ZyXEL Communications NAS542

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Questions and Answers:

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Sophia FosterSep 12, 2025
Why migrating from RAID 1 to RAID 5 did not expand the storage capacity on ZyXEL Communications NAS542?
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  mblackwellSep 12, 2025
  If migrating from RAID 1 to RAID 5 did not expand the storage capacity on your ZyXEL Communications Storage, it may be because the NAS rebooted during the RAID re-build. After the re-build finishes, go to the Storage Manager screens, select the volume or disk group, click 'Manage', and use the 'Expand the volume with unallocated disk space' option.
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Jessica WrightAug 22, 2025
What to do if the NAS Starter Utility cannot discover my ZyXEL Communications NAS542 Storage?
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  Jennifer EdwardsAug 22, 2025
  If the NAS Starter Utility cannot discover your ZyXEL Communications Storage, try the following: - Close and reopen the NAS Starter Utility. - Check your hardware connections to ensure they are correctly set up. - Ensure that only one instance of the NAS Starter Utility is running on your computer. - Wait for the System LED to stop blinking before clicking 'Discover'. - Confirm that the computer running the NAS Starter Utility has a network connection. - Ensure the computer is in the same subnet as the ZyXEL Communications Storage.
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Donna SmithAug 25, 2025
What to do if I cannot get to the login screen of ZyXEL Communications NAS542?
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  Brent KellyAug 25, 2025
  If you cannot reach the login screen for your ZyXEL Communications Storage, use FindMe or the NAS Starter Utility to discover your NAS. Also, make sure the ZyXEL Communications Storage is powered on.
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Matthew WareAug 27, 2025
What to do if I can see the login screen, but I cannot log in to the ZyXEL Communications NAS542 Storage?
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  Brittney NealAug 27, 2025
  If you can see the login screen but cannot log in to your ZyXEL Communications Storage, ensure that you have entered the username and password correctly. If the issue persists, try turning the ZyXEL Communications Storage off and then on again.
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Leslie CampbellAug 27, 2025
Why did Google Drive stop syncing on my ZyXEL Communications NAS542?
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  Sarah PittmanAug 28, 2025
  If Google Drive has stopped syncing on your ZyXEL Communications Storage, ensure that the NAS is connected to the Internet. Also, check if you have exceeded your Google Drive account’s storage quota.
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Teresa GordonAug 29, 2025
What to do if my ZyXEL Communications NAS542 Storage turns off or reboots by itself?
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  murillomirandaAug 30, 2025
  If your ZyXEL Communications Storage turns off or reboots unexpectedly, check the Power Management settings in the Control Panel under Maintenance > Power.
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ypattonSep 18, 2025
Why I cannot make a backup on ZyXEL Communications Storage?
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  Natalie ObrienSep 18, 2025
  If you cannot make a backup on your ZyXEL Communications Storage, check that enough space is available on the external disk. Also, verify that the NAS is not currently performing another backup job.
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David RobbinsSep 12, 2025
Why replacing smaller disks in a RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 with larger capacity hard disks did not expand the storage capacity of ZyXEL Communications Storage?
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  Michelle RobertsonSep 13, 2025
  If replacing smaller disks with larger ones did not expand the storage capacity of your ZyXEL Communications Storage, it could be because the NAS rebooted during the RAID re-build. After the re-build finishes, go to the Storage Manager screens, select the volume or disk group, click 'Manage', and use 'Expand the volume with unallocated disk space'.
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James JonesSep 9, 2025
What should I do if I forgot the password for ZyXEL Communications Storage?
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  Brian JacobsSep 9, 2025
  The default password for ZyXEL Communications Storage is 1234. If you have changed it and forgotten it, you will have to reset the NAS.
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Dominique JohnstonSep 5, 2025
What to do if a local user cannot access a share on ZyXEL Communications NAS542 Storage?
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  David RiosSep 5, 2025
  If a local user cannot access a share on your ZyXEL Communications Storage, first ensure that the NAS is turned on and connected to the network. The local user should also verify that they have entered their login name and password correctly.

ZyXEL Communications NAS542 Specifications

General

RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Storage drive size	- \
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes
Storage drive capacity	0 GB
Supported file systems	FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Storage drive interface	-
Storage drives installed	No
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5, 3.5 \
Supported storage drive types	HDD
Total installed storage capacity	0 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity	24 TB
Number of storage drives installed	0
Number of storage drives supported	4
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA II
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocols	NFS, AFP, PPPoE, NTP, iSCSI
Internal memory	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3
Processor cores	2
Processor family	Freescale
Processor frequency	1.2 GHz
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Device class	Home & Home Office
Security algorithms	FTPES, HTTPS
Compatible memory cards	SDXC
Maximum memory card size	128 GB
Certification	CE, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Output current	4.74 A
Output voltage	19 V
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power supply location	External
Power consumption (max)	36.5 W
Chassis type	Desktop
Cooling type	Active
Product color	Black
Number of fans	1 fan(s)
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
Harmonized System (HS) code	84714100