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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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... are unobstructed. Place your system in a production environment. For a complete list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a list of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for your... ReadyNAS system. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for your storage system: 1. See Reformat Disks on page 9. It is ...
... are unobstructed. Place your system in a production environment. For a complete list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a list of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for your... ReadyNAS system. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for your storage system: 1. See Reformat Disks on page 9. It is ...
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Connect the power adapter to the power cord. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to turn on the system. 7. 3. Wait for the Power LED to connect an Ethernet port on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on the storage system to display the system's IP address. 8. Connect the power adapter to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for the status display screen to your ReadyNAS system. 5
Connect the power adapter to the power cord. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to turn on the system. 7. 3. Wait for the Power LED to connect an Ethernet port on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on the storage system to display the system's IP address. 8. Connect the power adapter to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for the status display screen to your ReadyNAS system. 5
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Click the Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. ReadyCLOUD detects your ReadyNAS system on the same LAN as your computer cannot access the Internet, download and run the RAIDar utility instead. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9. 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. Note: If your ReadyNAS system. Click the Discover button. Click the Setup button. 6
Click the Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. ReadyCLOUD detects your ReadyNAS system on the same LAN as your computer cannot access the Internet, download and run the RAIDar utility instead. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9. 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. Note: If your ReadyNAS system. Click the Discover button. Click the Setup button. 6
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12. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a. b. 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 ReadyNAS system. 7 Follow the prompts to your system: • Option 1. Select the mode that you want to use to set up your account.
12. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a. b. 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 ReadyNAS system. 7 Follow the prompts to your system: • Option 1. Select the mode that you want to use to set up your account.
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The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your ReadyNAS system. The setup process is complete. Note: You can begin using your ReadyNAS storage system. 8 Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your browser and launches a setup wizard. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. • Option 2. We recommend that you change these credentials when you configure your password as soon as possible. b. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. You can change your system.
The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your ReadyNAS system. The setup process is complete. Note: You can begin using your ReadyNAS storage system. 8 Follow the prompts of the setup wizard to configure your browser and launches a setup wizard. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. • Option 2. We recommend that you change these credentials when you configure your password as soon as possible. b. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. You can change your system.
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... Information on , gracefully power off the system. If your system is not necessary if you are using the disks in your ReadyNAS system. See the ReadyNAS OS manual, available at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 9 If you want to preserve the data on the disks, you must reformat the disks before using previously formatted disks...
... Information on , gracefully power off the system. If your system is not necessary if you are using the disks in your ReadyNAS system. See the ReadyNAS OS manual, available at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 9 If you want to preserve the data on the disks, you must reformat the disks before using previously formatted disks...
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... shows the factory default option, press the OK button. The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. When the factory default process is complete, the reformatted disks are using the arrows on the touch pad. b. The system initiates a short disk test...
... shows the factory default option, press the OK button. The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. When the factory default process is complete, the reformatted disks are using the arrows on the touch pad. b. The system initiates a short disk test...
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... supply. 2 You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for...
... supply. 2 You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for...
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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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... 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 Page... • Register Your System • Five Levels of Protection • The ReadyNAS Community Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8 Your ReadyNAS storage system relies on your...
... 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 Page... • Register Your System • Five Levels of Protection • The ReadyNAS Community Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8 Your ReadyNAS storage system relies on your...
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... iSCSI. 4. Basic Snapshot Concepts on page 11. Click the ReadyNAS Coummunity button on the upper right side of the local admin page, or visit https://community.netgear.com/t5/ReadyNAS-Network-Storage/ct-p/readynas for File-Sharing Protocols on page 172. Basic Installation on page... Shared Folder on page 217.You can use ReadyCLOUD to make the best use of ReadyNAS OS supports the following sections in folders and LUNs by creating snapshots. 5. Additional Documentation NETGEAR maintains a community website that you store on other devices. File-sharing protocols enable you...
... iSCSI. 4. Basic Snapshot Concepts on page 11. Click the ReadyNAS Coummunity button on the upper right side of the local admin page, or visit https://community.netgear.com/t5/ReadyNAS-Network-Storage/ct-p/readynas for File-Sharing Protocols on page 172. Basic Installation on page... Shared Folder on page 217.You can use ReadyCLOUD to make the best use of ReadyNAS OS supports the following sections in folders and LUNs by creating snapshots. 5. Additional Documentation NETGEAR maintains a community website that you store on other devices. File-sharing protocols enable you...
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...; 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: • Microsoft Windows...
...; 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: • Microsoft Windows...
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... depend on the system, and performing a factory reset before continuing the configuration. The details of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Edge • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and later • Apple Safari...
... depend on the system, and performing a factory reset before continuing the configuration. The details of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Setup takes approximately 15 minutes. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Edge • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and later • Apple Safari...
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...to connect an Ethernet port on the system. 7. The models are: • ReadyNAS 102 • ReadyNAS 104 • ReadyNAS 202 • ReadyNAS 204 • ReadyNAS 212 • ReadyNAS 214 • ReadyNAS 2120 • ReadyNAS 2120 v2 Getting Started 12 High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a complete... to upgrade to RN OS 6.2 before continuing. For information about installing disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for your system. 2. Use ReadyCLOUD to display the...
...to connect an Ethernet port on the system. 7. The models are: • ReadyNAS 102 • ReadyNAS 104 • ReadyNAS 202 • ReadyNAS 204 • ReadyNAS 212 • ReadyNAS 214 • ReadyNAS 2120 • ReadyNAS 2120 v2 Getting Started 12 High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a complete... to upgrade to RN OS 6.2 before continuing. For information about installing disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for your system. 2. Use ReadyCLOUD to display the...