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Download Readynas Ultra 2 SSH Addons




If you own a Readynas Ultra 2, you might be interested in enhancing its functionality and security by downloading some SSH addons. In this article, we will explain what is Readynas Ultra 2, what are SSH addons, why they are useful, how to download and install them, and how to use them.




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What is Readynas Ultra 2?




Readynas Ultra 2 is a network attached storage (NAS) device that allows you to store, share, and protect your digital media files across your home network or over the internet. It is designed for digital media enthusiasts who want to stream, play, and access their media files from any device, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, game consoles, etc. Readynas Ultra 2 has the following features and specifications:


  • Two-bay diskless system that supports up to 12 TB of storage capacity.



  • 1.8 GHz Intel Atom processor and 1 GB of RAM for fast performance.



  • Gigabit Ethernet port and two USB 3.0 ports for high-speed connectivity.



  • ReadyDLNA and ReadyNAS Remote for easy media streaming and remote access.



  • ReadyNAS Vault for automatic cloud backup and disaster recovery.



  • ReadyNAS Replicate for secure data replication and synchronization.



  • X-RAID2 technology for automatic volume expansion and data protection.



  • Hot-swappable and lockable drive trays for easy maintenance and security.



  • Supports a variety of file systems, protocols, and services, such as NTFS, FAT32, EXT4, NFS, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Rsync, SSH, etc.



What are SSH addons?




SSH addons are software applications that extend the functionality of Readynas Ultra 2 by enabling you to access and manage your device using the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. SSH is a network protocol that allows you to securely log in to a remote computer or device over an encrypted connection. SSH addons allow you to perform various tasks on your Readynas Ultra 2 using a command-line interface or a graphical user interface. Some examples of popular SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 are:


  • Enable Root SSH Access: This addon allows you to enable root SSH access on your Readynas Ultra 2, which gives you full administrative control over your device. You can use root SSH access to install or uninstall other addons, configure system settings, troubleshoot issues, etc. However, you should be careful when using root SSH access, as it can also cause damage or data loss if used incorrectly.



  • Web Terminal: This addon allows you to access your Readynas Ultra 2 using a web-based terminal emulator. You can use the web terminal to execute commands on your device without installing any software on your computer. The web terminal supports multiple sessions, tabs, colors, fonts, keyboard shortcuts, etc.



  • Midnight Commander: This addon allows you to access your Readynas Ultra 2 using a graphical file manager. You can use Midnight Commander to browse, copy, move, delete, rename, edit, view, compare, search, etc. files and directories on your device. Midnight Commander also supports FTP, SFTP, SMB/CIFS, NFS, etc. protocols for accessing remote servers.



  • Nano: This addon allows you to access your Readynas Ultra 2 using a simple text editor. You can use Nano to create, edit, save, etc. text files on your device. Nano supports syntax highlighting, auto-indentation, search and replace, undo, redo, etc. features.



  • htop: This addon allows you to access your Readynas Ultra 2 using a system monitor. You can use htop to view and manage the processes, memory, CPU, disk, network, etc. usage on your device. htop supports sorting, filtering, searching, killing, renicing, etc. functions.



Why use SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2?




Using SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 can provide you with several benefits, such as:


  • Enhanced security: SSH addons use encryption and authentication to protect your data and communication from unauthorized access or interception. You can also use SSH addons to configure your firewall, antivirus, VPN, etc. settings to improve your security level.



  • Flexibility: SSH addons allow you to access and manage your Readynas Ultra 2 from any device that has an internet connection and an SSH client or a web browser. You can also use SSH addons to customize your device according to your preferences and needs.



  • Efficiency: SSH addons allow you to perform various tasks on your Readynas Ultra 2 faster and easier than using the graphical user interface or the web interface. You can also use SSH addons to automate some tasks using scripts or cron jobs.



  • Learning: SSH addons allow you to learn more about your Readynas Ultra 2 and its operating system, Linux. You can also use SSH addons to learn some useful skills and tools for system administration and development.



Some use cases of how SSH addons can improve the functionality and user experience of Readynas Ultra 2 are:


  • Backup and restore: You can use SSH addons to backup and restore your data on your Readynas Ultra 2 using tools such as rsync, tar, gzip, etc. You can also use SSH addons to backup and restore your system settings and configuration files using tools such as dd, cp, mv, etc.



  • File management: You can use SSH addons to manage your files on your Readynas Ultra 2 using tools such as ls, cd, rm, cp, mv, ln, chmod, chown, etc. You can also use SSH addons to compress and decompress your files using tools such as zip, unzip, gzip, gunzip, etc.



  • Media streaming: You can use SSH addons to stream your media files on your Readynas Ultra 2 using tools such as ffmpeg, vlc, mplayer, etc. You can also use SSH addons to convert and edit your media files using tools such as ffmpeg, sox, imagemagick, etc.



  • Remote control: You can use SSH addons to control your Readynas Ultra 2 remotely using tools such as ssh, telnet, screen, tmux, etc. You can also use SSH addons to access your device using a web terminal or a graphical user interface.



