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A ctiv a te disk v o lum e e nc ry ptio n o n the NA S
E nc ry p t the d is k v o lum e during th e NA S in s ta lla tio n
Follow the instructions of the Quick Installation Guide (QIG) to initialize the NAS by the web-based
interface. In Step 6 of the quick configuration, select “Yes” for the “Encrypt disk volume” option.
Note: You can execute disk volume encryption by the LCD panel (if available) of the NAS. Please refer
to the QIG for the instructions.
Once you have selected to encrypt the disk volume, the encryption settings will appear.
Enter an encryption password, which will be used to unlock the encrypted volume. The encryption
password must be 8-16 characters long and cannot contain spaces ( ). Try to select a long password
which combines alphabets and numbers.
Use Default Value: Select to use the default encryption password “admin”.
Save Encryption Key: Save the encryption key on the NAS (this option can be changed later).
If checked: The NAS will unlock the encrypted disk volume automatically using the saved
password when it starts up.
If not checked: The encrypted disk volume is locked when the NAS starts up. You have to login
the NAS as an administrator and enter the encryption password to unlock the disk volume.
Then proceed to the next step and finish the NAS installation.