Modifying the NAS Settings Using Qfinder Pro
- Open Qfinder Pro. Qfinder Pro automatically searches and displays all QNAP NAS on the same network.
- Select the NAS you want to modify from the list.
- Click Settings > General Settings.
- Enter your username and password.
- Click OK.
- Modify the settings.
- Click OK.
What Is A QNAP. QNAP's Network Attached Storage(NAS) are systems that consist of one or more hard drives that are constantly connected to the internet. The QNAP becomes your backup "hub", or storage unit that stores all your important files and media such as photos, videos and music.
Use one of the following methods:
- Basic system reset using QES. Go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Backup/Restore > Restore to Factory Default. Click Reset Settings.
- Basic system reset using the reset button. Power on the NAS. Press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds.
CloudLink is integrated with myQNAPcloud and provides the perfect remote access service, linking you directly to your QNAP NAS from wherever you are. CloudLink makes remote access easier than ever by allowing you to access the files and services on your NAS by using web browsers.
Left-click the "Change Adapter Settings" icon. Right-click on your computer's network connection icon and click "Status." The screen that appears will have the IP address of your computer, which is also the IP address of your NAS device.
Mapping the Storage through Explorer
- Open File Explorer.
- Select Map network drive.
- Select the Drive Letter that you want from the Drive list.
- Enter the path to the storage in the Folder field.
- Select the Connect using different credentials option.
NAS: Mapping a Network Share - PC
- From your desktop, click on the start menu and search for This PC.
- From the This PC window, right click on This PC and select Map Network Drive.
- The Map Network Drive window will appear.
- You will now see a window that will confirm that your computer is connecting to the network drive.
Follow the steps below:
- Open File Explorer, then select This PC.
- Click the Computer tab on the upper part of the windows.
- Click Map network drive.
- Select a drive letter you want, then click Browse.
- Navigate to your NAS drive, then click OK.
- Confirm your selection, click Finish.
QNAP Turbo NAS Software User Manual. Go to "Control Panel" > "Privilege Settings" > "Shared Folders" to configure shared folders of your NAS. You can create multiple shared folders on the NAS and specify the access rights of the users and user groups to the shares.
Basic system reset (3 sec)
Press the reset button for 3 seconds, a beep sound will be heard. The following settings are reset to default: System administration password: admin. TCP/IP configuration: Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP.To edit the IP address settings, click the "Edit" button. You can select to obtain the IP address automatically by DHCP or configure a fixed IP address. If the Wi-Fi connection is the only connection between the NAS and the router/AP, you must select "WLAN1" as the default gateway in "Network" > "TCP/IP" page.
Get started
- Register your unique myQNAPcloud account (QID) in the QNAP account center.
- Install myQNAPcloud Link App from the QTS App Center and sign in with your myQNAPcloud ID (QID).
- Use the SmartURL to access your NAS by logging in with your device account and password.
Qfinder can help you search, set up and access your QNAP device within your LAN. Browse, manage and share files stored on your QNAP device with iOS® or Android mobile devices.
Qfinder Pro is a utility that allows you to quickly search and manage your NAS under the same network. Qfinder Pro supports Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, and Google Chrome OS.
Description. A NAS unit is a computer connected to a network that provides only file-based data storage services to other devices on the network. NAS systems contain one or more hard disk drives, often arranged into logical, redundant storage containers or RAID.
Installing Qsync Central
- Log on to QTS as administrator.
- Go to App Center, and then click . A search box appears.
- Type Qsync Central , and then press ENTER. The Qsync Central application appears in the search results.
- Click Install.
- Select the volume you want to install Qsync Central on.
- Click OK.
Plug an external hard drive or even a USB flash drive (preferably not a flash drive if you intend on using it heavily) into the USB port. The router has built-in NAS software that can do the rest, exposing it to the network as a NAS. You can enable the NAS server from your router's web interface and set everything up.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer and the Synology NAS without going through any network device. Set your computer IP as DHCP and try again. Use other computers to search your Synology NAS. Press the reset button for four seconds (you will hear a beep sound) to reset the settings of Synology NAS.
With the right apps and a network attached storage device, you can do just that.
- Step 1: Buy or Build a NAS. Image: QNAP.
- Step 2: Choose Your Hard Drive. Image: Western Digital.
- Step 3: Setup and Configure Your NAS.
- Step 4: Transfer your data.
- Step 5: Install apps.
- Step 6: Have fun.
To get started, fire up DiskStation Manager, and then open up Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, click the “QuickConnect” setting. Click the “Enable QuickConnect” check box to enable the feature. Next, click the “Log in to or register a Synology account” option.
