Connect the ReadyDATA 5200 to your network, and make sure that a DHCP server can
reach the ReadyDATA 5200. By default, the ReadyDATA 5200 is configured to receive an
IPv4 IP address from a DHCP server.
Note:
If the ReadyDATA 5200 cannot locate a DHCP server, it is assigned
an Auto-IP address through Automatic Private IP Addressing
(APIPA). For more information, see
without a DHCP Server
If you want to use the ReadyDATA 5200 with an IPv6 address, first access the ReadyDATA
5200 through the IPv4 address assigned by the DHCP server, and then configure the IPv6
setting as explained in
Note:
For information about the default system settings, see
Factory Default
Note:
If an unexpected condition or failure prevents the ReadyDATA 5200
from booting after you complete an initial setup procedure, see the
LED status information in the ReadyDATA 5200 Hardware Manual.
Use RAIDar to Discover the ReadyDATA 5200
RAIDar is a software application that you use to discover ReadyDATA 5200 systems on the
network. RAIDar version 4.3.0 is included on the Resource CD that came with the product. It
includes versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. RAIDar is also available
at www.netgear.com/readydata.
RAIDar displays the discovered ReadyDATA 5200 units with their status LED icons. The
volume, disk, UPS, and fan LED icons are not operational for the ReadyDATA 5200.
ReadyDATA OS 1.2
on page 59.
Configure the Network Settings
Settings.
Getting Started
10
Automatic Private IP Addressing
on page 49.
Appendix A,
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