Netgear RDD516 ReadyDATA OS 1.4 Software Manual - Page 152
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ReadyDATA OS 1.4 System Maintenance This section discusses the following topics: • Update the Firmware • Reset the Firmware to Factory Defaults • Shut Down or Restart the System • Recover the Administrator Password Update the Firmware NETGEAR might periodically release firmware updates to improve the ReadyDATA. The firmware on the ReadyDATA is referred to as ReadyDATA OS. You can update the firmware on the ReadyDATA remotely from the NETGEAR website or manually from a local drive. When you update the firmware, the stored data on the ReadyDATA is not affected. However, as a security measure, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the stored data, especially data that cannot be replaced, before you perform a firmware update. WARNING: You cannot update the firmware if there are no volumes on the ReadyDATA. To update the firmware, create at least one volume. Update Firmware Remotely If the ReadyDATA has an Internet connection, updating firmware remotely is the easiest method. To update firmware remotely: 1. Select System > Settings > Update. The following figure shows the Settings screen with the firmware options: System Maintenance and Monitoring 152