Netgear MS2000, MS2110, MS2120 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

About NETGEAR Stora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Standard and Premium Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

File Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

iTunes Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Mobile Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 2 Stora Hardware

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Disks and Disk Bays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

LED and Connector Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Install a Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Replace a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chapter 3 Installation

Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Check Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connect Stora to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Configure Your Stora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Install Desktop Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Backup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Access Your Stora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Local Area Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Stora Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Mapped Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Documentation, Tools, and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Documentation and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Reset Your Stora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Reset from the Resource CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Chapter 4 Stora Agent

About the Stora Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Starting Stora Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Switch User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Log Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Explore My Stora Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Open Stora Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Open Desktop Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Exit Stora Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Connect a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 5 Stora Application

About the Stora Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Start the Stora Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Stora Application Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Menu Bar Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Media Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Access the Media Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Tip of the Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Media Sources Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

MyLibrary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Working with Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Folder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Working with Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

File Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Working with Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Setting Up Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Display the Preferences Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Server Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Set Up Social Networking Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Share via RSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Share with Media Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Share with Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Share with Flickr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Share Files with DMAs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

iTunes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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Chapter 6 Desktop Mirror

Desktop Mirror Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Starting Desktop Mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Initial Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Add Folders to the Desktop Mirror Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

View Files within a Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Remove Folders from the Desktop Mirror Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

View the Desktop Mirror Backup Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Manual Desktop Mirror Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Restore All Backed-Up Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Change Account Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Identity Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Schedule Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Advanced Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

View Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

About Desktop Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Chapter 7 Premium Features

Back Up My Stora to a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Enable a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Back Up Stora Data to a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Schedule Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Show Backup Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Remove a Folder from a Backup Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Archive Stora Data to a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Torrents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Using Torrents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

FTPS Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

RSS Integration and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Flickr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Cooliris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

TiVo Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Appendix A Notification of Compliance Index

1. Getting Started

This chapter provides an overview of the NETGEAR Stora. Topics discussed in this chapter include:

• About NETGEAR Stora

• Standard and Premium Features

• File Types

• Media Server

• iTunes Client

• Mobile Devices

NETGEAR Stora

About NETGEAR Stora

NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that lets you collect, store, manage, share, and enjoy your digital media content, including personal photos, music, videos, and documents. It is easy to drag and drop digital media to Stora, catalog it into folders, and share it by creating albums.

Stora is compatible with a wide range of hardware platforms and allows you to access your content through digital media players on your home network, or from any computer in the world through the web. You can even view your content on a mobile handheld device. You can also set up Stora to automatically back up your content, saving it from data loss.

Stora offers the following functions:

• Store. Securely store all your digital media in one place and to upload content from a

computer on the home network. Use Stora to back up any PC and Mac on your home network. The Desktop Mirror software automatically backs up selected folders on a regular basis. Backed-up content is always available, even when the computer is turned off. See

• Manage. Organize your digital media into shared FamilyLibrary folders or into the private

MyLibrary folders. After you upload a file, you can add a caption and tags to the file. Later you can search for files that match the caption and tags. See

Application, for more information.

• Share. Create albums to share your digital media with family on your home network and

friends across the Internet. You can even share selected content with the public, while keeping private media secure. For example, you can put the latest baby pictures in a shared album, and let friends and family know they are available through email or Facebook. See

• Enjoy. Show digital media on computers and media players on your home network. The

media server built into your Stora makes content available to a wide variety of media players that support standard network access, and the UPnP-AV, DLNA, or Windows Media Connect standards. This way you can view photos through NETGEAR NTV250, NTV350, NTV550, as well as an Xbox 360 or PS3 in the living room, while listening to music through a networked sound system in the family room. See on page 64.

• Print. Connect a USB printer to Stora, and then share the printer with all the computers

on your home network. See

Chapter 4, Stora Agent, for more information.

Chapter 5, Stora

Working with Albums on page 77 for more information.

Media Sources Area

Connect a Printer on page 49.

Getting Started

NETGEAR Stora

Standard and Premium Features

Premium features extend Stora capabilities and are available to licensed users. The following table outlines the main standard and premium features

Feature Standard Premium

User accounts 5 unlimited Remote access to Stora applications and folders; manage your Stora from anywhere x x Mobile access and device support x x Facebook integration and support x x FTPS integration x RSS integration and support x Cooliris picture wall view x

Flickr integration and support x Access to new Premium features added during your subscription period x

To access premium features, you can upgrade your subscription at the time of installation, or at any time after installation. For a complete list of premium features, see Premium

Subscription Offerings on page 55.

For information about upgrading your subscription, see Stora Premium Subscription on page 106.

For information about using the premium features, see Chapter 7, Premium Features.

Getting Started

NETGEAR Stora

File Types

The Stora Application uses an internal player to provide high-performance playback for the following file types.

Media Class Supported Formats

Image JPEG, GIF, PNG Audio MP3 Video MPEG-4 (H.264), MOV, FLV

The Stora Application uses third-party media players and some plug-ins, such as Windows Media Player and QuickTime, to play additional content types such as image, audio, and video files.

Also, depending on your browser settings, Stora stores other file types as documents that can be downloaded or opened using third-party players. For a list of supported file types, consult your browser’s plug-in specifications.

Media Server

The media server built into Stora makes content available to a wide variety of media players on your home network. The media player needs to support the UPnP-AV (Universal Plug and Play - Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), or Windows Media Connect standard.

Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked sound systems (such as Sonos), digital video players (Roku or NETGEAR NTV250, NTV350, and NTV550), and many more.

See Share with Media Players on page 113 for more information.

iTunes Client

An iTunes client on the network can access music stored on Stora. The music files need to be within folders or albums that are configured to share with digital media adapters (DMAs) or media players. Music files appear in the SHARED > Stora:iTunes folder.

See iTunes on page 116 for more information.

Getting Started

NETGEAR Stora

Mobile Devices

You can use a variety of mobile devices to access your Stora. Mobile devices accessing Stora over the Internet are automatically redirected to a mobile interface. In turn, Stora automatically optimizes the mobile interface for the device.

Depending on the device, mobile users can do the following:

• Browse albums

• Browse folders in the Media Library

• Create new folders

• Upload media directly from the mobile device to Stora

After you set up your Stora, you can access it from a mobile device by visiting

http://www.myStora.com/mobile.

Stora supports the following mobile devices:

• iPhone

• iPad

• Blackberry

• Android

• Windows Mobile 7 and WebOS support for mobile interfaces and phones

Getting Started

2. Stora Hardware

This chapter describes the physical features of the NETGEAR Stora. It includes the following topics:

• Front Panel

• Disks and Disk Bays

• Rear Panel

• LED and Connector Descriptions

• Install a Disk

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Front Panel

The following figure shows the Stora’s front panel.

2 3

1. Exhaust fan vent

2. Power LED

3. Disk 1 and Disk 2 LEDs

4. USB port

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Disks and Disk Bays

The following figure shows the Stora’s disk bays, which are located inside the unit behind the front panel.

1. Disk 1 bay

2. Disk 2 bay

See Install a Disk on page 16 for information about installing, ejecting, and replacing disks.

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Rear Panel

The following figure shows the Stora’s rear panel.

546

1. Disk release latches

2. Unit serial number and network MAC address

3. Power button

4. Power cable socket

5. Ethernet port

6. Reset button

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LED and Connector Descriptions

The following table describes the function of Stora hardware components:

Item Description

Power button

Power LED

Disk 1: Top

LED

Disk 2: Bottom

LED

USB port

• Turn on Stora. Press once.

• Turn off Stora. To correctly shut down your Stora, press and hold the

Power button for about 5 seconds. The blue light on the front panel blinks before shutting off. If the unit is hung, press and hold the Power button to force shutdown. NOTE: To save power, your Stora automatically goes into disk spin down mode when not used for 12 minutes.

• Solid blue. Power is on.

• Blinking blue. The Stora is booting up or shutting down.

• Not illuminated. The system is powered off.

• On. Disk is installed.

• Solid green. Drive is operating normally.

• Blinking green. Stora is booting up or shutting down. Also indicates

activity such as copying data.

