Netgear RN312 Software Manual

Netgear RN312 Manual

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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Software Manual April 2017 202-11207-14 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks ©
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    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Quick-Start Guide 9 Additional Documentation 9 Supported ReadyNAS Systems 9 Supported Operating Systems 10 Supported Browsers 11 Diskless Systems 11 Basic Installation 11 Upgrade Pre-6.2 ReadyNAS Firmware for Use With ReadyCLOUD 12 Discover and Set Up Your
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 File-Sharing Protocols 48 Quotas on Shared Folders 49 Bit Rot Protection 49 Home Folders 50 Manage Shared Folders 50 Create a Shared Folder 50
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Manually Take a Snapshot 107 Browse Snapshots Using Recovery Mode 108 Roll Back 129 Grant Access to Cloud Users 129 Cloud User Access Rights 129 Chapter 7 Use Cloud Services Use ReadyCLOUD 132 Join ReadyCLOUD 132 Use ReadyCLOUD to Share Folders Through Email 133 Use ReadyCLOUD
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Set the Clock 153 Select the Language 154 Set the Administrator 170 Create a VLAN 170 Configure Global Settings for System Services 172 Basic File-Sharing Concepts 172 Supported System Services 172 Configure System Services 173 Download an SSH Public Key File 179 Configure a
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Shut Down or Restart the System 215 Chapter 13 Backup and Job Recommendations 221 Create a Backup Job 222 Create a Recovery Job 225 Modify a Backup or Recovery Job 229 Manually Start a Backup or Recovery Job 239 Delete a Backup or Recovery Job 240 View or Clear a Job Log
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    Your ReadyNAS Using ReadyCLOUD • Local Setup Wizard • Local Admin Page • Access the Local Admin Page • Register Your System • Five Levels of Protection • The ReadyNAS Community Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at www.netgear.com/support. 8
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Quick-Start Guide This manual provides conceptual information about storage systems, detailed instructions about using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about configuring, managing, and backing up your system. We recommend that you read this manual to make the best use of
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 • RN316 • RN422 • RN424 • RN516 • RN524X • RN526X • RN528X • RN626X • RN628X • RN716X • RN2120 • RN2120 v2 • RN3130 • RN3138 • RN3220 • RR3312 • RN4220 • RR4312 • RR4360S • RR4360X • EDA 500 Supported Operating Systems The ReadyNAS supports the following operating systems: •
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    recommend you use supported disks. For a list of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. Make sure that the ReadyNAS is powered off For detailed instructions, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6
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    manual for your system. For a list of supported disks, see the Hardware Compatibility List at http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. For information about installing disks, see the hardware manual list of placement considerations, see the hardware manual for your system. 3. Connect the power adapter
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    page: ReadyCLOUD now includes major new features, but these features require new firmware on the ReadyNAS system. When you log in to ReadyCLOUD from a ReadyNAS system, ReadyCLOUD checks to see if the ReadyNAS system firmware is recent enough to work with the new ReadyCLOUD. If it is not, you
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    and Set Up Your ReadyNAS Using ReadyCLOUD ReadyCLOUD is the online service that you use to discover and set up desktop ReadyNAS storage systems on your Mac, and Linux operating systems. It is available at http://www.netgear.com/raidar. When you discover your device using ReadyCLOUD, you can choose
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    system on the network. Your new ReadyNAS system is marked with a NEW label. 4. Click the Setup button. 5. To use ReadyCLOUD to set up your system, leave the Setup with ReadyCLOUD (Default) radio button selected and click the Next button. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your system. For
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    a language from the Language menu at the top right corner of the page. The setup wizard guides you through the initial configuration process to help you quickly integrate your ReadyNAS storage system into your network. Follow the setup wizard's prompts to configure the following settings: • Time
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Figure 2. Local admin page (Overview page) The following list describes the features of the local admin page: • To navigate through the local admin page,
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    Use ReadyCLOUD on page 131). Register Your System You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR support. When you first setup your ReadyNAS, the ReadyNAS creates a link unique to your ReadyNAS that you can use to register your system. The link displays in a notification bar at the top
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    Take one of the following actions: • If you never registered a NETGEAR product, click the REGISTER NOW button. • If you registered a NETGEAR product in the past, enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. 4. Follow the prompts. The ReadyNAS is registered. Getting Started 19
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    backup. Protects against site loss. The ReadyNAS Community The ReadyNAS community is part of the NETGEAR community.The NETGEAR community is a place where users and experts can come together to share tips and ideas, solve problems, and talk about everything NETGEAR products can do. The local admin
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    Volume Configuration 2 This chapter describes how to configure and manage the volumes in your ReadyNAS storage system. It includes the following sections: • Basic Volume and RAID Concepts • Manage Volumes 21
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    increase storage space but also reduce system performance. Your ReadyNAS storage system supports X-RAID™ mode, a proprietary single-volume RAID architecture . You can also configure the RAID settings manually (see Change RAID Mode on page 26). RAID Group In ReadyNAS OS, a large RAID volume can be
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    disks and X-RAID automatically accommodates the new disks. X-RAID requires a minimum of two hard disks to provide protection against disk failure. If you use a ReadyNAS storage system with only one disk and want protection from disk failure, you must add a second disk that is at least as large as
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Figure 4. X-RAID disk usage 1. The first disk that you install is reserves two disks.) The actual space reserved for data protection is distributed across all disks. Flex-RAID NETGEAR's Flex-RAID technology allows you to choose from among several industry-standard RAID levels: • JBOD.
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 multiple disks to improve disk performance. The total capacity of your storage system equals the capacity of all your disks minus the capacity of one disk. It is supported on systems with at least four drive bays. • RAID 6. This RAID level provides recovery from the loss of two
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    system uses. By default, your system's hard disks are configured into a single X-RAID volume (except RR4360, which only supports Flex-RAID). Change From X-RAID to Flex-RAID Your ReadyNAS system can easily change a volume from X-RAID to Flex-RAID mode. Data on the X-RAID volume is preserved when you
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    -RAID to X-RAID on a single-volume system: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Volumes. 3. Click the X-RAID button at the right before changing the RAID level. To change to RAID levels: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. If any data is stored on the volumes that you want to reconfigure, back
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    OS 6.7 View the Status of a Volume To view a summary of the volume status: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Volumes. The volumes are listed at the left side of the page. The following summary information is displayed next to each volume. Item
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    4. Click the gear icon. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Click the Settings button in the pop-up menu. Volume Configuration 29
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    a read error. For information and bit rot protection, see Bit Rot Protection on page 49. Enable or disable the checksum function: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Volumes. 3. Select one of the volumes listed on the left side of the page. 4. Click the gear icon. Volume Configuration 30
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    the USB drive with the encryption key into a USB port on the ReadyNAS for the volume to be unlocked and accessible. You must insert the USB . Otherwise, you wll not be able to access the encrypted volume until the ReadyNAS is again rebooted. You can remove the USB drive after unlocking the volume.
