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... User Manual on the Resource CD for information on the front of your own hard drive(s) is installed and detected. By using your product and use it on the label of the Stora will be permanent and unrecoverable and therefore you hereby release NETGEAR from your device. 3. in the Stora includes an Albums folder, a Media...
... User Manual on the Resource CD for information on the front of your own hard drive(s) is installed and detected. By using your product and use it on the label of the Stora will be permanent and unrecoverable and therefore you hereby release NETGEAR from your device. 3. in the Stora includes an Albums folder, a Media...
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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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...improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to http://kbserver.netgear.com for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Read instructions for compliance with your product....Support Information card that may become the cause of this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that came with the regulations. NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. The phone numbers for product updates and Web ...
...improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to http://kbserver.netgear.com for worldwide regional customer support centers are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Read instructions for compliance with your product....Support Information card that may become the cause of this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that came with the regulations. NETGEAR Stora User Manual © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. The phone numbers for product updates and Web ...
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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...
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...
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... a regular basis. Later you can search for more information. See "Working with a wide range of media players that match the caption and tags. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is turned off. It is easy to drag and drop digital media to automatically back up selected folders on page 40. 6 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted You can show...
... a regular basis. Later you can search for more information. See "Working with a wide range of media players that match the caption and tags. NETGEAR Stora User Manual About NETGEAR Stora NETGEAR Stora is turned off. It is easy to drag and drop digital media to automatically back up selected folders on page 40. 6 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted You can show...
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... x x Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 7 Local and remote access unlimited Stora Media Library - Stora Features Standard User accounts 3 FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and sharing 3 Stora Albums - Remote access 3 Remote access to Stora desktop and web applications and folders 3 Mobile access and device support Facebook ...your subscription, see "Premium Subscription" on page 51 and set subscription preferences, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 105. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Standard vs. To upgrade your subscription at the time of installation, or any time...
... x x Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 7 Local and remote access unlimited Stora Media Library - Stora Features Standard User accounts 3 FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and sharing 3 Stora Albums - Remote access 3 Remote access to Stora desktop and web applications and folders 3 Mobile access and device support Facebook ...your subscription, see "Premium Subscription" on page 51 and set subscription preferences, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 105. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Standard vs. To upgrade your subscription at the time of installation, or any time...
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... can access music stored on your Stora. NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high performance playback for more information. Media Players The media server built into Stora makes content available to a wide variety of media players on Stora. See "iTunes" on your browser settings, Stora stores other file types as image...
... can access music stored on your Stora. NETGEAR Stora User Manual File Types Internal The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high performance playback for more information. Media Players The media server built into Stora makes content available to a wide variety of media players on Stora. See "iTunes" on your browser settings, Stora stores other file types as image...
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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. Power status LED (Blue) 3. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. 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 ...bays that house up to access the disks and disk bays located behind it. 1. Front Panel The sleek, front panel of Stora indicates the active/inactive status of the system and can be easily removed to two SATA disks. Power Status LED 3. Insert ...
...Disk 1 and Disk 2 Status LEDs 4. Power status LED (Blue) 3. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Stora Hardware Overview This section introduces Stora hardware components, including displays, ports, buttons, and drive bays. 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 ...bays that house up to access the disks and disk bays located behind it. 1. Front Panel The sleek, front panel of Stora indicates the active/inactive status of the system and can be easily removed to two SATA disks. Power Status LED 3. Insert ...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Disk 1 Bay 2. 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. Power on/off button. 4. 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; Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11 Power cable socket. 5. Disk Release latches 2. Unit serial number and network MAC address 3. Ethernet port. 6. one for each disk. 1. Disk 2 Bay 3.
NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Disk 1 Bay 2. 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. Power on/off button. 4. 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; Reset button Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 11 Power cable socket. 5. Disk Release latches 2. Unit serial number and network MAC address 3. Ethernet port. 6. one for each disk. 1. Disk 2 Bay 3.
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...or shutting down mode when not used for 12 minutes. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Disk release latches 2. Turn off Stora: To correctly shutdown your Stora will blink before shutting off Stora and turn it indicates a problem with the drive. Blinking Green: The Stora is powered off . Solid Amber: Drive is described in... Power button 4. On: Disk installed Solid Green: Drive is hung, press and hold the power button for Disk 1 and Disk 2 located on Stora: Press once. Turn on front of unit Solid Blue: Power is on. • remove and then reinsert the disk. • turn the ...
...or shutting down mode when not used for 12 minutes. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 1. Disk release latches 2. Turn off Stora: To correctly shutdown your Stora will blink before shutting off Stora and turn it indicates a problem with the drive. Blinking Green: The Stora is powered off . Solid Amber: Drive is described in... Power button 4. On: Disk installed Solid Green: Drive is hung, press and hold the power button for Disk 1 and Disk 2 located on Stora: Press once. Turn on front of unit Solid Blue: Power is on. • remove and then reinsert the disk. • turn the ...
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... Green: Indicates a 1G connection. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. on back of unit. Plug power cable Plug in Stora system. Can also be used when changing your password. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Item USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Activity Plug an external device into socket located There is...
