 45 From here you can use Desktop Mirror to automatically backup ...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Albums Click the Albums icon to view albums that you can share with a Premium subscription. Preferences Click here to your NAS. Any computer on your home network can add additional content, and create albums that you back up PCs and Macs on the same home network as Stora. Stora... standard allows backups if the computer is in the Media library. Figure 39 Open Desktop Mirror Chapter 2: Stora Agent | 45 From here you can use Desktop Mirror to automatically backup ...
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... are different from the Preferences offered on page 91 46 | Chapter 2: Stora Agent NETGEAR Stora User Manual Preferences The Preferences menu option on Stora agent allows you to the desktop applications, and displays the name and IP address of Stora on your network, and allows you to check for software updates to keep Desktop Mirror running...
... are different from the Preferences offered on page 91 46 | Chapter 2: Stora Agent NETGEAR Stora User Manual Preferences The Preferences menu option on Stora agent allows you to the desktop applications, and displays the name and IP address of Stora on your network, and allows you to check for software updates to keep Desktop Mirror running...
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... right corner of your folders within the media library, view albums, and set preferences from any web browser. On a MAC To start Stora Application on a Mac, start Stora Application on a PC, click Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora Desktop Applications > QuickConnect > Navigate to My Stora (www) icon located on the home network or remotely across the Internet. There are...
... right corner of your folders within the media library, view albums, and set preferences from any web browser. On a MAC To start Stora Application on a Mac, start Stora Application on a PC, click Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora Desktop Applications > QuickConnect > Navigate to My Stora (www) icon located on the home network or remotely across the Internet. There are...
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FamilyLibrary The FamilyLibrary folder comes with digital media adapters (DMAs), such as Xbox360, PS3 and other DLNA-compliant devices, making the content available to media players on the home network. Figure 50 Media Sources Page - See "Let user access family folder" on ...page 102 and "Server Preferences" on page 61. For more information about working with these folders, see "Working with Media Source Folders" on page 95. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Media Sources The Media...
FamilyLibrary The FamilyLibrary folder comes with digital media adapters (DMAs), such as Xbox360, PS3 and other DLNA-compliant devices, making the content available to media players on the home network. Figure 50 Media Sources Page - See "Let user access family folder" on ...page 102 and "Server Preferences" on page 61. For more information about working with these folders, see "Working with Media Source Folders" on page 95. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Media Sources The Media...
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... enabled for specific file types, you can access these folders. NETGEAR Stora User Manual MyLibrary Each user has their own MyLibrary folders, and only you can share the content within MyLibrary and FamilyLibrary are intended for users to media players on the home network. Content in an album. Figure 51 MyLibrary Note: Although the...
... enabled for specific file types, you can access these folders. NETGEAR Stora User Manual MyLibrary Each user has their own MyLibrary folders, and only you can share the content within MyLibrary and FamilyLibrary are intended for users to media players on the home network. Content in an album. Figure 51 MyLibrary Note: Although the...
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You can download files or folders using Desktop Mirror. NETGEAR Stora User Manual MyComputers The MyComputers folder contains a folder for each computer using Stora Application, or you will only be enabled in an album. You can be shared with Media Source Folders" on page 95. See "Server Preferences... by placing them through Stora folders. For more information about working with these folders, see "Working with DMAs, making the content available to see your login credentials were used to configure the backup. Figure 52 MyComputer Note: Windows Networking must be able to access...
You can download files or folders using Desktop Mirror. NETGEAR Stora User Manual MyComputers The MyComputers folder contains a folder for each computer using Stora Application, or you will only be enabled in an album. You can be shared with Media Source Folders" on page 95. See "Server Preferences... by placing them through Stora folders. For more information about working with these folders, see "Working with DMAs, making the content available to see your login credentials were used to configure the backup. Figure 52 MyComputer Note: Windows Networking must be able to access...
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...an album can be shared with family and media players on the home network, and with friends and the public on the Family network. To add a friend, click the plus(+) sign by the icon. Share with other Stora users, unless their Albums page. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Creating a Shared Album You ...can add the contents of a folder to the Media Library section and click the New Album...
...an album can be shared with family and media players on the home network, and with friends and the public on the Family network. To add a friend, click the plus(+) sign by the icon. Share with other Stora users, unless their Albums page. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Creating a Shared Album You ...can add the contents of a folder to the Media Library section and click the New Album...
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... will not have the same file in MyLibrary. Clear the Album Sharing and Social Networking Sites options. This way you add files from viewing your album. 1. A music file will use an image, music, video or document. c. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Adding Files to an Album You can add contents of any more space... within the folders in multiple albums without taking up any folder to the file, but the files themselves remain within subfolders are not included. Chapter 3: Stora Application | 75 If you can use the generic document image. 1.
... will not have the same file in MyLibrary. Clear the Album Sharing and Social Networking Sites options. This way you add files from viewing your album. 1. A music file will use an image, music, video or document. c. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Adding Files to an Album You can add contents of any more space... within the folders in multiple albums without taking up any folder to the file, but the files themselves remain within subfolders are not included. Chapter 3: Stora Application | 75 If you can use the generic document image. 1.