• ReadyNAS Duo Resource CD 2. Follow the screen prompts to complete installation of the RAIDar utility.

On the last
• Four screws for installing an additional hard disk installation (included only with one- screen, select the Run RAIDar check box, and click Finish. The RAIDar utility will
)NSTALLATION 'UIDE
disk units) locate all ReadyNAS devices on your network.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo
A shortcut to the RAIDar utility will be placed on your desktop for future use.

Start Here Next, connect the ReadyNAS Duo to your network .

The router in your network must have an ethernet port available to connect the ReadyNAS
Follow these instructions to install your NETGEAR® ReadyNAS™ Duo. Then, consult Duo unit to the router via the Ethernet cable. Your router also must be configured to
the ReadyNAS Duo Setup Manual on your Resource CD for instructions on using the automatically provide an IP address for your network devices.
Setup Wizard to configure the ReadyNAS Duo. Some typical ReadyNAS Duo use 1. Unpack the unit and stand the unit on its
scenarios are also included. See the ReadyNAS Duo User Guide to configure any feet—be sure it has ample ventilation.
advanced features (a link to the User Guide is on your Resource CD). The ReadyNAS Duo
User Guide is also on the NETGEAR support site at [Link] Avoid putting the unit in a location where it The MAC address of the ReadyNAS Duo, Host Name (which includes the last four
Estimated setup time: 15 minutes could be knocked over easily. Do not place digits of the MAC address), IP Address and other statistics will display. If you have
items on top of the ReadyNAS Duo. multiple ReadyNAS units connected to your network, the RAIDar software screen
When you have completed installation of the ReadyNAS Duo, your network should
resemble this illustration. 2. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet will list them also.
cable to your router and the other end to the 3. To set up the ReadyNAS Duo unit, select the ReadyNAS Duo and then click Setup.
back of the ReadyNAS Duo unit..
4. On the login screen, enter admin for the user name, and netgear1 for the password
Plug in the power adapter to a power source (all lower case letters and the number 1). The ReadyNAS Duo Home screen displays.
and connect the other end to the unit
5. Click Setup Wizard and follow the steps to complete the setup of your unit (for
3. Press the On button on the front of your unit. detailed instructions, see the ReadyNAS Duo Setup Manual on your Resource CD).
The blue light will flicker while the unit boots
and obtains an IP address; then it will turn It should not be necessary to modify any of the suggested default settings.
solid blue. If you choose not to install RAIDar, you can also access the ReadyNAS Duo by entering
the IP address of the ReadyNAS Duo, which can be obtained from your router, into your
Note: If you purchased a unit with only one disk, and want to add a second disk for Then, install the RAIDar utility browser. This method is explained in the ReadyNAS Duo User Guide; a link to the User
redundancy, NETGEAR suggests that you install your ReadyNAS Duo and the RAIDar Guide is on your Resource CD.
utility, then connect the ReadyNAS Duo to your network and validate the installation Installing the RAIDar software utility provides an easy way for you to detect the
before adding the disk. See Installing a Disk Drive for installation instructions. ReadyNAS Duo on your network, and is the method recommended by NETGEAR. Finally, copy files to your ReadyNAS Duo
Note: To install the RAIDar Widget for Mac OS X (included on the Resource CD), see the
First, check your package contents ReadyNAS Duo Setup Manual. An on-line link to the Setup Manual is on the Resource The folder structure in the ReadyNAS Duo includes a Backup folder, a Media folder
CD. containing three sub-folders (Music, Pictures and Videos), and a Printer/Fax folder.
Before starting installation, check your package contents:
To install the RAIDar software utility: To verify that you can copy files to and from your new ReadyNAS Duo drive.
• ReadyNAS Duo
1. Insert the Resource CD into your computer. On the Welcome 1. Open the RAIDar utility. Select the ReadyNAS Duo and click Browse. The
• Installation Guide
screen, click Install the ReadyNAS RAIDar utility. (For ReadyNAS share folders display. (No password is required.)
• Warranty Card
Mac OS X, open the Mac RAIDar Setup Folder and double- Note: You can also access your share folders by browsing “My Network
• Power cable
click Setup_Mac.dmg.) Neighborhood” (or equivalent for Microsoft Vista and Mac OS X). Your ReadyNAS
• Ethernet cable Duo is located under its workgoup name (the default is Volume), and identified by
 “nas-” plus the last 6 digits of its unique MAC address—which is the same name as the
Host Name. The MAC address of your ReadyNAS Duo is printed on the label on the Technical Support
bottom of the unit.
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial
2. From your computer, select a file and either drag it to one of the folders on the number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://
ReadyNAS Duo drive or right-click (Windows) or control-click (Macintosh), choose [Link]/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone
Copy from the context menu, and Paste the file into one of the folders. support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
Go to [Link] for product updates and Web support. For Warranty and
Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your product.
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An approved hard disk hardware list is available from the NETGEAR Support site.