• Solid amber. Drive is not ready; however, if the LED is solid amber constantly, it indicates a problem with the drive. Try one or more of the following troubleshooting tips:

- Check that cables are securely connected and power is on.

- Remove and then reinsert the disk.

- Turn off Stora and turn it on again to reboot the system.

• Not illuminated. No disk is installed.

Connect a USB drive and printer.

Ethernet port and

LED

Power cable

socket

Reset button

Ethernet connection LEDs:

• Solid amber. Indicates a 10/100M connection.

• Solid green.Indicates a 1G connection.

• Blinking green or amber. Indicates link activity.

Plug the power cable into the Stora system.

Insert a paper clip or pen to reset Stora to its original factory default settings. Can also be used when changing your password.

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Install a Disk

Stora comes with two drive bays. Each bay accommodates one SATA disk. The first bay is the primary storage disk. The second can be set up as a mirrored backup for your primary disk or can be used to expand your storage capacity. For more information, see Disk

Management on page 107.

WARNING!

Be sure that the Stora power cord is unplugged before adding or removing disks. Failure to observe this precaution could render your disks useless.

The following procedure explains how to set up and install a single drive. If you purchased a Stora with only one installed drive, and you want to add a second drive, carefully repeat these same instructions.

 To install a disk:

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the front cover.

3. Press the lever on the back of the unit to unlock the drive.

4. Insert the disk, as follows:

a. Ensure that the label is facing the outside of the unit. b. Slide the disk into place in either slot. c. Lock the drive in place and close the cover.

The green LED on the front of Stora blinks continuously until the installed drive build process is complete.

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A pop-up window displays asking if you want to use the disk for max capacity or max protection:

• RAID1 maximizes your protection.

• JBOD maximizes your capacity.

For more information, see Disk Management on page 107.

WARNING!

Stora formats hard drives differently than a computer does. Do not swap hard drives between a Stora and a computer or your data will be lost. See the Stora Hard Disk Compatibility List at

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12109.

Replace a Disk

If a disk fails in your Stora device, you are notified of the failure by e-mail. On the front of the Stora device, an amber LED might indicate a failed disk. The top LED is disk 1; the bottom one is disk 2. Take note of the failed disk.

To ensure compatibility, check the Hardware Compatibility list on the NETGEAR support site for a list of disks qualified to be used in the Stora.

WARNING!

Be sure to power down the unit and unplug the Stora power cord before adding or removing the disks. Failure to observe this precaution, or hot-swapping a drive, could render your disks useless.

Stora Hardware

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 To eject a disk:

1. Open the Stora Application user interface.

2. Select Preferences > Administration > Disk Management.

3. Click the Eject button for the disk you want to eject.

See Disk Management on page 107 for more information about ejecting disks

 To replace a disk:

1. View the disk status LEDs to identify which disk has failed.

If necessary, unlock the tray lock by moving it to the right and press the release of the failed disk. The latch pops out.

2. Pull out the disk and replace it with a new disk.

3. Slide the disk tray back into the unit and secure the latch.

Note: To protect against data loss, add a second disk to your Stora to be

used as a mirrored backup of the data on the first disk.

Stora Hardware

3. Installation

This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR Stora system. It includes the following topics:

• Initial Setup

• Install Desktop Applications

• Backup Options

• Access Your Stora

• Documentation, Tools, and More

• Reset Your Stora

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Initial Setup

NETGEAR Stora works with both Macintosh and PC computers and comes complete with everything you need to connect it to your network. An electronic copy of the installation guide is also located on the product CD and on the NETGEAR website at http://netgear.com.

Check Package Contents

Before starting the installation, unpack the unit and check your package contents to be sure all components are available:

• Stora unit

• Power cable

• Ethernet cable

• Installation guide

• Stora Resource CD, which includes the following:

- Stora software applications

- Warranty information card

- Worldwide customer support information

Note: If you purchased a Stora unit with only one disk and want to add a

second disk for redundancy, NETGEAR recommends that you first install your Stora, then connect Stora to your network and validate the installation before adding the disk. See Install a Disk on page 16 for installation instructions.

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Connect Stora to Your Network

The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. Be sure your unit has ample ventilation. Avoid putting the unit in a location where it could be easily knocked over. Do not place items on top of Stora, or place liquids near or on top of the unit; the ventilation vents are on the top of Stora.

 To connect Stora to your network:

1. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your router and the other end to the

back of Stora unit.

2. Plug in the power adapter to a power source and connect the other end to the unit.

When you finish connecting your Stora unit, your network should resemble the following figure.

3. Press the Power button to power up your unit.

The power LED flickers while the unit boots and obtains an IP address; then it turns solid blue. The first time you turn the unit on, the disk LEDs are solid amber. After you complete the setup, the disk LED indicators are solid green.

Note: The router in your network needs to have an Ethernet port available

to connect the Stora unit to the router via the Ethernet cable. Your router also needs to be configured to automatically provide an IP address for your network devices.

Configure Your Stora

Use the CD that comes with the Stora unit to configure your device and make it ready for storing data. At this time you can also give your unit a unique name, and assign your own user name and password.

If you do not have the Resource CD, see you can download the setup software from the NETGEAR support website.

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 To download the Stora setup software:

1. Using your browser, navigate to support.netgear.com.

2. In the Find Your Product field, enter Stora NAS.

A search results page displays.

3. Click the link for your Stora model number.

The product page displays.

4. From the product page, click the Downloads tab.

5. Click the link for the setup software for your operating system.

 To run the Stora setup software from the Resource CD:

1. Make a note of the product key.

The product key is located on the Resource CD sleeve and on the bottom of Stora unit. Write the product key down, as it is required later in the installation process.

2. Insert the Resource CD into your computer.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for the Setup program to initialize. The Welcome to Stora Setup screen displays.

If the CD does not start automatically, go to My Computer and double-click

StoraSetup.exe to start the Setup program.

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After a few minutes, the Setup screen changes to show a series of steps.

3. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora.

The software license agreement displays.

4. Click the I Accept button.

A registration screen displays.

5. Enter the product key that you noted in Step 1.

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6. Enter a unique name for your Stora unit.

Note: Each Stora name must be unique. If the name you choose is already

a registered Stora name, you cannot use it. This is similar to choosing an email address.

7. Click Next.

Your Stora registers at http://www.mystora.com. The Administrator Account Creation screen displays when the process is complete.

8. Enter a user name.

This is the name you use to log in to the Stora system. Your user name is case-sensitive.

9. Enter a display name.

This is a case-sensitive name that guests see when they view your shared files and photos.

10. Enter a case-sensitive password and confirm it.

Be sure to make a note of your Stora name, your user name, and your password.

11. Click Next and follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

A Summary screen displays. The Summary screen indicates the Stora IP address and automatically checks for any software updates that might have occurred since the CD was shipped.

12. Review the Summary screen and click Next.

The Notifications screen displays.

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13. Enter one or more email addresses where you would like to be notified of any updates or

messages regarding your NETGEAR Stora unit. These messages contain update information, error information, and other information

needed to keep your system running smoothly. To add more than one email address, separate the addresses using a comma.

14. (Optional) Upgrade to a Premium subscription.

During installation you have the option to upgrade your Stora subscription to include premium features not available with the Standard subscription.

See Standard and Premium Features on page 8 for a list of premium features. You have the following options:

• Click Upgrade Now! to start your premium service immediately.

• Click Continue Trial to activate your 30-day free Premium trial period. You can

always upgrade at a later time.

For information about how to upgrade to a Premium subscription after the trial period ends, see Stora Premium Subscription on page 106.

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15. (Optional) Configure your router for UPnP.

This screen displays if Stora finds a setup problem with your UPnP router or if your router is not UPnP capable. Most users with newer routers should not see this message. See

UPNP Router Configuration on page 99 and UPNP Port Mapping on page 99 for more

information.

16. Click Next.

The Configuration Wizard - Finish screen displays.

