ReadyNAS RND4210 boots but undetectable on network as 192.168.1.6

[ComputerExcelle]

Our ReadyNS boots and states it is ready as 192.168.1.6 but I can't ping it or connect. Do I need special software or something? Is it "broken". I see USB ports. If i found a Male A to Male A cable, should it ready like a flash drive? I am LOST!

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@ComputerExcelle wrote:

Our ReadyNS boots and states it is ready as 192.168.1.6 but I can't ping it or connect. 

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Is it configured to use a static address, or DHCP?

Is your home network also configured to use 192.168.1.x addresses?

Perhaps try installing RAIDar on a PC, and see if it can detect the NAS.  https://kb.netgear.com/20684/ReadyNAS-Downloads

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@ComputerExcelle wrote:

If i found a Male A to Male A cable, should it ready like a flash drive? 

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No.  It needs to be connected via ethernet.  It is possible to extract the data from the hard drives, but let's first sort out the network issue.

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@ComputerExcelle wrote:

Our ReadyNS boots and states it is ready as 192.168.1.6 but I can't ping it or connect. 

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Is it configured to use a static address, or DHCP?

Is your home network also configured to use 192.168.1.x addresses?

Perhaps try installing RAIDar on a PC, and see if it can detect the NAS.  https://kb.netgear.com/20684/ReadyNAS-Downloads

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@ComputerExcelle wrote:

If i found a Male A to Male A cable, should it ready like a flash drive? 

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No.  It needs to be connected via ethernet.  It is possible to extract the data from the hard drives, but let's first sort out the network issue.

[ComputerExcelle]

The software found it but states "Your NETGWAR storage is not accessible from this computer. Check your network settings." How do I change network settings to see 192.168.1.6?

[StephenB]

What is the IP address of your PC?

Did you change routers or move the ReadyNAS to a new network?