To access the ReadyNAS Duo after installing a drive:

Installing a Disk Drive 1. Open the RAIDar software utility. On the RAIDar screen, the Status LED for Drive 2
will remain blue until the drive is [Link] can continue to use the Duo during this
If you purchased a ReadyNAS Duo with only one installed drive, and you want to add a time.
second drive, carefully follow these instructions. The ReadyNAS Duo is “hot-swappable”
2. Click Browse to access the share folders, or click Setup to access the ReadyNAS Duo
which means that you can insert a new disk drive without turning the unit off. The
Home screen.
ReadyNAS Duo automatically detects the new drive and builds it as a “mirror drive.”
Note: It will take approximately 2 hours (or longer, depending on drive capacity) for the Hard Drive Disclaimer
Warning: Install only NETGEAR-approved hardware in your ReadyNAS. Failure to
drive to become fully redundant. See the ReadyNAS Duo User Guide to configure the
comply will void your warranty. A list of approved hardware is in the ReadyNAS Duo User Adding or using your own hard drive(s) is an option with this NETGEAR product. Please refer to the
device. An on-line link to the User Manual is on the Resource CD. NETGEAR ReadyNAS hard drive compatibility list for qualified drives when selecting and installing
Manual. A link to the on-line User Guide is on your Resource CD.
The Drive 2 green LED on the front of the ReadyNAS Duo also will blink continuously your own hard drive(s). This NETGEAR product is not data redundant with a single disk drive. By
To install a second drive: using this NETGEAR product, you understand and agree that (i) NETGEAR does not warrant any disk
until the mirror drive build process is complete. drive not provided or installed by NETGEAR; and (ii) NETGEAR is not responsible and you hereby
1. Remove the disk tray from the unit.
Warning: The ReadyNAS Duo formats hard drives differently than a computer does. Do not release NETGEAR from any liability under any circumstances whatsoever for any damage to, loss of
a. Swing open the front cover. swap hard drives between a ReadyNAS and a computer or your data will be lost. data or loss of contents of any hard drive use with this NETGEAR product, regardless of whether such
hard drive is provided by NETGEAR or qualified to be compatible with this product. In no event will
b. Press to release the latch.
NETGEAR’s liability with respect to a failed disk drive or failed product exceed the cost of a

2.
c. Pull out the tray.
Insert a hard drive into the tray (A). Position
Troubleshooting replacement disk drive or replacement product, as applicable. In certain circumstances data loss may be
permanent and unrecoverable and therefore you are highly encouraged to separately maintain a backup
copy of any data that you store on the hard drive(s) used with this NETGEAR product.
the drive with the bottom facing out from the • Check the status lights to verify correct operation. When powered on, the ReadyNAS This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the
tray, and the connectors facing away. Duo blue power button light will be on. Green status lights labeled 1 and 2 indicate Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the
Use the four screws provided with the unit to secure the drive to the tray. which hard drive is installed and detected. European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of
your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
3. With the latch in the open position, slide the disk tray into the ReadyNAS Duo • Turning off Your ReadyNAS Duo Correctly. To turn off your ReadyNAS, press the
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completely, securing the latch and closing the door. power button until the blue light blinks (about 5 seconds). registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and
• Website Security Certificate Issue. If you access the ReadyNAS Duo from your product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is
Note: If you want to prevent easy removal of the disk from the drive bay, set the lock
browser, you may see the “Security Certificate” screen. Select Continue to this website subject to change without notice.
(B): to the right is unlocked; to the left is locked.
to access the ReadyNAS Duo Home screen.
Note: If you are operating the unit with one drive only, NETGEAR recommends that
you place it in the bay to the left. February 2009