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The Setup screen displays with a check mark next to Step 1

You can do one of the following:

• Click Exit to end the installation.

• Click Step 2 to install desktop applications.

• Click Documentation, Tools and More to see additional options.

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Install Desktop Applications

Stora comes with software applications to help you manage and administer the device. After you complete the initial configuration of your Stora, you have the option to install these applications.

 To install desktop applications:

1. Click Step 2: Install Desktop Applications.

The InstallSheild Wizard extracts the desktop applications and then displays a Welcome screen.

2. Click Next.

The Destination Folder screen displays. You can accept the default destination or click the Change button to select a different destination.

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The Setup Type screen displays.

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4. Select an option:

• Typical. This is the recommended setup option.

• Custom. Select which applications you want to install. If you select Custom, the

following screens display:

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5. Click Next.

The Ready to Install the Program screen displays.

6. Verify the settings and click Install.

A progress screen displays.

When the application installation completes, the Back and Next buttons become active.

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7. Click Next.

The InstallShield Wizard Completed screen displays.

8. Click Finish.

The Setup screen displays.

A check mark next to Step 2 confirms that the applications were successfully installed. Your Stora is now ready for you to use. You can do one of the following:

• Click Exit to end the installation.

• Click Step 3 to schedule and configure a backup.

• Click Documentation, Tools and More to see additional options.

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Backup Options

Stora is compatible with Windows and Time Machine backup processes. For more information, see Computers Backup on page 112.

Windows Backup requires configuration before it will work with Stora.

 To configure Windows Backup to work with Stora:

1. On the Resource CD’s Setup screen, click Step 3: Windows/Time Machine Backup

Configuration.

The Windows Backup Configuration Wizard launches.

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A login screen displays.

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3. Enter your Stora credentials and click Next.

You are prompted to activate Windows Backup and create a password.

4. Select the Activate Windows Backup Feature check box.

5. Create and enter a password.

This password is different from your Stora credentials. You might want to write it down for future reference.

6. Click Next and on the next screen, click Next again.

The Windows backup status and configuration tool launches.

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7. In the Backup area, click the Set up backup link and follow the prompts.

8. In the Restore area, click an option, and follow the prompts.

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Access Your Stora

Stora can be accessed in several ways.

Web Browser

The easiest way to access your Stora is to use any web browser to visit http://www.mystora.com. If you are on your local network, Stora automatically uses your LAN and no data is passed over the Internet.

If you are not using your local network, you can securely access your Stora over the Internet. You can share and upload files using the Stora’s drag-and-drop interface; however, only specific default folders can be shared over the Internet. A Premium subscription enables additional remote access options, including extended permissions and folder access.

 To access your Stora using a web browser:

1. Enter http://www.mystora.com in your browser’s navigation field.

A login screen displays.

2. Enter the Stora name, user name, and password that you created when you set up your

device.

3. Click Sign In.

Local Area Networking

When you use default network browsing tools (such as My Network Places), any system connected to your home network recognizes Stora as a computer in your workgroup. To access the Stora web interface from your local LAN, go to http://<IP_Address>

For example, if your Stora IP address is 10.0.0.10, enter the following into your web browser:

http://10.0.0.10.

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Stora Agent

Stora Agent is a local client that is installed on a PC or Mac. It is available by double-clicking the icon on the bottom status bar on a PC or on the dock on a Mac. During installation, a shortcut is also added to your desktop.

The Agent cannot be used for remote access. See Chapter 4, Stora Agent, for more information.

Mapped Drives

In a Windows environment, Stora Agent automatically maps three drive letters (x, y, and z) to network shares on Stora. This provides a simple drag-and-drop interface that is always available from the My Computer window.

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Documentation, Tools, and More

You can use the Resource CD’s Setup screen to access documentation and other information about using your Stora.

Register Your Stora

After installing your device, locate the serial number on the back of your Stora unit and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Documentation and Support

A link to the Stora user manual is available on the Resource CD that came with your product. You can also obtain the Stora user manual by visiting

http://documentation.netgear.com/ms200/enu/202-10540-01/index.ht.

For more information about Stora, visit these websites:

• http://support.netgear.com/app/products/list/p3/779

• http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/list/kw/stora

Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR telephone support service. For FAQs and warranty information, visit:

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12027/kw/stora.

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Reset Your Stora

The Resource CD provides a reset option. Your Stora system might need to be reset if you forget your user ID or password.

Reset from the Resource CD

Resetting your Stora from the Resource CD does not delete data from the disk; however, you need to re-create the same login and password after the reset in order to access the data in private folders.

 To reset from the Resource CD:

1. Insert your Stora Resource CD.

The Setup software launches. If the Setup software does not launch, follow the prompts to launch the software manually. The Setup screen displays.

2. Click Documentation, Tools and More.

The Documentation and Tools screen displays.

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The Reset your Stora screen displays.

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4. Select an option:

• Reset. Click this option when you have only one Stora system.

• Refresh. Click this option if you have more than one Stora on the system; you can

choose which unit to reset. If you have more than one Stora, choose the one you want to reset.

5. Follow the prompts to reset your Stora.

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Factory Reset

A factory reset clears all user names and passwords, resets the Stora to be a DHCP client, and allows you to rerun the Setup software.

 To reset to factory default settings:

1. Turn off your Stora, then turn it on and wait 10 seconds.

2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button while the booting process

continues, at least 30 seconds. The blue LED blinks approximately once every 5 seconds during this period.

3. Release the Reset button after 6 sets of blinks.

The power LED turns off and the disk LEDs turn orange. The device requests a DHCP lease and attempts to acquire an IP address.

• If an IP address is acquired, the disk 2 LED also turns orange for 1 second.

• If no IP address is assigned, the following pattern shows on the LEDs, and the

recovery mechanism stops:

- The power LED turns off.

- Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs blink together 3 times.

- All of the LEDs turn off

If your Stora cannot acquire an IP address, try running the factory reset process a second time. If that fails, contact NETGEAR technical support.

After the Stora acquires an IP address, the reset process begins. During the process, the LEDs behave as follows:

• The power LED turns off.

• Disk 1 and disk 2 LEDs turn on and off in turns.

The reset takes approximately 4 to 5 minutes with a fast network connection. After the factory reset is complete, the LEDs behave as follows:

• Reset successful. All LEDs turn on for 5 seconds, and then the device reboots

normally.

• Reset unsuccessful. Both disk LEDs blink simultaneously, and the recovery

mechanism stops. In the case of a failed reset, power down the unit and try to reboot it. If it boots

successfully, try running the Setup software. If it does not boot successfully, contact NETGEAR technical support.

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4. Stora Agent

This chapter provides information about the Stora Agent. It includes the following topics:

• About the Stora Agent

• Connect a Printer

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About the Stora Agent

Stora Agent is a local client that runs in the background and allows you to explore your folders, quickly open Stora Applications and Desktop Mirror, or check for updates. It can be installed on any system that is connected to a Stora.

Note: Currently the Stora Agent does not work with the Windows 7

operating system.

The Stora Agent icon resides on your system tray (PC) or dock (Mac) and usually displays when you start your computer.

Right-click the Stora Agent icon to display menu options. Some of the options vary between a PC and a Mac. For example, only a PC menu displays your login status and provides login and logout options, as shown in the illustration.

Note: The Stora Agent is designed for local use only; to access your Stora

from a remote location, you need to log in by going to

www.mystora.com.

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Starting Stora Agent

Stora Agent automatically displays when you start your computer. If you exit Stora Agent, the icon disappears from the system tray and is no longer available until you restart the agent.

 To start Stora Agent on a PC:

Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora Desktop Applications > Stora Agent > Stora Agent.

 To start Stora Agent on a Mac:

Start Finder and browse to Applications > Stora Desktop Applications > Stora Agent.

Login Status

The label at the top of the Stora Agent menu displays who is currently logged in to Stora, or shows Not logged in. This menu option is available on a PC only.

