CONFIGURING SETTINGS
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MY CLOUD USER MANUAL
You can review or update the following fields:
IPv4 Network Mode
By default, the network mode is set to DHCP, which means
the My Cloud device automatically gets the IP address and other settings
from your network.
1. Select the method of assigning the device’s unique IPv4 address:
•
Static:
Static IP address allows you have the same IP address every
time you connect. You will be prompted for IP Address, Subnet mask,
Gateway IP address, and DNS Server. (If you don’t know this
information, please check your router settings.)
•
DHCP
: DHCP Client causes the My Cloud device to obtain an IP
address and associated settings automatically from the local DHCP
server.
Note:
When configuring Static or DHCP, record your Subnet mask, Gateway
IP address, and DNS Server in a safe location for future reference. This
information will not be displayed once it is entered into the My Cloud
server.
2. Compete the LAN Setup Wizard to setup your network mode.
IPv6 Network Mode
The IPv6 format is a new IP standard that specifies the formats of
packets and the addressing scheme across multiple IP networks. By
default, this option is set to Off.
Select the method of assigning the device’s IPv6 address:
• Auto
• DHCP
• Static
• Off
Once selected, complete the following fields on the associated screen,
then click
Apply
:
• IP Address
• Prefix Length
• Default Gateway
• DNS Server1
• DNS Server2
When configuring the Static or DHCP, record your Subnet mask,
Gateway IP address, and DNS Server in a safe location for future
reference. This information will not be displayed once it is entered into
the My Cloud server.
Link Aggregation
This is also called Bonding and refers to the use of two LAN cards,
present in your NAS, and two cables connected to your router
simultaneously. This improves performance and reliability.
Select the type of link aggregation you’d like to use for your device from
the pull-down menu, or select
OFF
to cancel Link Aggregation. Click
Apply
to save your selection.
Link Speed
Select the link speed for your network from the pull-down menu, then
click
Apply
. Options Include:
• Auto
• 100
• 1000
