Netgear RNRP4420 – READYNAS 3100 8 TB NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM Software Guide
Getting Acquainted
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ReadyNAS for Business RAIDiator 4.2.17
Initial Setup and Default Login
Follow the instructions on the ReadyNAS Installation Guide that came with your unit to install
your ReadyNAS system. An electronic copy of the installation guide is located on the product
CD. You can also find it on the NETGEAR website, and on the ReadyNAS Community
support page at
your ReadyNAS system. An electronic copy of the installation guide is located on the product
CD. You can also find it on the NETGEAR website, and on the ReadyNAS Community
support page at
If you have a diskless ReadyNAS unit, you must first install and format at least one disk
before you can use the RAIDar setup utility or FrontView Management Console. For more
information, see the appropriate hardware manual for your unit:
before you can use the RAIDar setup utility or FrontView Management Console. For more
information, see the appropriate hardware manual for your unit:
•
ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, and Pro Series Hardware Manual
•
ReadyNAS Rack-Mount Hardware Manual
These manuals are available on the ReadyNAS Community support page at
For a list of supported disks, see
.
RAIDar Utility
RAIDar is a discovery tool that recognizes ReadyNAS devices on your network and enables
easy setup and management of all your ReadyNAS units. Install it on a computer that is
connected to the same local area network (LAN) as your ReadyNAS unit. The RAIDar utility
is included on the Resource CD that came with your unit. It includes versions for Windows,
Mac, and Linux operating systems. It is also available at
easy setup and management of all your ReadyNAS units. Install it on a computer that is
connected to the same local area network (LAN) as your ReadyNAS unit. The RAIDar utility
is included on the Resource CD that came with your unit. It includes versions for Windows,
Mac, and Linux operating systems. It is also available at
.
Launch the RAIDar utility. It automatically finds the device or devices on the network without
needing their IP addresses, and makes it easy to see the status of your units. You should see
your ReadyNAS device or devices listed.
needing their IP addresses, and makes it easy to see the status of your units. You should see
your ReadyNAS device or devices listed.
The default IP configuration is set to DHCP; if the unit does not get an IP address, it defaults
to 192.168.168.168.
to 192.168.168.168.