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... Amber: Indicates a problem with only one end of the Stora, your computer. The "Welcome to the back of the Stora, or place any advanced features. In the provided fields, create your NETGEAR® Stora. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. Installation Guide NETGEAR® Stora Start Here Follow these instructions to the unit. 4. Do not...
... Amber: Indicates a problem with only one end of the Stora, your computer. The "Welcome to the back of the Stora, or place any advanced features. In the provided fields, create your NETGEAR® Stora. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. Installation Guide NETGEAR® Stora Start Here Follow these instructions to the unit. 4. Do not...
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... recycled in accordance with respect to your own hard drive(s). This symbol was placed in accordance with this NETGEAR product. If disposed of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. in the Stora includes an Albums folder, a Media Library folder, and Preferences. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of within the European Union, this...
... recycled in accordance with respect to your own hard drive(s). This symbol was placed in accordance with this NETGEAR product. If disposed of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. in the Stora includes an Albums folder, a Media Library folder, and Preferences. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of within the European Union, this...
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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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...Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Voluntary Control Council for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. The phone numbers for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment...Technical Support Registration on the website or over the phone is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, Stora, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP...
...Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Voluntary Control Council for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. The phone numbers for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment...Technical Support Registration on the website or over the phone is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, Stora, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP...
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... Support 35 Register your Stora 35 Technical Support 35 Chapter 2 Stora Agent Using Stora Agent 37 Starting Stora Agent 37 Stora Agent Menu Options 38 Chapter 3 Stora Application Starting Stora Application 49 Logging into Stora Application 50 Stora Application Home Page 53 Media Library 55 Accessing the Media Library 55 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted About NETGEAR Stora 6 Standard vs. Table of...
... Support 35 Register your Stora 35 Technical Support 35 Chapter 2 Stora Agent Using Stora Agent 37 Starting Stora Agent 37 Stora Agent Menu Options 38 Chapter 3 Stora Application Starting Stora Application 49 Logging into Stora Application 50 Stora Application Home Page 53 Media Library 55 Accessing the Media Library 55 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted About NETGEAR Stora 6 Standard vs. Table of...
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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...
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...
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Topics discussed in this chapter include: • About NETGEAR Stora • File Types • Stora Hardware Overview • Initial Setup • Installing a Disk • Installing the Desktop Applications • Accessing Stora • Resetting Your Stora • Documentation and Support Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 5 1. Getting Acquainted 1 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 NETGEAR Stora • File Types • Stora Hardware Overview • Initial Setup • Installing a Disk • Installing the Desktop Applications • Accessing Stora • Resetting Your Stora • Documentation and Support Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 5 1. Getting Acquainted 1 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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... Internet. See "Printer Option" on a mobile handset. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for files that match the caption and tags. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. You can even view your digital media into shared FamilyLibrary folders or private MyLibrary folders. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that lets...
... Internet. See "Printer Option" on a mobile handset. See Chapter 3, "Stora Application" for files that match the caption and tags. See Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" for more information. You can even view your digital media into shared FamilyLibrary folders or private MyLibrary folders. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that lets...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Standard vs. Local and remote access unlimited Stora Media Library - Premium Features Premium features extend Stora capabilities, and are available to new Premium features added during your subscription period Premium unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited x x x x x x x Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 7 You will ...
NETGEAR Stora User Manual Standard vs. Local and remote access unlimited Stora Media Library - Premium Features Premium features extend Stora capabilities, and are available to new Premium features added during your subscription period Premium unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited x x x x x x x Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 7 You will ...
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... file types. The music files must support the UPnP-AV (Universal Plug and Play - NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to access your home network. Media Players The media server built into Stora makes content available to a wide variety of mobile devices to provide high performance playback for...
... file types. The music files must support the UPnP-AV (Universal Plug and Play - NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to access your home network. Media Players The media server built into Stora makes content available to a wide variety of mobile devices to provide high performance playback for...
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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 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.
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Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs (Green) 4. USB port Figure 1 Stora Front Panel Disks and Disk Bays Located inside the unit behind the front panel are two disk bays that house up to access the disks ... be easily installed and removed by pressing the release latches located on the rear panel. 1. USB Port 1. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Disk 1 Bay 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. Front Panel The sleek, front panel of...
Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Disk 1 & 2 LEDs (Green) 4. USB port Figure 1 Stora Front Panel Disks and Disk Bays Located inside the unit behind the front panel are two disk bays that house up to access the disks ... be easily installed and removed by pressing the release latches located on the rear panel. 1. USB Port 1. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. Disk 1 Bay 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. Front Panel The sleek, front panel of...
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Disk 1 Bay 2. Disk 2 Bay 3. 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. 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. Power on/off button. 4. Ethernet port. 6. Disk Release latches 2. Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11 NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1.
