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beginner question Easiest way to create automatic backups to readynas from windows PC
I just installed a readynas duo v1 to my router and would like to set up an automatic backup (file copy, uncompressed) from my windows pc, and I am new at using nas and raid. I can map the nas as a ...
Thanks to those who tried to help me.
I decided to buy acronis and use it to back up the data to the readynas.
cboudet wrote:
I have not been able to reset the admin password. I need help there also.
Do you get a login prompt when you go to https://nasipaddress/admin (using the real NAS ip address)?
cboudet wrote:
I just installed a readynas duo v1 to my router and would like to set up an automatic backup (file copy, uncompressed) from my windows pc,
What version of windows?
I have different operating systems in the network, xp professional, seven professional and 10
Thanks,
I found the admin information. I was looking at the version 2 manual instead of the version one because it is labeled v2 at the bottom but it is actually v1.
I still need help setting up to back up to it.
Thanks
cboudet wrote:
I still need help setting up to back up to it.The best way is to get a backup tool that runs on the PCs, and which supports Windows Network Shares as a backup target.
I use Acronis TrueImage that way myself. Some posters like FreeFileSync; I haven't tried it myself.
Hi cboudet,
Welcome to the community!
These articles will show you how to you can create and run a backup job between your PC, and your ReadyNAS.
Backing up data on my ReadyNAS
Backing up data between ReadyNAS and Windows 7, 8 or 10 (SMB) share
With regard to your other question about resetting the admin password, are you having problems accessing the Frontview or admin page?
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community TeamThanks for the information.
I already found the login information and have access to Frontview.
Thanks,
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