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Re: New ReadyNas 212 install. Undiscoverable

ChrisGLMu
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New ReadyNas 212 install. Undiscoverable

Hi All,

Trying a new install with RN212 and disillusioned at how poor the documents are and how complex a simple process has become. 3hrs in and the NAS still cant be discovered by ReadyCloud.

 

Macbook pro connected to switch. Wifi switched off

RN212 on the same switch

Power light solid

Act light flashes twice ever 4-5seconds

Drive 1 LED solid 

Drive 2 empty

LAN is active

 

Network sees the drive

 

Screenshot 2021-03-19 at 19.28.23.png

 

Too be honest i just dont know what to do next

 

Any pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks

C

Model: RN212|2 BAY Desktop ReadyNAS Storage
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JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: New ReadyNas 212 install. Undiscoverable

Hi ChrisGLMu,

 

Welcome to the Community!

 

You can try installing the RAIDar software. This can also discover the NAS on your network. You may download the installer here.

 

Regards,

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JohnCM_S
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: New ReadyNas 212 install. Undiscoverable

Hi ChrisGLMu,

 

Welcome to the Community!

 

You can try installing the RAIDar software. This can also discover the NAS on your network. You may download the installer here.

 

Regards,

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Sandshark
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Re: New ReadyNas 212 install. Undiscoverable

Honestly, unless you need remote access, stear clear of ReadyCloud and use the local interface.  It is quite unfortunaste (and, IMHO, short-sighted) that Netgear chose to produce documentation that points you in that direction even for local access where it is completely unnecessary.  You don't need RAIDar if you know the IP address of the NAS, but it is a good little tool to keep an eye on the health of your NAS and get admin access quickly when you need it.  While a NAS doesn't require a lot of "care and feeding", it's also not a "set and forget" item.

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