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General| Model | NAS Series |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ZyXEL Communications |
| Category | Storage |
| Supported Drive Bays | Varies by model (2-bay, 4-bay) |
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | Varies by model (e.g., 8TB, 16TB, 24TB, etc.) |
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| USB Ports | Varies by model (e.g., USB 3.0, USB 2.0) |
| Supported Protocols | AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV |
| File System | EXT4 |
| Supported Cloud Services | Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox |
| Power Consumption | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Varies by model |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Provides an overview of the NAS and its key features.
Describes the NAS's LEDs and their status meanings.
Details the internal hard disk bays and SATA compatibility.
Information on using SDXC cards with the SD card slot.
Instructions for turning the NAS on or off using the front panel button.
Explains the function of the front panel COPY/SYNC button for file transfer.
Details how to restore NAS default settings using the rear panel RESET button.
Introduces methods to find and access the NAS and its files.
Explains how to find and connect to the NAS using the FindMe service.
Describes the NAS Starter Utility for discovering and managing NAS devices.
Details the myZyXELCloud service for remote NAS access and health monitoring.
Explains the ZyXEL Drive app for streaming, downloading, and uploading files.
Instructions for installing and opening the zCloud app.
Provides examples of using zCloud app to stream video on a TV.
Guidance on creating and managing user accounts, groups, and shares.
Explains the 3-2-1 backup rule and the NAS's multiple backup methods.
Details copying or synchronizing files with USB/SD devices for backups.
Describes scheduling backups to other ZyXEL NAS or rsync NAS.
Explains scheduling backups to other folders on the NAS.
Discusses using cloud services like Dropbox and Memopal for backups.
Covers synchronization solutions like Google Drive and ownCloud.
Introduces the NAS web configurator and its interface.
Step-by-step guide to accessing the NAS web configurator.
Describes the Desktop screen after logging into the web configurator.
Introduces managing disk groups, volumes, and iSCSI functions.
Displays storage status, configuration, and volume usage.
Details volumes built on internal hard disks and RAID types.
Explains NAS support for iSCSI standard and serving as an iSCSI target.
Covers managing external volumes and disks attached via USB.
Provides background on JBOD and RAID levels used on the NAS.
Introduces the Status Center for system and network connection status.
Displays detailed NAS status information like server name and firmware version.
Shows the NAS connection status and active user sessions.
Introduces Control Panel screens for network settings and firmware upload.
Lists actions possible via Control Panel screens like TCP/IP and PPPoE configuration.
Explains IP address, DNS server address, and PPPoE concepts.
Screens for configuring dynamic/static IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.
Allows WAN access to NAS services by configuring UPnP settings.
Enables or disables Telnet and SSH access to the NAS for command-line configuration.
Enables and configures Dynamic DNS for persistent remote access.
Guides on upgrading NAS firmware using downloaded files.
Introduces File Browser, Photo, Music, Video, Media Server, and iTunes Server.
Explains how to play, open, upload, and download files using the File Browser.
Details viewing photos in shares, including thumbnail and list views.
Guides on viewing and playing music files in shares.
Explains viewing and playing video files in shares.
Allows changing general Playzone screen settings and account passwords.
Accesses management pages for installed, non-built-in packages.
Enables or disables sharing media files with clients and selects shares.
Guides on sharing media files with iTunes users on the network.
Introduces administrator screens and their overview.
Details the administrator configuration screens and their layout.
Explains how packages enhance NAS functions and lists available packages.
Guides on installing, removing, or upgrading packages via System Setting.
Lists applications that can be added to the NAS via packages.
Provides tutorials on how to use the NAS features.
Guides on seeing the NAS in a Windows 7 home or work network.
Explains how to view the NAS in the Windows 7 network map.
Details how the NAS displays as a library in Windows Media Player.
Guides on managing the NAS from the Windows 7 Devices and Printers folder.
Covers using the NAS for file sharing, including user and share management.
Tutorial on using the NAS to download files from the Internet.
Guides on setting up the NAS to let computers share a printer.
Shows transferring files from USB disk to NAS and uploading to Flickr.
Explains automatic file upload from NAS to FTP servers.
Guides on configuring security for Web Configurator sessions.
Covers secure FTP transfers using Explicit TLS/SSL with FileZilla.
Shows how to find the NAS on Mac OS X using Finder.
Guides on using BackupPlanner for file and folder backups.
Describes the Status screen, the first advanced administration screen.
Displays system information and network connection status.
Overview of system setting features like firmware upgrade and package management.
Lists actions like package installation, server name, and date/time setup.
Explains Package Management, Windows/CIFS, and Time Lag.
Guides on downloading and installing applications from the web.
Configures NAS server and workgroup names for CIFS settings.
Allows selection of time zone and time server for NAS logs and alerts.
