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nas_novice1
May 28, 2012Aspirant
ReadyNas NV+
Hi, I need to reset the admin password for my ReadyNAS NV+ unit. The default admin/netgear1 does not work. I've forgotten what I set it to - it's well over six months. I tried the http://<IP-Add...
- May 28, 2012With the NV+ (v1 - silver chassis).
1. Press and hold reset button
2. Briefly press power button to turn unit on and continue holding reset button
3. After about 5 seconds the disk LEDs will blink once and text something like "5: OS Re-install" will display on the LCD screen.
4. Release the reset button.
The NAS will then complete the OS Re-install.
nas_novice1
May 28, 2012Aspirant
Thanks for the reply.
I guess I want to be completely clear.
> Get a straightened paper clip and depress the hidden switch in the pinhole while the power is off, and then power on the ReadyNAS.
When power is off, there will be no LED to watch.
> LED Flashes: 1
Do the LED Flashes appear when it is powered on later, or when I depress the Reset for five seconds?
Thanks.
I guess I want to be completely clear.
> Get a straightened paper clip and depress the hidden switch in the pinhole while the power is off, and then power on the ReadyNAS.
When power is off, there will be no LED to watch.
> LED Flashes: 1
Do the LED Flashes appear when it is powered on later, or when I depress the Reset for five seconds?
Thanks.
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