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    OS 6.7 To create a volume, select the RAID level, and enable encryption: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Volumes. 3. From the enclosure graphic, select one or more disks to include in the new volume. Available disks are colored black. 4. Click the
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    data (folders and LUNs) that you want to save to another volume or another storage device. Note The Destroy option is not available when the ReadyNAS uses a single volume X-RAID configuration. The Destroy option is available if you use at least two volumes, or the volume is a Flex-RAID volume. To
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    includes two or more disks. For more information about how to add a disk to your ReadyNAS system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6.aspx. The system automatically determines whether the new disk is used for protection
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    , if necessary. For more information about how to add a disk to your ReadyNAS system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. 2. Log in to the local admin page. 3. Select System > Volumes. 4. Select the volume to expand
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    a disk to your system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. Note You must use supported disks in your ReadyNAS system. For a list of supported disks, visit http://www.netgear.com/readynas-hcl. 2. Wait for the volume to
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    , if necessary. For more information about how to add a disk to your ReadyNAS system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. 2. Log in to the local admin page. 3. Select System > Volumes. 4. Select the volume. 5. Select
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    , if necessary. For more information about how to add a disk to your ReadyNAS system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at http://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. 2. Log in to the local admin page. 3. Select System > Volumes. 4. Select the volume. 5. Select
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    you add disks or destroy existing volumes, you can use the volume management wizard to create volumes. As is not the case with other ReadyNAS storage systems, when you first configure an RR4360, the volume management wizard starts automatically. To create a volume with the volume management wizard
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    one of the following options: • USB to store key • Send key by Email 9. Click the Create button. The New Volume window closes and the ReadyNAS starts to build the new volume (resync the drives). Maintain Volumes This section covers volume maintenance. Volumes can be scrubbed to check for errors
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    Select System > Volumes. 3. Select a volume. 4. Click the gear icon. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Click the Scrub button in the pop-up menu. A confirmation reduces data fragmentation. To defragment a volume: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Volumes. 3. Select a volume. Volume Configuration 41
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    4. Click the gear icon. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Click the Defrag button in the pop-up menu. A confirmation window opens. Choose speeds the allocation of new chunks during writes. To balance a volume: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Volumes. 3. Select the volume. Volume Configuration 42
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    opens. 6. Click the Yes button in the pop-up window. The volume information updates to show the status of the balance operation, and the ReadyNAS system issues an alert and a log entry when the balance operation starts and when the operation completes. Export a Volume You can move a volume with
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    in the Export Volume window. 7. Click the Export button. The volume is unmounted from the ReadyNAS and prepared to be added to another ReadyNAS system. Service to all shares is temporarily interrupted. Note The ReadyNAS to which you move the volume must not include an existing volume with the same
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Click the Volume Schedule button. 6. Click the Add button. The Add Schedule window opens. 7. Select the maintenance operation from the Action menu (Scrub, Defrag,
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    Shared Folders 3 This chapter describes how to create, manage, and access shared folders on the ReadyNAS. It includes the following sections: • Basic Shared Folder Concepts • Manage Shared Folders • Shared Folder Access Rights • Access Shared Folders From a Network-Attached Device Note Without a
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    . A single volume can contain multiple shared folders and LUNs. Shared folders are NAS data sets that allow data transfer and storage over a network. You can create a maximum of 1,024 shared folders on the ReadyNAS. The local admin page displays shared folders in the following way: Figure 5. Shared
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    SNMP, SSH, and antivirus, see Configure Global Settings for System Services on page 172. The following table lists the file-sharing protocols that your ReadyNAS storage system supports. Table 4. Supported file-sharing protocols Protocol Description Recommendation SMB (Server Message Used mainly
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    ) and FTPS (FTP with SSL encryption) Many public file upload and download sites use If users access your storage system using FTP. The ReadyNAS supports anonymous or FTP, enable this protocol. user access for FTP clients. You can elect to set up port forwarding to nonstandard ports for passive
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    bit rot. Bit rot protection is available for any folder stored on your ReadyNAS system. On higher-end models it is on by default. Bit rot protection protection. Your home folder is created the first time you log into the ReadyNAS system. If a user account is deleted, the home folder for that account
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Click the New Shares button to the right of the volume to which you want to add a shared folder. 4. Configure the settings as explained
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    OS 6.7 The ReadyNAS confirms the creation of a shared folder with the message "Folder or LUN successfully created." View and Change the Properties of a Shared Folder To view and
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    folder permanently removes the data within that shared folder, including its snapshots. To delete a shared folder from a volume: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays. 3. Select the shared folder. 4. Click the gear icon for
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    You can browse the contents of a shared folder or external storage device from the local admin page. To browse data on your ReadyNAS: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Browse. 3. Select the shared folder or subfolder that you want to browse. The contents of the folder display. Tip Use
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    3. Right-click the folder. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. In the pop-up menu, click the Settings button. 5. Examine the Bit Rot Protection check box. A check indicates that bit rot protection is on. 6. If you want to change the setting, select or clear the check box. Shared Folders 55
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    6, Users and Groups on page 116. • Active Directory. If you use an external Active Directory, the user and group information is downloaded to the ReadyNAS. User and group access rights are listed when you click the Access tab in the shared folder settings window. Set Network Access Rights to Shared
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    protocol used to access the shared folder on your storage system. To set the network access rights for a shared folder: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays. 3. Select the shared folder that you want to configure. Shared
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Click the gear icon for the folder. 5. Click the Settings button in the pop-up menu. The shared folder settings display in a pop-up
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    do not apply to NFS and Rsync. Note You cannot configure access rights for the ReadyNAS admin ( ) or for Cloud users ( ). For more information about Cloud users, see Access Shared Folders Using Cloud Services on page 131. To configure user and group network access settings: 1. Log in to your
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Click the gear icon for the folder. 5. Click the Settings button in the pop-up menu. The shared folder settings display in a pop-up
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    all users and groups read-only or read/write access. 11. (Optional for SMB and AFP) Allow anonymous access to the shared folder. If the ReadyNAS uses the local database and you grant the default group Everyone access, you can select the Allow anonymous access check box to allow anonymous access
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Click the gear icon for the folder. 5. Click the Settings button in the pop-up menu. The shared folder settings display in a pop-up
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    of Rsync over SSH can be useful, particularly for remote backups, enabling SSH on your ReadyNAS system increases your security concerns. If you enable SSH root access, NETGEAR might deny you technical support. For information about using Rsync and SSH for remote backups, see Create a Backup Job on
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    check box. 10. Click the + button and create at least one Rsync user account and password. Note Rsync credentials are completely separate from your ReadyNAS storage system's user accounts. 11. Click the Apply button. 12. Click the OK button. Your settings are saved and the pop-up window closes
