Ziptr wrote: ↑10 Jul 2025, 19:22
I apologize for the poor experience you've had. Here are some steps you can try to resolve your issue:
1. Restart the device and attempt again.
2. Check the network by verifying the default gateway and DNS server:
- Ensure the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the router or switch. To rule out cable issues, try using a different cable and retry.
- Verify that your router has the DHCP server enabled. Without a functioning DHCP server on your network, an IP address cannot be assigned to the TNAS.
- Confirm that your computer and TNAS are on the same network. If they are connected to different routers or switches, the device may not be found.
- If your computer or network has firewall, security systems, or antivirus software, check if these are blocking the TNAS. If so, remove the TNAS from the block list, or temporarily disable the firewall or antivirus software and re-enable them after the TNAS initialization is complete.
Try different search methods:
If everything checks out above, try alternative methods to locate your device. Here are common approaches:
- Directly enter:
http://tnas.local in the browser's address bar (this method only works for uninitialized devices as the name changes post-initialization).
- Install the TNAS PC client on a Windows or macOS computer and use it to search for the device. It is recommended to use version 5.2.186 or higher of the TNAS PC client. During installation, if you're a Windows user, choose 'Trust' when Windows Defender prompts you about trusting the software; if you're a macOS user, allow the client to run in 'System Preferences > Security & Privacy' if prompted that the software is from an untrusted publisher. Versions available: TNAS PC 5.2.186 for Windows / TNAS PC 5.2.xxx for macOS.
- Find the IP through the router by logging into the router's configuration page and obtaining the TNAS's IP address from the list of connected devices.
- Use third-party tool 'Advanced IP Scanner'. Download Advanced IP Scanner for Windows.
3. Verify that TNAS.oline is functioning correctly on the TNAS.
4. If none of these solutions work, consider reinstalling the system. Reinstallation does not format the hard drive data, but configurations need to be set up again. If you have any concerns about data issues, do not proceed and contact us via LiveChat immediately.