Network Settings. Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2, RND4475 - ReadyNAS NV+ NAS Server, Home RAIDiator 5.3, ReadyNAS Duo v2 106 Pages
Network Settings. Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2, RND4475 - ReadyNAS NV+ NAS Server, Home RAIDiator 5.3, ReadyNAS Duo v2
Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 is a powerful and versatile network attached storage (NAS) device that is ideal for home and small business users. It offers a wide range of features, including:
- RAID support: The NV+ v2 supports a variety of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, which can help to protect your data from hard drive failures.
- Large storage capacity: The NV+ v2 can accommodate up to four hard drives, providing you with plenty of space to store your files.
- Fast data transfer speeds: The NV+ v2 features Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, which allows you to transfer files quickly and easily.
- Easy to use: The NV+ v2 comes with a user-friendly web interface that makes it easy to manage your files and settings.
- Mobile access: You can access your files from anywhere with the ReadyNAS Remote app.
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ReadyNAS for Home RAIDiator 5.3
Network Settings
The acronym NAS in ReadyNAS is short for network-attached storage. Your local area network (LAN) is an integral part of managing and using your ReadyNAS storage system.
Connecting your ReadyNAS storage system to the Internet expands your ability to access data stored on your ReadyNAS system when you are away from it. Connecting your system to the Internet also allows you to share data with people located around the world.
A typical network setup that includes a ReadyNAS system resembles the following illustration.
Figure 6. Typical network setup including a ReadyNAS storage system
You can use Dashboard to adjust your ReadyNAS system’s network settings.
Ethernet
Your ReadyNAS storage system uses Ethernet technology to transfer information on your local area network. Every device that uses Ethernet technology has a unique MAC (media access control) address that is used to identify the source device and the destination device.
MAC addresses are assigned when a device is manufactured. Your ReadyNAS storage system’s MAC address is listed on a sticker on the bottom of the system. It is also listed in the
Dashboard interface on the Ethernet Settings dialog box, and in RAIDar.
IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are another key component for sharing data over a network.
A unique IP address is assigned to every network-connected device. IP addresses can be assigned automatically or manually.
If a your network has a DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server, you can have an IP address assigned automatically. Most networks have a DHCP server. In most cases, the
DHCP server belongs to an Internet service provider (ISP), but a router or other device can also act as a DHCP server.
If you choose to manually assign an IP address manually, you need to know how to assign an
IP address that is valid in your LAN, the subnet mask for your network, and IP address of your gateway device.
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In most environments, your ReadyNAS storage system’s default network settings allow you to connect and communicate with your ReadyNAS storage system over your local area network and the Internet. However, you can adjust these settings to accommodate your needs.
To configure Ethernet settings:
1.
Select Configure > System > Network.
The Network screen displays.
2.
Click the Ethernet configure icon.
The Ethernet Settings dialog box displays.
3.
(Optional) Select an iPv4 assignment method:
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Obtain an IPv4 address automatically. In most networks, a DHCP server is enabled, so you can select this option to automatically set the IP address and network mask.
If you select the Obtain an IPv4 address automatically check box, NETGEAR recommends that you set the lease time on the DHCP server or router to a value of at least one day. Otherwise, you might notice that the IP address of the unit changes even after being turned off for only a few minutes. Most DHCP servers allow you to map a static IP address to a MAC address. If you have this option, enabling it ensures that your ReadyNAS maintains the same IP address, even in DHCP mode.
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Use the following IPv4 address. Take care to correctly enter the IP address. If you enter an incorrect IP address, you cannot connect to your ReadyNAS system. To recover from an incorrectly entered IP address, you must perform an OS reinstall reboot. For more information, see the ReadyNAS Duo v2 and NV+ v2 Hardware
Manual.
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If you select the Use the following IPv4 address check box, the IPv4 Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default gateway fields become active. You must provide the following information when you choose to manually enter an IP address:
a. In the IPv4 Address field, enter an IP address for your ReadyNAS system that is valid in your local area network.
For more information, see the documentation that accompanies your router or your network administrator.
b. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask of your network.
c. In the Default gateway field, enter the IP address of your gateway device.
In addition, if you select choose to manually enter an IP address, you must provide
DNS server information if you want to access your ReadyNAS system over the
Internet. For more information, see
Note that your browser loses its connection to your ReadyNAS storage system if the
IP address changes. To reconnect to your ReadyNAS system if your manually assigned IP address changes, launch the RAIDar utility, click the Rescan button to locate the device, and click the Setup button to reconnect.
4.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
DNS
DNS is short for Domain Name System. Because IP addresses are a string of numbers, they are hard to remember. It is much easier to remember a name (for example, www.readynas.com) than it is to remember a string of numbers when you want to visit a website. A DNS server translates IP addresses into website names and website names into
IP addresses.
You can specify up to three DNS servers in your ReadyNAS storage system.
If you selected the option to assign an IP address automatically when you configured your
Ethernet settings, the Domain Name Server fields are automatically populated with the DNS settings from your DHCP server and cannot 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 if you want to access your ReadyNAS system over the Internet. Your network administrator can help you determine your domain name server IP address.
For more information about configuring your Ethernet settings, see
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To manually configure DNS settings:
1.
Select Configure > System > Network.
The Network screen displays.
2.
Click the DNS Settings configure icon.
The DNS Settings dialog box displays.
3.
In at least one Domain name server field, enter at a DNS server IP address.
4.
(Optional) In the Domain name field, enter a domain name.
5.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Host Name and Workgroup
Your ReadyNAS storage system uses the host name to advertise itself on your network.
When you review your network using RAIDar, your PC, your Mac, or any other interface, you can recognize your storage system by its host name.
The default host name is nas- followed by the last 3 bytes of the system’s primary MAC address. You can change the hostname to one that is easier to remember and recognize.
A workgroup is a set of computers on a LAN. Assigning devices to a workgroup can make it easier to manage multiple network-attached devices. If you do not specify a workgroup, the default workgroup NETGEAR is used.
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To change the host name or workgroup:
1.
Select Configure > System > Network.
The Network screen displays.
2.
Click the General Settings configure icon.
The General Settings dialog box displays.
3.
(Optional) Enter a new host name in the Host Name field.
The host name must be unique on your LAN. For example, if your router’s host name is
Fido, you cannot use Fido as your ReadyNAS system’s host name. Use only alphanumeric characters and hyphens in your host name.
The host name you choose can have a maximum of 24 characters in most non-Asian languages. If you use Asian language characters, the limit is significantly lower. Your host name can consist of the following characters:
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Letters
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Numbers
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Hyphen (-)
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Comma (,)
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Period (.)
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Underscore (_)
The first character must be a letter.
4.
(Optional) Enter a new workgroup name in the Workgroup field.
The host name you choose can have a maximum of 15 characters in most non-Asian languages. If you use Asian language characters, the limit is significantly lower. You can use most alpha, numeric, and punctuation characters for a share name.
5.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Key Features
- RAID support for data protection
- Large storage capacity for all your files
- Fast data transfer speeds for quick file access
- Easy-to-use web interface for simple management
- Mobile access for remote file access