Discusses NAS applications for file sharing and downloading.
Lists applications for FTP, Media Server, iTunes Server, Download Service, etc.
Configures settings for FTP file transfers to/from the NAS.
Allows sharing media files with media clients.
Enables sharing media files with iTunes users on the network.
Manages NAS file downloads from the Internet.
Turns web publishing on/off and selects shares to publish.
Views and manages the NAS's list of printers and print jobs.
Allows copying or synchronizing files between USB/SD devices and the NAS.
Provides technical background on media sharing, download service, and security.
Configures the NAS to accept syslog logs from syslog clients.
Describes adding features to NAS by installing packages.
Lists applications like NFS, TFTP Server, pyLoad, ownCloud, Memopal, GoogleDriveClient.
Enables and configures Network File System (NFS) settings.
Configures NAS to accept log files from TFTP clients.
Manages downloads, including those from one-click hosting sites.
Installs ownCloud for storing, synchronizing, and sharing files.
Installs Memopal package for backing up files to online storage.
Synchronizes local NAS folders and Google Drive accounts.
Discusses features in the Auto Upload screens for media files.
Uploads photos/videos to Flickr/YouTube and files to FTP servers.
Uploads photos and videos to Flickr and YouTube accounts.
Uploads files stored in the NAS to FTP servers automatically.
Explains Dropbox for file synchronization and downloading *.torrent files.
Logs the NAS into a Dropbox account to create Drop2NAS and zDownload folders.
Details using Drop2NAS and zDownload folders for file transfer.
Introduces Time Machine backup system for Mac OS X.
Enables Time Machine support and designates the share for backups.
Steps to set up Time Machine on a Mac to use the NAS for backup.
Introduces Users screens for creating and managing administrator/user accounts.
Lists actions like creating new user accounts and editing existing ones.
Displays a list of user accounts and allows management.
Introduces Groups screens for creating and managing groups.
Displays and manages groups, allowing creation and editing.
Allows creating and managing groups on the NAS.
Defines a share as access permissions mapped to a specific folder.
Lists actions for navigating shares, adding, editing, and managing recycle bins.
Lists all shares created on the NAS and allows management.
Introduces WebDAV HTTP extension for editing files on remote servers.
Allows remote users to use client programs to edit and manage files.
Example of using NetDrive WebDAV client to access the NAS.
Discusses Maintenance screens for managing system configurations.
Covers Power, Log, Configuration, SSL, Shutdown, and Unpair myZyXELcloud.
Manages power settings for the NAS, including schedules and Wake on LAN.
Displays all NAS logs and allows configuration of email alerts.
Allows backup or restoration of NAS configuration settings.
Configures HTTPS, creates, or uploads a public key certificate.
Turns off the NAS or performs a software restart.
Removes the pairing between the NAS and the myZyXELcloud account.
Provides background information on log classes, severity levels, and messages.
Introduces data protection methods and covers Protect screens.
Learn to create backup jobs and restore previous backups.
Allows creation and customization of scheduled backup jobs.
Creates or restores NAS configuration files.
Provides suggestions to solve potential problems.
Troubleshoots issues related to power, hardware, connections, and LEDs.
Troubleshoots issues with the NAS Starter Utility discovering the NAS.
Addresses issues with forgetting server names or login screens.
Troubleshoots issues preventing access to the NAS or its shares.
Addresses problems when users cannot access shares on the NAS.
Troubleshoots issues with external USB drives and the COPY LED.
Addresses issues with storage capacity expansion and RAID migration.
Explains how to check the current firmware version on the NAS.
Guides on transferring files between computer and NAS.
Covers controlling access to folders/files and printer connectivity.
Troubleshoots issues where feature screens require a valid internal volume.
Addresses issues with media server file display and playback.
Troubleshoots issues with missing download list items or finding files.
Addresses issues accessing web-published shares from the Internet.
Troubleshoots issues with automatic file uploads to Flickr or YouTube.
Addresses issues with installing packages via Package Management.
Troubleshoots issues with making backups.
Troubleshoots issues with Google Drive synchronization.
Lists supported audio, image, and video file formats for the media server.
Lists supported audio file formats for iTunes publishing.
Lists information needed when contacting customer support.
Provides contact information for ZyXEL's worldwide headquarters.
Lists ZyXEL offices and websites in Asian countries.
Lists ZyXEL offices and websites in European countries.
Lists ZyXEL offices and websites in North American countries.
Lists ZyXEL offices and websites in Oceania countries.
Lists ZyXEL offices and websites in African countries.
Copyright notice for the publication.
ZyXEL's liability disclaimer regarding product use and changes.
Contains FCC EMC Statement and Industry Canada ICES statement.
Information for products used within the European Union.
Covers ErP compliance and EU disposal/recycling information.
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