ReadyNAS OS 6.0

If a firmware update is available, you are prompted to update your system.

3.If a firmware update is available, click the Update button on the pop-up screen that displays.

The system downloads the new firmware. When the download is complete, you are prompted to reboot your system.

4.Click Reboot.

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 Locally

If you keep your ReadyNAS system in a location that does not have Internet access, for example, at a remote vacation cabin, you must update your firmware locally.

To update firmware locally:

1.Using a computer that has Internet access, download the latest firmware for your system from http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6to a USB drive.

2.Connect the USB drive containing the updated firmware file to your ReadyNAS system.

For more information about the USB ports on your ReadyNAS system, see the hardware manual for your system, which is available at http://support.netgear.com/product/ReadyNAS-OS6.

3.On the local admin page, select System > Settings > Update.

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NETGEAR 312, 104, 314 software manual Update Firmware Locally,  To update firmware locally

104, 314, 312 specifications

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