Running a Netgear ReadyNAS OS VM in VirtualBox @i12bretro

Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Full steps can be found at i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0814.html

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What is Netgear ReadyNAS OS?
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ReadyNAS [is] an advanced, easy-to-use storage solution for centralizing and accessing digital files such as photos, music, videos and documents. Designed for both home and small- and medium-sized business (SMB) users, the new ReadyNAS OS offers improvements in data protection, backup, sync, and cloud-based usability. - netgear.com/about/press-releases/2014/11172014_new_readynas_operating_system

   01. Open a web browser and download the ReadyNAS OS .vmdk file drive.google.com/file/d/1o3leiLMRQRE8QWu2GFqzWV6G8g3Yj8hO/view?usp=sharing github.com/ReadyNAS/sdk/wiki/ReadyNAS-OS-VMDK-Images
   02. Launch VirtualBox
   03. Create a New VM by selecting Machine ≫ New
         Name: ReadyNAS OS
         Machine Folder: C:\VMs
         Type: Linux
         Version: Debian (64-bit)
         Memory Size: 1024 MB
         Hard disk: Use an existing virtual hard disk now
   04. Click the folder icon ≫ Browse to and select the extracted ReadyNAS OS .vmdk file
   05. Click Create
   06. Select the VM and Click Settings
   07. Select System
   08. Uncheck the Floppy checkbox
   09. On the Processor tab, give the VM at least 2 processors
   10. Select Storage
   11. Select and remove the IDE disk controller
   12. Select the Add hard disk dropdown to the right
   13. Click the Create button at the top
   14. Change the size to 20 GB ≫ Click Create
   15. Click Choose to select the new virtual disk
   16. Select Audio
   17. Uncheck the Enable Audio checkbox
   18. Select Network
   19. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
   20. Click OK
   21. Make sure the ReadyNAS OS VM is selected and click Start ≫ Normal
   22. Welcome to ReadyNAS OS
   23. Log into the console with the username root and password password
   24. Run the following command to output the IP address of the VM
         ifconfig
   25. Open a web browser and navigate to http://IPAddressfromIFCONFIG
   26. Login with the username admin and password password

Source: github.com/ReadyNAS/sdk/wiki/Setup-ReadyNAS-OS-on-VirtualBox

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