NETGEAR MS2110 - Stora NAS Server User manual

202-10540-01
v1.0
September 2009
NETGEAR, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134 USA
NETGEAR Stora
User Manual

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make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Stora has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the
BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in
accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating
instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasNETGEAR Stora gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992
aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch
gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class A category (business use only) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio
interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: Model MS2110
Publication Date: September 2009
Product Family: Network Storage
Product Name: NETGEAR® Stora
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10540-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions and Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Getting Acquainted
About the Stora ...............................................................................................................1-2
Premium Features ....................................................................................................1-3
File Types .......................................................................................................................1-4
Stora Hardware Overview ...............................................................................................1-6
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-6
Disks and Disk Bays ................................................................................................1-7
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-8
LED, Power, Socket, and Connector Descriptions ...................................................1-9
Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................1-10
Check Package Contents .......................................................................................1-10
Connect the Stora to your Network ........................................................................1-11
Configure your Stora ..............................................................................................1-12
Installing a Disk ............................................................................................................1-23
Replacing a Failed Disk .........................................................................................1-24
Installing the Desktop Applications ...............................................................................1-26
Accessing the Stora ......................................................................................................1-32
Local Area Networking ...........................................................................................1-32
Stora Agent ............................................................................................................1-32
Mapped Drives .......................................................................................................1-32
Remote Access ......................................................................................................1-33
Resetting Your Stora .....................................................................................................1-34
Documentation and Support .........................................................................................1-35
Stora Agent
Using the Stora Agent .....................................................................................................2-2
Starting the Stora Agent ...........................................................................................2-2
Stora Agent Menu Options .......................................................................................2-3

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Stora Application
Starting the Stora Application .........................................................................................3-2
Logging into the Stora Application ...........................................................................3-3
Stora Application Landing Page ...............................................................................3-4
Media Library ..................................................................................................................3-6
Accessing the Media Library ....................................................................................3-6
Media Sources .........................................................................................................3-8
Working with Media Source Folders ......................................................................3-12
Displaying the Folder Options ................................................................................3-16
Albums ..........................................................................................................................3-22
Working with Albums ..............................................................................................3-23
Working with Files ..................................................................................................3-30
Working with Images ..............................................................................................3-35
Setting up Contacts ................................................................................................3-37
Social Media ...........................................................................................................3-38
Preferences ..................................................................................................................3-43
Displaying the Preferences page ...........................................................................3-43
User Preferences ...................................................................................................3-44
Server Preferences ................................................................................................3-47
Administration ........................................................................................................3-53
Stora Desktop Mirror
Desktop Mirror Overview ................................................................................................4-2
Starting Desktop Mirror ............................................................................................4-2
Initial Configuration ..................................................................................................4-3
File Menu ........................................................................................................................4-7
Adding Folders to the Backup ..................................................................................4-7
Removing Folders from the Backup .........................................................................4-9
Quit .........................................................................................................................4-10
View Menu ....................................................................................................................4-11
Viewing the Report .................................................................................................4-11
Tools Menu ...................................................................................................................4-12
Manual Backups .....................................................................................................4-12
Restoring All Backed up Folders ............................................................................4-14

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Changing Account Settings ....................................................................................4-15
Help Menu ....................................................................................................................4-19
Index

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Stora User Manual describes how to configure and troubleshoot a Stora system.
The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and networking
skills.
Conventions and Formats
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompts, CLI text, code
italic URL links
Note: This note highlights information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: This note warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Danger: This safety warning warns against personal injury or death.

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Revision History
Part Number Version
Number Publication Date Description
202-10540-01 1.0 September
2009 First publication.

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Chapter 1
Getting Acquainted
This chapter provides an overview of the NETGEAR Stora system and covers the unit’s physical
features, and initial setup steps.
Topics discussed in this chapter include:
•“About the Stora”
•“File Types”
•“Stora Hardware Overview”
•“Initial Setup”
•“Installing a Disk”
•“Installing the Desktop Applications”
•“Accessing the Stora”
•“Resetting Your Stora”
•“Documentation and Support”

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About the Stora
NETGEAR Stora is a highly secure and stable home server that lets you collect, store, manage,
share and enjoy your digital media content, including personal photos, music, videos and
documents. It is easy to drag and drop digital media to Stora, catalog it into folders, and share it by
creating albums.
Stora is compatible with a wide range of hardware platforms and allows you to access your content
through digital media players on your home network, or from any computer in the world through
the web. You can even upload, download and view your content on a mobile handset. Stora can
also be set up to automatically back up your data, saving it from loss.
Store
Stora allows you securely store all your digital media in one place and to upload content locally
from a computer on the home network, or remotely through access across the Internet. For
example, it allows you to upload photos while you're on the road or on vacation. See “Accessing
the Stora” on page 1-32 for more information.
You can back up any PC and Mac on your home network to the Stora. The Desktop Mirror
software automatically backs up selected folders on a regular basis. Backed up content is always
available, even if a computer is turned off. See Chapter 2, “Stora Agent” for more information.
Manage
You can organize your digital media into shared FamilyLibrary folders or private MyLibrary
folders. After you upload a file, you can add a caption and tags to the file. Later you can search for
files that match the caption and tags. See Chapter 3, “Stora Application” for more information.
Share
You can create albums to share your digital media with family on your home network and friends
across the Internet. You can even share selected content with the public, while keeping private
media secure. For example, you can put the latest baby pictures in a shared album, and let friends
and family know they are available via email or Facebook. See “Working with Albums” on
page 3-23 for more information.