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Chapter 8
Advanced Networking
Features
The Magnia SG20 is designed to be easy to set up and use in most environments. It
configures the system for network use in a way that will meet most requirements small
business or home use. Some specific features are set up as the default and should not
be changed under normal circumstances. Some of these settings include:
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Local IP Address Range
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DHCP server for the local LAN
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Network Address Translation for shared access to the Internet gateway
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Changing the server name (appliance name) or workgroup
However, in some networking environments, there may be a need to adjust some of
these networking parameters. These adjustments can make the Magnia SG20 work
more flexibly and in a wider variety of environments. Such environments may include:
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Using multiple SG20 systems in a small business network
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Using the SG20 as a component in a corporate network
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Using the SG20 as a router / local workgroup server
Making some of these adjustments is recommended only for users experienced in
advanced networking techniques. Some of these changes may create situations where
your client computers can no longer communicate with the Magnia SG20 using their
default networking configuration. You can also create configurations where the Setup CD
will not longer be able to create matching client configurations. Use care in making
changes as described in this chapter.
