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Installation ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage
Installation ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage
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Package Contents ReadyNAS system Bluetooth adapter (only some models) See the hardware manual for your system for installation and use Ethernet cable Power adapter and power cord (varies by model) Important: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your system before connecting the system to the power supply. 3
Package Contents ReadyNAS system Bluetooth adapter (only some models) See the hardware manual for your system for installation and use Ethernet cable Power adapter and power cord (varies by model) Important: Read all safety warnings in the hardware manual for your system before connecting the system to the power supply. 3
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...page 9. High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a complete list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. For a list of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for your storage system: 1. Install all available disks that ...contain data, you are unobstructed. Note: If you must reformat these instructions, your ReadyNAS is important to ensure that provides adequate ventilation. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes. ¾¾ To set up your system. ...
...page 9. High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a complete list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. For a list of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for your storage system: 1. Install all available disks that ...contain data, you are unobstructed. Note: If you must reformat these instructions, your ReadyNAS is important to ensure that provides adequate ventilation. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes. ¾¾ To set up your system. ...
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Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage system to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. Wait for the status display screen to display the system's IP address. 8. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for the Power LED to the power cord. 4. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on the system. 7. Connect the power adapter to your ReadyNAS system. 5 3. Connect the power adapter to turn on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage system to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. Wait for the status display screen to display the system's IP address. 8. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for the Power LED to the power cord. 4. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on the system. 7. Connect the power adapter to your ReadyNAS system. 5 3. Connect the power adapter to turn on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6.
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Click the Setup button. 6 ReadyCLOUD detects your ReadyNAS system on the same LAN as your computer cannot access the Internet, download and run the RAIDar utility instead. Click the Discover button. Note: If your ReadyNAS system. Click the Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. Download RAIDar to a computer connected to the Internet and transfer the downloaded file to the computer on the network and displays the New ReadyNAS Discovered page. 11. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9.
Click the Setup button. 6 ReadyCLOUD detects your ReadyNAS system on the same LAN as your computer cannot access the Internet, download and run the RAIDar utility instead. Click the Discover button. Note: If your ReadyNAS system. Click the Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. Download RAIDar to a computer connected to the Internet and transfer the downloaded file to the computer on the network and displays the New ReadyNAS Discovered page. 11. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9.
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b. 12. Follow the prompts to your account. Complete the Create a MyNETGEAR Account fields and click the Next button, or click the Sign in to an Existing Account button and sign in to configure your system: • Option 1. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a. Select the mode that you want to use to set up your ReadyNAS system. 7
b. 12. Follow the prompts to your account. Complete the Create a MyNETGEAR Account fields and click the Next button, or click the Sign in to an Existing Account button and sign in to configure your system: • Option 1. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a. Select the mode that you want to use to set up your ReadyNAS system. 7
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The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your ReadyNAS system. Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your browser and launches a setup wizard. The setup process is complete. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. b. Note: You can begin using your ReadyNAS storage system. 8 • Option 2. We recommend that you change these credentials when you configure your password as soon as possible. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. You can change your system.
The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your ReadyNAS system. Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your browser and launches a setup wizard. The setup process is complete. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. b. Note: You can begin using your ReadyNAS storage system. 8 • Option 2. We recommend that you change these credentials when you configure your password as soon as possible. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. You can change your system.
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... previously formatted disks. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6, for information about formatted disks and already configured systems. ¾¾ To reformat previously formatted disks: 1. If your ReadyNAS storage system. WARNING: This process erases all data and reformats all disks into a single...
... previously formatted disks. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6, for information about formatted disks and already configured systems. ¾¾ To reformat previously formatted disks: 1. If your ReadyNAS storage system. WARNING: This process erases all data and reformats all disks into a single...
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... the OK button. The system initiates a short disk test that takes two to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. b. At the end of the disk test, the factory default process starts. b. The system returns to five minutes. When the status display screen shows...
... the OK button. The system initiates a short disk test that takes two to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. b. At the end of the disk test, the factory default process starts. b. The system returns to five minutes. When the status display screen shows...
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.... 2 We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the...
.... 2 We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the...
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... 9 Supported Operating Systems 10 Supported Browsers 11 Diskless Systems 11 Basic Installation 11 Upgrade Pre-6.2 ReadyNAS Firmware for Use With ReadyCLOUD 12 Discover and Set Up Your ReadyNAS Using ReadyCLOUD 14 Local Setup Wizard 15 Local Admin Page 16 Access the Local Admin Page 18 Register Your ...System 18 Five Levels of Protection 20 The ReadyNAS Community 20 Chapter 2 Volume Configuration Basic Volume and RAID Concepts 22 Volumes...22 RAID...22 Manage Volumes 25 Change RAID Mode 26 ...
... 9 Supported Operating Systems 10 Supported Browsers 11 Diskless Systems 11 Basic Installation 11 Upgrade Pre-6.2 ReadyNAS Firmware for Use With ReadyCLOUD 12 Discover and Set Up Your ReadyNAS Using ReadyCLOUD 14 Local Setup Wizard 15 Local Admin Page 16 Access the Local Admin Page 18 Register Your ...System 18 Five Levels of Protection 20 The ReadyNAS Community 20 Chapter 2 Volume Configuration Basic Volume and RAID Concepts 22 Volumes...22 RAID...22 Manage Volumes 25 Change RAID Mode 26 ...
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ReadyNAS OS 6.7 File-Sharing Protocols 48 Quotas on Shared Folders 49 Bit Rot Protection 49 Home Folders 50 Manage Shared Folders 50 Create a Shared Folder 50 ...
ReadyNAS OS 6.7 File-Sharing Protocols 48 Quotas on Shared Folders 49 Bit Rot Protection 49 Home Folders 50 Manage Shared Folders 50 Create a Shared Folder 50 ...
