After a Power Cut¶
Follow these steps in order after the power comes back on. Wait at least 2 minutes between each step before moving to the next.
Step 1 — Check the Router¶
What to do: Look at the router. Check that the lights look normal.
- If the lights look wrong, turn the router off at the plug, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on
- Wait 2 minutes
How you know it worked:
Step 2 — Check the NAS Devices¶
Both storage boxes should start themselves automatically after a power cut.
Primary NAS (): - Wait 3–5 minutes after power returns - Try opening: - If it loads, it's fine
Backup NAS (): - Try opening: - If it loads, it's fine
⚠️ The NAS devices take a few minutes to fully start up — this is normal. Give them time before assuming something is wrong.
Step 3 — Check the Proxmox NUC¶
The small Intel NUC should also start automatically.
- Wait 3–5 minutes
- Try opening:
- If it loads, it's fine
Step 4 — Check Your Main Apps¶
Try the apps you normally use:
| App | Address | Working? |
|---|---|---|
If Something Isn't Loading After 10 Minutes¶
- Go to Common Issues and find the relevant app
- Try the simple restart steps listed there
- If still not working, contact Dan
What Dan Will Need to Know¶
When you contact Dan, it's helpful to tell him: - Which apps are working and which aren't - Whether the router looks normal - Whether the NAS pages load - Anything unusual (lights, noises, error messages you can see)