Quick-Start Guide; Additional Documentation - NETGEAR RNDU4000-100NAS Software Manual

Quick-Start Guide

This manual provides conceptual information about storage systems, detailed instructions
about using your system, and NETGEAR's recommendations about configuring, managing,
and backing up your system. NETGEAR recommends that you read this manual to make the
best use of your storage system.
To quickly start using your system, review the following sections in this order:
1. RAIDar on page 10. You use RAIDar to discover your storage system on your network.
2. Setup Wizard on page 14. This wizard guides you through initial setup of your system in a
few simple screens.
3. Manage File-Sharing Protocols
files across a network.
4. Create Shares
organize the data you store on your ReadyNAS system.
5. Create User Accounts
to allow to access your ReadyNAS system.
6. Basic Backup Concepts
ReadyNAS system and you can use your ReadyNAS system to back up data you store on
other devices.

Additional Documentation

NETGEAR maintains a community website that supports ReadyNAS products. Visit
http://www.readynas.com
documentation, an active user forum, and much more.
For information about your system's hardware, see the ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, NVX,
and Pro Series Hardware Manual, which is available at
http://www.readynas.com/documentation.
ReadyNAS for Home RAIDiator 4.2
on page 35. File-sharing protocols enable you to transfer
on page 37. Shares are similar to folders or directories and are the way you
on page 63. You create a user account for each person that you want
on page 127. You can back up the data you store on your
for reviews, tutorials, comparison charts, software updates,
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