Log In

Use the Log in menu option to select your Stora and enter your user name and password. If you select Remember Me on the Connect to Stora dialog box, your password is remembered next time you log in. When you successfully log in, the server window opens, providing access to your available folders. This menu option is available on a PC only.

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Switch User

If someone is logged in to Stora, the Switch User menu option logs out the current user, and allows another person to log in. Note that this option is not available if no one is logged in to the system. This menu option is available on a PC only.

Log Out

Use the Log Out menu option to close the current connection to Stora. Logging out prevents other users from accessing your albums and MyLibrary folders.

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Explore My Stora Folders

Stora folders let you use Microsoft Explorer or Mac Finder to work with content on your Stora. This way you can manage your files in a familiar environment and can upload files greater than 2 GB.

If you are not already logged in, this application prompts you to log in and opens either Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. It displays your FamilyLibrary, MyLibrary, and MyComputers folders within a network drive. Folders are available whether Stora is located locally on the home network or remotely across the Internet.

Note: If the Stora administrator has blocked access, you cannot see these

folders.

 To view Stora folders using the Stora Agent:

1. Right-click the Stora Agent icon.

Select Explore my Stora folders.

2. If prompted, enter your Stora name, user name, and password and click Sign in.

Windows Explorer or Mac Finder shows the folders within a network drive.

 To view Stora folders using Windows:

Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora.

 To view Stora folders using Mac OS X:

1. Start Finder.

2. Browse to Applications > Stora Desktop Applications.

3. Click the Smart Folder shortcut.

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Open Stora Application

The Open Stora application menu option starts the Stora Application, which allows you to access features, manage your content, and administer settings using a web browser.

Launching the Stora Application from the agent opens your browser, prompts you to log in (if not already logged in), and displays the Stora Application home screen where you access your media library folders, view albums, set preferences, and launch premium features, if you have a Premium subscription.

With Stora, your content is always available using familiar file and folder views, like those used in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. This option is available whether Stora is located locally on your home network or remotely across the Internet. For more information, see

Chapter 5, Stora Application.

Open Desktop Mirror

Desktop Mirror lets you back up PCs and Macs on your home network to Stora. The Desktop Mirror application backs up selected folders on a regular basis.

The Open Desktop Mirror menu option starts the Desktop Mirror application and is used to back up selected folders. Any computer on your home network can use Desktop Mirror to automatically back up files and folders to your Stora.

Stora Standard allows backups if the computer is on the same home network as Stora. Additionally, Stora Premium allows backups if Stora is in a remote location and you need to access your data through the Internet.

See Chapter 6, Desktop Mirror, for more information about using Desktop Mirror.

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Preferences

The Preferences menu option on the Stora Agent allows you to check for software updates to the desktop applications and displays the name and IP address of Stora on your home network.

The Advanced tab shows Stora devices found on your network and allows you to keep Desktop Mirror running in the background.

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About

The About menu option displays the Stora Agent version installed on your computer.

Exit Stora Agent

The Exit Stora Agent menu option closes Stora Agent and removes the icon from the system tray. For information about how to restart Stora Agent on a Mac or PC, see Starting Stora

Agent on page 43.

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Connect a Printer

You can connect a USB printer to Stora and have all computers on your home network share the same printer. In general, any non-multifunction USB printer should work with your Stora.

Note: Multi-function printers are not currently supported.

Optionally, you can use a powered hub to expand the USB port to support a single printer and multiple USB drives. Currently multiple printers are not supported.

While NETGEAR does not maintain a list of all supported printers, you might find that searching this database is helpful: http://www.openprinting.org/printers.

 To add a printer to a PC:

1. Connect a USB cable from the printer to the Stora or to a USB hub connected to the

Stora.

2. Log in to the Stora.

3. Double-click the Stora Agent icon and select Explore my Stora folders from the menu that

displays. A window showing your Stora folders displays

4. Double-click the Stora printer icon.

The following message displays.

5. Click OK.

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6. If you receive the following message, click Yes.

7. Use the Add Printer Wizard to load the printer driver.

8. Select a manufacturer and printer and click OK.

The printer is now available through Stora. You can select it from the list of printers by selecting Settings > Printer and Faxes.

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 To add a printer to a Mac:

1. Connect a USB cable from the printer to the Stora or to a USB hub connected to the

Stora.

2. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences > Printer & Fax .

3. Click the plus sign button to add a printer.

4. Click Windows and select workgroup and Stora.

5. Select Registered User, enter your user name and password, and click Connect.

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6. In the Print Using list, select a printer model and click Add.

7. The first time you print, you are prompted for your user name and password:

a. Enter your user name and password. b. Select remember this password in my keychain. c. Click Connect.

The next time you print, you are not prompted for your password.

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5. Stora Application

This chapter describes how to use the standard Stora Application features. It includes the following sections:

• About the Stora Application

• Albums

• Media Library

• MyLibrary

• Preferences

• Set Up Social Networking Connections

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About the Stora Application

The Stora Application runs in your browser, and allows you to access your folders within the MediaLibrary, view albums, and set preferences. The Stora Application is available whether your Stora unit is located locally on the home network, or remotely across the Internet. The Stora Application works the same even with different computers and browsers.

Start the Stora Application

You can launch the Stora Application in several ways.

 To start the Stora Application from the desktop:

Double-click the Navigate to My Stora icon located on the desktop.

This icon was enabled during installation.

 To start the Stora Application from Stora Agent:

Right-click the Stora Agent icon located on the bottom-right corner of your computer and select Open Stora application from the menu that displays.

 To start the Stora Application from a browser:

Open a new browser window and navigate to http://www.mystora.com.

 To start the Stora Application from the Start menu on a PC:

Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > Stora Desktop Applications > QuickConnect > Navigate to My Stora.

 To start the Stora Application from Finder on a Mac:

Start Finder, browse to Applications > Stora Desktop Applications, and click the Smart Web shortcut.

Log In to the Stora Application

When you launch the Stora Application, you are prompted to log in. Use the credentials you created when you installed your Stora system.

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 To log in to the Stora Application:

1. Go to www.mystora.com.

2. Select a language.

Your language preference might already be set as the default.

3. Complete the Stora name, Your User Name, and Your Password fields and click the Sign

In button.

Premium Subscription Offerings

The Login screen gives you the option to upgrade your subscription. During your 30-day free trial period, all premium services are available. After the trial period, the Premium subscription expires, and the premium features are unaccessible until you upgrade your subscription.

Subscription reminders are delivered by email 7 days before the trial ends, and then daily reminders are sent when 5 days remain in the trial period. If you choose not to upgrade, your trial premium subscription reverts to a standard subscription.

To set subscription preferences, see Stora Premium Subscription on page 106.

 To access Premium subscription information:

1. On the Login screen, click the Get More From Your Stora button.

2. Review the benefits on the screen.

Click the Standard vs. Premium Comparison Chart link.

3. (Optional) Select either the Try Now or Buy Now option.

You can also revisit this option at a later time.

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Stora Application Home Screen

After you log in to the Stora Application, the Stora home screen displays. This screen gives you local access to the Albums, Media Library and Preferences areas, as well as the Help menu, which contains a link to the User Manual and Stora support.

The following image shows the home screen for a Stora with a Standard subscription:

1. Main menu

2. Standard subscription features The following figure shows the home screen for a Stora with a Premium subscription:.

1. Main menu

2. Standard and Premium subscription features You can customize the home screen by adding an image to the background. See Use an

Image as Home Background on page 88.

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Main Menu

The main menu displays at the upper-right corner of the home screen and shows your display name, gives you access to Help, and allows you to sign out of the application.

The Help menu provides access to the user manual and connects directly to Stora support. When you enter one of the application areas, the Go To menu displays on the top. This lets

you toggle between the home screen and the application areas; the menu option for the application area you are currently using is dimmed.

About Stora

The About Stora link displays at the bottom-left corner of the home screen. Click this link to see the software version, your product key, the name of your Stora unit, and links to additional information.

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Menu Bar Options

The menu bar across the top of the screen offers additional options.

