User Manual

There are three types of ReadyNAS OS releases:Note
- Long-term support releases.These releases are only updated for bugs and
security fixes, not for new features.
- Stable releases.These releases include not only bug and security fixes, but
tested new features.
- Beta releases. These releases include bug fixes, security fixes, and features
still in development.
Use the menu to select the type of update you want to use on your ReadyNAS
system.
4. If a firmware update is available, click the Update button in the pop-up window.
The system downloads the new firmware.When the download is complete, you are prompted to reboot
your system.
5. Click the Reboot button.
Your system reboots and installs the new firmware. If you enabled email alerts, your ReadyNAS system
sends a message when the firmware update finishes.
Update Firmware Without Direct Internet Access
If you keep your ReadyNAS system in a location without Internet access, for example, at a remote vacation
cabin, you must update your firmware locally.
To update firmware locally:
1. Using a computer that can access the Internet, download the latest firmware for your system from
www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadyNAS_OS_6.
If you can later connect this computer to the local area network with the ReadyNAS, download directly
to the computer. Otherwise, download the file to a USB drive or other portable media.
2. Connect the computer on which you downloaded the latest firmware to the network with the ReadyNAS,
or if you downloaded to a USB drive, connect the USB drive to a computer on the local network.
3. Log in to your ReadyNAS.
4. Select System > Settings > Update.
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