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DHCP Client
The default factory setting is DHCP client. There should be a DHCP server on the
network. In most cases, this is the router or network switch. The DHCP server will assign
the NAS an IP address when it is turned on. This setting allows the NAS to be easily
installed into any network environment.
Fixed IP Address
In some situations it may
be best to assign the NAS
a Fixed IP Address. This is
most useful when you wish
to access the NAS from a
remote location. Most
routers can only forward
traffic to a specific IP
address. If you have the NAS configured as a DHCP client, your IP address could
change periodically. Having the NAS configured with a Fixed IP address means that the
IP address will not change unless you reassign it. The IP address that you assign must
follow two basic rules. First, it must be within the same subnet of your current network.
For example, if your router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1, your subnet is more than likely
192.168.1.x (where x is a number from 2 to 254). Secondly, it cannot already be in use
by another computer or network device on the network. Generally, NAS will only be
accessible to computers on the same subnet.
You can find your gateway’s IP address and your
netmask by going to the command prompt and
running
ipconfig
.
Your PC’s IP address
Your netmask
Your gateway IP address
