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vk4akp
Jun 14, 2015Aspirant
Web interface for Offline Use?
Hi, I'm off to buy a Netgear RN10400-100AJS tomorrow. My question is. Do these have the usual normal Web interface via the devices IP address? Our application is for "Offline" use. IE. ...
Nhellie
Jun 15, 2015Virtuoso
vk4akp wrote:
- If you start the unit without a drive you can't access the Admin via browser on the IP. You also can't turn the device off with the power button.
Once the drive is inserted it's happy. Instant access to the Admin panel, and auto format of the drive.
-The OS of the NAS is saved on the drives so basically you will just get a "No disk detected" message, about the power button --I believe you can turn if off by pressing it even where theres no drives (as far as I know)
vk4akp wrote:
- The drive tray's metal base comes scary close to the drive's PCB. I examined it with a torch and it's lucky to have a 1mm clearance. :(
I almost didn't insert it. Instead I would have been looking for some thin plastic sheeting to insulate it. This would be a nice thing to include actually.
Ha, I can say this is true. But don't worry, haven't seen anyone experience any issues with it.
vk4akp wrote:
How come a 4TB drive only leaves 3.63TB usable?
OS or Raid overhead or something?
This is normal, the space is used for firmware or software that the HDD uses, it could also be formatting.
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