How do I connect QNAP to my network?

Launch the QNAP Qfinder. Select the NAS detected and then click “Tool” > “Map Network Drive”. Select a shared folder on the NAS to be mapped as a network drive and click “Map Network Drive”. Enter the username and password to connect to the NAS and click “OK”.

Do you plug NAS into router?

Tip: While most NAS devices require an Ethernet connection to your network router, some models offer built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and don’t need to be physically connected to a router. Do I need to be a computer professional to install a NAS? Not at all.

How do I access QNAP NAS locally?

Accessing the NAS Using a Browser

1. Verify that your computer is connected to the same network as the NAS.
2. Open a web browser on your computer.
3. Type the IP address of the NAS in the address bar. The QTS login screen appears.
4. Specify your user name and password. The default user name and password is admin .
5. Click Login.

How do I connect my external hard drive to my wireless router?

Most modern routers have a USB port into which you can plug in a USB-compliant device to share with other devices on your network, like a printer or, in this case, an external hard drive. Once you’ve located the USB port on your router, go ahead and plug in your USB external hard drive.

How do I map a network drive on QNAP?

Procedure

1. Launch or Install Qfinder and find the NAS in the device list.
2. Point at the NAS you want to connect first then find Connect and click Storage Plug & Connect.
3. Fill in username and password and press okay.
4. Choose a shared folder from the Folder list and select Map the Network Drive.
5. Specify the drive letter.

Can I connect QNAP directly to PC?

If you are planning to connect your Qnap NAS to your PC over USB, then no, you can not no it with every model (just few). If you want to connect your NAS directly, you can do it. Set up manual IP on your PC and NAS with a one in the same IP range.

Should NAS be connected to router or switch?

Plugging the NAS to the switch should allow any devices connected to the switch to have gigabit connection if the devices and NAS support that. If you replacing your router that will have gigabit ports then it won’t matter whether you plug it into your switch or router.

How do I connect my NAS drive to my PC?

How to Map a NAS Storage Drive on PC

1. From your desktop, click on the start menu and search for This PC.
2. From the This PC window, right click on This PC and select Map Network Drive.
3. The Map Network Drive window will appear.