Get Started
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ReadyNAS Duo, NV+, and 1100
System Requirements
You can use RAIDiator 4.1.8 to manage any ReadyNAS Duo or ReadyNAS NV+ on your
local network. To use RAIDiator, you need the following:
•
A computer with Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux
operating system
•
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Apple Safari, 2.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, Opera 9.5+,
or Google Chrome 10+ browser
Additional Documentation
For detailed information about configuring, managing, and using your ReadyNAS Duo, NV+,
or 1100 storage system, see the hardware manual for your system. Manuals are available at
http://www.readynas.com/documentation
.
NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit
http://readynas.com
for reviews, tutorials, a comparison chart, software updates,
documentation, an active user forum, and much more.
Get Started
This section describes the steps to get your ReadyNAS storage system up and running.
To get started with your ReadyNAS system:
1.
Before you start your ReadyNAS system, set it up according to the instructions in the
hardware manual for your system
.
Manuals are available at
http://www.readynas.com/documentation
.
2.
If your ReadyNAS system does not have any disks, install at least one.
You must use disks listed on the ReadyNAS Hardware Compatibility List, which is
available at
http://www.readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl
.
For more information about how to install disks, see the hardware manual for your
system.
3.
Turn on your ReadyNAS system.
4.
Download the version of RAIDar for your computer.
You can download RAIDar at
http://www.readynas.com/downloads
.
5.
Launch the installer and follow the onscreen instructions to install RAIDar.
6.
Launch RAIDar.
7.
Highlight your ReadyNAS system and click the
Setup
button.
Your browser opens and displays a dialog box asking you to enter the user name and
password for the ReadyNAS system.