NZBGet On IX4-300d

NZBGet is a powerful NZB downloader developed in C++ that prioritizes high performance and efficiency. It’s designed to maximize download speeds while using minimal system resources, making it an ideal choice for devices with limited processing power like the IX4-300D NAS. Whether you’re a casual user or a heavy downloader, NZBGet provides a fast, lightweight solution to manage your Usenet downloads effectively.

In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to install and set up NZBGet on your IX4-300D. By following these instructions, you’ll be able to leverage your NAS to handle NZB downloads smoothly and efficiently, freeing up your main computer and ensuring downloads run continuously and reliably.

Requirements

Before you start, make sure you have the following ready:

• SSH access to your IX4-300d. If you haven’t enabled SSH yet, see an SSH setup guide first.

• Installed Package Manager (ipkg or similar). Refer to the Package Manager installation guide if needed.

• A modified startup script that allows you to run custom commands on boot. (See related guide.)

• A public network share named Downloads accessible on your NAS.

• Inside the Downloads share, create a folder named exactly NZBGet (case-sensitive). This folder will be the main directory for NZBGet downloads.

 

Connect to Your NAS via SSH

1. Open a terminal or SSH client on your PC.

2. Connect to your IX4-300d by entering:

   ssh [email protected]


   (Replace 192.168.1.2 with your NAS IP address. The default password is sohoPASSWORD.)

Install NZBGet Package

Once logged in:

This command downloads and installs NZBGet on your NAS. Wait until the installation completes.

Configure NZBGet

Copy Default Config File

Copy the default configuration file to the correct location:

Edit Configuration File

Open the configuration file with nano:

Look for the parameter:

Change it to point to your NZBGet folder in your Downloads share. For example:

Note: Adjust the path if your share or folder names differ.

To save and exit nano:

• Press CTRL + X

• Press Y to confirm saving changes

• Press Enter

Create Post-Processing Script

1. Create a new script file for post-processing NZB downloads:

2. Paste the following post-processing script code inside the editor:
   (You should use your own or a recommended script; if you have one, paste it here.)

3. Save and exit nano (CTRL + X, Y, Enter).

4. Set executable permissions on both the config and postprocess files:

Start NZBGet Server

Launch NZBGet in daemon mode:

Your NZBGet server should now be running.

Access NZBGet Web Interface

1. Open a web browser on your PC.

2. Navigate to:

   http://192.168.1.2:6789


   (Replace with your NAS’s IP address.)

3. You will be prompted for login credentials. The default username and password are:

   • Username: nzbget

   • Password: tegbzn6789

4. After login, the NZBGet web interface should appear, allowing you to manage your downloads.

Set NZBGet to Start Automatically on Boot

1. Edit your startup script file:

2. Add these lines anywhere appropriate in the script:

3. Save and exit nano.

4. Reboot your NAS:

5. After reboot, NZBGet should automatically start about a minute after the system finishes booting.

Change NZBGet Default Login Credentials

1. Log in to the NZBGet web interface.

2. Click Settings in the menu.

3. Select the Security tab.

4. Scroll down to find ControlUsername and ControlPassword.

5. Replace these with your desired username and password.

6. Click Save All Changes at the bottom-left corner.

7. To apply the changes, click Reload NZBGet.

Configure News Server

1. In the NZBGet web interface, click Settings > News-Servers.

2. Fill in the required fields for your Usenet provider:

   • Server1.Name: A friendly name for your news server

   • Server1.Host: The hostname or URL of the news server

   • Server1.Port: Usually 119 for unencrypted, or 563 for SSL

   • Server1.Username: Your Usenet account username

   • Server1.Password: Your Usenet account password

   • Server1.Encryption: Enable or disable SSL (choose based on your provider)

   • Server1.Connections: Number of simultaneous connections (provider dependent)

3. Leave other fields as default unless you know what you’re doing.

4. Click Save All Changes.

You can add additional servers if needed.