Methods
User Actions
Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
The system automatically detects and configures the
IP address settings.
Use static IP address
a. Select Use static IP address.
The IP address configuration page appears.
b. Specify the following IP address configurations:
• Interface
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• Primary DNS server
• Secondary DNS server
15. Click Next.
The Thunderbolt Connection page appears.
Note
This page only appears if your device supports Thunderbolt. You will need to connect your
device to a computer using a Thunderbolt cable.
16. Click Next.
The Summary screen appears.
17. Review the settings.
18. Click Apply.
A confirmation message appears.
Warning
Clicking Confirm deletes all data on the drive before installing QTS.
19. Click Confirm.
QTS is installed.
Installing QTS Using an HDMI Connection
Warning
Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
Important
To protect your NAS from brute force attacks, create a new system administrator account
during QTS installation to disable the default "admin" account.
1. Connect an HDMI display to the NAS.
2. Connect a USB keyboard to the NAS or prepare the QNAP IR remote control (not available on all
models).
3. Power on the NAS.
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