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ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Manually Take a Snapshot 107 Browse Snapshots Using Recovery Mode 108 Roll Back to a Snapshot Using Recovery Mode 109 Clone Snapshots 111 Delete Snapshots 113 ... 140 Sync With Amazon Cloud Drive 141 Sync With Amazon S3 142 Sync With Dropbox 144 Sync With Egnyte 145 Sync With Google Drive 146 ReadyNAS Vault 148 ReadyNAS Replicate 150 Enable ReadyNAS Replicate 150 Chapter 8 System Settings Customize the Basic System Settings 153 5
ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Manually Take a Snapshot 107 Browse Snapshots Using Recovery Mode 108 Roll Back to a Snapshot Using Recovery Mode 109 Clone Snapshots 111 Delete Snapshots 113 ... 140 Sync With Amazon Cloud Drive 141 Sync With Amazon S3 142 Sync With Dropbox 144 Sync With Egnyte 145 Sync With Google Drive 146 ReadyNAS Vault 148 ReadyNAS Replicate 150 Enable ReadyNAS Replicate 150 Chapter 8 System Settings Customize the Basic System Settings 153 5
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ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Set the Clock 153 Select the Language 154 Set the Administrator Password 155 Configure System Alerts 157 Configure the Host Name 157 Enable Antivirus ...
ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Set the Clock 153 Select the Language 154 Set the Administrator Password 155 Configure System Alerts 157 Configure the Host Name 157 Enable Antivirus ...
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ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Shut Down or Restart the System 215 Chapter 13 Backup and Recovery Backup Concepts 218 Recovery Concepts 219 Secure Cloud Backups 220 Backup Protocols ...
ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Shut Down or Restart the System 215 Chapter 13 Backup and Recovery Backup Concepts 218 Recovery Concepts 219 Secure Cloud Backups 220 Backup Protocols ...
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...®. Use this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8 Getting Started 1 This manual describes how to configure and manage your ReadyNAS system. Use this online service to discover your ReadyNAS system on the following sections: • Quick-Start Guide ...Operating Systems • Supported Browsers • Diskless Systems • Basic Installation • Upgrade Pre-6.2 ReadyNAS Firmware for Use With ReadyCLOUD • Discover and Set Up Your ReadyNAS Using ReadyCLOUD • Local Setup Wizard • Local Admin Page • Access the Local Admin...
...®. Use this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8 Getting Started 1 This manual describes how to configure and manage your ReadyNAS system. Use this online service to discover your ReadyNAS system on the following sections: • Quick-Start Guide ...Operating Systems • Supported Browsers • Diskless Systems • Basic Installation • Upgrade Pre-6.2 ReadyNAS Firmware for Use With ReadyCLOUD • Discover and Set Up Your ReadyNAS Using ReadyCLOUD • Local Setup Wizard • Local Admin Page • Access the Local Admin...
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...support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. Backup and Recovery on page 217.You can use of the local admin page, or visit https://community.netgear.com/t5/ReadyNAS-Network-Storage/ct-p/readynas for your system, which is stored in this manual to transfer files across a network. 7. For information about your ... allow data transfer and storage over iSCSI. 4. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about configuring, managing, and backing up data that you store on your ReadyNAS system and you can back up the data that allow to discover your storage system on...
...support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. Backup and Recovery on page 217.You can use of the local admin page, or visit https://community.netgear.com/t5/ReadyNAS-Network-Storage/ct-p/readynas for your system, which is stored in this manual to transfer files across a network. 7. For information about your ... allow data transfer and storage over iSCSI. 4. To quickly start using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about configuring, managing, and backing up data that you store on your ReadyNAS system and you can back up the data that allow to discover your storage system on...
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...; RN422 • RN424 • RN516 • RN524X • RN526X • RN528X • RN626X • RN628X • RN716X • RN2120 • RN2120 v2 • RN3130 • RN3138 • RN3220 • RR3312 • RN4220 • RR4312 • RR4360S • RR4360X • EDA 500 Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS supports the following operating systems: •...
...; RN422 • RN424 • RN516 • RN524X • RN526X • RN528X • RN626X • RN628X • RN716X • RN2120 • RN2120 v2 • RN3130 • RN3138 • RN3220 • RR3312 • RN4220 • RR4312 • RR4360S • RR4360X • EDA 500 Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS supports the following operating systems: •...
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... browser. For detailed instructions, see the hardware manual for example, Windows, Linux, or previous-generation ReadyNAS), you must first install and format at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6.aspx. Getting Started 11 Make sure that were previously formatted for an operating system... other than ReadyNAS OS 6 (for your system, which is powered off before inserting any disks. Basic ...
... browser. For detailed instructions, see the hardware manual for example, Windows, Linux, or previous-generation ReadyNAS), you must first install and format at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6.aspx. Getting Started 11 Make sure that were previously formatted for an operating system... other than ReadyNAS OS 6 (for your system, which is powered off before inserting any disks. Basic ...
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... 6.2, you see a message about formatting disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Connect the power adapter to later releases. Connect the power adapter to the back of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for the status ... RN OS 6.2 before continuing. If you log in to ReadyCLOUD, you need to upgrade to turn solid blue or for your system on page 14. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 To install your system in a location that provides adequate ventilation. Use an Ethernet cable to discover and set up your system. 2. Use ReadyCLOUD to...
... 6.2, you see a message about formatting disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Connect the power adapter to later releases. Connect the power adapter to the back of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for the status ... RN OS 6.2 before continuing. If you log in to ReadyCLOUD, you need to upgrade to turn solid blue or for your system on page 14. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 To install your system in a location that provides adequate ventilation. Use an Ethernet cable to discover and set up your system. 2. Use ReadyCLOUD to...