Netgear RNR4000 (ReadyNAS 1100) – ReadyNAS 1100 Network Storage System Software Guide

Select a Security Mode

The ReadyNAS Duo supports only the user security mode.

The ReadyNAS NV+ and 1100 support up to three security modes for protecting the files on 
your shares:

Share mode. This security mode offers just two levels of security for a share: Either you 

protect it with a password or you do not. If you do not password protect it, anyone can 
access it. If you do password protect it, anyone with the password can access it. 
NETGEAR recommends that you do not use this security mode because it is not 
supported by Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X v10.6 or later. Also, it is available only on 
some versions of the ReadyNAS NV+ and 1100. 

User mode. This security mode provides many more security options than the share 

mode. You can create any number of users, and select how much access to give each 
one: You can let the user just read files, or you can let the user read, create, and modify 
files. Each user must enter a password before accessing a share.

Domain mode. This security mode is similar to user mode, except information about 

users comes from a Windows server or Active Directory server that is on your local 
network.

User mode is preferred for home and small office users because it is supported by the latest 
versions of Windows and Mac OS X, provides strong security, and does not require a server.

Select a Security Mode

This procedure applies only to the ReadyNAS NV+ and 1100.

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From the FrontView main menu, select Security > Security Mode.

Select either Share, User, or Domain.

Enter the name of the workgroup.

Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

If you select the user mode, you then need to create accounts for the people who will use 
your ReadyNAS system.