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RNR4000 (Readynas 1100) Password recovery failed using the OS install procedure
I followed the procedure to perform a password recovery by pressing and holding the reset button while powering on the system. Now the NAS is stuck in boot up saying "File System Check" in RAIDar. RA...
What is the firmware version?
Also note that for the 1100, the default password is netgear1 if running RAIDiator 4.x or if running RAIDiator 3.x it is infrant1
Believe it or not, it just changed to a yellow status light and now shows the firmware version. However, when I try to access the setup page, the login is still failing. I am using admin and password
What is the firmware version?
Also note that for the 1100, the default password is netgear1 if running RAIDiator 4.x or if running RAIDiator 3.x it is infrant1
Okay, that did it. I had no idea about the password infrant1 and I was unaware of the version. I can now login and make the changes. Thanks for your help! Your awesome!
If the system is still running RAIDiator 3.x then it is running ancient firmware that is at least 8 years old (if I recall correctly). A lot of improvements have been made in newer firmware.
I would suggest you backup your data and then update the firmware to something more recent, then do a factory default (wipes all data, settings, everything), configure the NAS to use e.g. User Security Mode and restore your data from backup.
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