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Overview
This screen allows you to set the IP Address and related information required for TCP/IP networks.

IP Address
Obtain IP Address automatically
(DHCP Client)
Do NOT select this unless you have a DHCP Server on your LAN. A DHCP Server can provide an IP Address to PCs and other devices when they boot.
Fixed IP Address Select this if your LAN does not have a DHCP Server, and enter the following data.
IP Address:
Default: 192.168.0.100
The IP Address must be unused, and compatible with the PCs on your LAN. Usually, this means the first 3 fields should be the same as your PC, and the last field must be an unused number between 1 and 254.
Network Mask:
Default: 255.255.255.0
Enter the same Network Mask (Subnet Mask) used by PCs on your LAN.
Gateway (Router):
Default: None
If your LAN has a Router or Gateway, enter its IP Address here.
Otherwise, leave this blank.

DHCP Server
The Ethernet Network Attached Storage can act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server, providing IP Addresses and related data to PCs and other devices.
Using this feature is recommended, because it simplifies LAN administration.

Enable: Use this to Enable/Disable the DHCP Server. If you already have a DHCP Sever, do not enable this feature.
Start Address: Enter the beginning of the range of IP Addresses to be allocated by the DHCP Server. Generally, the first 3 fields of the IP Address must match the Ethernet Network Attached Storage's IP Address. The 4th field must be between 2 and 250.
Finish Address: Enter the last address of range of IP Addresses to be allocated by the DHCP Server. The first 3 fields must match the corresponding field in the "Start IP Address".

DNS
A DNS (Domain Name Server) translates Internet addresses (e.g. microsoft.com) to IP Addresses. Use the same values as on your PC, or recommended by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
At least one (1) DNS entry is required if using either the "E-Mail Notification" or the "Internet Access" feature.
Otherwise, the DNS entries may be left blank.

Primary IP Address of the first DNS Server.
Backup 1: IP Address of the DNS Server to be tried if the first server is busy.
Backup 2: IP Address of the DNS Server to be tried if the second server is busy.