Drobo storage system User Manual page 38

DroboShare Settings
Combined with Drobo, DroboShare enables Drobo to be shared across a local network via Ethernet. Typically
DroboShare does not need any configuration, however, for unique network situations; you can access the DroboShare
Settings page by clicking on Setup under the DroboShare section of the Tools Tab in the Advanced Dashboard.
Item
DroboShare Name
Workgroup
Automatically Assign IP Settings
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Description
Identifies the DroboShare on your network.
By default, the DroboShare name is: DroboShare
Note: This name must be unique on the network.
Allows the user to designate an existing workgroup to
which DroboShare will be added.
Requests a dynamically assigned IP address with which to
communicate with on the network. This IP address can
change at any given time. This IP address is typically
provided by the router or switch on your network.