Tag Archive: FreeNAS

NAS: Advanced Configuration

This entry is part of a series, NAS» After all the previous step by step installation and settings We’ve only covered a basic configuration of FreeNAS here, but there’s a lot more you can do with it. For starters, you can use it to share out multiple drives, including CD or DVDs. Like most commercial…

NAS: Installation And Network Configuration

This entry is part of a series, NAS» This is the continuation of  “Turning an old pc into NAS server” I would recommend reading this first if you have not done that yet. Installation and Network Configuration After you’ve configured the system’s boot order, insert a blank formatted floppy disk (or connect a Flash drive),…

Turn An Old PC Into A Network Attached Storage (NAS)

This entry is part of a series, NAS» If you’ve ever considered purchasing a NAS (short for network-attached storage) device to add storage to your home or small office network, you may have balked due to the relatively high prices they can command. If you don’t have hundreds of dollars to spare on a commercial…