NETGEAR RNDP6630-200NAS User Manual

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9. Follow the wizard’s prompts to configure your unit.

For more information about configuring and managing your ReadyNAS unit, see the software manual for your storage system. A link to this manual is included on the Resource CD that came with your unit and is also available at

http://readynas.com/documentation.

Technical Support

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Installation Guide

ReadyNAS RAIDiator 4.2 Desktop Storage Systems

Package Contents

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.

You need the following items from your package to set up your ReadyNAS® unit.

1. ReadyNAS unit

2. Resource CD

3. Power adapter

4. Ethernet cable

For more information about setting up, configuring, and using your system, see the appropriate software and hardware manuals for your unit. Links to these manuals are included on the Resource CD that came with your unit and are also available at http://readynas.com/documentation.

Basic Setup

July 2011

Follow these instructions to begin using your ReadyNAS unit. These instructions assume that the unit is using the factory default X-RAID2TM disk configuration and that at least one disk is installed.

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Note: If you have a diskless unit, you must install at least one disk before following these instructions. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://readynas.com/hard_disk_hcl. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for your unit.

To set up your unit:

1. Place the unit in a location that provides adequate ventilation.

High-capacity disks can produce considerable heat. It is important to ensure that the fan exhausts are unobstructed.

2. Connect the power adapter to the back of the unit and plug the other end

into a wall outlet or power strip.

3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the ReadyNAS to

your network.

4. If necessary, press the Power button to turn the unit on.

It takes about a minute to start up. The IP address is retrieved using DHCP.

5. Install and run the RAIDar utility on a computer that is connected to the

same local area network (LAN) as your ReadyNAS unit.

RAIDar is located on the Resource CD that came with your unit. It includes versions for the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. It is also available at http://readynas.com/start.

RAIDar automatically detects your ReadyNAS unit on the network.

6. Click the Setup button.

An SSL certificate security warning displays. This is used to ensure an encrypted authentication and management session to the ReadyNAS and will not display again from the same browser.

7. Accept the certificate.

A login prompt displays.

8. Enter admin for the user name and netgear1 for the password and click

the OK button.

You can change these credentials when you configure your unit. NETGEAR recommends that you change your password as soon as possible.

The ReadyNAS FrontView management interface displays in your browser. It automatically launches a Setup Wizard to guide you through the configuration process.