Netgear MS2120 - Stora Media Center driver and firmware
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STORA Install Guide - Page 1
... cable • Installation Guide • Stora Resource CD, which includes:
- Warranty Information - Worldwide Customer Support
Next, connect the Stora to your network
The router in your network must have an ethernet port available to connect the Stora unit to the router via the Ethernet cable. Your router must also be configured to automatically provide an IP address for your network devices...
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selected when you set up your device. 3. Enter the Username and Password that you created during Setup. For more information on remotely accessing your Stora, please see the User Manual on your Resource CD.
Installing a Disk Drive
If you purchased a Stora with only one installed drive, and you want to add a second drive, carefully follow these instructions. Important: The second drive must be the...
STORA User Manual - Page 2
... you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, Stora, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP are...
STORA User Manual - Page 6
... on a mobile handset. Stora can also be set up to automatically back up your data, saving it from loss.
Store
Stora allows you securely store all your digital media in one place and to upload content locally from a computer on the home network. You can back up any PC and Mac on your home network to Stora. The Desktop Mirror software automatically backs...
STORA User Manual - Page 7
... page 51 and set subscription preferences, see "Stora Premium Subscription" on page 105.
Stora Features
Standard
User accounts
3
FamilyLibrary and MyLibrary access and sharing
3
Stora Albums - Local and remote access
unlimited
Stora Media Library - Remote access
3
Stora Preferences - Remote access
3
Remote access to Stora desktop and web applications and folders
3
Mobile access and...
STORA User Manual - Page 8
... the browser plug in specifications on your computer.
Media Players
The media server built into Stora makes content available to a wide variety of media players on your home network. The media player must support the UPnP-AV (Universal Plug and Play - Audio Visual), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) or Windows Media Connect standard.
Media players include gaming consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3...
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...; Power cable • Ethernet cable • Installation Guide • Stora Resource CD, which
includes: - Stora software applications - Warranty Information - Worldwide Customer Support
Figure 4 Package Contents
Note: If you purchased a Stora unit with only one disk, and want to add a second disk for redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you install your Stora, then connect Stora to your network...
STORA User Manual - Page 16
... to initialize. The "Welcome to Stora" setup screen displays. If the CD does not start automatically, go to My Computer and double-click StoraSetup.exe to start the Setup program.
Figure 6 Welcome Screen
3. Setup Your Stora a. Click Step 1: Set Up Your Stora to set up Stora so that it can store data.The software license agreement will display. b. Click the I Accept box.
16...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual
a. This screen appears when there is a setup problem with your UPnP router, or if your router is not UPnP-capable. Most users with newer routers should not see this message. See "UPnP Router Configuration" on page 96 and"UPnP Port Mapping" on page 96 for more information.
b. Click Next to continue.
Figure 10 Router Configuration Screen
7. Summary...
STORA User Manual - Page 20
... Workgroup name should be set in order to allow access to your private files and network printers attached to your Stora.
Figure 12 Windows Networking
9. Notifications You can enter one or more email addresses where you would like to be notified of any updates or messages regarding your NETGEAR Stora unit. These messages will contain update information, error information, and other information...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual
Figure 13 Notifications
10. Stora Premium Subscription Option During installation you have the option to upgrade your Stora subscription to include Premium features not available with the standard subscription. See "Standard vs. Premium Features" on page 7 for a list of Premium features. a. Click Upgrade Now! to start your premium service immediately, or b. Click Continue...
STORA User Manual - Page 22
... will appear. a. Click the Finish button. When the Setup screen re-displays, the checkbox next to Set Up Your Stora will be checked indicating that you have completed this step. You can now exit and use the device. b. Next, install the Desktop Application software. For information on using Stora Applications, see "Installing the Desktop Applications" on page 27.
22 | Chapter 1: Getting...
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NETGEAR Stora User Manual
Installing a Disk
NETGEAR Stora comes with two bays that can accommodate SATA disks. The first bay is the primary storage disk, and the second can be set up as a mirrored backup for your primary disk.
WARNING!
Be sure that Stora power cord is unplugged before adding or removing the disks. Failure to observe this precaution could render your disks useless. To safely ...
STORA User Manual - Page 27
NETGEAR Stora User Manual
Installing the Desktop Applications
NETGEAR Stora comes with additional software applications to help you administer the device. Once you have completed the initial configuration of your Stora device, you have the option to install those applications. For information about using Stora Desktop Applications, see:
• Chapter 2, "Stora Agent" • Chapter 3, "Stora ...
STORA User Manual - Page 32
... your home network will recognize Stora as a computer in your Workgroup. To access the Stora web GUI from your local LAN go to http://IP_Address/?local=1. For example, if your IP Address is 192.168.1.10, enter the following into your web browser: http://192.168.1.10/?local=1
Stora Agent
Stora Agent is software installed on a PC or Mac and is...
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... 31 Documentation and Tutorial Screens
Register your Stora
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the back of your Stora unit and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service.
Technical Support
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your...
STORA User Manual - Page 37
NETGEAR Stora User Manual
Using Stora Agent
Stora Agent runs in the background and allows you to explore your folders, quickly open Stora Application and Desktop Mirror, or check for updates. It can be installed optionally on any system that is connecting to a Stora. Stora Agent icon resides on your system tray (PC) or dock (Mac), and normally appears when you start your...
STORA User Manual - Page 44
...), and displays Stora Application Home page where you can access your media library folders, view albums, and set preferences. With Stora application, your content is always available using familiar file and folder views like those used in Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. This option is available whether Stora is located locally on your home network or remotely across the Internet...
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Shut Down
You can shut down or restart Stora.
1. To shutdown Stora, click Shutdown. 2. To restart Stora, click Restart.
NETGEAR Stora User Manual
Figure 88 Administration - Shutdown/Restart
Software Updates
You can check for software and firmware updates to Stora. 1. To check for updates, click the Check Now button.
If there are no updates, Your Stora is up-to-date appears on the screen.
Figure...
STORA User Manual - Page 111
... set your Stora to turn on and off automatically. You can set the schedule to accommodate your needs.
Note: Scheduling Stora to turn off will interrupt data transfers and pending backup jobs will not run.
Figure 98 Power Timer
Computers Backup
Your can configure Stora to be the destination for Windows Backup for the PC, Windows Vista and/or Mac...