HP Media Vault mv5020, User Manual

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Version 7-88
This is the default setting for the Media Vault. When this option is
selected:
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The Media Vault automatically acquires its IP address and other
settings from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server on your network.
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The values of the IP Address, Gateway server, Subnet Mask, Domain
Extension, DNS servers, and WINS servers set by the DHCP server
are displayed.
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Manually assign IP settings
If you use a static IP address, you may want to manually configure the
IP settings on the Media Vault. This should be done only by
experienced network administrators.
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IP Address
A number that uniquely identifies devices, such as computers, on a
network.
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Gateway
The IP address for the default gateway. This is the address of a local IP
router on the same network as this computer that is used to forward traffic
to destinations beyond the local network.
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Subnet Mask
Identifies the portion of the network IP address that can be used for
subnetworks.
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Domain Ext
A domain extension is an optional part of a network name used to
logically divide a large network into smaller networks.
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DNS Server 1
The primary server that associates network names with IP addresses.
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DNS Server 2
The alternate or secondary server that associates network names with IP
addresses.
Note: Entering two DNS servers is recommended for stability.
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WINS Server 1