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    Folder page opens. 11. Enter the following information: • Name. The name of the remote shared folder, as you want it to appear on your ReadyNAS. • Address. The IP address of the network-attached device where the remote shared folder resides. • Remote Folder. The name of the remote shared folder
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    that the remote shared folder on the network-attached device is configured for file sharing. You can now access the remote shared folder from your ReadyNAS system using the SMB protocol. For information about how to access your system using the SMB protocol, see Use a Windows Device on page 73 or
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    a VPN. The specifics depend on the device and application using WebDAV. To enable WebDAV on an individual shared folder: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays. 3. Select the shared folder that you want to configure. Shared
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Click the gear icon for the folder. 5. Click the Settings button in the pop-up menu. The shared folder settings display in a pop-up
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Your change is saved and the window returns to the Security window. 12. Click the OK button. Your settings are saved and the pop-
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Click the File Access tab in the window. 6. Configure the file and folder access rights as explained in the following table: Item Setting Folder
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    the folder. This is the default setting. To restore the default file and folder access rights on an individual shared folder: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays. 3. Select the shared folder. 4. Click the gear icon for the
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 such as a laptop or tablet. The network-attached device must support one of the enabled file-sharing protocols. How a shared folder You can use a web browser to access files that are stored on your ReadyNAS system. Note If you are accessing your files from a network that is outside
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    shared folder> where: • is the name that you assigned to your ReadyNAS system or the default host name if you did not change it. • < : 1. Ensure that the SMB file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS system. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders
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    system using a network-attached Linux or Unix device. Note Your ReadyNAS system does not support NIS because it is unable to correlate NIS information with SMB user accounts. In mixed environments where you want SMB and NFS integration, manually specify the user ID and group ID of the user and
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    FTPES or AUTH TLS) in your FTP client. To access a shared folder using FTP: 1. Ensure that the FTP file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS system. For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page 57. 2. Launch an FTP client or a terminal program. 3. Log in to
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    of browsing shared folders as you do with some other file-sharing protocols, with Rsync, you copy files from your ReadyNAS system to another computer that supports the Rsync file-sharing protocol. If you previously copied these files, Rsync copies only the differences between the source files
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    LUNs 4 This chapter describes how to create, manage, and access LUNs on the ReadyNAS. It includes the following sections: • Basic LUN Concepts • Manage LUNs • LUN Groups and Access Rights • Access LUN Groups From an iSCSI-Attached Device Note Without a
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    are SAN (storage area network) data sets that allow data transfer and storage over iSCSI and Fibre Channel devices. The ReadyNAS supports iSCSI devices only. Each ReadyNAS system supports up to 256 LUNs. The local admin page displays LUNs in the following way: Figure 7. Thin LUN Figure 8. Thick LUN
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Default LUN Settings The following table explains the default settings of (see Create and Encrypt a Volume on page 31), you can create LUNs on that volume. Note On ReadyNAS 102, 104, 202, 204, 212, 214, and 2120 systems, individual LUNs cannot exceed 8 TB. To create a LUN: 1.
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    3. Click the New LUN button. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Configure the settings as explained in the following table: Item Description Volume Name Description Bit Rot Protection (Copy-on-write) Compression Snapshot Schedule The
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    Unit Select the unit of measurement from the menu: • MB. • GB. This is the default unit of measurement. • TB. 5. Click the Create button. The ReadyNAS confirms the creation of a LUN with the message "Folder or LUN successfully created." 6. Click the OK button. The new LUN is added to the Shares
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    3. Select the LUN. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. In the pop-up menu, click the Settings button. 5. View or change the settings as explained in the following table. Item Description Name Description
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    the LUN by removing the LUN from the LUN group to which the users have access (see Create a LUN Group on page 86). Note On ReadyNAS 102, 104, 202, 204, 212, 214, and 2120 systems, individual LUNs cannot exceed 8 TB. Note File systems inside the LUN are not expanded by this
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    3. Select the LUN. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. In the pop-up menu, click the Settings button. The LUN settings display in a pop-up window. 5. Click the Expand link. 6. Enter the following
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    is restored. Delete a LUN WARNING: Deleting a LUN permanently removes the data within that LUN. To delete a LUN from a volume: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. The screen updates showing the iSCSI LUNs and groups. 3. Select the LUN. 4. In the pop-up menu, click the Delete button. LUNs
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    is assigned an iSCSI target address (for example, iqn.1994-11.com.netgear:f2f2fdd4) that allows iSCSI clients to access the LUN group. For more information, see Manage Access Rights for LUN Groups on page 89. Each ReadyNAS supports a maximum of 256 iSCSI targets. Create a LUN Group To create a LUN
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 The Target field is automatically populated. The target is the string on page 89). Assign a LUN to a LUN Group To assign a LUN to a LUN group: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. The iSCSI page displays the LUNs and LUN groups that you created. See Create a LUN on page 79.
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    Remove a LUN From a LUN Group To remove a LUN from a LUN group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. The iSCSI page displays the LUNs and LUN groups that you created. 3. Select the state. Delete a LUN Group To delete a LUN group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. LUNs 88
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Click the Destroy button to the right of the LUN group. 4. Confirm that you want to delete the LUN group. If the CHAP password for an iSCSI initiator. Configure Access to a LUN Group To configure client access to a LUN group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. LUNs 89
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Click the Properties button to the right of the LUN group. 4. Configure the settings as explained in the following table: Item Description Name The
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 (Continued) Item Password for bidirectional CHAP authentication Description By default, access to an initiator by a LUN in the LUN group is . Add an iSCSI Initiator To add an iSCSI initiator and allow access to the LUN group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. LUNs 91
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Click the Properties button to the right of the LUN group. 4. Select the In the Name field, enter an IQN in the format as defined by RFC 3720, for example, iqn.2012-04.com.netgear:sj-tst-5200:a123b456 is a valid IQN. 7. (Optional) Enter a CHAP password that is between 12 and 16
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    . The new LUN group properties take effect immediately. Remove an iSCSI Initiator To remove an iSCSI initiator from the LUN group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. LUNs 93
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Click the Properties button to the right of the LUN group to manage. 4. Select the Selected radio button next to Allowed button. Your settings are saved. Edit the CHAP Password To edit the CHAP password for an iSCSI initiator: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select iSCSI. LUNs 94
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    The network administrator would provide access to a LUN group through a server. The iSCSI targets (that is, the LUNs in the LUN group on the ReadyNAS) present themselves on the client system as virtual block devices and can be treated as a locally attached disks. Windows, for instance, can run FAT32
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    the basic tasks remain the same. Note Some of the steps in this procedure require that the Windows iSCSI service is running. If it is not, when you open the iSCSI initiator, Windows asks if you want it default name from the Initiator Name field. 3. Create an iSCSi initiator on the ReadyNAS: LUNs 96
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 a. Log in to your ReadyNAS. b. Select iSCSI. c. Click the Properties button to the right of the LUN group. d. Select the Selected radio button. LUNs 97
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 e. Click the + button to the right of the list of initiators. f. Paste the default iSCSI initiator name in the Name field. The default iSCSI
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 a. In the Allowed column of the initiator table, select the check box next to the initiator that you created in Step 3 on page 96.
