QNAP QTS 4.3 User Interface
If you navigate to the IP address of the NAS in your browser you will be prompted with a colorful QNAP QTS login page. This is your starting point when managing options and services for your NAS.
To log in to your device you would need to use previously created admin/password account.
There are also links to the myQNAPcloud website, Mobile utility app and a feedback on the QNAP and QTS OS.
Before you can actually use the NAS freely you need to confirm and accept Data and Privacy statement from QNAP. QNAP will never share any personal date unless it’s approved by the user.
Many features in QTS are provided free of charge however, some of the advanced features require an additional purchase of a license.
If you are like me, you’ll want to know what the hardware on the TS-328 is doing. How hot is the CPU, what’s the fan speed, network bandwidth information is all available by clicking on the gauge icon at the top right of the screen. Each of the areas can be placed on the desktop by simply clicking and dragging the title of the box such as hardware. If you were to drag the hardware section onto the desktop, you’d see the graphical representation that you see in this menu but only for that section. The same applies to system health, resource monitoring, HDD health, and storage.
Control Panel offers a lot of information about the NAS and what it has to offer. One of the biggest positive aspects of QTS is the App Center. App Center provides installable software free of charge. If its media streaming or a website server you are looking to run, you can find it all here.
For a full review of the QTS and AppCenter please check our previous review of 4.2 QTS software right here.
The design looks already old to me. But a 3 bay is a nice alternative for those who need space, specially with the new 14 TO Ironwolf.