ReadyNAS OS 6 Installation Guide
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Installation ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage
Installation ReadyNAS OS 6 Desktop Storage
ReadyNAS OS 6 Installation Guide
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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
ReadyNAS OS 6 Installation Guide
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...to use in a location that provides adequate ventilation. For a list of placement considerations, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for your system in a production environment. Basic Setup After ...your system. 4 High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a complete list of supported disks, see the hardware manual for your ReadyNAS system. It is ready to use in your system or visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLiu0VeXd-Y. 2. Install all available disks that ...
...to use in a location that provides adequate ventilation. For a list of placement considerations, see the Hardware Compatibility List at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for your system in a production environment. Basic Setup After ...your system. 4 High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. For a complete list of supported disks, see the hardware manual for your ReadyNAS system. It is ready to use in your system or visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLiu0VeXd-Y. 2. Install all available disks that ...
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Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage system to your ReadyNAS system. 5 Connect the power adapter to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. 3. Wait for the status display screen to turn on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on the system. 7. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for the Power LED to display the system's IP address. 8. Connect the power adapter to the power cord. 4.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the storage system to your ReadyNAS system. 5 Connect the power adapter to the back of the system and plug the power cord into a wall outlet or power strip. 5. 3. Wait for the status display screen to turn on a computer that uses the same local area network (LAN) and Internet connection as your network. 6. Visit readycloud.netgear.com on the system. 7. If necessary, press the Power button to turn solid blue or for the Power LED to display the system's IP address. 8. Connect the power adapter to the power cord. 4.
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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 Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. Click the Discover button. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9. Click the Setup button. 6 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.
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 Start button for setting up a new ReadyNAS. 10. Click the Discover button. You can find the latest version of RAIDar at netgear.com/raidar. 9. Click the Setup button. 6 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.
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Select the mode that you want to use to set up 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 ReadyNAS system. 7 Follow the prompts to your system: • Option 1. 12. b. 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 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 ReadyNAS system. 7 Follow the prompts to your system: • Option 1. 12. b. Select the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button and do the following: a.
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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 system. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. b. We recommend that you change these credentials when you configure your ReadyNAS system. The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your password as soon as possible. • Option 2. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. You can change your browser and launches a setup wizard.
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 system. Select the Offline Installation (Advanced): a. b. We recommend that you change these credentials when you configure your ReadyNAS system. The ReadyNAS local admin page displays in your password as soon as possible. • Option 2. Enter admin for the user name, enter password for the password, and click the OK button. You can change your browser and launches a setup wizard.
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...the data to factory default condition and is powered on page 12. 2. 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. See Additional Information... X-RAID volume. Reformat Disks If you are adding or replacing individual disks, even if the disks were previously formatted. See the ReadyNAS OS manual, available at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 9 If your system is not necessary if you can use them with your...
...the data to factory default condition and is powered on page 12. 2. 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. See Additional Information... X-RAID volume. Reformat Disks If you are adding or replacing individual disks, even if the disks were previously formatted. See the ReadyNAS OS manual, available at netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 9 If your system is not necessary if you can use them with your...
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... disks are using the arrows on the touch pad. The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. When the status display screen shows the factory default option, press the OK button. When the status display screen shows the factory default option...
... disks are using the arrows on the touch pad. The system returns to its factory default settings and reformats all installed disks for use with ReadyNAS OS 6. When the status display screen shows the factory default option, press the OK button. When the status display screen shows the factory default option...
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... product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you use only official...
... product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you use only official...
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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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... 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 online service to discover your local area network and access the local ... page. Getting Started 1 This manual describes how to configure and manage your ReadyNAS system. Use this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8 Your ReadyNAS storage system relies on your ReadyNAS system on the following applications: • ReadyCLOUD®. Use this browser-based...
... 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 online service to discover your local area network and access the local ... page. Getting Started 1 This manual describes how to configure and manage your ReadyNAS system. Use this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8 Your ReadyNAS storage system relies on your ReadyNAS system on the following applications: • ReadyCLOUD®. Use this browser-based...
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... about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, review the following ReadyNAS systems: • RN102 • RN104 • RN202 • RN204 • RN212 • RN214 • RN312 • RN314 Getting Started 9 We recommend that is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. Create a Shared Folder on page 172. Click the...
... about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, review the following ReadyNAS systems: • RN102 • RN104 • RN202 • RN204 • RN212 • RN214 • RN312 • RN314 Getting Started 9 We recommend that is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. Create a Shared Folder on page 172. Click the...
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...; RN2120 v2 • RN3130 • RN3138 • RN3220 • RR3312 • RN4220 • RR4312 • RR4360S • RR4360X • EDA 500 Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit) • Microsoft Windows 8 (32 and...
...; RN2120 v2 • RN3130 • RN3138 • RN3220 • RR3312 • RN4220 • RR4312 • RR4360S • RR4360X • EDA 500 Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit) • Microsoft Windows 8 (32 and...
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...previously formatted for an operating system other than ReadyNAS OS 6 (for example, Windows, Linux, or previous-generation ReadyNAS), you use in a production environment. The details of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Getting Started 11 If you want to...For detailed instructions, see Basic Installation on the system, and performing a factory reset before you must reformat the disks. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Edge • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and later •...
...previously formatted for an operating system other than ReadyNAS OS 6 (for example, Windows, Linux, or previous-generation ReadyNAS), you use in a production environment. The details of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Getting Started 11 If you want to...For detailed instructions, see Basic Installation on the system, and performing a factory reset before you must reformat the disks. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Supported Browsers The ReadyNAS local admin page supports the following browsers: • Microsoft Edge • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 and later •...
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... or power strip. 5. It is important to upgrade the ReadyNAS system firmware. The models are: • ReadyNAS 102 • ReadyNAS 104 • ReadyNAS 202 • ReadyNAS 204 • ReadyNAS 212 • ReadyNAS 214 • ReadyNAS 2120 • ReadyNAS 2120 v2 Getting Started 12 For information about needing to ensure...If you log in a location that you see a message about installing disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Connect the power adapter to the back of supported disks, see the hardware manual for the status display screen to...
... or power strip. 5. It is important to upgrade the ReadyNAS system firmware. The models are: • ReadyNAS 102 • ReadyNAS 104 • ReadyNAS 202 • ReadyNAS 204 • ReadyNAS 212 • ReadyNAS 214 • ReadyNAS 2120 • ReadyNAS 2120 v2 Getting Started 12 For information about needing to ensure...If you log in a location that you see a message about installing disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Connect the power adapter to the back of supported disks, see the hardware manual for the status display screen to...