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    to identify themselves using CHAP check box in Step 4 on page 99, authenticate the connection. The initiator connects to the LUN group on the ReadyNAS. The initiator can access the LUN group, but you cannot view the LUNs in the LUN group using Windows Explorer until you initialize and format
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 For information about initializing and formatting LUNs, see Initialize and Format LUNs on page 101. Initialize and Format LUNs After you set up initiator
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 d. Select the partition style that you want to use for the selected disks. e. Click the OK button. The selected disks are initialized. 3. Format an
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 The New Simple Volume Wizard window displays. c. Follow the default wizard formatting steps. 4. Repeat Step 3 on page 102 for each initialized disk (LUN) that you want to access. The LUNs are formatted as hard disk drives and are accessible through Windows Explorer. LUNs 103
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    of shared folders and LUNs. It includes the following sections: • Basic Snapshot Concepts • View and Change Share Snapshot Properties • Manually Take a Snapshot • Browse Snapshots Using Recovery Mode • Roll Back to a Snapshot Using Recovery Mode • Clone Snapshots • Delete Snapshots • Delete
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    the same volume as the shared folder or LUN from which they were created. The ReadyNAS can automatically take snapshots of a shared folder or LUN according to a schedule that you specify. You can also manually take or delete individual snapshots at any time. Depending on available storage space, you
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    for that month.) Note The Smart Snapshot Management feature does not prune manual snapshots. Rolling Back You can replace a shared folder or LUN with To view and change the snapshot properties of a share: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs on each
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    page and the Browse page. The following procedure describes how to take snapshots from the Shares page. To manually take a snapshot of a shared folder or LUN: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays. 3. Select the shared folder
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    the entire shared folder. Recovery mode allows you to browse snapshots of shared folders and recover individual files or subfolders to your ReadyNAS. WARNING: Rolling back is a destructive process. All snapshots that were taken after the selected snapshot are deleted. To browse and recover snapshot
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    4. Click the gear icon. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. In the pop-up menu, click the Recover button. . 6. Right-click the snapshot. The snapshot options menu opens. 7. Click the Browse button. The contents
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    OS 6.7 To roll back to a snapshot using recovery mode: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders on each volume displays. 3. Select the folder that contains the file or subfolder you want to browse. 4. Click
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    . Clone Snapshots Cloning a snapshot copies the snapshot to create a new independent shared folder or LUN. To clone a snapshot: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Shares > Shares. A list of shared folders and LUNs volume displays. 3. Select the folder that contains the file or subfolder you want
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. In the pop-up menu, click the Recover button. 6. Right-click the snapshot that contains the version of the folder to roll back to.
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    recovery mode or the snapshot timeline. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 and later uses Smart Snapshot Management to automatically prune your snapshots. For information, see Smart Snapshot Management on page 105. Delete Snapshots Using Recovery Mode You can manually delete snapshots using recovery mode. Recovery
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. In the pop-up menu, click the Recover button. 6. Right-click the snapshot. The rollback options menu opens. 7. Click the from a network-attached device, see Access Shared Folders from a Network-Attached Device on page 72. 3. Locate the snapshot data on the ReadyNAS. Snapshots 114
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    and recover earlier versions of files or folders. Recover Data From a Snapshot to an iSCSI-Attached Device Strictly speaking, users who access the ReadyNAS through an iSCSI-attached device cannot access snapshots. However, you can clone a snapshot of a LUN to become a new independent LUN, and then
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    Users and Groups 6 This chapter describes how to create and manage user and group accounts. It contains the following sections: • User and Group Accounts • Home Folders • User and Group Account Limitations • User and Group Management Modes • User Accounts • Group Accounts • Cloud Users 116
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    Users mode and Active Directory mode. You configure either one or the other: • Local Users mode. This mode lets you manually manage user and group accounts on your ReadyNAS storage system using its local database. • Active Directory mode. This mode requires an Active Directory database. If you use
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    in Local Users mode, see User Accounts on page 120 and Group Accounts on page 125. To configure Active Directory mode: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Accounts > Authentication. The page adjusts. 3. In the Access Type menu, select Active Directory. Users and Groups 118
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    OU first. Note The name of the computer account (also referred to as the machine account) is the same as the host name of the ReadyNAS (see Configure the Host Name on page 157). Included Trusted Domains Select the Include Trusted Domains check box to include active directory domains, and their
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    device will set an NTP server. User Accounts Use Local Users mode to manually create, manage, and delete user accounts on your ReadyNAS storage system. The user account procedures assume that your ReadyNAS system is currently in Local Users mode. For more information about changing user and group
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    the default group membership are all controlled by settings for the default user. You can change these defaults. This procedure assumes that your ReadyNAS system is currently in Local Users mode. For more information about changing user and group management modes, see User and Group Management Modes
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    to each user. By default, the ID number is automatically set, but you can manually enter a number if you prefer. • Primary Group. From the menu, select the account is created. Edit User Accounts This procedure assumes that your ReadyNAS system is currently in Local Users mode. For more information
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    OS 6.7 To edit a user account: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Accounts > Users. The list of current users displays. 3. From the list of users, select a user account. 4. Click the Settings button in the pop-up
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    must also recreate the user's password. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Delete User Accounts This procedure assumes that your ReadyNAS system is currently in Local Users mode. For more information about changing user and group management modes, see User and Group Management Modes
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    OK button. Your settings are saved. Group Accounts Use Local Users mode to manually create, manage, and delete group accounts on your ReadyNAS storage system. The group account procedures assume that your ReadyNAS system is currently in Local Users mode. For more information about changing user and
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    local admin page to create groups. To create a group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Accounts > Groups. 3. Click the New Group button. 4. Enter the group. By default, the ID number is automatically set, but you can manually enter a number if you prefer. 5. Click the Create button. The group
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    OS 6.7 Use the local admin page to edit a group. To edit a group: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Accounts > Groups. The list of groups displays. 3. Select the group. 4. Click the Settings button in the menu. 5. Edit the settings for the group as
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    , see Edit User Accounts on page 122. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Delete Groups This procedure assumes that your ReadyNAS system is currently in Local Users mode. For more information about changing user and group management modes, see User and Group Management Modes on
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    page 133. For more information about ReadyCLOUD, see Access Shared Folders Using Cloud Services on page 131. Cloud User Access Rights When you grant access to ReadyCLOUD users, those users can access your ReadyNAS system using ReadyCLOUD. You use the ReadyCLOUD web portal to configure access rights
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    OS 6.7 If you did not enable anonymous access to a shared folder, anyone who tries to access system must provide valid ReadyNAS user account credentials. For more information about managing access to shared folders on your system, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page
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    Use Cloud Services 7 Several cloud-based services are preinstalled on your ReadyNAS system.You can use these services to remotely access your storage system. Note Starting with ReadyNAS OS 6.5, ReadyNAS Remote is no longer available. ReadyCLOUD replaces ReadyNAS Remote. This chapter includes the
