Network Management; Wan Configuration - Thecus N5200B PRO User Manual

Network Management

Use the Network menu to make network configuration settings as well as service
support settings.

WAN Configuration

From the Network menu, choose WAN,
and the WAN Configuration screen
appears. This screen displays the network
parameters of the WAN connection. You
may change any of these items and press
Apply to confirm your settings. See a
description of each item in the following
table:
WAN Configuration
Item
Host name
Domain name
MAC Address
Jumbo Frame Support
DHCP
IP
Netmask
Gateway
DNS Server
IP Sharing Mode
Link Aggregation
NOTE
WARNING
Description
Host name that identifies the N5200PRO on the network.
Specifies the domain name of the N5200PRO.
MAC address of the network interface.
Enable or disable Jumbo Frame Support of the WAN interface on
your N5200PRO.
Enable or disable the N5200PRO from obtaining in IP address via
DHCP server. If you require a static IP, disable this feature and
input your network configuration.
IP address of the WAN interface.
Network mask, which is generally: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway IP address.
Domain Name Service (DNS) server IP address.
When enabled, PCs connected to the LAN port will be able to
access the WAN. Default is Enabled.
Specifies whether WAN and LAN ports will be aggregated and
act as one port.
Failover: When one port fails, the other one will take over.
Load Balance: Ethernet traffic will flow alternative between two
Ethernet ports.
• Only use Jumbo Frame settings when operating in a Gigabit environment where
all other clients have Jumbo Frame Setting enabled.
• Enabling DHCP automatically turns on UPnP—see the Service Support Screen.
• If you are only using the WAN port, we suggest that you disable IP Sharing
Mode. This will result in higher throughput.
• A correct DNS setting is vital to networks services, such as SMTP and NTP.
• To use the Link Aggregation feature, please make sure the networking
equipment on the other end of Ethernet cable also supports 802.3ad protocol.
Most Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switches/Routers do not support Jumbo Frame and
you will not be able to connect to your N5200PRO after Jumbo Frame is turned on.
If this happens, turn off the N5200PRO. Then, power on the N5200PRO and
immediately press and hold the Reset button on the back of the unit for 10
seconds. This will reset your network settings, password, and turn off Jumbo Frame
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