Network Management; Wan Configuration - Thecus M3800 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
WAN Port
IP
Netmask
Gateway
DNS Server
IP Sharing Mode
NOTE
WARNING
Description
Host name that identifies the M3800 on the network.
Specifies the domain name of the M3800.
MAC address of the network interface.
Enable or disable Jumbo Frame Support of the WAN interface on
your M3800.
Enable or disable the M3800 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.
• 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.
Most Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switches/Routers do not support Jumbo Frame and
you will not be able to connect to your M3800 after Jumbo Frame is turned on. If
this happens, turn off the M3800. Then, power on the M3800 and immediately
press and hold the Reset button on the back of the unit for 5 seconds. This will
reset your network settings, password, and turn off Jumbo Frame Support.
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