Method
Description
Requirements
Qfinder Pro
installation
(Recommended)
If the NAS is connected to your local area
network, you can do the following:
• Locate the NAS using Qfinder Pro.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qfinder Pro installer
Cloud installation
If the NAS is connected to the internet,
you can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Use myQNAPcloud Link to remotely
access your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see
• Computer or mobile device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud account
• Cloud Key
You can also install the QNAP QuTS hero operating system. If your NAS is connected to the internet, the
option to install QuTS hero will appear in the Smart Installation Guide wizard using any of the methods in
the table. You can also manually download the QuTS hero firmware from
Warning
QuTS hero and QTS use different file systems. Switching operating systems will reset the
NAS and delete all data.
Installing QTS Using Qfinder Pro
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. 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. Click Next.
The QNAP Warranty Service page opens in the default web browser.
5. Click Check warranty.
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