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... for installation instructions. The "Welcome to the router via the Ethernet cable. Worldwide Customer Support Next, connect the Stora to your package for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you have an Internet connection. Do not place items on the front: - Solid Amber: Indicates ...Drive for the Setup program to automatically provide an IP address for storing data. First, check your NETGEAR® Stora. Your router must have completed installation of your Stora, known as copying data. • Ethernet Connection LEDs on its feet-be configured to initialize-approximately...
... for installation instructions. The "Welcome to the router via the Ethernet cable. Worldwide Customer Support Next, connect the Stora to your package for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you have an Internet connection. Do not place items on the front: - Solid Amber: Indicates ...Drive for the Setup program to automatically provide an IP address for storing data. First, check your NETGEAR® Stora. Your router must have completed installation of your Stora, known as copying data. • Ethernet Connection LEDs on its feet-be configured to initialize-approximately...
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.... Registration via our website is complete, if desired, you can install the Stora Application software now, or anytime once the initial setup is not data redundant with this NETGEAR product, you purchased a Stora with your router and to face the outside of the unit. For Warranty... the front cover. 4. In no event will be on the back of the unit. The Stora automatically detects the second drive and builds it by NETGEAR; After installing your product at http:// www.NETGEAR.com/register. Click Step 2 Install Desktop Applications Software (Optional) 2. To add or remove a...
.... Registration via our website is complete, if desired, you can install the Stora Application software now, or anytime once the initial setup is not data redundant with this NETGEAR product, you purchased a Stora with your router and to face the outside of the unit. For Warranty... the front cover. 4. In no event will be on the back of the unit. The Stora automatically detects the second drive and builds it by NETGEAR; After installing your product at http:// www.NETGEAR.com/register. Click Step 2 Install Desktop Applications Software (Optional) 2. To add or remove a...
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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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..., X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP are on the Warranty and Support Information card that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in accordance with your product. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs...der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ii v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas....
..., X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP are on the Warranty and Support Information card that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in accordance with your product. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs...der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ii v1.0, September 2009 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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... 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 ...2-2 Starting the Stora Agent 2-2 Stora Agent Menu Options 2-3 Contents...
... 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 ...2-2 Starting the Stora Agent 2-2 Stora Agent Menu Options 2-3 Contents...
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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 ...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...
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 ...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...
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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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... i v1.0, September 2009 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. This manual uses... the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a Stora system. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Stora User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information...
... i v1.0, September 2009 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. This manual uses... the following formats to configure and troubleshoot a Stora system. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Stora User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information...
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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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Topics discussed in this chapter include: • "About the Stora" • "File Types" • "Stora Hardware Overview" • "Initial Setup" • "Installing a Disk" • "Installing the Desktop Applications" • "Accessing the Stora" • "Resetting Your Stora" • "Documentation and Support" 1-1 v1.0, September 2009 Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview of the NETGEAR Stora system and covers the unit's physical features, and initial setup steps.
Topics discussed in this chapter include: • "About the Stora" • "File Types" • "Stora Hardware Overview" • "Initial Setup" • "Installing a Disk" • "Installing the Desktop Applications" • "Accessing the Stora" • "Resetting Your Stora" • "Documentation and Support" 1-1 v1.0, September 2009 Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter provides an overview of the NETGEAR Stora system and covers the unit's physical features, and initial setup steps.
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... tags to upload photos while you collect, store, manage, share and enjoy your content on a regular basis. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for more information. For example, you to share your digital media with a wide range of hardware platforms and allows you can...Desktop Mirror software automatically backs up content is always available, even if a computer is turned off. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About the Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that match the caption and tags. You can search for more information. 1-2 Getting Acquainted v1.0,...
... tags to upload photos while you collect, store, manage, share and enjoy your content on a regular basis. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for more information. For example, you to share your digital media with a wide range of hardware platforms and allows you can...Desktop Mirror software automatically backs up content is always available, even if a computer is turned off. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About the Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that match the caption and tags. You can search for more information. 1-2 Getting Acquainted v1.0,...
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...server built into the Stora makes content available to a wide variety of installation, or any time after installation. Print Connect a USB printer to the Stora, and then share the printer with all the computers on your home network, and remotely on your home network. The following outlines the main Standard and Premium features: Stora... Features User accounts FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and sharing Stora Albums - NETGEAR Stora User Manual Enjoy You can view photos through NETGEAR EVA2000 and EVA9000 (9150), as well as...