View Files

Use the Viewing menu to specify which file types you want to show.

Set a Display Method

Set a display method to specify how files are displayed within the currently selected folder or album. Use the drop-down menu to view files as thumbnails, in a list, shuffled, to show covers, or to use Cooliris:

• List. Displays files in a table. For each file, List view shows the file name, whether the file

has tags, the caption, date, file type, and size. Moving the mouse over a file in List view shows an arrow, which allows you to display a menu.

• Thumbnail. Displays an image for each file that indicates what the file contains. It also

shows the file name, size, and caption. Moving the mouse over a file in Thumbnail view shows the Options arrow, which allows you to display the menu.

• Shuffle. Displays a larger image for each file. It also shows the file name and caption.

You can flip through the files by clicking the image to the left or right of the current file. The menu is not available in Shuffle view.

• Cover. Displays your folders and files so that you can click through each of your photos

and media one at a time.

• Cooliris. Premium subscription option that displays a 3-D slideshow.

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Sort Files

You can sort your files using the Sorted by drop-down menu.

Search for Files and Folders

When you search for files or folders, Stora checks all the folders to which you have access and displays items with captions, tags, or file names that match the search criteria.

 To run a search:

1. Enter text in the Search field

2. Click the Search icon.

The Files section shows files that contain the search text in the caption, tag, or file name. It also shows folders that contain the search text in the folder name. The search term is highlighted.

If you enter one word, you see all the items that share the word. If you enter more than one word, the search results are include only those items that have all the words.

After the files display, you can add them to an album for sharing with family, friends, or the public. For more information, see Move a File on page 86 and Add Tags on page 86.

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Albums

An album allows you to group related pictures, music, videos, and documents from multiple folders. The Albums area shows albums you have created using the Media Library.

From this screen, you or the people to whom you have given access can run a slideshow or download files.

Note: The albums themselves are created and managed from the Media

Library area. See Working with Albums on page 77 for details.

Download a File

The album streams compressed images, music, and videos to conserve bandwidth and improve performance. An album can be configured to allow those viewing it to download original full-resolution versions of the files. This is especially important if the album contains documents, because the album lists these files but cannot open them. To allow files to be downloaded, select the Allow downloads for this album option.

Downloading a file retrieves the original full-resolution version of the file. You can download all the files from the Albums screen or individual files after displaying an album.

 To download all the files using the Albums screen:

1. Select the album and click Download.

A window lists all the files in the album.

2. Click the Download button next to the desired file.

Depending on your browser settings, you can open the file, download it to a specific directory, or download it to the default directory.

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 To download a file after displaying an album:

1. Select a file by clicking it.

To select multiple files, press the Ctrl key while clicking files. A window lists the selected files.

2. Click the Download button next to the desired the file.

Depending on your browser settings, you can open the file, download it to a specific directory, or download it to the default directory.

Run a Slideshow

Running a slideshow displays the images within the album or folder, one at a time, along with their captions. Music, videos, and documents are not shown. You can run a slideshow using the Albums screen, or after displaying an album.

 To run a slideshow using the Albums screen:

Select an album, display the menu, and select Slideshow. The browser automatically shows each image with its caption.

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Media Library

The Media Library houses all your data. This is also where you manage your digital media and create albums to share with your friends and family.

Access the Media Library

From Stora application home screen, click Media Library.

The Media Sources screen displays. It allows you to manage your files, folders, and digital media and place them into albums that you can share with friends and family. If you want to share the files in a folder with your friends, display the menu for that folder and select Share

Selected Items.

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Tip of the Day

Unless you disable the Tip of the Day, each time you launch the Media Library, Stora provides helpful tips and tricks for using your system to its fullest potential.

You can click Previous tip or Next tip to see other tips. If you do not want to see the tips, you can disable them by selecting the Don’t show tips

check box.

 To enable or disable Tip of the Day:

1. Select Preferences from the application home screen.

2. Select User Preferences > User > Hide help tips.

3. Select Yes/No.

This toggles the Tip of the Day setting between enabled and disabled.

4. Click Submit.

For more information, see Preferences on page 94.

Information Icon

Each screen displays an Information icon on the toolbar. Click it to see detailed information about the folder you selected. For more information see View Details on page 74.

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Media Sources Area

The Media Sources area shows your FamilyLibrary folders, MyLibrary folders, and MyComputers folders. The default view is the FamilyLibrary screen. You can add your own folders, as well.

FamilyLibrary

The FamilyLibrary folder comes with a series of standard subfolders: FamilyDocuments, FamilyMusic, FamilyPhotos, and FamilyVideos. In addition, if you have a Premium subscription, it has a Torrent Downloads folder.

These folders are accessible to all users unless you block their access. In addition, these folders can be shared with digital media adapters (DMAs), such as Xbox360, PS3, and other DLNA-compliant devices, making the content available to media players on the home network. For more information, see Server Preferences on page 98.

For more information about working with these folders, see Working with Folders on page 66.

Note: All users can access the FamilyLibrary folders through Windows

Explorer or Mac Finder. This means that they can access these files even though they have not been given explicit permission.

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MyLibrary

Folders and subfolders in MyLibrary are private folders, and only you have access to them. The MyLibrary folder contains additional subfolders called MyDocuments, MyMusic,

MyPhotos, and MyVideos. Content in MyLibrary folders is private and secure; however, you can share the content within these folders by placing the content in an album. They can also be shared with DMAs, making the content available to media players on the home network.

The main difference between the FamilyLibrary folders and the MyLibrary folders is that FamilyLibrary folders can be directly accessed by others, while MyLibrary folders are private; that is, only you have access to them.

On a PC, enable Windows Networking to see your MyLibrary folders. See Server

Preferences on page 98.

For more information about working with these folders, see Working with Folders on page 66.

Although the subfolders within MyLibrary and FamilyLibrary are intended for specific file types, you can put any type of file into any folder.

MyComputers

The MyComputers folder contains a folder for each computer using the Desktop Mirror application. You can download files or folders using the Stora Application or you can copy and paste them through Stora folders.

For added security, you can only access the MyComputers folder if your specific login credentials were used to configure the backup.

You can share content from your computer with family, friends, or the public by placing the files in an album. Folders within MyComputers can also be shared with DMAs, making the content available to media players on the network.

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For more information about working with these folders, see Working with Folders on page 66.

On a PC, enable Windows Networking to see your MyComputers folders. See Server

Preferences on page 98.

Working with Folders

Selecting a folder highlights the folder name and displays its subfolders and files in the Files section.

 To select a folder:

Click a folder name. The following figure shows that the MyMusic folder is selected from the MyLibrary media

source. An arrow displays on the lower-right corner of a folder when you move the pointer over the folder. Clicking the arrow provides access to additional options. For more information, see Folder Options on page 72.

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Expand or Collapse a Folder

Expanding or collapsing a folder shows or hides the subfolders contained within the folder.

 To expand or collapse a folder:

1. In the right panel, click the right arrow next to a folder name to expand it.

The arrow changes to a down arrow and the folder’s contents are listed.

2. Click the down arrow next to a folder name to collapse it.

The arrow changes to a right arrow and the folder’s’ contents are hidden. Collapsing a folder hides its subfolders. This is useful when many folders are open and

you want to reduce clutter on the screen.

Add a Folder

Adding a folder creates a new subfolder within the current folder. Using subfolders is a good way to keep your content organized. A new folder within FamilyLibrary is accessible to all users (unless the user account blocks access). Only you can access a folder within MyLibrary.

 To add a folder:

1. Select the area where you want to add the new folder.

2. Click the New Folder icon on the Media Sources panel.

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3. When prompted, enter a name for the folder and click the Create button.

The new folder displays alphabetically on the left navigation panel and in the main screen.

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Delete a Folder

Delete folders carefully. Deleting a folder removes it and all its content from Stora.

WARNING!

If you delete a folder, any item in that folder that is contained within an album is no longer available in the album.

