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Netgear ReadyNAS 314 (Installation and networking)
Hello all, Some years ago i bought a Netgear ReadyNAS 314 to store files away. From the start i had problems with setting the system up and running with i think with one of the reasons that on th...
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Since you do not have a router, you will have to direct-connect your ReadyNAS to your PC. There are KBs you can follow.
You can do this by following this KB on how to direct-connect your NAS.
Use the following guide to setup static IP.
For Setting a static IP on your ReadyNAS
For Setting up static IP on your PC
Your PC and ReadyNAS Should be on the same Subnet. For example, you can set the ReadyNAS IP address to 192.168.1.251 and the PC should have 192.168.1.252. Subnet mask for both should be 255.255.255.0 and gateway/router can be 192.168.1.1
Download RAIDar and run to discover the ReadyNAS.
After discovery follow the offline mode setup on this KB.
I hope this helps!
Welcome to the Community!
Since you do not have a router, you will have to direct-connect your ReadyNAS to your PC. There are KBs you can follow.
You can do this by following this KB on how to direct-connect your NAS.
Use the following guide to setup static IP.
For Setting a static IP on your ReadyNAS
For Setting up static IP on your PC
Your PC and ReadyNAS Should be on the same Subnet. For example, you can set the ReadyNAS IP address to 192.168.1.251 and the PC should have 192.168.1.252. Subnet mask for both should be 255.255.255.0 and gateway/router can be 192.168.1.1
Download RAIDar and run to discover the ReadyNAS.
After discovery follow the offline mode setup on this KB.
I hope this helps!
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