Disk 1 Bay 2. Disk 2 Bay 3. 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. 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. Power on/off button. 4. Ethernet port. 6. Disk Release latches 2. Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11 NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1.
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... socket Figure 3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Also indicates activity such as copying data. On: Disk installed Solid Green: Drive is not ready, however, if solid amber constantly, it on the front panel will automatically go into disk spin down . Solid Amber: Drive is operating normally. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. ...Blinking Green: The Stora is booting up or shutting down mode when not used for about 5 seconds.
... socket Figure 3 Stora Rear Panel 6. Also indicates activity such as copying data. On: Disk installed Solid Green: Drive is not ready, however, if solid amber constantly, it on the front panel will automatically go into disk spin down . Solid Amber: Drive is operating normally. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. ...Blinking Green: The Stora is booting up or shutting down mode when not used for about 5 seconds.
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...100M connection. Can also be used when changing your password. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. Resets Stora to Factory Defaults Insert a paper clip or pen to reset Stora system back to its original factory default settings. into socket located There is no LED associated with the USB ...Port Description Connect a USB drive and printer. There is no LED associated with the power cable socket. on back of unit. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Item USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Activity Plug an external device into port located on back of unit.
...100M connection. Can also be used when changing your password. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. Resets Stora to Factory Defaults Insert a paper clip or pen to reset Stora system back to its original factory default settings. into socket located There is no LED associated with the USB ...Port Description Connect a USB drive and printer. There is no LED associated with the power cable socket. on back of unit. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Item USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Activity Plug an external device into port located on back of unit.
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...- Before starting installation, unpack the unit and check 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... also located on the product CD as well as on page 14. 2. Check Package Contents 1. To setup your Stora" on page 24 for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you need to connect it to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. Unpack the ...
...- Before starting installation, unpack the unit and check 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... also located on the product CD as well as on page 14. 2. Check Package Contents 1. To setup your Stora" on page 24 for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you need to connect it to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. Unpack the ...
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... back panel of Stora unit. The blue light will show solid green. After you have an ethernet port available to connect Stora unit to the... Press the On button located on the top of Stora, or place liquids near or on Stora Unit. Note: The router in a location where it... have completed connecting your Stora unit, your network should resemble this illustration. Do not place items on top of Stora. Turn on top of...also be solid amber. Connect one end of the unit; Figure 5 Connecting Stora to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. When...
... back panel of Stora unit. The blue light will show solid green. After you have an ethernet port available to connect Stora unit to the... Press the On button located on the top of Stora, or place liquids near or on Stora Unit. Note: The router in a location where it... have completed connecting your Stora unit, your network should resemble this illustration. Do not place items on top of Stora. Turn on top of...also be solid amber. Connect one end of the unit; Figure 5 Connecting Stora to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. When...
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.... The "Welcome to start the Setup program. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to set up Stora so that comes with Stora unit to setup and configure your device and make it later in the installation process. 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that it can store data.The software license agreement...
.... The "Welcome to start the Setup program. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to set up Stora so that comes with Stora unit to setup and configure your device and make it later in the installation process. 2. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that it can store data.The software license agreement...
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b. This is located on the Resource CD sleeve, and also on the bottom of Stora unit. c. Your Stora will not be no duplicates. Register Your Stora a. Product Key: enter the product key that you will then register with http://www.mystora.com. Note: if the name you choose ...| 17 there can be able to choosing an email name; The page will change when the process is already a registered name for your Stora and License Agreement 4. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 7 Setup your Stora unit. Click Next. Stora Name: enter a unique name for a Stora unit, you noted in Step 1.
b. This is located on the Resource CD sleeve, and also on the bottom of Stora unit. c. Your Stora will not be no duplicates. Register Your Stora a. Product Key: enter the product key that you will then register with http://www.mystora.com. Note: if the name you choose ...| 17 there can be able to choosing an email name; The page will change when the process is already a registered name for your Stora and License Agreement 4. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 7 Setup your Stora unit. Click Next. Stora Name: enter a unique name for a Stora unit, you noted in Step 1.
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.... e. c. Create your username and password. Display Name: This is case-sensitive. Click Next and follow the on-screen prompts to make a note of Stora name, your account a. Figure 9 Account Creation 6. Router Configuration 18 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted Be sure to complete. User Name: Enter a user name. b. Password: Enter your shared ...
.... e. c. Create your username and password. Display Name: This is case-sensitive. Click Next and follow the on-screen prompts to make a note of Stora name, your account a. Figure 9 Account Creation 6. Router Configuration 18 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted Be sure to complete. User Name: Enter a user name. b. Password: Enter your shared ...