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NETGEAR Stora User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA April 2010 202-10540-03 v1.0
NETGEAR Stora User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA April 2010 202-10540-03 v1.0
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... updates and Web support. The operation of this document without notice. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Certificate of radio interference. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Voluntary Control Council ... been granted the right to test the series for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to certain restrictions.
... updates and Web support. The operation of this document without notice. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Certificate of radio interference. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Voluntary Control Council ... been granted the right to test the series for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to certain restrictions.
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Media Sources 57 Albums 60 Working with Media Source Folders 61 Folder Options 65 Albums 70 Working with Albums 70 Working with Files 77 Working with Images 81 Setting up Contacts 83 Social Media 86 Preferences 91 Displaying the Preferences Page 91 User Preferences 92 Server Preferences 95 Administration 101 Chapter 4 Stora Desktop Mirror Desktop Mirror...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Media Sources 57 Albums 60 Working with Media Source Folders 61 Folder Options 65 Albums 70 Working with Albums 70 Working with Files 77 Working with Images 81 Setting up Contacts 83 Social Media 86 Preferences 91 Displaying the Preferences Page 91 User Preferences 92 Server Preferences 95 Administration 101 Chapter 4 Stora Desktop Mirror Desktop Mirror...
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..." for more information. Enjoy You can search for more information. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is turned off. Manage You can create albums to Stora, and then share the printer with family on a regular basis. Print Connect a USB printer to share your digital media with all your home network and friends across the Internet. Share You...
..." for more information. Enjoy You can search for more information. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is turned off. Manage You can create albums to Stora, and then share the printer with family on a regular basis. Print Connect a USB printer to share your digital media with all your home network and friends across the Internet. Share You...
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...installation, or any time after installation. The table below outlines the main Standard and Premium features. Remote access 3 Stora Preferences - NETGEAR Stora User Manual Standard vs. To upgrade your subscription period Premium unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited x x x x x x x Chapter... 51 and set subscription preferences, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 105. You will have the option to licensed users. Local and remote access unlimited Stora Media Library - Stora Features Standard User accounts 3 FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and ...
...installation, or any time after installation. The table below outlines the main Standard and Premium features. Remote access 3 Stora Preferences - NETGEAR Stora User Manual Standard vs. To upgrade your subscription period Premium unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited x x x x x x x Chapter... 51 and set subscription preferences, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 105. You will have the option to licensed users. Local and remote access unlimited Stora Media Library - Stora Features Standard User accounts 3 FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and ...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high performance playback for more information. See "Sharing with DMAs or media players. 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...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high performance playback for more information. See "Sharing with DMAs or media players. 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...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Depending on the device, mobile users can: • Browse albums • Browse folders in the Media Library • Create new folders • Upload media directly from the mobile to Stora Once you set up your Stora, you can access it from a mobile device by going to http://www.myStora.com/mobile. Supported devices: • iPhone • Blackberry phones • Windows mobile phones Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 9
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Depending on the device, mobile users can: • Browse albums • Browse folders in the Media Library • Create new folders • Upload media directly from the mobile to Stora Once you set up your Stora, you can access it from a mobile device by going to http://www.myStora.com/mobile. Supported devices: • iPhone • Blackberry phones • Windows mobile phones Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 9
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. Power Status LED 3. Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Disk 2 Bay 3. Power status LED (Blue) 3. Insert ... Acquainted Exhaust Fan Vent 2. These disks can be easily installed and removed by pressing the release latches located on the rear panel. 1. USB port Figure 1 Stora Front Panel Disks and Disk Bays Located inside the unit behind it. 1. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs (Green) 4. Disk 1 Bay 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. USB Port 1. Front ...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. Power Status LED 3. Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Disk 2 Bay 3. Power status LED (Blue) 3. Insert ... Acquainted Exhaust Fan Vent 2. These disks can be easily installed and removed by pressing the release latches located on the rear panel. 1. USB port Figure 1 Stora Front Panel Disks and Disk Bays Located inside the unit behind it. 1. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs (Green) 4. Disk 1 Bay 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. USB Port 1. Front ...