 To delete a folder:

1. Select the folder you want to delete.

2. Click the arrow to display the options.

3. Select Delete from the menu.

You are asked to confirm the action.

4. Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the folder.

If you click No, the folder is not deleted.

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Upload Files to Folders

Uploading files copies them from the source (such as your computer or a USB drive) to the selected folder. If you upload to your MyLibrary folders, only you have access to them. If you upload a file to a folder within FamilyLibrary, any user with account access permission to this folder can access it. Blocked accounts do not have access to it.

Stora Application allows you to a copy a file or set of files that are less than 2 GB. If you want to copy files greater than 2 GB, use Stora folders. For more information, see Explore My

Stora Folders on page 45, Desktop Mirror Overview on page 119, or FTP on page 115.

 To upload files:

1. Select a destination folder from the left panel or a folder.

2. Click the Upload icon.

The Upload window displays.

3. Select either Manual Upload or Drag and Drop.

Manual Upload lets you select individual files. Follow these steps to manually upload a file:

a. Click Add File, browse to a file, and then click Open. b. (Optional) Add files. c. Click Upload.

The upload process begins.

d. When the upload process completes, close the window.

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Drag and Drop lets you drag multiple files and entire folders from Explorer or Finder. Follow these steps to use drag and drop to upload a file:

a. Drag the file from Explorer or Finder, and drop it into the window.

You can drag multiple files or folders at the same time.

b. Click Upload.

The upload process begins.

c. When the upload process completes, close the window.

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Folder Options

The Stora Application offers many options for working with folders.

 To display folder options from the Media Sources list or subfolders:

1. Move the mouse over a folder.

An arrow displays on the bottom right side of the folder.

2. Click the arrow to display a menu.

Open a Folder

Opening a folder shows its subfolders and displays the subfolders and files.

 To open a folder:

Double-click the folder name.

Move a Folder

Moving a folder takes it out of one location and places the folder, along with its subfolders and files, in a different location.

 To move a folder using the drag and drop method:

1. Select a folder icon.

2. Drag the folder icon to another location.

3. Drop the folder icon.

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 To move a folder using the cut and paste method:

1. Select the folder you want to move and display the menu.

2. Select Cut.

3. Select the destination folder and display the menu.

4. Select Paste.

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View Details

Viewing details shows information about a selected folder and allows you to edit it.

 To view folder details:

1. Select the folder and display the menu options.

2. Select View Details.

The information displays in the Details area on the right side of the screen. Folder details include the name of the folder and the number of files and folders it contains.

Note: The details and advanced options display on the far right. If the

Stora interface is in a small window, or the screen resolution is too low, the details and advanced options might not show. To fix the problem, increase the window size until the entire screen displays.

Copy a Folder

Copying a folder puts it in an additional location, along with its subfolders and files, while keeping the folder in the original place. If the new location is within FamilyLibrary, the folder is accessible to all users (unless the user account blocks access). Only you can access a folder within MyLibrary.

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 To copy a folder:

1. Select a folder and display the menu.

2. Select Copy or Cut.

3. Select a destination folder and display the menu.

4. Select Paste.

Note: You cannot copy and paste a folder from the Stora Application into

another application, and you cannot copy and paste data from another application into the Stora Application.

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Rename a Folder

Renaming a folder changes its name.

 To rename a folder:

1. Select a folder and display the menu.

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2. Select Rename.

3. When prompted, enter a new name.

4. Click Rename.

Note: If you rename a folder, and an album contains a reference to a file

within the folder, the item is no longer be available from the album.

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Working with Albums

Albums are viewed from the Albums screen, but created and managed from the Media Library.

An album allows you to organize and group pictures, music, videos, and documents from multiple folders. Albums are great ways to make specific content accessible from a library without sharing the entire library. An album contains references to files, but does not contain copies of the files themselves. You can add files to an album once they reside in one of the folders in the Media Sources area. An album contains references to files, but does not actually contain copies of the files themselves. This way you can have the same file in multiple albums without taking up additional space. However, if you delete a file from the folder, it is no longer available in the albums. If you already added files to an album and they do not appear, it might be that Stora is disconnected, or the files might have been deleted, moved, or renamed.

You can add a theme to your album by displaying background graphics that come with Stora application. You can leave the album unshared, or you can share it with your family, friends, or everyone.

The following images show that an album called Afternoon Tea was created, and it contains one file. A second album called My Vacation was also created, but it currently contains no files.

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Display the Album Menu Options

To display the menu options for albums, move the mouse over an album and click the arrow that displays beside the name.

Rename an Album

If you rename a shared album (whether shared with friends or with everyone), the original link no longer works. However, the link does go to a screen listing all your albums, so others might be able to find the renamed album.

 To rename an album:

1. Select the album, display the menu options, and select Rename.

The Rename Album dialog box displays.

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2. Enter a new name and click the Rename button.

Create an Album

You can add the contents of a folder to a new album that only you can see. You can share the album later by using the Details panel to modify the settings.

 To create a new album:

1. From the Media Library, go to the Albums area and click the new album icon.

The Create Album dialog box displays.

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2. Enter a name for your new album.

3. (Optional) Enter a description.

4. (Optional) Select a theme.

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You can add a theme to an album by displaying background graphics that come with the Stora Application.

5. (Optional) Click the More Sharing Options link.

The dialog box expands.

6. (Optional) In the Friends field, enter the email address or addresses of the people with

whom you want to share the album.

Entering email addresses in the Friends field means that the album you are creating will be a shared album. To keep the album private, or unshared, do not enter any email addresses in this field.

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The More Sharing Options link also gives you access to these options:

• Family Accounts. Allows you to share your albums with others on the Family

network. Sharing an album with family makes it available to other Stora users, unless you block their accounts.The album then displays on their Albums screen.

• Friends. Select this box to share the album with your friends, and add contacts to

your address book. When you share an album with friends, Stora sends them an email invitation from your email address that contains a link to the album. The link takes them to a Guest login screen, where their email address is verified before they have access to the album. By default, anyone who clicks the link can view the album. The first time you share an album with friends, Stora prompts you for your email address.

Optionally, you can choose to set an end date for the shared access and set a password for secure access to your album.

• Share until. When you select the Friends or Everyone option, the Share until option

displays so you can set an expiration date, if you want. Setting an end date determines how long you want the album to be shared. To set an end date, use the calendar to select your end date.

• Password-protect this album. Email notifications contain a link to the album. By

default, anyone who clicks the link can view the album unless you limit access by requiring a password. To limit access, select the Password-protect this album option.

If you select this option, an initial password is automatically generated for your friends so they can access the file. When friends first click the link in the email notification, they are prompted to create a password. Next time they click the link, they are prompted for this password.

• Everyone. Sharing an album with everyone makes it available to the public over the

Internet. The website URL address is automatically generated and displays in the album details. If you share an album with everyone, it is automatically shared with family as well, including users without access to albums shared with family. Sharing an album with everyone also enables RSS. You can email or post the URL so anyone can see your album. This option also allows you to set an end date to end sharing.

• Media Players. Select this option if you want to share albums with digital media

players.

• Allow Downloads. This option allows anyone with access to the album to download

the files for his or her own use.

• Social Networking Sites. Select this option if you want to do an RSS feed, or share

albums with Facebook and Flickr.

7. Click Create.

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Change Album Settings

You can change an album from shared to unshared, and vice versa, or modify the album settings by changing the settings in the Details area.

 To change album settings:

1. From the Media Library, select the album you want to change.

2. Select View Details from the menu options.

From the Details area, you can change any of the following:

• Name of the album

• Description

• Theme

• Sharing settings

• Share the album using RSS, or add it to social media sites like Facebook and Flickr.

Delete an Album

Deleting an album removes access to its files, but the files themselves remain within the folders in MyLibrary.

If you shared the album on Facebook or Flickr, the images remain on these services. If you shared an album through RSS, the images are no longer available to the RSS readers.

 To delete an album:

1. Go to the Media Library.

2. Highlight the album you want to delete.

3. Display the menu options.

4. Select Delete.

You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete the album.