... Green: Indicates a 1G connection. Blinking Green or Amber: Indicates link activity. on back of unit. Plug power cable Plug in Stora system. Can also be used when changing your password. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Item USB Port Ethernet port Power cable socket Reset button Activity Plug an external device into socket located There is...
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Check Package Contents 1. "Configure your Network" on page 16. Worldwide Customer Support Figure 4 Package Contents Note: If you purchased a Stora unit with everything you install your Stora, then connect Stora to your network. 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...
Check Package Contents 1. "Configure your Network" on page 16. Worldwide Customer Support Figure 4 Package Contents Note: If you purchased a Stora unit with everything you install your Stora, then connect Stora to your network. 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...
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... address; Be sure your network should resemble this illustration. When you turn solid blue. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 15 Turn on the top of Stora unit. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network 2. The blue light will show solid green. Note: The router in your network must also be configured to the router via...
... address; Be sure your network should resemble this illustration. When you turn solid blue. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 15 Turn on the top of Stora unit. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network 2. The blue light will show solid green. Note: The router in your network must also be configured to the router via...
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... and double-click StoraSetup.exe to setup and configure your device and make it ready for storing data. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to initialize. Write this time you will need it later in the installation process. 2. b. At this down, as you will also be ... 16 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted The "Welcome to give your unit a unique name, and assign your own user name and password. Setup Your Stora a. If the CD does not start the Setup program. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that it can store data.The software license agreement will display.
... and double-click StoraSetup.exe to setup and configure your device and make it ready for storing data. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to initialize. Write this time you will need it later in the installation process. 2. b. At this down, as you will also be ... 16 | Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted The "Welcome to give your unit a unique name, and assign your own user name and password. Setup Your Stora a. If the CD does not start the Setup program. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Configure your Stora Use the CD that it can store data.The software license agreement will display.
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...able to choosing an email name; Click Next. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 7 Setup your Stora unit. c. The product key is complete. Product Key: enter the product key that you choose is similar to use it. Stora Name: enter a unique name for a Stora unit, you will not be no duplicates. The... with http://www.mystora.com. b. Note: if the name you noted in Step 1. Register Your Stora a. This is already a registered name for your Stora and License Agreement 4. Your Stora will change when the process is located on the Resource CD sleeve, and also on the bottom of...
...able to choosing an email name; Click Next. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 7 Setup your Stora unit. c. The product key is complete. Product Key: enter the product key that you choose is similar to use it. Stora Name: enter a unique name for a Stora unit, you will not be no duplicates. The... with http://www.mystora.com. b. Note: if the name you noted in Step 1. Register Your Stora a. This is already a registered name for your Stora and License Agreement 4. Your Stora will change when the process is located on the Resource CD sleeve, and also on the bottom of...
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User Name: Enter a user name. Password: Enter your username and password. d. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 8 Registration Screen 5. c. Your user name is a case-sensitive name that guests will be the name you use to login to complete. b. Be sure to make a note of Stora name, your case-sensitive password and confirm it. e. This will see...
User Name: Enter a user name. Password: Enter your username and password. d. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 8 Registration Screen 5. c. Your user name is a case-sensitive name that guests will be the name you use to login to complete. b. Be sure to make a note of Stora name, your case-sensitive password and confirm it. e. This will see...
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... shipped. This screen appears when there is not UPnP-capable. Figure 10 Router Configuration Screen 7. Summary Screen The summary screen will indicate the IP address Stora unit will also automatically check for more information. a. NETGEAR Stora User Manual a. Click Next to continue.
... shipped. This screen appears when there is not UPnP-capable. Figure 10 Router Configuration Screen 7. Summary Screen The summary screen will indicate the IP address Stora unit will also automatically check for more information. a. NETGEAR Stora User Manual a. Click Next to continue.
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...Acquainted To add more than one or more email addresses where you to share files and also a printer connected to keep your NETGEAR Stora unit. a. Figure 12 Windows Networking 9. These messages will contain update information, error information, and other information needed to...or browse your Stora. Windows Networking Windows Networking allows you would like to be set in order to allow access to your private files and network printers attached to share a printer with the rest of any updates or messages regarding your system running smoothly. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 8. Workgroup ...
...Acquainted To add more than one or more email addresses where you to share files and also a printer connected to keep your NETGEAR Stora unit. a. Figure 12 Windows Networking 9. These messages will contain update information, error information, and other information needed to...or browse your Stora. Windows Networking Windows Networking allows you would like to be set in order to allow access to your private files and network printers attached to share a printer with the rest of any updates or messages regarding your system running smoothly. NETGEAR Stora User Manual 8. Workgroup ...
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... page 7 for a list of Premium features. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 21 a. You can always upgrade at a later time. c. Premium Features" on page 105. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 13 Notifications 10. Stora Premium Subscription Option During installation you have the option to activate your 30-day free Premium trial period. Click Upgrade Now! Click Continue...
... page 7 for a list of Premium features. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 21 a. You can always upgrade at a later time. c. Premium Features" on page 105. NETGEAR Stora User Manual Figure 13 Notifications 10. Stora Premium Subscription Option During installation you have the option to activate your 30-day free Premium trial period. Click Upgrade Now! Click Continue...