  • System monitoring and maintenance: You can use SSH addons to monitor and maintain your Readynas Ultra 2 using tools such as top, htop, ps, free, df, du, uptime, dmesg, etc. You can also use SSH addons to update and upgrade your system and software using tools such as apt-get, yum, etc.



How to download and install SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2?




Before you can download and install SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2, you need to have the following prerequisites:


  • A Readynas Ultra 2 device that is connected to your home network or the internet.



  • An internet connection that is fast and reliable.



  • An SSH client that is compatible with your operating system and device, such as PuTTY, WinSCP, Terminal, etc.



  • A web browser that supports HTML5 and JavaScript, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.



  • A basic knowledge of how to use SSH and the command line.



How to download SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2?




There are three main sources and methods for downloading SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2:


  • Using the ReadyNAS Apps & Add-ons website.



  • Using the ReadyNAS management interface.



  • Using the command line.



Using the ReadyNAS Apps & Add-ons website




The ReadyNAS Apps & Add-ons website is a repository of official and unofficial apps and addons for Readynas devices. You can use this website to browse, download, and install SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2. Here are the steps and screenshots for using this method:


  • Open your web browser and go to https://apps.readynas.com/pages/index.php?lang=en.



  • Select your device model from the drop-down menu on the top right corner of the page.



  • Select the category "SSH" from the left sidebar of the page.



  • Browse the list of available SSH addons for your device and choose the ones that you want to download. You can click on the name or the icon of each addon to see more details about it.



  • Click on the "Download" button of each addon that you want to download. A pop-up window will appear asking you to save the file on your computer. Choose a location where you want to save the file and click on "Save". The file will have a .bin extension.




Using the ReadyNAS management interface




The ReadyNAS management interface is a web-based interface that allows you to access and manage your Readynas device. You can use this interface to download and install SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 from the ReadyNAS Apps & Add-ons website or from a local or remote server. Here are the steps and screenshots for using this method:



  • Open your web browser and go to http://[IP address of your device]/admin. Replace [IP address of your device] with the actual IP address of your Readynas Ultra 2. You can find it by using a network scanner tool or by checking your router's settings.



  • Login with your username and password. The default username is "admin" and the default password is "password". You can change them later in the settings.



  • Click on the "System" tab on the top menu bar of the page.



  • Click on the "Apps" tab on the left sidebar of the page.



  • Click on the "Available Apps" button on the top right corner of the page.



  • A pop-up window will appear showing you a list of available apps and addons for your device from the ReadyNAS Apps & Add-ons website. You can filter them by category or search them by name. Choose the SSH addons that you want to download and click on the "Install" button next to each one. The download and installation process will start automatically.




  • If you want to download SSH addons from a local or remote server, you can click on the "Upload App" button on the top right corner of the page. A pop-up window will appear asking you to browse and select the file that you want to upload. The file must have a .bin extension and must be compatible with your device. Choose the file and click on "Upload". The upload and installation process will start automatically.



Using the command line




The command line is a text-based interface that allows you to interact with your Readynas device using commands and scripts. You can use the command line to download and install SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 from any server that supports SSH or FTP protocols. Here are the steps and commands for using this method:



  • Open your SSH client and connect to your Readynas Ultra 2 using its IP address, username, and password. The default username is "admin" and the default password is "password". You can change them later in the settings.



  • Navigate to the directory where you want to download the SSH addons. For example, you can use the command cd /tmp to go to the temporary directory.



  • Download the SSH addons from the server using the command wget [URL of the file]. Replace [URL of the file] with the actual URL of the file that you want to download. The file must have a .bin extension and must be compatible with your device. For example, you can use the command wget https://apps.readynas.com/pages/download.php?app=EnableRootSSHAccess to download the Enable Root SSH Access addon.



  • Install the SSH addons using the command sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl [name of the file]. Replace [name of the file] with the actual name of the file that you downloaded. For example, you can use the command sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl EnableRootSSHAccess.bin to install the Enable Root SSH Access addon.



$ ssh admin@192.168.1.100 admin@192.168.1.100's password: Welcome to ReadyNAS Ultra 2 admin@ReadyNAS:$ cd /tmp admin@ReadyNAS:/tmp$ wget https://apps.readynas.com/pages/download.php?app=EnableRootSSHAccess --2023-06-12 17:31:17-- https://apps.readynas.com/pages/download.php?app=EnableRootSSHAccess Resolving apps.readynas.com (apps.readynas.com)... 104.21.9.121, 172.67.132.27 Connecting to apps.readynas.com (apps.readynas.com)104.21.9.121:443... connected. HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK Length: 10240 (10K) [application/octet-stream] Saving to: EnableRootSSHAccess.bin EnableRootSSHAccess.bin 100%[==============================================>] 10.00K --.-KB/s in 0s 2023-06-12 17:31:18 (28.7 MB/s) - EnableRootSSHAccess.bin saved [10240/10240] admin@ReadyNAS:/tmp$ sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl EnableRootSSHAccess.bin Installing app EnableRootSSHAccess... Done. admin@ReadyNAS:/tmp$


How to install SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2?