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5. Click Yes to delete the album.

If you click No, the album is not deleted. If you click Yes, the album is deleted.

File Options

File options are similar to folder options.

 To display the options from the Media Sources list or subfolders:

1. Move the mouse over a file.

An arrow displays on the lower-right side of the file.

2. Click the arrow to display the options.

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Working with Files

The Stora Application offers several ways to work with files.

Add Files to an Album

You can add contents of any folder to an existing album. You can add a single file or multiple files at once. If you add files from a folder to an album, files within subfolders are not included.

Adding a file to an album creates a reference to the file, but does not copy the file itself. This way you can have the same file in multiple albums without taking up any more space. When you delete a file from the folder, it is no longer available in the albums.

 To add files to an album:

1. Select the folder that contains the file you want to add.

2. Display the menu and select Add to Album > <Album Name>.

Note: If you select multiple files and then select Add to Album > New or

Share Selected Items, the album does not have a default name.

Play Songs

Playing songs plays the music within a folder or album, starting with the selected song. Images, videos, documents, and songs within subfolders are not played.

 To play songs using Autoplay:

1. Select an album.

2. Display the menu and select Autoplay.

The browser automatically plays each song and shows the album art and name of the current song.

 To play songs after displaying an album:

Click Play All.

Play a Video

Playing a video shows the video.

 To play a video:

1. Select a video.

2. Display the menu and select Play.

The tool bar allows you control the playback.

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Remove a File

Removing a file deletes it from the album but leaves the file in the folder. You can remove multiple files at once.

 To remove a file:

1. Select an album.

2. Select a file, display the menu and select Remove.

View Details

 To view and edit file details:

Select a file, display the menu, and select View Details. The details appear in the Details area, which is displayed beside the Files area. Details

for all files include the name, size, file type, and date. If the file is within a folder, the Details section shows the tags and caption. Songs include the duration. Pictures include the dimension. Videos include the duration and the dimension.

Delete a File

Deleting a file removes it from the folder. You can delete multiple files at once. If you delete a file, and an album contains a reference to it, the item is no longer available from the album.

 To delete a file:

1. Select the folder that contains the file.

2. Select the file, display the menu, and select Delete.

Copy a File

Copying a file puts it in an additional folder, while keeping it in the original folder. You can copy multiple files at once. Copying a file duplicates the original full-resolution version stored in the folder, not the compressed version displayed in the Stora Application.

You cannot copy and paste a file from the Stora Application into another application, and you cannot copy and paste data from another application into the Stora Application.

 To copy a file:

1. Select the folder that contains the file that you want to delete.

2. Select the file that you want to delete, display the menu, and select Copy.

3. Select a destination folder, display the menu, and select Paste.

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Move a File

Moving a file puts it in a different folder. You can move multiple files at once. You cannot cut and paste a file to another application, and you cannot cut and paste data

from another application into the Stora Application.

 To move a file:

1. Select the folder that contains the file that you want to move.

2. Select the file that you want to move, display the menu, and select Cut.

3. Select a destination folder, display the menu, and select Paste.

Add a Caption

A caption is a description of a file. The caption displays when you are viewing a file within a folder or album, and when an image is shared through Facebook, Flickr, or RSS. You can search for a file by entering text from its caption. For more information, see

and Folders on page 59.

Search for Files

 To add a caption to a file:

1. Select the file that you want to caption, display the menu options, and select View

Details.

The file details display.

2. Enter a caption in the Caption field.

Add Tags

Tags store additional information about the file. Tags allow you to describe each file on your Stora. If you tag files consistently, you can find

them more easily, especially as their number grows over time. For example, assume you took a number of pictures at Jane’s 11th birthday, which was held

at your cottage. You enter tags for each picture: birthday, Jane, 11, cottage. Some pictures have Mary or Joe in them, so you enter Mary or Joe as tags in those pictures.

Later you can search for birthday pictures. Tagged pictures from all birthdays display, including tagged pictures from Jane’s birthday. Or you can search for pictures from your cottage. All tagged pictures from the cottage display, including tagged pictures from Jane’s birthday. If you search for birthday cottage, then only birthday pictures from the cottage display. Note that you can tag music, video, and documents as well as photos.

The tags display in the Details section when you are viewing a file within a folder. The tags do not display when you are viewing an album, nor when images are shared through Facebook, Flickr, or RSS. You can search for a file by entering text from its tags. For more information, see

Search for Files and Folders on page 59.

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 To add tags to a file:

1. Select the folder that contains the file that you want to tag.

2. Select the file, display the menu, and select View Details.

The file details display.

3. Enter tags in the Tags field.

Rename a File

Renaming a file changes its name. You can rename only a file within a folder. If you rename a file, and an album contains a reference to that file, the item is no longer available from the album.

 To rename a file:

1. Select the folder that contains the file that you want to rename.

2. Select the file, display the menu, and select Rename.

3. When prompted, enter a new name, and click Rename.

Download a File

Downloading a file retrieves the original full-resolution version of the file. You can select multiple files for downloading at once. Depending on your browser settings, you can open the file, download it to a specific directory, or download it to the default directory.

 To download a file:

1. From a library folder, select the file you want to download.

If you want to select multiple files, press the Ctrl key while selecting multiple files. If you choose multiple files, they will be downloaded as a single ZIP file.

2. Display the menu and select Download.

A Download File dialog box displays.

3. Click the Save button and select the location where you want to save the file.

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Working with Images

Use an Image as Home Background

Using an image as the background causes it to display on your home screen.

 To set the home screen background theme:

1. From Media Library, select the image that you want to use.

2. Display the menu and select Use as Home Background.

The image displays on your home screen.

 To modify the home screen background image:

1. Select Preferences > User > Home Background Position.

2. Select Center or Fit to Screen.

 To clear the home screen background image:

1. Select Preferences > User > Clear Home Background.

2. Click the Clear button.

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View

Viewing an image displays it in a paused slideshow.

 To view an image:

Double-click the image you want to view.

Rotate an Image

Rotating an image clockwise turns it to the right. Rotating an image counterclockwise turns it to the left. If the image is used in an album, it is rotated there as well.

 To rotate an image:

1. Select the folder that contains the image you want to rotate.

2. Select the image, display the menu, and select Rotate Clockwise or Rotate

Counterclockwise.

Access a File

The file type determines what happens when you access a file:

• An image is displayed within a paused slideshow.

• A video is played.

• A song is played, followed by other songs within the album.

• A document is opened or downloaded, depending on your browser settings.

 To access a file:

Double-click a file you want to access.

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Setting Up Contacts

You can set up contacts in your address book and use the contact list to share albums. You need to set up the address book only one time, although you can add, edit, and remove contacts at any time. The contact list contains friends with whom you want to share the album and needs to be set up for each new album. This allows you to share each album with a different set of your friends. Additionally, all Stora users can set up their own address books that contain the names and email addresses of their contacts.

View Your Contacts

Viewing your contacts shows your address book and the contact list for the current album.

 To view your contacts:

1. From an album, open the options menu and select View Details.

The album details display.

2. From the Details area on the right side of the screen, select Album Sharing > Friends.

The Friends area expands.

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3. Click Address Book.

The address book displays in the Share with your contacts screen.

You can add, edit, or remove contacts.

Set Up Your Address Book

Your address book stores email addresses of people with whom you want to share Stora content.

 To add a contact in your address book:

1. In the Media Library, select an album, display the menu and select View Details.

The Details screen displays.

2. Select the Friends check box.

The list of people, if any, with access to this album displays in the box.

3. Click the Address Book link.

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4. Click the Add Friends icon on the bottom of the screen.

The Add New Contact dialog box displays.

5. Complete the fields in the Add New Contact dialog box:

a. Enter the contact’s name. b. Enter the contact’s email address. c. Click the Add button.

