It happened to me after the last firmware upgrade. I remember clicking that update button and the device has never worked since. I am certain it is not a damaged part, it has to be junk firmware.
This guide will demonstrate how to boot the NAS from a USB stick for testing, diagnosis and recovery purposes. No modifications to the NAS or its firmware are required.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY OR BRICK YOUR NAS - USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES
NOTE: BASIC LINUX SKILLS AND ROOT ACCESS VIA SSH ARE REQUIRED
Each of the Linux command examples shown below is preceeded with "# " (no quotes). This indicates a command prompt with root access. If copying/pasting…
This guide will demonstrate how to connect to the internal serial UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter ) port to gain console access for diagnosis and testing purposes.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY OR BRICK YOUR NAS - USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND SOME FAMILIARITY WITH ELECTRONICS ARE REQUIRED
Never try to interface with hardware unless you have the proper experience and tools for the job. One wrong move and the hardwar…
