Security is one of the major concerns in the age of digitalization. If your files get in the wrong hands, they can doom your personal or professional life. That is why when you use ReadyNAS NV+, you can rest assured to have a secure space to store files. In this post, we are going to share an insight into how to secure your files on Netgear ReadyNAS NV+.
Therefore, you can’t afford to miss the information given in the following lines. You get to choose from two modes for securing your files. Go with the one that suits you. Keep reading.
Change Security Modes
You have three security modes for Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ to choose from. Let’s learn about them first before choosing the right one.
- Share Mode
It helps you secure your files while sharing them. That is, you get to password protect them. In case you lose the file while sharing, without having the right password, no one opens them. - User Mode
You get to create multiple users for Netgear ReadyNAS NV+. Apart from that, you even get to modify the level of access to each user. From being just a reader to having full access, it is all at your fingertips. - Domain Mode
In this mode, the user information is at your disposal from the local network Active Directory server. Its functions are more or less similar to the user mode.
How to Select Security Mode?
- Login to your Netgear ReadyNAS NV+
- Access the FrontView main menu
- Head to Security and move to Security Mode
- Depending on your usage, select one of the Security Modes
- Name the space that you created
- Click on the Apply button
Your settings get saved when you hit the Apply button.
Set Up Domain Server
It is one of the most useful ways to secure files on your Netgear ReadyNAS NV+. Furthermore, this security feature comes in handy in case you have multiple users. Before making this feature, you need to group the information first.
Under this feature, you have two different options.
- Disk quotas
- Specifying Email Addresses
Let’s see the right procedure to set up a Domain Server to secure your files.
Do Login
To set a domain server, you need to first get access to the Netgear ReadyNAS NV+. Therefore, get hold of an updated web browser that is further compatible with the website you want to open. Enter the URL in the address bar to access the ReadyNAS admin page.
After that, you must keep the username and password by your side. Enter the details in the right location and do the login. That redirects you to the admin panel.
Select Domain Type
Go to the Domain Type list and select the ADS or Domain. ADS stands for Active Directory Server. When you select the Domain option, you get to set the name of the domain. It should be unique but easy enough that users can easily get hang of it.
Moreover, make sure the domain name has a specific word count so that it does not get lost in the crowd. After that, you are ready to move on to the next step.
Authorize Domain Login Details
To authorize the created domain name, you need to give it a username and a login password. Why? Well, this is to secure the files that you share or store using this particular domain name. Hence, make sure you choose a unique yet simple username.
As per the password, you should mix up alphabets, numbers, and special characters. It will enhance the security of the domain name of your Netgear ReadyNAS NV+.
Implement Changes
The last step would be implementing the changes that you just made. For that, head to the Apply button and click it. Hence, the domain name is created to secure your files and folders.
Wrap Up
We hope you have secured the files saved or shared on Netgear ReadyNAS NV+. You must keep the set password secure and hidden from others. Otherwise, we would recommend that you use the first security mode.
Thus, after making the changes, you can rest assured to have world-class security. You can share stuff without being worried about getting hacked. If you get stuck, make sure get in touch with our tech experts.