 To edit a contact in your address book:

1. In the Address Book list, select the contact you want to edit.

2. Click the Edit Contact icon on the bottom of the screen.

3. Edit the contact details.

 To delete a contact from your address book:

1. In the Address Book list, select the contact you want to delete.

2. Click the Delete Contact icon on the bottom of the screen.

3. Click the Save button.

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Set Up the Allowed Access List

After you create contacts in your address book, you can include them in the Allowed Access list for an album.

 To add or remove a contact in the Allowed Access list:

1. From the Media Library, select an album, display the menu, and select View Details.

The Details screen displays.

2. Select the Friends check box.

The Friends area expands.

3. Click the Address Book link.

The Share with your contacts screen displays.

4. To add a contact, select a name from the Address Book list and click the Add button.

5. To remove a contact,

select a name from the Allowed Access list and click the Remove

button.

6. Click the Save button.

Note: If you email an invitation to a friend, and then remove him or her

from the list, he or she no longer has access to the album.

Find a Friend

To find a specific person in your address book, enter some letters from that person’s name in the Find in list field. The Address Book list shows all matching entries.

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Preferences

The administrator can set up user, server, and administration preferences. Where noted, some preferences are available to all users. Other preferences require administrator permission.

Display the Preferences Screen

From the home screen, click Preferences.

The Preference area is divided into three main sections:

• User Preferences

• Server Preferences

• Administration Preferences

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User Preferences

All users can set their user preferences at any time.

User

Click the arrow next to User to expand the section.

Users can set the following preferences:

• Language. The language for the Stora Application user interface. The selection of

languages depends on your region. The default language is from your computer’s configuration.

• Your Email. A valid email is required to share files.

• Home Background Position. Determines how the home background image is

displayed, as follows:

• Center. This is the default position.

• Fit to screen. Fits the home screen background image to the screen.

• Clear Home Background. Removes the image from your home screen.

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• What to do when a file already exists. Determines the behavior if you copy or move a

file to a folder that already contains a file with the same name, as follows:

• Overwrite old file. The new file replaces the old file.

• Keep existing file. The old file is retained, and the new file is not copied or moved.

• Rename new file. The old file is retained, and the new file is copied or moved, but is

renamed.

• Share new albums with other family accounts by default. Determines whether new

albums are shared with other Stora users by default, as follows:

• No. New albums are not shared with family.

• Yes. New albums are shared with family.

You can override the setting when you create or edit an album.

• Share new albums with media players by default. Determines whether new albums

are shared with media players on your home network by default.

• No. New albums are not shared with media players.

• Yes. New albums are shared with media players.

You can override the setting when you create or edit an album. Media players need to support the UPnP-AV (Universal Plug and Play Audio Visual),

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), or Windows Media Connect standard. Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), digital photo frames, iTunes clients, IP televisions, networked sound systems (Sonos, Logitech), digital video players (Roku, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer, DLink DSM), and many more.

• Enable scheduled backups. Determines if scheduled backups are enabled, as follows:

• No. Disables scheduled backups.

• Yes. Enables scheduled backups. Default is Yes.

• Resume Audio Playback. Determines if audio playback is resumed, as follows:

• No. Disables playback. The default is No.

• Yes. Resumes playback.

• Hide help tips. Determines if Tip of the Day is enabled, as follows:

• No. Disables the Tip of the Day.

• Yes. Enables the Tip of the Day. The default is Yes.

• Reset all ‘Do not show again’ prompts. Removes any saved prompts and reactivates

all prompts when the Do not show me again option was previously selected.

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Disk Space

All users can view the amount of space on Stora.

Change Password

 To change your password:

1. Select Preferences > User Preferences > Change Password.

The change password area expands.

2. Enter a new password in the Password fie

ld.

3. Re-enter your new password in the Confirm Password field.

4. Click Submit.

Note: If you change your password here and back up your computer using

Desktop Mirror, you need to update the Desktop Mirror with your new password. See Change Account Settings on page 130.

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Server Preferences

You can control the following settings in the Server Preferences area:

• Network Sharing

• UPnP Router Configuration

• Notifications

• Network Services

• LAN Connection

• Data and Time

• Remote Access

• Torrents

Network Sharing

The administrator can control access through Stora folders to private MyComputers and MyLibrary folders.

Note: This setting does not control access to FamilyLibrary folders. A user

always has access to these through Explorer or Finder.

Click the arrow next to Network Sharing to expand the area.

The Network Sharing list controls whether users can access their private folders through Stora Folders, as follows:

• Yes. Users can access their private folders through Explorer or Finder.

• No. Users cannot access their private folders through Explorer or Finder.

The Workgroup Name field sets the name of the workgroup. The workgroup gives the computers on your home network access to Stora through Explorer or Finder, and to the USB printer optionally connected to Stora.

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UPNP Router Configuration

Click the arrow next to UPNP Router Configuration to expand the area.

You can configure your router through UPNP. Note that disabling UPnP configuration on your router noticeably decreases the performance of your Stora. You have the following choices on the UPNP Router Configuration screen:

• Configure router via UPNP

• Yes

• No

• Attempt to overwrite UPNP configuration router?

• Yes

• No

UPNP Port Mapping

When you configure your router, its interface shows a table similar to the following:

Active Protocol Internal

Port

YES TCP 20 20 192.168.1.2 FTP YES TCP 21 21 192.168.1.2 FTP YES TCP 22 22 192.168.1.2 SSH YES TCP 80 80 192.168.1.2 HTTP YES TCP 443 443 192.168.1.2 HTTPS YES TCP 50000 50000 192.168.1.2 FTPS YES TCP 50001 50001 192.168.1.2 FTPS YES TCP 51413 51413 192.168.1.2 Torrent servers

*This is a sample IP address. The actual IP address of your Stora is assigned by your router, and is automatically entered by your Stora and might vary from the IP address shown here. The IP address in your router's interface is the IP address for your Stora.

External Port

IP Address* Stora Port

Usage

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Open Router Ports

The following table lists the router ports that need to remain open.

Port Number Use

Incoming

80 External access to the web interface, WebDAV access, or both 443 External access to the web interface, WebDAV access, or both 21 Used for external access to Stora FTP (when the service is enabled)

Outgoing

22 Access to central server during setup or reinstall 80 Stora update checks 443 IP address updates to the central server

Notifications

Click the arrow next to Notifications to expand the area.

 To set up email notifications:

1. Enter email addresses where you want to receive notifications about your Stora in the

Notifications field.

You can set one or more email addresses to receive notifications about Stora. Use a comma to separate email addresses

2. Click Submit.

Network Services

You can control FTP access to Stora. For better security, disable FTP access unless you specifically require it. If FTP is enabled, you can use it to upload and download files in the

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Netgear MS2000, MS2110, MS2120 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Stora

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started

About NETGEAR Stora

Standard and Premium Features

File Types

Media Server

iTunes Client

Mobile Devices

2. Stora Hardware

Front Panel

Disks and Disk Bays

Rear Panel

LED and Connector Descriptions

Install a Disk

Replace a Disk

3. Installation

Initial Setup

Check Package Contents

Connect Stora to Your Network

Configure Your Stora

Install Desktop Applications

Backup Options

Access Your Stora

Web Browser

Local Area Networking

Stora Agent

Mapped Drives

Documentation, Tools, and More

Register Your Stora

Documentation and Support

Reset Your Stora

Reset from the Resource CD

Factory Reset

4. Stora Agent

About the Stora Agent

Starting Stora Agent

Login Status

Log In

Switch User

Log Out

Explore My Stora Folders

Open Stora Application

Open Desktop Mirror

Preferences

About

Exit Stora Agent

Connect a Printer

5. Stora Application

About the Stora Application

Start the Stora Application

Log In to the Stora Application

Stora Application Home Screen

Menu Bar Options

Albums

Media Library

Access the Media Library

Tip of the Day

Media Sources Area

MyLibrary

Working with Folders

Folder Options

Working with Albums

File Options

Working with Files

Working with Images

Setting Up Contacts

Preferences

Display the Preferences Screen

User Preferences

Server Preferences