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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; Unit serial number and network MAC address 3. Ethernet port. 6. Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11 Power cable socket. 5. 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. one for each disk. 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Disk Release latches 2. Power on/off button. 4. Disk 2 Bay 3. Disk 1 Bay 2.
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; Unit serial number and network MAC address 3. Ethernet port. 6. Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11 Power cable socket. 5. 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. one for each disk. 1. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Disk Release latches 2. Power on/off button. 4. Disk 2 Bay 3. Disk 1 Bay 2.
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..., however, if solid amber constantly, it on front of unit to force shutdown. NOTE: To save power, your Stora, press and hold the power button to turn the on the front panel will automatically go into disk spin down mode when not...operating normally. LED status indicators for about 5 seconds. On: Disk installed Solid Green: Drive is powered off. Turn on . NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Ethernet port cable socket Figure 3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Off: No disk installed. 12 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted Also indicates activity such as copying data. Troubleshooting tips ...
..., however, if solid amber constantly, it on front of unit to force shutdown. NOTE: To save power, your Stora, press and hold the power button to turn the on the front panel will automatically go into disk spin down mode when not...operating normally. LED status indicators for about 5 seconds. On: Disk installed Solid Green: Drive is powered off. Turn on . NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Ethernet port cable socket Figure 3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Off: No disk installed. 12 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted Also indicates activity such as copying data. Troubleshooting tips ...
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...on back of unit. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. on the back: Solid Amber: Indicates a 10/100M connection. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Item USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Activity Plug an external device into socket located There is no LED associated with... the USB port. Solid Green: Indicates a 1G connection. Resets Stora to Factory Defaults Insert a paper clip or pen to reset Stora system back to its original factory default settings. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 13 There is no LED ...
...on back of unit. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. on the back: Solid Amber: Indicates a 10/100M connection. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Item USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Activity Plug an external device into socket located There is no LED associated with... the USB port. Solid Green: Indicates a 1G connection. Resets Stora to Factory Defaults Insert a paper clip or pen to reset Stora system back to its original factory default settings. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 13 There is no LED ...
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... includes: - Before starting installation, unpack the unit and check your package contents to your Network" on page 15. 3. See "Installing a Disk" on page 16. 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 disk for installation instructions. 14...
... includes: - Before starting installation, unpack the unit and check your package contents to your Network" on page 15. 3. See "Installing a Disk" on page 16. 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 disk for installation instructions. 14...
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...router in a location where it will turn the unit on, the disk LEDs will be easily knocked over. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 15 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network 2. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord. When you complete the setup, the disk LED indicators) will flicker while the...the back panel of the provided Ethernet cable to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. Figure 5 Connecting Stora to your unit. Connect one end of your router and the other end to the router via the Ethernet cable. Be sure your...
...router in a location where it will turn the unit on, the disk LEDs will be easily knocked over. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 15 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network 2. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord. When you complete the setup, the disk LED indicators) will flicker while the...the back panel of the provided Ethernet cable to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. Figure 5 Connecting Stora to your unit. Connect one end of your router and the other end to the router via the Ethernet cable. Be sure your...
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...1: Getting Acquainted If the CD does not start automatically, go to My Computer and double-click StoraSetup.exe to Stora" setup screen displays. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to give your unit a unique name, and assign your computer. At this down, as you will display.... Insert the Resource CD into your own user name and password. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the Setup program to setup and configure your device and make it ready for storing data. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that it later in the installation process. ...
...1: Getting Acquainted If the CD does not start automatically, go to My Computer and double-click StoraSetup.exe to Stora" setup screen displays. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to give your unit a unique name, and assign your computer. At this down, as you will display.... Insert the Resource CD into your own user name and password. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the Setup program to setup and configure your device and make it ready for storing data. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that it later in the installation process. ...
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...complete. The page will change when the process is located on the Resource CD sleeve, and also on the bottom of Stora unit. Register Your Stora a. Note: if the name you choose is similar to use it. Click Next. Product Key: enter the product key...mystora.com. Stora Name: enter a unique name for a Stora unit, you noted in Step 1. c. b. there can be able to choosing an email name; Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 17 This is already a registered name for your Stora and License Agreement 4. Your Stora will not be no duplicates. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 7 ...
