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4.7 Maintenance
This page allows you to update the NexStar FX NAS firmware, to go back to the default settings,
or to reboot the NAS system.
- Firmware update:
Follow the steps below to update the loader and firmware for the
NexStar FX NAS.
Obtain the latest firmware from www.vantecusa.com.
Store the firmware file on to your computer and decompress it if necessary.
Browse your system and locate the firmware (BIN file).
Click on “update”.
Confirm the pop-up message to start the update.
Wait and DO NOT power off or remove the device during the firmware update. This might take
a few minutes.
Once the update is complete, it will prompt you to reboot the device.
Click on “Reboot” to restart the device.
Wait for about one minute and then go to the status page to confirm that the update is
successful.
- Factory defaults:
Forgot your admin password? Click “Reset” under the factory defaults
and it will revert back to the default password setting. SAMBA/FTP account setting will still
remain in the NexStar FX NAS, other settings will be restored to factory default.
- System reboot:
This can be used to restart the network drive after a firmware update.
