Method Description Requirements
Qnder Pro
installation
(Recommended)
If the NAS is connected to your local area
network, you can do the following:
• Locate the NAS using Qnder Pro.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QuTS hero
Using Qnder Pro.
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qnder Pro installer
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet,
you can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Specify the Cloud Key.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Use myQNAPcloud Link to remotely
access your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the Smart
Installation Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QuTS hero
Using the Cloud Key.
• Computer or mobile device
• myQNAPcloud account
• Cloud Key
Installing QuTS hero Using Qnder Pro
Warning
Installing QuTS hero deletes all data on the drives. Back up your data before proceeding.
Note
You can revert to QTS operating system anytime. For details, see QuTS hero user guide.
1. Power on the device.
2. Connect the device to your local area network.
3. Run Qnder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note
To download Qnder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
4. Locate the NAS in the list and then double-click the name or IP address.
The Smart Installation Guide opens in the default web browser.
5. Click Start Smart Installation Guide.
The Install Firmware window appears.
6. Install rmware using any of the following methods:
TS-hx83XU-RP User Guide
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