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ReadyNAS Duo V1 cannot access boot menu
Hello, I have a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo (says v2 on the label but is actually a v1) and I cannot access the boot menu to perform an OS reinstall. I inherited it from my Grandad who has passed away and I need to perform the OS reinstall so the administration log-in credentials will be reset to the factory default values. It's very frustrating because I have gone to the password reset webpage and when presented with the security question my Grandad setup I do actually know the answer, but despite trying several variations (acronyms, upper case first letters, nicknames etc.) I keep being told my answers are incorrect... Obviously this is a fairly old ReadyNAS now and therefore Netgear can't provide me with any technical support. To access the boot menu I have done the following procedure: 1) Completely powered off the device. 2) Pressed the reset button on the back with a paperclip (and kept it held down). 3) Powered on the device. 4) Waited for all the lights to flash so I can release the reset button - the lights never flash and therein lies my problem. I would really like to be able to use my ReadyNAS as I'm in the process of creating a backup system for all my photos and videos with the intention of being able to access them all without the computer being switched on. Thanks in advance for any help!
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sjwomersley
Dec 12, 2016 Place New ReadyNAS Users & General Discussion
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Readynas Ultra 6 boot problem
Hi Everyone, I have a Readynas Ultra 6. Because of an power outage the Readynas won't boot anymore. - the fan's are working. - the display keeps showing 'readynas' - i found the vga header, but the monitor says 'no cable connected'. - I've replaced the memory. - I've have i disk in the unit and is spinning up. - I tried to restore factory by using a boot usb and the backup button. - i pressed the reset button (on the back) at power on. - I cannot access the bootmenu (display won't change from 'readynas') Can someone please help what else i can do to fix the boot problem. Greetings, Rob
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Oct 30, 2016 Place New ReadyNAS Users & General Discussion
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