"Instruction Guide" for N5200 Module-Upgrades

[escimo]

Hi @ all N5200 users.

I was extreme surprised that you can "upgrade" the functionality of the N5200 systems by just adding modules.

Is there an small "HowTo"-like Guide for N5200 beginners how to access the N5200 remotley for software modifications described in this board?

But by the way...
1) How can I add modules?
2) Which prerequisites have to be accomplished on N5200 side (Hardware/Software-modifications...)?
3) How do I install a compiled module (location)?
4) Are the installed modules dynamic configurable?

The site ...
onbeat.dk/thecus/index.php/N5200_Module_List
... from omega is a good starting point but I don't find an detailed explanation for the process of module installation.

I would be happy for some help.

kindly regards
escimo

[peterfu]

First download the module You want to install and unzip the package. Then on the N5200:
System->Module Management
Install it (use the .mod file from the unzipped package, cause thats the module itself) , enable it and thats all.
No Prerequisites, some modules need other modules
Some modules are configurable some not.
br
Peter

PS: module management is only available if You have a working raid

[escimo]

Ohhh - That sounds simple.

I get angry about returning my old N5200 Roustore, because I didn't know that you can get more functionality for your N5200 system so easily.

Next week my new N5200B PRO will arrive. This time I try some of the unofficial modules. ;-)

Would the use of these modules causing problems concerning warranty and technical support?

How could I uninstall such modules, if I must bring in N5200 because of hard failure?

regards
escimo

[peterfu]

As far as I know it will not harming warranty - modules are supported from Thecus and if You download the GPL sources for the FW there is a userguide included and some examples.

For uninstalling simply do a uninstall from the web interface

The module support is a big advantage of this box

br
Peter