If you have downloaded SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 using the ReadyNAS management interface or the command line, you have already installed them as well. However, if you have downloaded SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 from another source, such as a USB drive or an email attachment, you need to install them manually using one of these methods:



  • Using the ReadyNAS management interface.



  • Using the command line.



  • Using a web terminal.



Using the ReadyNAS management interface




This method is similar to downloading and installing SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 from the ReadyNAS Apps & Add-ons website or from a local or remote server, except that you need to upload the file that you have downloaded from another source first. Here are the steps and screenshots for using this method:



  • Open your web browser and go to http://[IP address of your device]/admin. Replace [IP address of your device] with the actual IP address of your Readynas Ultra 2.



  • Login with your username and password.



  • Click on the "System" tab on the top menu bar of the page.



  • Click on the "Apps" tab on the left sidebar of the page.



  • Click on the "Upload App" button on the top right corner of the page.



  • A pop-up window will appear asking you to browse and select the file that you want to upload. The file must have a .bin extension and must be compatible with your device. Choose the file and click on "Upload". The upload and installation process will start automatically.




Using the command line




This method is similar to downloading and installing SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2 from the command line, except that you need to copy the file that you have downloaded from another source to your device first. Here are the steps and commands for using this method:



  • Open your SSH client and connect to your Readynas Ultra 2 using its IP address, username, and password.



  • Copy the file that you have downloaded from another source to your device using the command scp [path of the file on your computer] [username]@[IP address of your device]:[path of the file on your device]. Replace [path of the file on your computer] with the actual path of the file that you have downloaded from another source, [username] with your username, [IP address of your device] with the actual IP address of your Readynas Ultra 2, and [path of the file on your device] with the actual path of the file on your device. For example, you can use the command scp C:\Users\John\Downloads\EnableRootSSHAccess.bin admin@192.168.1.100:/tmp/EnableRootSSHAccess.bin to copy the Enable Root SSH Access addon from your computer to your device.



  • Navigate to the directory where you have copied the file using the command cd [path of the directory]. For example, you can use the command cd /tmp to go to the temporary directory.



  • Install the file using the command sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl [name of the file]. Replace [name of the file] with the actual name of the file that you have copied. For example, you can use the command sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl EnableRootSSHAccess.bin to install the Enable Root SSH Access addon.



$ scp C:\Users\John\Downloads\EnableRootSSHAccess.bin admin@192.168.1.100:/tmp/EnableRootSSHAccess.bin admin@192.168.1.100's password: EnableRootSSHAccess.bin 100% 10KB 10.0KB/s 00:00 $ ssh admin@192.168.1.100 admin@192.168.1.100's password: Welcome to ReadyNAS Ultra 2 admin@ReadyNAS:$ cd /tmp admin@ReadyNAS:/tmp$ sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl EnableRootSSHAccess.bin Installing app EnableRootSSHAccess... Done. admin@ReadyNAS:/tmp$


Using a web terminal




This method is similar to using the command line, except that you use a web-based terminal emulator instead of an SSH client. You need to have installed the Web Terminal addon for Readynas Ultra 2 first using one of the previous methods. Here are the steps and screenshots for using this method:



  • Open your web browser and go to http://[IP address of your device]/webterminal. Replace [IP address of your device] with the actual IP address of your Readynas Ultra 2.



  • Login with your username and password.



  • A web terminal window will appear showing you a command prompt.



  • Copy, navigate, and install the file using the same commands as in the command line method. For example, you can use the commands scp C:\Users\John\Downloads\EnableRootSSHAccess.bin admin@192.168.1.100:/tmp/EnableRootSSHAccess.bin, cd /tmp, and sudo /usr/local/sbin/install_app.pl EnableRootSSHAccess.bin to copy, navigate, and install the Enable Root SSH Access addon.




How to use SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2?




After you have downloaded and installed SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2, you can use them to access and manage your device using SSH or a web terminal. Here are some tips and tricks for using SSH addons for Readynas Ultra 2:



  • How to access your device using SSH or a web terminal: To access your device using SSH, you need to open your SSH client and connect to your device using its IP address, username, and password. To access your device using a web terminal, you need to open your web browser and go to http://[IP address of your device]/webterminal and login with your username and password. You can also use the ReadyNAS Remote app on your smartphone or tablet to access your device using SSH or a web terminal.



  • How to configure your SSH settings and keys: To configure your SSH settings and keys, you need to edit the files /etc/ssh/sshd_config and /etc/ssh/ssh_config on your device using a text editor such as Nano. You can also use the ReadyNAS management interface to configure some of the SSH settings, such as enabling or disabling root SSH access, changing the SSH port, etc. You can generate and manage your SSH keys using the commands ssh-keygen, ssh-copy-id, ssh-add, etc.



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