PlatinumNAS Owner’s Manual
3.2 LAN2 Configuration
The LAN Configuration screen for the LAN2
Interface allows for the following controls:
Jumbo Frame Support
IP address
Netmask
DHCP Server
When you are ready to commit changes click
the (Apply) button to complete the LAN
configuration, or (Cancel) to abort.
3.2.1 MAC Address
A unique Media Access Control (MAC)
address. This value is not modifiable.
3.2.2 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.
3.2.3 Static IP
The LAN configuration for the LAN2 port is similar to the Primary Interface, but only
allow modification of the IP address and Netmask. The LAN2 Interface does not support
DHCP address assignment.
3.2.4 DHCP Server
DHCP Allows for dynamic IP address assignment on TCP/IP networks. Your PlatinumNAS
can serve as a DHCP server to a network attached on LAN2. When enabled, it will
dynamically assign an available IP address from the range specified between the “Start
IP” entry box and the “End IP” entry box.
3.3 Network Services Configuration
The PlatinumNAS offers the following network services:
• SMB/CIFS (Server Message Block) or “Windows” Networking
• Webdisk (Web Browser Storage) and Secure Webdisk
• UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) automatic detection and configuration
• FTP Service
• nSync Target Service
By Default, all available services except FTP are enabled from the factory. It is recommended
that you disable services you will not require for security purposes. See Chapter 5 for details
on how to use these technologies in Windows and Macintosh environments.
3-Administering the PlatinumNAS
