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... own hard drive(s). September 2009 To verify that you hereby release NETGEAR from your Resource CD. For more information on remotely accessing your Stora, please see the User Manual on , the Stora blue power button light will be treated and recycled in to the NETGEAR ReadyNAS hard drive compatibility list for any damage to, loss...
... own hard drive(s). September 2009 To verify that you hereby release NETGEAR from your Resource CD. For more information on remotely accessing your Stora, please see the User Manual on , the Stora blue power button light will be treated and recycled in to the NETGEAR ReadyNAS hard drive compatibility list for any damage to, loss...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10540-01 v1.0 September 2009
NETGEAR Stora User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10540-01 v1.0 September 2009
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..., Network Storage Processor, and NSP are registered trademarks of some equipment (for product updates and Web support. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in accordance with your product. The operation of Microsoft Corporation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs... is hereby certified that may become the cause of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
..., Network Storage Processor, and NSP are registered trademarks of some equipment (for product updates and Web support. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in accordance with your product. The operation of Microsoft Corporation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs... is hereby certified that may become the cause of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: Model MS2110 September 2009 Network Storage NETGEAR® Stora Home English 202-10540-01 1.0 NETGEAR Stora User Manual iii v1.0, September 2009
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: Model MS2110 September 2009 Network Storage NETGEAR® Stora Home English 202-10540-01 1.0 NETGEAR Stora User Manual iii v1.0, September 2009
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Contents About This Manual Conventions and Formats i Revision History ii Getting Acquainted About the Stora ...1-2 Premium Features ...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...
Contents About This Manual Conventions and Formats i Revision History ii Getting Acquainted About the Stora ...1-2 Premium Features ...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...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Application Starting the Stora Application 3-2 Logging into the Stora Application 3-3 Stora Application Landing Page 3-4 Media Library ...3-6 Accessing the Media Library 3-6 Media Sources ...3-8 Working with Media Source...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 ...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Application Starting the Stora Application 3-2 Logging into the Stora Application 3-3 Stora Application Landing Page 3-4 Media Library ...3-6 Accessing the Media Library 3-6 Media Sources ...3-8 Working with Media Source...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 ...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Changing Account Settings 4-15 Help Menu ...4-19 Index Contents iii v1.0, September 2009
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Changing Account Settings 4-15 Help Menu ...4-19 Index Contents iii v1.0, September 2009
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... the equipment. The information in the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. 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,.... About This Manual i v1.0, September 2009 This manual uses the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a Stora system. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Stora User Manual describes how to...
... the equipment. The information in the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. 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,.... About This Manual i v1.0, September 2009 This manual uses the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a Stora system. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Stora User Manual describes how to...
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ii About This Manual v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Publication Number Date 202-10540-01 1.0 September 2009 Description First publication.
ii About This Manual v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Publication Number Date 202-10540-01 1.0 September 2009 Description First publication.
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... friends and family know they are available via email or Facebook. See "Accessing the Stora" on page 1-32 for files that lets you collect, store, manage, share and...Stora. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. Store Stora allows you securely store all your digital media content, including personal photos, music, videos and documents. Stora can even share selected content with Albums" on page 3-23 for more information. 1-2 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Stora User Manual About the Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server...
... friends and family know they are available via email or Facebook. See "Accessing the Stora" on page 1-32 for files that lets you collect, store, manage, share and...Stora. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. Store Stora allows you securely store all your digital media content, including personal photos, music, videos and documents. Stora can even share selected content with Albums" on page 3-23 for more information. 1-2 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Stora User Manual About the Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Enjoy You can view photos through NETGEAR EVA2000 and EVA9000 (9150), as well as an Xbox ...that support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. Remote access Remote access to Stora desktop and web applications and folders Mobile access and device support Facebook integration and support Flickr ... x x x Premium unlimited x x x x x x x x x x x Getting Acquainted 1-3 v1.0, September 2009 The media server built into the Stora makes content available to new features added during your home network, and remotely on your subscription period Table 1-1.
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Enjoy You can view photos through NETGEAR EVA2000 and EVA9000 (9150), as well as an Xbox ...that support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standards. Remote access Remote access to Stora desktop and web applications and folders Mobile access and device support Facebook integration and support Flickr ... x x x Premium unlimited x x x x x x x x x x x Getting Acquainted 1-3 v1.0, September 2009 The media server built into the Stora makes content available to new features added during your home network, and remotely on your subscription period Table 1-1.
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... players on page 3-41 for more information. Media Players The media server built into the Stora makes content available to a wide variety of supported file types, consult the browser plug in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. Music files appear in specifications on page 3-38 for ...party browser plug ins (Windows Media Player and Quicktime) to provide high performance for the following file types. NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to support additional image, audio and video file types. Media players include gaming...
... players on page 3-41 for more information. Media Players The media server built into the Stora makes content available to a wide variety of supported file types, consult the browser plug in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder. Music files appear in specifications on page 3-38 for ...party browser plug ins (Windows Media Player and Quicktime) to provide high performance for the following file types. NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to support additional image, audio and video file types. Media players include gaming...
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in the Media Library • Download a file from an album or folder to the mobile device Once you set up the Stora, you can use a variety of mobile devices to http:// www.myStora.com/mobile. Supported mobile devices: • iPhone • iPod touch • ...Library • Create new folders in the Media Library • Upload a file from the mobile device to a folder in turn, Stora will automatically be re-directed to a mobile interface. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Mobile Devices With a premium service subscription, you can access it from a mobile device by going to access your...
in the Media Library • Download a file from an album or folder to the mobile device Once you set up the Stora, you can use a variety of mobile devices to http:// www.myStora.com/mobile. Supported mobile devices: • iPhone • iPod touch • ...Library • Create new folders in the Media Library • Upload a file from the mobile device to a folder in turn, Stora will automatically be re-directed to a mobile interface. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Mobile Devices With a premium service subscription, you can access it from a mobile device by going to access your...