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    140. Note ReadyCLOUD is not supported when the ReadyNAS is in Active Directory (Domain) mode. Join ReadyCLOUD Before you can access your system using ReadyCLOUD, you must add your system to your ReadyCLOUD account. The ReadyCLOUD service is preinstalled on your ReadyNAS storage system. Note Starting
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. When prompted, enter your ReadyCLOUD account credentials. 5. Click the Join button. Your system is added to ReadyCLOUD. The ReadyCLOUD through an emailed link, or by granting permission to an existing ReadyCLOUD user. This procedure uses an emailed link. Use Cloud Services 133
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Note When you grant access to a ReadyCLOUD user, that user automatically gains access to your system from ReadyCLOUD. To grant access to a folder: 1. Open a web browser and visit http://readycloud.netgear.com. 2. From the top menu bar, click the Sign In link near the top right corner
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Select the folder you want to share. 6. Click the button on the upper right. Use Cloud Services 135
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    7. Click the Next button. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 8. Review and adjust the options: Requires password, Expires After number of visits or Expires After Date, and Notify me when link, or by granting permission to an existing ReadyCLOUD user. This procedure is for a ReadyCLOUD user. Use Cloud Services 136
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Note When you grant access to a ReadyCLOUD user, that user automatically gains access to your system from ReadyCLOUD. To grant access to ReadyCLOUD users: 1. Open a web browser and visit http://readycloud.netgear Home. 5. Select the folder you want to share. Use Cloud Services 137
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 6. Click the button on the upper right. 7. Click the Full Folder Access you delete a ReadyCLOUD user, that user can no longer use his or her ReadyCLOUD account to access your ReadyNAS system. You must use the ReadyCLOUD web portal to delete a ReadyCLOUD user. Note When you delete a
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    readycloud.netgear.com. 2. From the top menu bar, click the Sign In link near the top right corner of the page. A sign in window opens. 3. Enter your ReadyCLOUD account credentials and click the Sign In button. You are signed in to ReadyCLOUD. 4. From the top menu bar, select Manage. The ReadyNAS
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    and click the Sign In button. You are signed in to ReadyCLOUD. 4. Select Manage. The ReadyNAS systems that you added to ReadyCLOUD using this account are displayed. 5. Select the user to the ReadyCLOUD portal to access your ReadyNAS from anywhere with an Internet connection. Use Cloud Services 140
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    manage your ReadyNAS using ReadyCLOUD: 1. Open a web browser and visit http://readycloud.netgear.com. 2. Drive You can sync files between your ReadyNAS and your Amazon Cloud Drive. For information on your Amazon Cloud Drive: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Cloud. 3. Set the Sync with Amazon
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    6.7 4. Follow the directions on the page to authorize the ReadyNAS. Note If you do not already have an Amazon Cloud Drive, you will be guided through creating one. This requires logging in to, or creating, an Amazon account. The Sync with Amazon Cloud Drive section adds a Settings button. 5. Click
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    ReadyNAS Local Path field by browsing the ReadyNAS to the location that you want to sync. 9. Enter a Cloud Storage Path field by browsing the ReadyNAS to the location that you want to . The Amazon S3 - Session window closes. The ReadyNAS applies the settings to sync with your Amazon S3
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    Dropbox, visit https://www.dropbox.com. To set up Dropbox backup on your system: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Cloud. 3. Set the Dropbox On-Off slider so that the slider shows the On position. A new , or modify Dropbox sessions by clicking the Dropbox Settings button. Use Cloud Services 144
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    and Egnyte to enable Egnyte file sharing and collaboration. For information on Egynte services, visit egnyte.com. To set up syncing with Egnyte: 1. Log on to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Cloud. 3. Set the Egnyte Storage Sync for NETGEAR On-Off slider so that the slider shows the On position. The
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    Egnyte configuration pages. 6. Follow the prompts to configure the service. During configuration, you: a. Map your ReadyNAS users to Egnyte users. b. Select Egnyte folders to sync to the ReadyNAS. c. Start the sync service. The storage sync service is configured and started. 7. If desired, map Mac
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    guided through creating one. This requires logging in to, or creating, a Google account. The page updates with the ReadyNAS a value in the Local Path field by browsing the ReadyNAS to the location that you want to sync. 7. Drive - Session window closes. The ReadyNAS applies the settings to sync with
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 ReadyNAS Vault With ReadyNAS Vault, your ReadyNAS data can be backed up securely to a remote concepts: backing up data from a ReadyNAS system to the cloud and restoring backed-up data to a ReadyNAS system from the cloud. Figure 10. Using a ReadyNAS system to back up and recover data
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    Note After initial setup, you can change your ReadyNAS Vault backup settings at any time by clicking the Manage ReadyNAS Vault button. 7. Follow the instructions of the ReadyNAS Vault setup wizard. For more information about how to use ReadyNAS Vault, visit readynasvault.com. Use Cloud Services 149
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    systems. For more information about using the ReadyNAS Replicate portal, see the ReadyNAS Replicate Software Reference Manual or visit https://replicate.readynas.com. Enable ReadyNAS Replicate To use ReadyNAS Replicate, you must enable the ReadyNAS Replicate feature on your system and register your
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 You can now use the ReadyNAS Replicate web portal to replicate and restore data between your ReadyNAS systems. For more information about using the ReadyNAS Replicate portal, see the ReadyNAS Replicate Software Reference Manual or visit www.replicate.readynas.com. Use Cloud Services
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    Key File • Configure a User Account to Use SSH • Configure Media Services • Configure Discovery Services • Back Up or Restore System Configuration Note Without at least one volume, changes are not saved after you reload the ReadyNAS. Make sure that you create a volume before you configure the system
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    to time-stamp files correctly, ensure that the time and date settings are accurate. To set system time and date: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Overview > Device. 3. Click the gear icon to the right of the Device Time field. 4. In the Time Zone menu, select the correct time
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    date and time manually. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Select the Language To make sure that the ReadyNAS correctly displays file names, configure the system to use the appropriate character set. For example, selecting Japanese allows the ReadyNAS to support files with Japanese
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    you change the language, the local admin page reloads. Note We recommend selecting a language based on the region in which you use the ReadyNAS. Set the Administrator Password It is important to safeguard the administrator password and to change it regularly to protect your data. System Settings 155
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    even if you do not enable password recovery, but you need physical access to the ReadyNAS system to use this method. Physical Reset Button By default this button is selected, and you can use NETGEAR's password recovery tool to reset the administrator password to the default value, password. For
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    uses a host name to advertise itself on the network. When you review the network using ReadyCLOUD, a computer, or any other interface, you can recognize the ReadyNAS by its host name. The default host name is nas-xx-xx-xx, where xx-xx-xx is the last 6 bytes of the system's primary MAC address
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    the OK button. Your settings are saved. Enable Antivirus Your ReadyNAS system comes with free antivirus software that provides real-time virus signatures, and updates over networks with proxy servers are not currently supported. Communication is through port 443. When enabled, the antivirus software
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    the free antivirus software: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. 3. Click the Antivirus button. 4. Select the Enable bonded adapters, and static routes. Basic Network Concepts The acronym NAS in ReadyNAS is short for network-attached storage. Your local area network (
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    only if all components of your network, for example, network interface cards (NICs), hosts, and your switch, support packets of this size or larger. Also MTU sizes greater than the default can affect services such as ReadyCLOUD, ReadyNAS Replicate, and potentially Amazon Cloud. System Settings 160
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    be edited. If you selected the option to assign an IP address manually when you configured your Ethernet settings, you must manually specify the IP addresses of the DNS servers and the domain name to access your ReadyNAS system over the Internet.Your network administrator can help you determine your
