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zero101a
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Feb 18, 2019
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Default power condition

Is there a way to change the default power on of the ReadyNAS?   I can turn off my ReadNAS properly (via the webpage or double press the power button).   However if there is a power glitch or...
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  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Feb 18, 2019
    zero101a wrote:

     

    Perhaps this is something I will need to change in the BIOS screen?

    Netgear doesn't provide access to the BIOS settings.

     

    A UPS makes the behavior consistent since the NAS monitors the UPS and always gracefully shuts down. 

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zero101a
Tutor
Feb 18, 2019

Hi Roland, thanks for taking the time to respond.

 

However my prime concern is that once the NAS has shutdown gracefully, it stays shutdown.

 

The problem I have is that once power is restored the unit will ignore its previous off state and turn on automatically.

 

Perhaps this is something I will need to change in the BIOS screen?

 

Regards,

 

Fergus

 

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 18, 2019
zero101a wrote:

 

Perhaps this is something I will need to change in the BIOS screen?

Netgear doesn't provide access to the BIOS settings.

 

A UPS makes the behavior consistent since the NAS monitors the UPS and always gracefully shuts down. 

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