NETGEAR ReadyNAS RAIDiator 5.3 Installation Manual

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ReadyNAS
RAIDiator 5.3
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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,
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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

Follow these instructions to begin using your ReadyNAS unit. These instructions
assume that the unit is using the factory default X-RAID2
least one disk is installed.
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
readynas.com/hcl. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual for
your unit.
To set up your unit:

Installation Guide

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 the Ethernet port on the ReadyNAS unit 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.
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6. Click the Setup button.
disk configuration and that at
TM An SSL certificate security warning displays. This is used to ensure an encrypted
authentication and management session to the ReadyNAS unit and will not appear
again from the same browser.
7. Accept the certificate.
http://
A login prompt displays.
8. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password and click the OK
button.
A configuration wizard displays. You must change the administrator's password
during the inital configuration process.
You might want to write your new password here:
If you write your password here, be sure to keep this guide in a safe place.
9. Follow the wizard's prompts to complete the initial configuration.
To recover a lost password:
If you lose your password, you can recover it using the password recovery question you
provided during initial setup.
1. Using your browser, visit https://<IP_address>/password_recovery.
Replace <IP_address> with the IP address of your ReadyNAS unit.
2. Answer your password recovery question.
A new password is mailed to the email address you provided.

Technical Support

After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use
it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
before you can use the telephone support service. NETGEAR strongly recommends
using this website to register your product.
For product updates and web support, visit http://readynas.com.
For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649.
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this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction
implementing the WEEE Directive.
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