Seagate NAS OS 4 U User Manual page 79

IPv6 tab: This tab is available when the IPv6 slider is turned on. The default IP configuration setting for the
LAN port is Automatic (DHCP). To change the LAN port's address, click on the pull-down menu and choose
Manual. For the new address to take effect, complete the Global IPv6 address and IPv6 default gateway
Advanced tab: Click on the pull-down menu to adjust the frame size for your NAS. Note: Changing the size of
the frames can affect the NAS's performance. It is highly recommended that administrators confirm that
the router and other network devices support jumbo frames before choosing a higher frame size on the
Important info on static IP addresses: Changes to the IP address must be consistent with the values
of the router and network. You can lose contact with your NAS by typing addresses that are not
:A star next to the LAN's name marks it as the primary Ethernet port. The primary Ethernet port
.Acts as the gateway to the Internet when the NAS is bridged across two separate networks
Pass the cursor to the far right of the secondary LAN port (no star) to make the Edit pull-down menu .1
The primary LAN and Seagate Network Assistant: If you experience problems with Seagate
.Network Assistant, confirm that LAN 1 is connected to the network and that it is the primary LAN
Seagate NAS OS supports port aggregation for NAS devices equipped with two or more LAN ports. Review the
Important info on connecting multiple LAN ports: When connecting both LAN ports to one or more
routers, make certain to configure your NAS OS device for multiple networks, load balancing, or
fault tolerance. Leaving all ports active without creating a bridge or bond can create problems with
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.Carries the data when the NAS is configured for fault tolerance
.The star icon will move to the port to reflect the change .3
Port aggregation and linking LAN ports
.instructions below to learn how to configure your NAS for port aggregation
.the NAS OS device's network identification, potentially losing its IP address
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.available on your network
LAN Edit menu: De ne as primary
.You can reassign the role of primary port
.Choose Define as primary .2
LAN Edit menu: Disable/Enable
.fields before choosing Save
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.Turn the LAN port off/on
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