...server built into the Stora makes content available to a wide variety of installation, or any time after installation. Print Connect a USB printer to the Stora, and then share the printer with all the computers on your home network, and remotely on your home network. The following outlines the main Standard and Premium features: Stora... Features User accounts FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and sharing Stora Albums - NETGEAR Stora User Manual Enjoy You can view photos through NETGEAR EVA2000 and EVA9000 (9150), as well as...
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...client on the network can be within folders or albums that can access music stored on your home network. NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high performance for more information. The media player must be downloaded, or... third party players. 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. See "iTunes" on your browser settings, Stora stores other file types as documents that are...
...client on the network can be within folders or albums that can access music stored on your home network. NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high performance for more information. The media player must be downloaded, or... third party players. 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. See "iTunes" on your browser settings, Stora stores other file types as documents that are...
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... from an album or folder to the mobile device Once you set up the Stora, you can access it from a mobile device by going to http:// www.myStora.com/mobile. Mobile devices accessing Stora over the Internet will automatically optimize the mobile interface for the device. Supported mobile...; 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 use a variety of mobile devices to access your...
... from an album or folder to the mobile device Once you set up the Stora, you can access it from a mobile device by going to http:// www.myStora.com/mobile. Mobile devices accessing Stora over the Internet will automatically optimize the mobile interface for the device. Supported mobile...; 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 use a variety of mobile devices to access your...
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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. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. USB Port Figure 1-1 Stora Front Panel 1. USB port 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 Exhaust Fan Vent 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces the Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Power status LED 3. Power Status LED 3. Disk 1 & 2 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. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. USB Port Figure 1-1 Stora Front Panel 1. USB port 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 Exhaust Fan Vent 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces the Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Power status LED 3. Power Status LED 3. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs 4.
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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. Disk 2 Bay 3. Insert or remove disks 1. Disk 2 Bay 3. 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. Getting Acquainted 1-7 v1.0, September 2009 Disk 1 Bay 2. Disk 1 Bay 2.
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. Disk 2 Bay 3. Insert or remove disks 1. Disk 2 Bay 3. 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. Getting Acquainted 1-7 v1.0, September 2009 Disk 1 Bay 2. Disk 1 Bay 2.
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Serial numbers for each disk. 1. Disk Release latches 2. Power button 4. Serial numbers 3. Power cable socket 5. Power on/off button. 4. one for PC and MAC 3. Ethernet port Figure 1-3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Reset button 1. Disk release latches 2. Reset button 1-8 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 Ethernet port. 6. 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; Power cable socket. 5.
Serial numbers for each disk. 1. Disk Release latches 2. Power button 4. Serial numbers 3. Power cable socket 5. Power on/off button. 4. one for PC and MAC 3. Ethernet port Figure 1-3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Reset button 1. Disk release latches 2. Reset button 1-8 Getting Acquainted v1.0, September 2009 Ethernet port. 6. 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; Power cable socket. 5.
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... with the drive. Turn off the Stora system: Turn unit off . USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Plug ethernet cable into socket located on back of unit. Turn on the back: Solid Amber: Indicates a 10/100M connection. NETGEAR Stora User Manual LED, Power, Socket, ...and Connector Descriptions The function of each Stora item is described in the following table: Item Power Button Power Status LED Disk 1: Top Disk 2: Bottom...
... with the drive. Turn off the Stora system: Turn unit off . USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Plug ethernet cable into socket located on back of unit. Turn on the back: Solid Amber: Indicates a 10/100M connection. NETGEAR Stora User Manual LED, Power, Socket, ...and Connector Descriptions The function of each Stora item is described in the following table: Item Power Button Power Status LED Disk 1: Top Disk 2: Bottom...
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...Package Contents Note: If you purchased a Stora unit with everything you install your Stora, then connect the Stora to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. To setup your Stora" on the NETGEAR web site at http://netgear.com. "Connect the Stora to your network. "Check Package Contents"...that you need to connect it to your Network" on page 1-10 2. Unpack the unit and check package contents. 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 ...
...Package Contents Note: If you purchased a Stora unit with everything you install your Stora, then connect the Stora to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. To setup your Stora" on the NETGEAR web site at http://netgear.com. "Connect the Stora to your network. "Check Package Contents"...that you need to connect it to your Network" on page 1-10 2. Unpack the unit and check package contents. 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 ...