ReadyNAS OS 6.2

3.Configure the iTunes server settings as explained in the following table:

Item

Description

Enable iTunes Server

Select the check box to enable the iTunes server. Clear the check box to disable

 

the iTunes server.

Server Name

Enter a name that your ReadyNAS will use to advertise itself to your iTunes clients.

 

By default, the server name is set to My Music on %h where %h is the host name

 

of your ReadyNAS system.

Password

Enter a password to limit access to your ReadyNAS iTunes server.

Directory

Enter the path to the folder on the ReadyNAS system where you store your music

 

files. Your iTunes clients will stream music from this folder. By default, the path is

 

set to /data/Music.

4.Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

Configure Discovery Services

Discovery services are protocols that allow network-enabled devices like computers or your storage system to discover each other across networks. Your storage system supports the Bonjour and UPnP discovery service protocols:

•Bonjour. Enables discovery of various services on your ReadyNAS system and provides a way to connect to the local admin page for your ReadyNAS, IPP printing, and AFP services. OS X has built-in Bonjour support. You can download Bonjour for Windows from Apple’s website. Bonjour is not configurable on your ReadyNAS.

•UPnP (Universal Plug-n-Play). Allows UPnP-enabled clients to discover your ReadyNAS system on your LAN. You can enable or disable UPnP on your ReadyNAS.

To enable the UPnP:

1.Select System > Settings > Services.

2.Click the UPnP button.

System Settings

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