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    MAC addresses of the physical interfaces are shown on the Network page. Note If you enter an IP address manually, you must provide DNS server information if you want to access your ReadyNAS system over the Internet. For more information, see DNS on page 161. If the IP address changes, your browser
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    is connected to the network. • Disable. Disables IPv6 networking. Router Enter the IPv6 address for the router through which the Manual configuration only. ReadyNAS connects to your network. The default setting is undefined. IPv6 Link-Local Enter the link local address range. IPv6 Address Enter
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    load sharing. NETGEAR does not recommend bonding interfaces with different speeds, for example bonding a 1 Gb interface with a 10 Gb interface. Note Bonding is available only on ReadyNAS systems with two or more Ethernet interfaces. Teaming Modes The ReadyNAS supports several teaming modes
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    10. Hash type descriptions Hash Type Description Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Based on the source and destination MAC addresses. All traffic between the ReadyNAS and a particular device is transmitted on the same physical link. Based on the source and destination IP addresses. Here too, all traffic
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    , where X is a number in sequential and ascending order. Configure General and TCP/IP Settings To configure a bonded adapter: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Network > Bonds. The page updates showing the bonded interfaces. 3. Click the gear icon for the bonded adapter. 4. Click the Settings
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    is connected to the network. • Disable. Disables IPv6 networking. Router Enter the IPv6 address for the router through which the Manual configuration only. ReadyNAS connects to your network. The default setting is undefined. IPv6 Link-Local Enter the link local address range. IPv6 Address Enter
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    a DNS server and click to remove that server. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 10. Configure the switch or router to which the ReadyNAS is attached to support the bonded adapter. Change the Teaming Mode To change the teaming mode of a bonded adapter: 1. Log in to your
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 The bonded Ethernet interfaces are separated into individual links. System Settings 169
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    separate network connections to connect to the Internet and to a private network, and the default gateway is configured to connect to the Internet. The ReadyNAS can connect to anything on the private network and on the Internet, but if another private network is connected to the private network, the
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    To create a VLAN: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Network. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Ethernet interfaces with active links are colored green. Ethernet interfaces with inactive links are colored gray. 3. Click the gear icon for an Ethernet interface. A
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    or Unix computers to transfer files to and from your ReadyNAS system, disable the NFS file-sharing protocol. Supported System Services The ReadyNAS supports the following system services: Table 11. Supported System Services Protocol Description Recommendation SMB (Server Message Block) Used
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    root access, NETGEAR reserves the right to deny you technical support. By default, SMB and AFP are enabled and FTP and NFS are disabled. Configure System Services To configure global settings for system services: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. Protocol buttons
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    Select System > Settings > Services. 3. Click the protocol button ( SMB, AFP, Rsync, or SSH). • If the indicator is green, the protocol is enabled. • If the indicator is gray, the protocol is disabled. WARNING: If you enable SSH root access, NETGEAR might deny you technical support. If you do enable
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    FTP To configure FTP: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. 3. Click the FTP button. 4. Configure the the number of the port that is used for FTP control traffic on the ReadyNAS.The default port number is 21. Authentication mode Select the authentication mode from the
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    system log, see System Logs on page 205. 5. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Configure NFS To configure NFS: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. System Settings 176
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    box to disable NFS globally. Number of NFS Threads If many clients connect to the ReadyNAS using the NFS protocol, increasing the number of NFS threads can improve performance. Enable HTTP To configure HTTP: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. System Settings 177
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    3. Click the HTTP button. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Configure the HTTP settings as explained in the following table: Item Description Apply button. Your settings are saved. Configure HTTPS To configure HTTPS: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. System Settings 178
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    See the port forwarding instructions provided with your router. SSL Key Host Configures the host name used for your ReadyNAS system to generate its a Dynamic DNS service to access the ReadyNAS through a persistent fully qualified domain name provided by a DDNS service provider rather than through
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 2. Select System > Settings > Services > SSH. 3. Click the Download SSH key file button. A window the user account for SSH. To add SSH usage to a user account: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Accounts > Users. The page updates and shows the list of users. 3. From the list of
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 4. Click the Settings button in the pop-up menu. 5. Select the SSH label. 6. Click the Import Public Key button, if you want to add a
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    can configure the settings for ReadyDLNA, including creating a TiVo archive, and iTunes streaming server on your ReadyNAS storage system. ReadyDLNA The ReadyDLNA service lets you stream media on your ReadyNAS to DLNA players such as the Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, TiVo, and DLNA-enabled TVs. You
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    system to store videos and media recorded on your TiVo box. The ReadyNAS downloads data from your TiVo box according to a schedule that you specify. To create an archive of your TiVo data on your ReadyNAS: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. System Settings 183
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Click the ReadyDLNA button. 4. Select the Enable ReadyDLNA check box. 5. In from your TiVo. 12. Use the check boxes and menus to schedule the time and days that the ReadyNAS downloads data from your TiVo box. 13. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. iTunes Streaming
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    m4p, wav, aif • Video. m4v, mov, mp4 • Playlist. m3u, wpl To set up iTunes Streaming Server: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. 3. Click the iTunes button. 4. Configure the iTunes server settings as explained in the following table: Item Description Enable iTunes
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    devices like computers or your storage system to discover each other across networks. Your storage system supports the Bonjour and UPnP discovery service protocols: • Bonjour. Enables discovery of various services on your ReadyNAS system and provides a way to connect to the local admin page for your
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    OS 6.7 Back Up Your System Configuration To back up your system configurations: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Configuration Backup. 3. Select the Everything radio button or select the Custom radio button and select the check boxes for the settings to
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    OS 6.7 Restore Your System Configuration To restore system configuration from a file: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Configuration Backup. 3. Click the Browse button to find the file containing your previously backed-up system configuration settings and select it. 4. Click
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    System Power 9 You can manage some aspects of system power consumption. You can also use optional uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to maintain operation during power outages. This chapter includes the following topics: • Manage Power Usage • Optional Uninterruptible Power Supplies 189
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    data transfers are interrupted, pending backup jobs do not run, and snapshots are not taken. To enable the power timer: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS system. 2. Select System > Power. 3. If not already expanded, expand Power Timer. 4. Select the Power Timer check box. 5. Click the gear icon next to the
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    packet, to another network-attached device. If wake-on-LAN is enabled in the target device, the packet signals the device to power up. Your ReadyNAS system supports wake-on-LAN on the first Ethernet port (LAN 1) only. By default, wake-on-LAN is not enabled. To enable wake-on-LAN: 1. Log
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    make the disks appear to be off-line or cause time outs. To set or change the disk spin-down settings: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS system. 2. Select System > Power. The page updates showing the power settings. 3. If not already expanded, expand Disk Spin-down. 4. Select the Enable disk spin-down
