PlatinumNAS Owner’s Manual
3. Network Configuration
Network Configuration is accessible by selecting the network menu. It consists of setting LAN
port specific functions for each interface, and Network services, accessible via 3 submenus:
• LAN1 Configuration
• LAN2 Configuration
• Services Configuration
3.1 LAN1 Configuration
The LAN Configuration screen for the LAN1
Interface allows for the following controls:
Host Name
Jumbo Frame Support
DHCP Enable/Disable
IP address Netmask
Gateway
DNS Server
When you are ready to commit changes click the
(Apply) button to complete the LAN configuration,
or (Cancel) to abort.
3.1.1 Host Name
The host name is the default WINS name for the PlatinumNAS, and will be the name
shown In your network.
3.1.2 MAC Address
A unique Media Access Control (MAC) address. This value is not modifiable.
3.1.3 Jumbo Frames Support
Jumbo frame support is a feature which
allows Ethernet hardware to send, receive, or
transport Ethernet frames greater then 1518
bytes in size, which is the standard Ethernet
packet size. The PlatinumNAS supports jumbo frames of 4000, 8000, 12000, and 16000
bytes. Jumbo frames can only function if all the network devices can support the same
size jumbo packets, so please verify that all your client devices, hubs, switches, and
gateways can support it before you enable Jumbo frames.
3.1.4 DHCP
DHCP Allows for dynamic IP address assignment on TCP/IP networks. It is the preferred
method to manage IP address assignments, is the default assignment of LAN1 port on the
PlatinumNAS. You may set a static IP address by disabling DHCP.
3.1.5 Static IP
The IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Servers are only required if DHCP is disabled.
Consult your network administrator for more information on these values as they are
unique to your network.
3-Administering the PlatinumNAS
WARNING:
Make sure all your client devices,
hubs, switches, and gateways can support Jumbo
frames of the proper size before enabling this
feature. Failure to do so may render the network
port of your PlatinumNAS inaccessible!
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