Method
Description
Requirements
Cloud installation
If the NAS is connected to the internet,
you can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Specify the Cloud Key.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
• Computer or mobile device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud account
• CloudKey
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro
Warning
Installing QTS deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
1.
Power on the NAS.
2.
Connect the NAS to your local area network.
3.
Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note
To download Qfinder Pro, go to
https://www.qnap.com/utilities
.
4.
Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address.
5.
Perform any of the following actions.
• To check for the latest available version, click
Start
.
The wizard downloads the latest available version, and then the NAS restarts after the download
is complete. If a newer version is not available, the wizard automatically displays the
Smart
Installation Guide
.
• To install the out-of-the-box version, click
Skip
.
6.
Click
Start Smart Installation Guide
.
7.
Specify the following information.
•
NAS name
: Specify a name with 1 to 14 characters. The name supports letters (A to Z, a to z),
numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (-), but cannot end with a hyphen.
•
Password
: Specify an administrator password with 1 to 64 characters. The password supports all
ASCII characters.
8.
Click
Next
.
9.
Specify the time zone, date, and time.
Tip
QNAP recommends connecting to an NTP server to ensure that the NAS follows the
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) standard.
TS-431XeU User Guide
Installation and Configuration
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