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    UPS internal battery voltage drops to the UPS low voltage setting, and the UPS sends a signal to the ReadyNAS, the ReadyNAS automatically shuts down gracefully. UPS Configurations The ReadyNAS supports UPS devices managed over SNMP, USB, and over a remote connection. UPS Devices Managed Over SNMP An
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    UPS devices. Add a UPS If your UPS is not automatically detected when you connect it to your ReadyNAS system, you must manually add the UPS. To add a UPS: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Power. 3. If not already expanded, expand UPS. 4. Click the + icon next to the UPS heading
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    server that is running NUT, enter the password used to access the remote UPS. For a remote UPS that is attached to a ReadyNAS, enter pass. This password is required for the ReadyNAS to access the remote UPS. Do not enter another password. 6. Click the Add button. The UPS is added to the UPS
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    detected manufacturer of the UPS. Address The IP address of the UPS. Edit a UPS To edit a UPS in the UPS list: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Power. The window updates showing the power sections. 3. In the UPS section, select the UPS. 4. Click the gear icon to the right of
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    are saved. The modified UPS settings are displayed in the UPS list. Remove a UPS To remove a UPS from the UPS list: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Power. The window updates showing the power sections. 3. Select the UPS that you want to remove from the UPS list. 4. Click the icon
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    Install and Manage Apps 10 From the local admin page, you can install and manage apps for your ReadyNAS, as follows: • To install apps, select Apps > Available Apps. For information about installing apps, see Install Free Apps on page 199. • To view your installed
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    OS 6.7 Install Apps Many apps are available for your ReadyNAS. To install an app on your ReadyNAS: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Apps > Available Apps. Note The apps are listed in alphabetical order. Click the Reverse icon to change the order from A through Z to Z through A and
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Note The apps are listed in alphabetical order. Click the Reverse icon to change the order from A through Z to Z through A and back. You can
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    well as system logs. Real-time historical monitoring is available for most models. You can also enable the SNMP protocol to remotely monitor your ReadyNAS system using an SNMP client. This chapter includes the following topics: • System and Disk Health Information • System Real-Time and Historical
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    set to Balanced or Cool. System Real-Time and Historical Monitoring The ReadyNAS provides status graphs for volume throughput, network throughput, volume utilization, and system temperatures. Note Status graphs are not supported for ReadyNAS 102, 104, 202, 204, 212, 214, or 2120 systems. To display
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Volume The Volume throughput graph shows the number of read and write operations per second. The range is flexible and depends on your selections
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 The range is flexible and depends on your selections from the menus above the graph. For example, the range can be 0 to 60 bytes
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 • Volume. Select all volumes or individual volumes. • Period. Select the period computer, and receive system alerts. These logs are used primarily to troubleshoot problems. If you call NETGEAR technical support, the representative might ask you to send your system logs. Depending
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    failures • Fan speed irregularities and fan failures • CPU and enclosure temperature violations To display and manage the system logs: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Logs and Alerts. 3. To view additional messages, use the navigation box in the lower left corner of the page. 4. Do
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    logs for both routine and exceptional actions. These logs can help support diagnose the cause of a problem. For support to read the logs, you must download them and send them to support. To download logs: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS system from which you want to download logs. 2. Select System > Logs
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    such as HP OpenView or CA UniCenter for remote monitoring of the ReadyNAS. (Management over SNMP is not supported.) Configure SNMP To configure SNMP: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. 3. Click the SNMP button. 4. Configure the settings as explained in the following
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    applications. For information about the types of messages that the ReadyNAS can send to SNMP hosts, see System Logs on page 205. To download the NETGEAR SNMP MIB: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Services. 3. Click the SNMP button. 4. Click the Download MIB link. The
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    firmware, recovering the administrator password, and shutting down or restarting the system. This chapter describes how to maintain your ReadyNAS system. It includes the following sections: • Update Firmware • Reset the Firmware to Factory Defaults • Recover the Administrator Password • Shut
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    the firmware requires a special process. Updates are numbered chronologically, for example: • ReadyNAS OS 6.0.1 • ReadyNAS OS 6.0.2 You can update the firmware on your ReadyNAS system remotely from the NETGEAR website or manually from a local drive. The update process changes only the firmware; it
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    that can access the Internet, download the latest firmware for your system from www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. If you can later connect this computer to the local area network with the ReadyNAS, download directly to the computer. Otherwise, download the file to a USB drive or other
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    but also all stored data. Back up the stored data if you intend to use it again. To reset the ReadyNAS to factory defaults: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select System > Settings > Update. 3. Click the Perform Factory Default button. 4. Type FACTORY (all capital letters) in the field. 5. Click the
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Recover the Administrator Password You can use NETGEAR s password recovery tool to recover a lost or button. By default, this method is enabled, but it requires physical access to the ReadyNAS system. For more information, see Set the Administrator Password on page 155. Note
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Both user name and password are case-sensitive. To recover your administrator password using NETGEAR's reinstall on the storage system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6. Shut Down or Restart the System
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    To gracefully shut down or restart the system: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Click the Power icon near the upper right corner of the local admin the system and restart it. 4. Confirm your selection. If you enabled email alerts, the ReadyNAS sends a message after it restarts. System Maintenance 216
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    for many devices on your network. For example, you can back up data that is stored on your ReadyNAS storage system to secondary devices, such as a USB drive. You can also use your ReadyNAS storage system to store backed-up data from other devices, like your laptop. If your data is important
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    backed-up data. If you store primary copies of your data on your ReadyNAS system, you can create a backup job to back up your data to a secondary device on the same network. Figure 12. Backing up data from a ReadyNAS system to a secondary device (USB drive) If you store primary copies of your
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    system, you can create a recovery job to restore backed-up data to your computer or other primary device. Figure 14. Recovering data from a ReadyNAS system to a laptop computer If you store backed-up data on another device on the network, such as a USB drive, you can create a recovery job
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    secure cloud backup lets you use online backup and recovery tools, such as ReadyNAS Vault, to save data over the Internet to a remote location and restore Item Description Windows/NAS (Timestamp) Source or destination is a share on a Windows computer, or a share on another NAS. Incremental backups
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    Using Rsync is the preferred backup method when backing up from one ReadyNAS device to another. Rsync over Remote SSH Source or destination is you back up data, it is a good practice to perform the backup manually. With a manual backup, you can make sure that access is granted to the remote backup
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    a Backup Job To create a backup job: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. 3. Click the Add Backup button. 4. In the on the left side of the window, to back up files that are local (on the ReadyNAS, or connected USB drive, or connected eSATA drive), click the Local button, or click the
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 6. Do one of the following: • If you clicked the Local button, click the Browse button and navigate to the file or folder you want
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    6.7 7. From the pair of buttons on the right side of the window, to store the backup locally (on the ReadyNAS, or connected USB drive, or connected eSATA drive), click the Local button, or click the Remote button. Note The source and destination of the job
