CONFIGURING SETTINGS
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WD MY CLOUD EX4 PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE
USER MANUAL
1. Review or update the following:
IPv4 Network Mode
By default, the network mode is set to DHCP, which means
the WD My Cloud EX4 device automatically gets the IP address
and other settings from your network.
Select the method of assigning the device’s unique IPv4 address:
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Static
: Static IP lets you set an IP address manually. 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.)
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DHCP
: DHCP Client causes the WD My Cloud EX4 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 WD My Cloud EX4 server.
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:
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Auto
•
DHCP
•
Static
•
Off
Once selected, complete the following fields on the associated
screen, then click
Save
:
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IP Address
•
Prefix Length
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Default Gateway
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DNS Server
Note:
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 WD My Cloud EX4
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.
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Select the type of link aggregation you’d like to use for your
device from the pull-down menu.
Link Speed
Select the link speed for your network from the pull-down menu,
then click
Save
. Options Include:
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Auto
•
100
•
1000
Jumbo Frames
Jumbo frames are large IP frames used to increase performance
over supported networks. Select the Jumbo Frame for your
network from the pull-down menu, then click
Save
.
Note:
All devices on your network (e.g., router, computer) must
support and be configured for this option in order to
maximize performance.
