TDT RZ2 Manual page 103

System 3
Configuring the RS4
Default configuration settings allow the RS4 to begin streaming data immediately. The
RS4 supports the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration) protocol for automatic
configuration of network parameters. Once connected to an active network, the RS4
will attempt to lease an IP address.
The DHCP Protocol
DHCP or "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol" is a protocol used by networked
devices (clients) to obtain various parameters necessary for the clients to operate in
an IP (Internet Protocol) network. By using this protocol, system administration
workload greatly decreases, and devices can be added to the network with minimal
or no manual configuration.
DHCP automates the assignment of IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateway,
and other IP parameters. Three modes for allocating IP addresses exist: Dynamic,
Reserved, and Manual. The RS4 relies on Dynamic mode for its IP configuration. If
no DHCP server responds, the device falls back on Manual mode and must be
configured with the following default static IP configuration:
IP Address:
Netmask:
You can configure the IP address manually through the touchscreen interface. See
"To enable manual configuration:" below or "Status Tab" on page 2-17.
Dynamic mode
In dynamic mode a client is provided with a temporary IP address for a given length
of time. The duration is dependent on the server configuration and may range from
several hours to months.
The RS4 will automatically renew the current IP address as needed. This renewal is
used by properly functioning clients to maintain the same IP address throughout their
connection to a network.
Accessing the RS4 Storage Array
There are two methods provided for accessing the RS4 storage array:
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Direct Connection to a PC
Direct connection to a PC allows data on the RS4 to be viewed and modified
through the standard Microsoft Windows file sharing protocol.
Important: When using a Static IP, the RS4 Current IP must be set to "Configure Manually"
using the touch screen interface.
To enable manual configuration:
1.
10.1.0.42
255.255.255.0
Directly connecting to a PC
Connection to a local area network
Touch the Status Tab and then touch the Current IP field, to display the
Network Configuration window.
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RS4 Data Streamer