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Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Power status LED 3. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs 4. USB port 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Power Status LED 3. Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Front Panel The sleek, front panel of the Stora indicates the active/inactive status of the system and can be easily removed to access the disks and disk bays located behind it. 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces the Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. USB Port Figure 1-1 Stora Front Panel 1.
Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Power status LED 3. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs 4. USB port 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Power Status LED 3. Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Front Panel The sleek, front panel of the Stora indicates the active/inactive status of the system and can be easily removed to access the disks and disk bays located behind it. 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces the Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. USB Port Figure 1-1 Stora Front Panel 1.
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Insert or remove disks 1. Disk 1 Bay 2. Getting Acquainted 1-7 v1.0, September 2009 Disk 2 Bay 3. Disk 2 Bay 3. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Disks and Disk Bays Located inside the unit behind the front panel are two disk bays that house up to two SATA disks. Insert or remove a disk Figure 1-2 Stora Disk Bays Note: Disks can be the same. These disks can be from different manufacturers, however the disk size must be easily installed and removed by pressing the release latches located on the rear panel. 1. Disk 1 Bay 2.
Insert or remove disks 1. Disk 1 Bay 2. Getting Acquainted 1-7 v1.0, September 2009 Disk 2 Bay 3. Disk 2 Bay 3. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Disks and Disk Bays Located inside the unit behind the front panel are two disk bays that house up to two SATA disks. Insert or remove a disk Figure 1-2 Stora Disk Bays Note: Disks can be the same. These disks can be from different manufacturers, however the disk size must be easily installed and removed by pressing the release latches located on the rear panel. 1. Disk 1 Bay 2.
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Power cable socket 5. Reset button 1-8 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 one for PC and MAC 3. Ethernet port Figure 1-3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Reset button 1. Disk release latches 2. Ethernet port. 6. Disk Release latches 2. Serial numbers 3. Power cable socket. 5. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Rear Panel The back of the Stora features a power switch, a power cable socket, a gigabit Ethernet port, a reset button, and two disk release latches; Serial numbers for each disk. 1. Power on/off button. 4. Power button 4.
Power cable socket 5. Reset button 1-8 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 one for PC and MAC 3. Ethernet port Figure 1-3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Reset button 1. Disk release latches 2. Ethernet port. 6. Disk Release latches 2. Serial numbers 3. Power cable socket. 5. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Rear Panel The back of the Stora features a power switch, a power cable socket, a gigabit Ethernet port, a reset button, and two disk release latches; Serial numbers for each disk. 1. Power on/off button. 4. Power button 4.
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... Descriptions Getting Acquainted 1-9 v1.0, September 2009 device into port located on the Stora system: Press once. NETGEAR Stora User Manual LED, Power, Socket, and Connector Descriptions The function of each Stora item is no LED associated with the USB port. To correctly shutdown your Stora, press and hold the power button to turn the on . If...
... Descriptions Getting Acquainted 1-9 v1.0, September 2009 device into port located on the Stora system: Press once. NETGEAR Stora User Manual LED, Power, Socket, and Connector Descriptions The function of each Stora item is no LED associated with the USB port. To correctly shutdown your Stora, press and hold the power button to turn the on . If...
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... on page 1-10 2. "Check Package Contents" on the NETGEAR web site at http://netgear.com. "Connect the Stora to your Stora" on page 1-23 for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you need to connect it to your network. Unpack the unit and check package contents. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Initial Setup NETGEAR Stora works with both Macintosh and PC computers and...
... on page 1-10 2. "Check Package Contents" on the NETGEAR web site at http://netgear.com. "Connect the Stora to your Stora" on page 1-23 for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you need to connect it to your network. Unpack the unit and check package contents. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Initial Setup NETGEAR Stora works with both Macintosh and PC computers and...
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... the On button located on top of the Stora unit. Figure 1-5 Stora Connection to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect the Stora to your Network 2. Do not place items on top of the Stora, or place liquids near or on the back... panel of the Stora. Plug in a location where it will turn the unit on the Stora Unit. Your router must ...
... the On button located on top of the Stora unit. Figure 1-5 Stora Connection to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect the Stora to your Network 2. Do not place items on top of the Stora, or place liquids near or on the back... panel of the Stora. Plug in a location where it will turn the unit on the Stora Unit. Your router must ...
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... Run the Setup Program: 1. The "Welcome to start automatically, go to My Computer and double-click StoraSetup.exe to Stora" setup screen displays. Figure 1-6 Stora Welcome Screen 1-12 v1.0, September 2009 Getting Acquainted Wait approximately 2 minutes for storing data. Write this time you will also... for the Setup program to give your unit a unique name, and assign your own user name and password. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that comes with the Stora unit to setup and configure your device and make it later in the installation process. 2.
... Run the Setup Program: 1. The "Welcome to start automatically, go to My Computer and double-click StoraSetup.exe to Stora" setup screen displays. Figure 1-6 Stora Welcome Screen 1-12 v1.0, September 2009 Getting Acquainted Wait approximately 2 minutes for storing data. Write this time you will also... for the Setup program to give your unit a unique name, and assign your own user name and password. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that comes with the Stora unit to setup and configure your device and make it later in the installation process. 2.