August 2011
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Installation Guide
Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
You need the following items
from your package to set up
your ReadyNAS® unit.
1. ReadyNAS unit
2. Resource CD
3. Power adapter
4. Ethernet cable
For more information about
setting up, configuring, and
using your system, see the
appropriate software and
hardware manuals for your
unit. Links to these manuals
are included on the
Resource
CD
that came with your unit
and are also available at
http://readynas.com/
documentation
.
Basic Setup
Follow these instructions to begin using your ReadyNAS unit. These instructions
assume that the unit is using the factory default X-RAID2
TM
disk configuration and
that at least one disk is installed.
1
2
3
4
Note: If you have a diskless unit, you must install at least one disk before following
these instructions. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List
at
http://readynas.com/hcl
. For information about installing disks, see the hardware
manual for your unit.
To set up your unit:
1.
Place the unit in a location that provides adequate ventilation.
High capacity disks can produce considerable heat. It is important to ensure
that the fan exhausts are unobstructed.
2.
Connect the power adapter to the back of the unit and plug the other end into
a wall outlet or power strip.
3.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN1 Ethernet port on the ReadyNAS to
your network.
4.
If necessary, press the
Power
button to turn the unit on.
It takes about a minute to start up. The IP address is retrieved using DHCP.
5.
Install and run the RAIDar utility on a computer that is connected the same
local area network (LAN) as your ReadyNAS unit.
RAIDar is located on the
Resource CD
that came with your unit. It includes
versions for the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. It is also available
at
http://readynas.com/start
.
RAIDar automatically detects your ReadyNAS unit on the network.
6.
Click the
Setup
button.
An SSL certificate security warning displays. This is used to ensure an
encrypted authentication and management session to the ReadyNAS and will
not appear again from the same browser.
7.
Accept the certificate.
A login prompt displays.
8.
Enter
admin
for the user name and
password
for the password and click the
OK
button.
A configuration wizard displays. You must change the administrator’s password
during the inital configuration process.
You might want to write your new password here:
If you write your password here, be sure to keep this guide in a safe place.
9.
Follow the wizard’s prompts to complete the initial configuration.
To recover a lost password:
If you lose your password, you can recover it using the password recovery question
you provided during initial setup.
1.
Using your browser, visit
https://<IP_address>/password_recovery
.
Replace
<IP_address>
with the IP address of your ReadyNAS unit.
2.
Answer your password recovery question.
A new password is mailed to the email address you provided.
Technical Support
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and
use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration is
required before you can use the telephone support service. NETGEAR strongly
recommends using this website to register your product.
For product updates and web support, visit
http://readynas.com
.
For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/
.
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649
.
ReadyNAS
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RAIDiator 5.3
