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1. D into your computer Wait for the Setup program to initialize approximately 2 minutes 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 Note An error message could display if a the Power LED 1s not solid blue b the Ethernet cables are not securely connected or c if your computer is behind a firewall Click Step 1 Set Up Your Stora to set up the Stora so that it can store data When the software license agreement displays click I Accept Setup Your Stora Install Desktop Applications Optional movies When the Registration screen displays enter your Product Key which is located on the small label attached to the etsy CD sleeve Then assign a name to your Stora known as the Stora Name Click Next music B Documentation and Tutorial In the provided fields create your user name and a password Click Next and follow the on screen prompts to complete When the Setup screen re displays the checkbox next to Set Up Your Stora will be checked indicating that you have completed this step You can now exit and use the device Optional Install the Stora Application Once the initial setup is complete if desired you can install the Stora Application software now or Setup Your Stora anytime once the initial setup 1s complete 1 Click Step 2 Install Desktop Applications Sof2. NI fe T G f A R Installation Guide NETGEAR Stora Start Here Follow these instructions to install your NETGEAR Stora Before starting installation make sure that you have an Internet connection When you have completed installation of the Stora your network should resemble this illustration Estimated setup time 15 minutes USB port Ses os ss aaa SP AG A IS a a eee Paf F pale ayaa gt Note See the Stora User Guide to configure any advanced features There is a link to the User Guide on your Resource CD and also on the NETGEAR support site at http kbserver netgear com Note If you purchased a unit with only one disk and want to add a second disk for redundancy NETGEAR suggests that you first install your Stora and then connect the Stora to your network and validate the installation before adding the second disk See Installing a Disk Drive for installation instructions First check your package contents Before starting installation check your package for the following items e Stora e Power cable e Ethernet cable e Installation Guide e Stora Resource CD which includes Warranty Information Worldwide Customer Support Next connect the Stora to your network The router in your network must have an ethernet port available to connect the Stora unit to the router via the Ethernet cable Your router must also be configured to automatically provide an IP address for your netw
3. are highly encouraged to separately maintain a backup copy of any data that you store on the hard drive s used with this NETGEAR product This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002 96 on the b 4 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment the WEEE Directive If disposed of within the European Union this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive 2008 2009 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice 201 117 76 02 C September 2009
4. nsert the new hard drive a The label on the drive needs to face the outside of the unit b Slide the disk into place in either slot until it locks c Replace the front cover 4 The green LED on the front of the Stora will blink continuously until the installed drive build process is complete Warning The Stora formats hard drives differently than a computer Do not swap hard drives between a Stora and a computer or your data will be lost Troubleshooting e Check the status lights to verify correct operation When powered on the Stora blue power button light will be on Green status lights labeled 1 and 2 indicate which hard drive is installed and detected If the drive light 1s amber turn off the Stora unti and then turn it on again e Turning off Your Stora correctly To turn off your Stora press the power button until the blue light blinks about 5 seconds e Verify Ethernet connection Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to your router and to the Stora and the LEDs on the back of the Stora are lit e Turn off your Firewall Make sure that the computer accessing the Stora does not have its firewall turned on Please see the User Manual on the Resource CD for information on turning off the firewall Registration amp Technical Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your produc
5. ork devices 1 The LEDs on the Stora will exhibit the following behavior Unpack the unit and stand the unit on its feet be sure it has ample ventilation Avoid putting the unit in a location where it could be knocked over easily Do not place items on top of the Stora or place any liquids near or on top of the unit Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your router and the other end to the back of the Stora unit Plug in the power adapter to a power source and connect the other end to the unit Press the On button on the back of your unit The blue light will flicker while the unit boots and obtains an IP address then it will turn solid blue Power indicator LED on the front Solid Blue Stora unit has power and is running normally Hard Drive LEDs HD1 and HD2 on the front Solid Green Drive is operating normally Solid Amber Indicates a problem with the drive Blinking Green Indicates activity such as copying data Ethernet Connection LEDs on the back Solid Amber Indicates a 10 100M connection Solid Green Indicates a 1G connection Blinking Green or Amber Indicates link activity Then run the Setup program on the CD Running the setup program will configure the device and make it ready for storing data You will also give your unit a unique name and create your own user name and password To run the Setup program 1 Insert the Resource C
6. t at http www NETGEAR com register Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service Registration via our website is strongly recommended Go to http kbserver netgear com for product updates and Web support For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information see the Resource CD that came with your product An approved hard disk hardware list is available from the NETGEAR Support site Hard Drive Disclaimer Adding or using your own hard drive s is an option with this NETGEAR product Please refer to the NETGEAR ReadyNAS hard drive compatibility list for qualified drives when selecting and installing your own hard drive s This NETGEAR product is not data redundant with a single disk drive By using this NETGEAR product you understand and agree that 1 NETGEAR does not warrant any disk drive not provided or installed by NETGEAR and 11 NETGEAR is not responsible and you hereby release NETGEAR from any liability under any circumstances whatsoever for any damage to loss of data or loss of contents of any hard drive use with this NETGEAR product regardless of whether such hard drive is provided by NETGEAR or qualified to be compatible with this product In no event will NETGEAR s liability with respect to a failed disk drive or failed product exceed the cost of a replacement disk drive or replacement product as applicable In certain circumstances data loss may be permanent and unrecoverable and therefore you
7. tware Optional Tye Reset Tools ypstall Desktop Applications Optional a Documentation and Tutorial 2 Follow the on screen prompts Accessing the Stora Remotely The folder structure in the Stora includes an Albums folder a Media Library folder and Preferences Remote access is available with a Premium subscription To verify that you can remotely copy files to and from your new Stora 1 Go to http www mystora com and log in to your Stora device movies 2 Enter Your Stora Name that you selected when you set up your s device music 3 Enter the Username and Password that you created during Setup For more information on remotely accessing your Stora please see the User Manual on your Resource CD Installing a Disk Drive If you purchased a Stora with only one installed drive and you want to add a second drive carefully follow these instructions Important The second drive must be the same size as the first drive You can insert a second disk drive into the Stora without turning the unit off The Stora automatically detects the second drive and builds it as a mirror drive The following instructions explain how to replace or install a new drive To add or remove a disk drive 1 Remove the front cover of your Stora unit 2 If you are replacing a drive unlock it by pulling down the latch on the back of the unit This will release the hard drive from the locked position 3 I
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