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NETGEAR Stora User Manual Connect Stora to your Network The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your router and the other end to the back of Stora unit. Plug in the power adapter to a power source and connect the other end to the unit. WARNING! 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. When you have completed connecting your Stora unit, your network should resemble this illustration. Figure 5 Connecting Stora to your Network 2. Turn on Stora Unit. Press the On button located on the back panel of your unit. The blue light will flicker while the unit boots and obtains an IP address; then it will turn solid blue. The first time you turn the unit on, the disk LEDs will be solid amber. After you complete the setup, the disk LED indicators) will show solid green. Note: The router in your network must have an ethernet port available to connect Stora unit to the router via the Ethernet cable. Your router must also be configured to automatically provide an IP address for your network devices. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted | 15

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Chapter 1:
Getting Acquainted
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual
Connect Stora to your Network
The initial setup completion time is approximately 20 minutes.
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable and power cord.
Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your router and the other end to the
back of Stora unit. Plug in the power adapter to a power source and connect the other
end to the unit.
WARNING!
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.
When you have completed connecting your Stora unit, your network should resemble this
illustration.
Figure 5
Connecting Stora to your Network
2.
Turn on Stora Unit.
Press the
On
button located on the back panel of your unit. The blue light will flicker while
the unit boots and obtains an IP address; then it will turn solid blue. The first time you turn
the unit on, the disk LEDs will be solid amber. After you complete the setup, the disk LED
indicators) will show solid green.
Note:
The router in your network must have an ethernet port available to
connect Stora unit to the router via the Ethernet cable. Your router
must also be configured to automatically provide an IP address for
your network devices.