How do I set up a new QNAP NAS?

How do I set up a new QNAP NAS?

How to set up a QNAP NAS

1. Step One: Connecting to your network. After the initial unboxing of your populated, new QNAP NAS, you will need to connect the NAS device to your network via a wireless router or switch.
2. Step Two: Installing QNAP Qfinder.
3. Step Three: Setup Wizard.
4. Step Four: Disk Configuration.

Can I connect QNAP directly to PC?

If you are planning to connect your Qnap NAS to your PC over USB, then no, you can not no it with every model (just few). If you want to connect your NAS directly, you can do it. Set up manual IP on your PC and NAS with a one in the same IP range.

How do I install Qfinder?

Install Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same network as the NAS….To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/en/utilities.

1. Open Qfinder Pro.
2. Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address.
3. Specify your user name and password.

How do I connect QNAP to my computer?

Launch the QNAP Qfinder. Select the NAS detected and then click “Tool” > “Map Network Drive”. Select a shared folder on the NAS to be mapped as a network drive and click “Map Network Drive”. Enter the username and password to connect to the NAS and click “OK”.

How do I connect my PC to a NAS server?

How to Map a NAS Storage Drive on PC

1. From your desktop, click on the start menu and search for This PC.
2. From the This PC window, right click on This PC and select Map Network Drive.
3. The Map Network Drive window will appear.

How do I connect QNAP to my laptop?

Connect Qnap directly to a PC over LAN

1. Make sure that the 2 devices are in the same IP subnet. For example: PC 1 IP address: 192.168.0.1 , subnet: 255.255.255.0. NAS Drive ip address: 192.168.0.2 , subnet: 255.255.255.0.
2. Discover your NAS Through the Qfinder Pro discovery tool.

Can a QNAP remote control be used to install a NAS?

Either use the QNAP IR remote control or a USB keyboard to directly operate the NAS. Start Installing If the NAS is connected to an HDMI display, the system will guide you through the installation process. This method does not require Internet access. Tutorials: How to install the QNAP NAS using HDMI installation?

What is the default username and password for QNAP?

*The default username and password is admin/admin. Either use the QNAP IR remote control or a USB keyboard to directly operate the NAS. If the NAS is connected to an HDMI display, the system will guide you through the installation process. This method does not require Internet access.

How do I install qfinder pro on my NAS?

If your NAS is connected to the Internet, install the firmware by using the “Cloud Key” on the box (or the NAS itself.) Qfinder Pro Utility Installation (Windows/Mac/Linux)

What kind of remote control do I need for my NAS?

Either use the QNAP IR remote control or a USB keyboard to directly operate the NAS. If the NAS is connected to an HDMI display, the system will guide you through the installation process. This method does not require Internet access.