Using SqueezeBox Duet with Netgear ReadyNAS

How do I set up a Netgear ReadyNAS to run Squeezebox Server (formerly SqueezeCenter) so I can use it with my Squeezebox Duet. Logitech only supports running Squeezebox Server on Netgear’s ReadyNAS. To use the Netgear ReadyNAS with a Squeezebox Duet, please do the following:

1. Download software
2. Update ReadyNAS firmware
3. Run CleanSqueezeCenter
4. Remove and reinstall SqueezeCenter
5. Run CleanSqueezeCenter

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1. Download software:

   1. Download the following files:

      • Squeezebox Server for ReadyNAS from: http://www.mysqueezebox.com/download

        NOTE: There are two variants - the Pro/NX and the NV/NV+/Duo. Make sure to select the correct version for your ReadyNAS.

      • RAIDiator for ReadyNAS from: http://www.readynas.com/download. This is the firmware for the ReadyNAS.

        NOTE: There are two variants - the Pro/NX and the NV/NV+/Duo. Make sure to select the correct version for your ReadyNAS.

      • CleanSqueezeCenter which resets all Squeezebox Server settings to default.

        NOTE: There are two variants. Make sure to select the correct version for your ReadyNAS.
        The Pro/NX version is here http://www.readynas.com/download/addons/x86/... and the NV/NV+/Duo version is here http://www.readynas.com/?page_id=617

   2. After downloading, place all the files you downloaded in a folder on your desktop.

   3. Launch RAIDar (Netgear software that discovers and connects to your ReadyNAS).

   4. In RAIDar, click Setup.

   5. Login to your ReadyNAS administration web page.

2. Update ReadyNAS firmware:

   You will need to update your ReadyNAS’ firmware. To update your firmware, please do the following:

   1. Go to System > Update > Local tab.

   2. Click Browse and navigate to the folder wherein you previously stored the files you downloaded from Netgear.

   3. Select RAIDiator and select ‘Upload and verify image’.

   4. After the file uploads, click ‘Perform System Update’.

   5. When the update completes, go to Shutdown > Shutdown and reboot your device > Apply.

   6. After your ReadyNAS restarts, log back into the administration web page and proceed to the Run CleanSqueezeCenter step below.

3. Run CleanSqueezeCenter:

   The CleanSqueezeCenter application returns all Squeezebox Server settings to their defaults.

   1. In your ReadyNAS web administration page, go to System > Update > Local tab.

   2. Click Browse and navigate to the folder wherein you previously stored the files you downloaded from Netgear.

   3. Select CleanSqueezeCenter and click ‘Upload and verify image’.

   4. After the file uploads, click ‘Perform System Update’.

   5. You will be prompted to restart your ReadyNAS.

   6. Go to the Shutdown tab, select ‘Shutdown and reboot your device’ and click Apply.

   7. After the ReadyNAS restarts, log back into the web administration page and go to the Remove and reinstall SqueezeCenter step below.

4. Remove and reinstall Squeezebox Server:

   You will need to uninstall any previous version of Squeezebox Server on your ReadyNAS and install the new version you previously downloaded from the Logitech web site. To uninstall and reinstall, do the following:

   1. On the ReadyNAS web administration page, go to Services > Streaming Services.

   2. Check the checkbox next to SqueezeCenter, then click Remove.

   3. Go to System > Update > Local tab.

   4. Click Browse and navigate to the folder wherein you stored the files you previously downloaded from Logitech’s web site.

   5. Select SqueezeCenter and click ‘Upload and verify image’.

   6. After the file uploads, click ‘Perform System Update’.

   7. When the update completes, go to Shutdown > Shutdown and reboot your device > Apply.

   8. After your ReadyNAS restarts, go to the Run CleanSqueezeCenter step below.

5. Run CleanSqueezeCenter:

   The CleanSqueezeCenter application returns all SqueezeCenter settings to their defaults.

   1. In your ReadyNAS web administration page, go to System > Update > Local tab.

   2. Click Browse and navigate to the folder wherein you previously stored the files you downloaded from Netgear.

   3. Select CleanSqueezeCenter and click ‘Upload and verify image’.

   4. After the file uploads, click ‘Perform System Update’.

   5. You will be prompted to restart your ReadyNAS.

   6. Go to the Shutdown tab, select ‘Shutdown and reboot your device’ and click Apply.

   7. After the ReadyNAS restarts, you should be able to access SqueezeCenter on your ReadyNAS.

Additional Information

If you are still having difficulty using SqueezeCenter on your ReadyNAS, please see Knowledge Base article 11949 on contacting Logitech Technical Support.