as stated in my original post, i have done that tftp thing. my NAS never connects to the TFTP server.
i set my PC's ip to 192.168.11.1
i connect LAN 1 port directly to the PC.
i turn on the NAS.
I start the TFTP server and wait
and wait, and wait, and wait.....
eventually, the NAS screen just goes RED and the NAS naviagator says it is in EMERGENCY MODE....
i press and hold the function button for 5 seconds, still nothing....
i think i need an RMA.....