...complete. The page will change when the process is located on the Resource CD sleeve, and also on the bottom of Stora unit. Register Your Stora a. Note: if the name you choose is similar to use it. Click Next. Product Key: enter the product key...mystora.com. Stora Name: enter a unique name for a Stora unit, you noted in Step 1. c. b. there can be able to choosing an email name; Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 17 This is already a registered name for your Stora and License Agreement 4. Your Stora will not be no duplicates. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 7 ...
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... use to login to complete. b. Be sure to make a note of Stora name, your account a. Figure 9 Account Creation 6. c. e. Router Configuration 18 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 8 Registration Screen 5. Display Name: This is case-sensitive. Create your username and password. User Name: Enter a user name. This will see when they view your case-sensitive password...
... use to login to complete. b. Be sure to make a note of Stora name, your account a. Figure 9 Account Creation 6. c. e. Router Configuration 18 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 8 Registration Screen 5. Display Name: This is case-sensitive. Create your username and password. User Name: Enter a user name. This will see when they view your case-sensitive password...
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...96 and"UPnP Port Mapping" on page 96 for any software updates that may have occurred since the CD was shipped. Most users with your UPnP router, or if your router is a setup problem with newer routers should not see this message. b. Summary ... the IP address Stora unit will also automatically check for more information. It will use. a. Click Next. This screen appears when there is not UPnP-capable. Click Next to continue. Figure 11 Router Configuration Screen Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 19 Figure 10 Router Configuration Screen 7. NETGEAR Stora User Manual a.
...96 and"UPnP Port Mapping" on page 96 for any software updates that may have occurred since the CD was shipped. Most users with your UPnP router, or if your router is a setup problem with newer routers should not see this message. b. Summary ... the IP address Stora unit will also automatically check for more information. It will use. a. Click Next. This screen appears when there is not UPnP-capable. Click Next to continue. Figure 11 Router Configuration Screen Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 19 Figure 10 Router Configuration Screen 7. NETGEAR Stora User Manual a.
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual 8. a. Enable private access: check this box if you want to share a printer with the rest of any updates or messages regarding your private files using a ... where you to share files and also a printer connected to your system running smoothly. Windows Networking Windows Networking allows you would like to keep your Stora. Notifications You can enter one or more than one email address, separate the addresses by using Windows Network. Workgroup Name: Default name is WORKGROUP. These...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual 8. a. Enable private access: check this box if you want to share a printer with the rest of any updates or messages regarding your private files using a ... where you to share files and also a printer connected to your system running smoothly. Windows Networking Windows Networking allows you would like to keep your Stora. Notifications You can enter one or more than one email address, separate the addresses by using Windows Network. Workgroup Name: Default name is WORKGROUP. These...
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... update after the trial period has ended, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 7 for a list of Premium features. Premium Features" on page 105. a. You can always upgrade at a later time. c. Stora Premium Subscription Option During installation you have the option ...free Premium trial period. See "Standard vs. Click Continue Trial to activate your Stora subscription to start your premium service immediately, or b. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 21 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 13 Notifications 10. to include Premium features not available with the standard ...
... update after the trial period has ended, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 7 for a list of Premium features. Premium Features" on page 105. a. You can always upgrade at a later time. c. Stora Premium Subscription Option During installation you have the option ...free Premium trial period. See "Standard vs. Click Continue Trial to activate your Stora subscription to start your premium service immediately, or b. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 21 NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 13 Notifications 10. to include Premium features not available with the standard ...
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...27. 22 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted Finish When you have successfully configured your Stora system, the Configuration Wizard screen will appear. You can now exit and use the device. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 14 Premium Upgrade Option 11. Next, install the Desktop Application software. When... the Setup screen re-displays, the checkbox next to Set Up Your Stora will be checked indicating that you have completed this...
...27. 22 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted Finish When you have successfully configured your Stora system, the Configuration Wizard screen will appear. You can now exit and use the device. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 14 Premium Upgrade Option 11. Next, install the Desktop Application software. When... the Setup screen re-displays, the checkbox next to Set Up Your Stora will be checked indicating that you have completed this...