First installation of a ReadyNas RN 422

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georges8060 wrote:

Could anybody propose a clear installation sequence for installing this device.

In other words: what is step1, step 2, step3,.....stepn

The 400 page software manual doesn't offer a logical way to allow easy install.

Also, the software manual doesn't clearly explain HOW I will use the NAS as a private cloud system

 

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You have posted your message in the section of this community given over to Nighthawk WiFi Routers. (This is easily done, given Netgear's complicated community structure.)

Many questions apply to different types of device, so there may be useful responses here, but the ReadyNAS-4200| is nothing like a router, so  you might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:

ReadyNAS Network Storage: Official NETGEAR Community

I will ask the Netgear moderator to move your message.

In the meantime you could visit the support pages:

Support | NETGEAR

Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware. Look at the label on the device for the model number.

You may have done this already. I can't tell from your message.

I mention it because Netgear stopped supplying printed manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

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georges8060 wrote:

Could anybody propose a clear installation sequence for installing this device.

 

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You could try the installation guide: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS-100/ReadyNAS_Desktop_IG_EN.pdf

 

Though personally I browse to https://nas-ip-address/admin to complete the setup at step 8.  You can enable ReadyCloud later on if you like.

 

As general advice:  The NAS isn't a simple "set up and forget" device.  It will require some willingness to explore the options, and develop some understanding on how it works.  You won't find an easy set of "how tos" for everything you are likely to want to do.  Folks here will give advice if you run into rough spots.  But we are customers too, and we aren't going to generate a lot of guides for you.