Network Settings; Ethernet - NETGEAR RND4000v2 Software Manual

Network Settings

The acronym NAS in ReadyNAS is short for network-attached storage. Your local area
network (LAN) is an integral part of managing and using your ReadyNAS storage system.
Connecting your ReadyNAS storage system to the Internet expands your ability to access
data stored on your ReadyNAS system when you are away from it. Connecting your system
to the Internet also allows you to share data with people located around the world.
A typical network setup that includes a ReadyNAS system resembles the following
illustration.
Figure 6. Typical network setup including a ReadyNAS storage system
You can use Dashboard to adjust your ReadyNAS system's network settings.

Ethernet

Your ReadyNAS storage system uses Ethernet technology to transfer information within your
local area network. Every device that uses Ethernet technology has a unique MAC (Media
Access Control) address that is used to identify the source device and the destination device.
MAC addresses are assigned when a device is manufactured. Your ReadyNAS storage
system's MAC address is listed on a sticker on the bottom of the system. It is also listed in the
Dashboard interface on the Ethernet Settings dialog box, and in RAIDar.
IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are another key component for sharing data over a network.
A unique IP address is assigned to every network-connected device. IP addresses can be
assigned automatically or manually.
If your network has a DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server, you can have an IP
address assigned automatically. Most networks have a DHCP server. In most cases, the
DHCP server belongs to an Internet service provider (ISP), but a router or other device can
also act as a DHCP server.
If you assign an IP address manually, you need to know how to assign an IP address that is
valid in your LAN, the subnet mask for your network, and IP address of your gateway.
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