👉 Before you begin
Welcome to Monument!
This guide is designed to get you up and running with your Monument 2 as quickly as possible.
Whether you're a new user or an existing Monument owner, we've got you covered. Check out the guides below for a general outline, and click through to the links for more specific instructions.
CONTENTS IN THIS ARTICLE
ℹ Before you begin, please make sure you have an active internet connection which will be used during the registration and downloading the latest available firmware.
Setting up a new Monument 2
Here's what you need:
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WiFi or Ethernet cable: You can connect your Monument 2 to your network using WiFi or an Ethernet cable. Monument 2 supports the next generation WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) technology to connect to your network. Alternatively, you can also connect your Monument 2 to your router over Gigabit Ethernet connection.
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- iOS or Android mobile device: The initial setup needs to be completed using an iOS or Android device.
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⚠️ The initial setup needs to be completed using a mobile device. It can not be completed using a computer.
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- A storage device: Built-in SSD models come with a storage pre-installed. If you're using a diskless model and want to use your own storage, you will need to use an internal SSD or an external USB Drive.
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⚠️ Monument 2 is compatible with M2 2280 form factor SATA drives. You can find the list of some of the supported drives here.
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- Follow the setup guide to begin.
Note: If you are planning to use your own internal SSD Drive, please prepare your device by following the steps on
this guide.
Migrating from Monument 1
⚠️ Before you begin, please make sure you
completed the steps on Monument 1 and started the migration process.