Setting Up Your Seagate ® Nas; Connecting Your Nas And Installing Software - Seagate Business Storage 1-Bay NAS Administrator's Manual

Setting Up Your Seagate® NAS
3. Setting Up Your Seagate
Your Seagate NAS comes with many default values to help you quickly set up your NAS and
start protecting and sharing your data.

Connecting Your NAS and Installing Software

Before you begin, verify the following:
• Your computer meets the requirements listed on page 5.
• You have a solid, flat, stable surface for the NAS to sit on in an area with reliable
ventilation.
• The NAS's vents will not be covered or blocked and that the NAS is not placed near a
heat source.
• The NAS won't be in an area where liquids may be spilled on it.
1. Use the Ethernet cable included in the kit to connect the Seagate NAS to a switch or
router on your local network. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port.
2. Use the power adapter included in the kit to connect the Seagate NAS to a grounded
power outlet.
The NAS powers on automatically and the LED lights on the front panel of the NAS illuminate.
3. Insert the installation DVD into your computer.
The software will detect the operating system of your personal computer and launch the
appropriate software. If you encounter any issues, please review the steps provided in
your Quick Start Guide or visit www.seagate.com/support.
The DVD includes information that will step you through the process of discovering your
Seagate NAS and completing an initial setup:
• Install the Seagate software (Discovery, Backup, and Rescue Media Builder):
Seagate recommends that you choose to install all software provided on the DVD.
After you install the software, you'll be asked if you want to launch the Discovery
software.
• Discover your Seagate NAS: When you launch the Discovery software, the software
searches your LAN for all attached Seagate NASs.
• Complete Setup Wizard: After you select the NAS you want to set up, click Next.
The NAS Manager launches automatically and you start a wizard. This three-step
setup wizard walks you through the steps of 1) changing the admin password, 2)
completing a general setup (select a web protocol, time zone, and current date and
time), and 3) configuring your network.
TIP: Online Help is available on every page in the NAS Manager application. Click the
Learn more link for detailed information about each page.
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