Lan Connection Types Of The Freecom Network Drive; Direct Connection To A Pc; Connection To An Existing Network - Freecom Network Drive User Manual

Freecom Network Drive
Chapter 4: LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive
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4.1 Direct connection to a PC

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Once the PC is setup as DHCP client as described in the chapter "Check TCP/IP Settings on
PC" the user has to configure SMB Server and/or the FTP Server to work with the device
via network connection.
We recommend using the USB connection when connecting the Freecom Network Drive
to a single PC as the USB connection offers faster data transfer rates and easier access
to the Freecom Network Drive.

4. Connection to an existing network

Make sure the DHCP Server of your router is enabled. For more informa-
tion on this topic, please refer to your router's manual.
1. Connect the Freecom Network Drive directly to a PC and open the web configura-
tion.
2. Open the "Status" page.
3. Disable the DHCP Server. Click on "Apply" to save your changes.
4. Open the "IP Config" page.