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    the Jobs list. For more information about backup sources, destinations, and protocols, see Backup and Recovery on page 217. Create a Recovery Job The ReadyNAS system treats recovery jobs like backup jobs.You use the Backup page to create a recovery job. In a recovery job, you reverse the source and
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    of 255 characters. 5. From the pair of buttons on the left side of the window, click the Local button to recover local files (on the ReadyNAS, or connected USB drive, or connected eSATA drive), or click the Remote button. The window adjusts to show the appropriate set of parameters. 6. Do one
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    Connection button. 7. From the pair of buttons on the right side of the window, click the Local button to store the backup locally (on the ReadyNAS, or connected USB drive, or connected eSATA drive), or click the Remote button. Note The source and destination of the job cannot both be remote
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 - If you select the NFS protocol, specify the export point followed 10. Clear the Enabled check box. Clearing this check box forces the recovery procedure to be started manually, which ensures that the recovery job does not happen automatically. WARNING: To ensure the integrity of
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    the job name, schedule, and other options. Change the Name of a Job To change the name of a backup or recovery job: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. The page updates showing the backup jobs. 3. Mouse over the backup or recovery job from the Jobs list and click the displayed gear
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    . usb The source or destination is an external storage device that is connected locally to the ReadyNAS. timemachine The source is the Time Machine data stored locally on the ReadyNAS. 7. In the Name menu, select the share, home share, volume, or external storage connection that you want
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    it. If you select an external storage device that is connected to your ReadyNAS system, you can leave the path blank to back up or recover the To configure a remote source or destination for a job: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. The page updates showing the backup jobs. 3. Mouse over
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 5. Click the Source or Destination tab. 6. In the Type menu, select remote. 7. Select the protocol. Item Windows/NAS (Timestamp) Description Source or destination is a share on a Windows computer. Incremental backups with this protocol use time stamps to determine whether files
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    use a backslash (\) in paths. 10. If necessary, enter the login credentials required to access the source or destination. 11. To determine if your ReadyNAS system can access the remote destination, click the Test Connection button. 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 13. Click the
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Mouse over the backup or recovery job and click the gear icon. 4. Click the Settings button. The job settings window opens. 5. Click the Advanced tab. 6. Configure the settings as described in the following table. Backup and Recovery 234
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 Item Description Enable Compression Compresses data before transferring. This option is recovery job to run automatically. To schedule a backup job: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. The page updates showing the list of backup and recovery jobs. Backup and Recovery 235
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Mouse over the backup or recovery job and click the gear icon. 4. Click the Settings button. The job settings window window closes. Configure the Job Options To configure the options for a backup or recovery job: 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. Backup and Recovery 236
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 The jobs settings window opens. 3. Mouse over the backup or recovery job from the jobs list and click the gear icon. 4. In the pop-up menu, click the Settings button. The job settings window opens. Backup and Recovery 237
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    5. Click the Options tab. ReadyNAS OS 6.7 6. Configure the options as described in the following table. Item Schedule full backup Description From the drop-down list, specify how often to run a
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    destination. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the pop-up window closes. Manually Start a Backup or Recovery Job To manually start a backup or recovery job: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. The page updates showing the backup and recovery jobs. 3. Mouse over the
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    its progress in the Status column of the Jobs list. Delete a Backup or Recovery Job To delete a backup or recovery job: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. The page updates showing the backup and recovery jobs. 3. Mouse over the backup or recovery job from the Jobs list and click the
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 3. Mouse over the backup or recovery job from the Jobs list and Backup Button You can configure the Backup button (or the OK button on models with OK buttons) on your ReadyNAS storage system to execute one or more backup jobs that you previously created. When you click the button,
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    6.7 To add a job to the Backup button sequence: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. 3. Mouse over the job and click the gear icon. 4. Click the Include in Button Sequence button. The pop-menu closes and the word
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    ReadyNAS on your ReadyNAS device. A ReadyNAS backup makes on the ReadyNAS itself. However, ReadyNAS device, and if the source and destination are on different ReadyNAS devices, the communication method is specific to ReadyDR. The ReadyNAS ReadyNAS it onto the destination ReadyNAS. For more information
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    the source and destination are the same device. 1. Log in to the ReadyNAS device on which you will create the ReadyDR job. 2. Select Backup. file. The file name is public_readydr_key-system_name. 7. Log in to your other ReadyNAS device. 8. Select Backup. 9. If ReadyDR is not already on, move the
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 The Access List window opens. 11. Click the Import Public Key button. The Import Public Key window closes and the Access List window shows the filename and fingerprint for the first ReadyNAS device. 13. Click the Close button. Seed a ReadyDR Job When a ReadyDR job first runs, all of
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    , enter a name for the new backup job. The name can be a maximum of 255 characters. 5. If the source for the job is local to the ReadyNAS device, on the left side of the window click the Local button. Otherwise, click the Remote button. The window adjusts to show the appropriate set
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    OS 6.7 Note If either the source or destination is on a remote device, you must install the local ReadyNAS's public key on the remote ReadyNAS. For information, see Load System Access Key Before Using ReadyDR on page 244. 6. Do one of the following: • If you clicked the Local button, click
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    Monitor and Change ReadyDR Jobs You can manually start a job, view the job history, export a seed file, delete the job, enable a stopped job, and change the job settings. To check the history or change job parameters: 1. Log in to your ReadyNAS. 2. Select Backup. 3. Select the ReadyDR job you
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    the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). You can configure your ReadyNAS to backup such devices when you connect them to the ReadyNAS. Your camera or other MTP supporting device must have MTP or PTP enabled before connecting it your ReadyNAS. Check your device documentation. After enabling MTP backups
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    to back up and retrieve data for your Mac computer. This combines the ease of a native Mac backup with the space and reliability of your ReadyNAS. Starting in ReadyNAS OS 6.2, in addition to a shared Time Machine that can be used by any Mac account, you can also configure individual accounts to use
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    is part of the account's home folder and is invisible to other users of the ReadyNAS. Back Up Your Mac Using a Shared Time Machine You can use your ReadyNAS as the disk for Time Machine backups. ReadyNAS OS supports two different types of Time Machine targets, a single Time Machine shared by several
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    , which can take several minutes to start. Back Up Your Mac Using a Private Time Machine You can use your ReadyNAS as the disk for Time Machine backups. ReadyNAS OS supports two different types of Time Machine targets, a single Time Machine shared by several users, and private Time Machines used
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    ReadyNAS OS 6.7 2. Select Backup > Time Machine. User accounts already configured for a private Time Machine display here. 3. Click the add (+) button. Note A maximum of 16 Time Machines
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    a sparse bundle (a Mac OS file system directory type) is created on your ReadyNAS to store the backup data. The maximum size of the sparse bundle is the size that you specify when you enable Time Machine on your ReadyNAS. (See Back Up Your Mac Using Time Machine on page 251.) After
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    click the OK button. Finder displays the volume contents. WARNING: Deleting the sparse bundle deletes all Time Machine backup data stored on your ReadyNAS. 9. Delete the sparse bundle file ending in .sparsebundle. 10. Create a new Time Machine backup and specify a larger capacity. See Back Up Your
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ReadyNAS OS 6.7
Software Manual
April 2017
202-11207-14
350 E. Plumeria Drive
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