Preparing The Computer For Connection To The Silverstore; Configuring Windows Xp, Vista/7 To Work With The Silverstore; Installing Or Scanning Windows; Appendix B: Preparing Lan For Use With The Silverstore - Freecom SILVER STORE 2-DRIVE NAS User Manual

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Appendix B: Preparing LAN for use with the SilverStore

This appendix provides a description of how to prepare your computer network for
connecting with the SilverStore and the Internet.

Preparing the computer for connection to the SilverStore

To connect to the SilverStore, you have to install TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol) on each of your network computers and select the required network
protocol. If a network interface card (NIC) is already installed on your PC, then TCP/IP is
probably also already installed.

Configuring Windows XP, Vista/7 to work with the SilverStore

To use your network and SilverStore, you may need to manually install TCP/IP and configure
it on every computer in the network. Have your Windows CD at hand before you begin as
you may need it when installing TCP/IP.

Installing or scanning Windows

Network components
You need to make sure that an Ethernet adapter (NIC), the TCP/IP protocol and the Client for
Microsoft Networks are installed. You do not need to remove any of the other components
displayed in the Network Components window. If you need to install the adapter, please
refer to the instruction manual that came with the adapter on how to install the device. To
install or scan for the other components:
1. Click the 'Start' button on the Windows taskbar, go to 'Settings' and then click 'Control
Panel'.
2. Double-click the Network icon and Dial-up Connection (these may also be called
Network Connections or Connect Using on the Mac).
3. If your computer has an Ethernet adapter, you should see an entry for a Local Area
Connection. Double-click this entry and open the 'Properties' tab.
4. Open the 'General' tab.
5. Check to make sure that 'Client for Microsoft ´Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)'
are displayed on this screen. If they are not, go to 'Install' and add them.
6. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click 'Properties' and check to make sure that 'Obtain
an IP address automatically' is enabled.
7. Click 'OK' and close all windows for network and dial-up connections.
8. Make sure that the computer is connected to the SilverStore and check the TCP/IP
properties (see below). If you notice any problems, you can restart the computer.
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