NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo Setup Manual

About this manual

The ReadyNAS Duo Setup Manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for connecting the ReadyNAS Duo to your network, installing the RAIDar utilities, and configuring shares, users, and services. It covers preparing the device, installing software on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, and using the web‑based Setup Wizard.

Additional sections explain how to locate the device’s IP address, set up printers, register the product for warranty support, and manage global settings such as Ethernet and clock configuration. The manual also includes a hard‑drive compatibility disclaimer and legal notices.

What's inside

• Preparing Your ReadyNAS Duo
• Installing RAIDar on Windows
• Installing RAIDar on Linux
• Installing the RAIDar Widget on Mac OS X
• Detecting and Accessing Your ReadyNAS Device
• Using the RAIDar Utility on Windows and Linux
• Using the ReadyNAS Duo IP Address
• Setting Up Printers
• Registering Your Product
• Using the Setup Wizard

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I install RAIDar on Windows?

Load the Resource CD, then run the installation wizard; if Autorun does not start automatically, double‑click Autorun.exe to begin the installation.

How can I find the IP address of my ReadyNAS Duo?

You can view the device’s IP address on your router’s attached‑devices page or use the command nmblookup ‑R VOLUME in a terminal to discover it.