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Chapter 3: Network
Viewing the Network Settings
Network Storage System (NSS) Administrator Guide
Chapter
3
Viewing the Network Settings
The
Network Device Settings
page displays information about the physical and virtual interfaces
currently configured on the NSS.
NOTE:
If you hotplug the Ethernet link after the initial installation of the NSS, wait 15
seconds between the time you unplug the cable and then plug it back in. The NSS
displays the correct new settings within 10 seconds.
To display the
Network Device Settings
page, from the
Manager Menu
, click
Network
IP.
The
Network Device Settings
table displays the following:
•
Link:
"1+ 2" appears in this column.
•
VLAN:
The ID assigned to the virtual interface. For a physical interface, this column is blank.
•
Assign Via:
The method used to assign an IP configuration to the physical or virtual interface.
Options include:
-
DHCP:
The IP configuration was assigned by the DHCP server.
-
Manual:
A static IP configuration was manually entered through the NSS.
-
AutoIP:
The interface was configured to use DHCP for IP configuration but no DHCP server
was found. Instead the IP address was assigned by the AutoIP protocol.
•
IP Address:
The IP address for the physical or virtual interface.
•
Netmask:
The netmask for the physical or virtual interface.
•
Gateway:
The address of the gateway for the physical or virtual interface.
