Thecus Technology Comprehensive Guide to Network Management for Thecus N299

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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. You can see a description of each item in the following table:

WAN Configuration

Item

Description

Host name

Host name that identifies the N299 on the network.

Domain name

Specifies the domain name of the N299.

MAC Address

Display the WAN port MAC address.

Jumbo Frame Support

Enable or disable Jumbo Frame Support of the WAN interface on

 

your N299.

Connection Type

The WAN IP can be set to a Static IP, Dynamic IP, or PPPoE.

 

Static: Administrator has to enter IP, Netmask, Gateway, DNS

 

Server fields.

 

Dynamic: If there is already a DHCP server on your network,

 

you can let the DHCP server assign an IP address to your N299.

 

NOTE: If this is set to Dynamic, but a DHCP server is not

 

detected on the WAN network, the IP address of the N299 will

 

reset to the default setting of 192.168.1.100.

 

PPPoE: The N299 can also support a direct connection to an

 

ASDL modem through PPPoE. Once selected, you will need to

 

enter a User Name and Password.

User Name

Enter your user name for PPPoE connection. (PPPoE only)

Password

Enter your password for PPPoE connection. (PPPoE only)

IP

IP address of the WAN interface.

Netmask

Network mask, which is generally: 255.255.255.0

DNS Server

Domain Name Service (DNS) server IP address.

IP Sharing Mode

When enabled, traffic on the LAN will be directed to the WAN.

 

Default is Disabled.

PPPoE Connect

Connect or disconnect from a PPPoE connection. (PPPoE only)

NOTE

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 WARNING you will not be able to connect to your N299 after Jumbo Frame is turned on. If this

happens, turn off the N299. Then, power on the N299 and immediately press and hold the Reset button on the rear of the unit for 15 seconds. This will reset your network settings, password, and turn off Jumbo Frame Support.

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Contents Thecus N299 About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice Safety Warnings Table of Contents Network Management Overview LoginUser and Group Management System ManagementUsing Photo Gallery Using WebDisk Using iTunes ServerFile Backup Remote AdministrationStripe Size Disk Usage Data Security RAID LevelsProduct Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Front Panel Data Transfer Rear PanelBefore You Begin Hard Disk InstallationGetting Started Cable Connections Installation WizardLogin Change Admin Password Start Browser RAID and FW installation Initial Login First Time SetupSystem Check and Configuration Configure Network SettingsCreate Local Users and Groups Select RAID LevelStart Services Create Folders and Set Up ACLsWeb Administration Interface System ConfigurationMenu Bar Menu BarUser Upload Language Package List Language SelectionLanguage Package Upload and Management Product Information Status MenuSystem Status System StatusPrinter Status System InformationSystem Information Printer InformationDisk Information Storage ManagementRAID Information Sata InformationDisk Settings RAID ConfigurationDisk Settings RAID LevelDeleting a RAID Creating a RAIDFolder Management FolderEditing Folders Adding FoldersDeleting Folders Add FolderService Folders Folder Access Control List ACLService Folders Folder ACLNetwork Management WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration Ddns Configuration LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Dhcp Server ConfigurationWlan Configuration Wlan ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration EssidWeb Service Web Services ConfigurationWindows Network Configuration SMB/CIFS NFS Setup Apple Network SetupApple Network Configuration MAC CharsetLocal User Configuration Local User ConfigurationUser and Group Management Adding UsersLocal Groups Configuration Local Groups ConfigurationModifying Users Deleting UsersDeleting Groups Adding GroupsModifying Groups System Management Notification ConfigurationSystem Notifications System LogsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore Time and Date SettingsSystem Logs TimeUpgrading System Firmware Reset to Factory Default SettingsSystem Configuration Download/Upload Reboot and Shutdown System Change Administrator PasswordChange Administrator Password LogoutFTP Server Additional Feature SetupFTP FTP EncodeMedia Server ITunes ConfigurationITunes Server Adding Media Share Folders Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings Adding an Http Task Download ManagerDownload Tasks Completed / Total download sizePage Adding an FTP Task Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Page Scheduling Downloads Deleting TasksDownload Schedule ItemDescriptionWindows XP SP2 Printer ServerWindows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK IP Cam Surveillance Schedule Configuration IP Cam ConfigurationConnect the IP Cam to the N299 IP CameraDesignate a Capture Schedule Page Browse Captured Images Login Using the N299Using WebDisk WebDisk Folder ListPlaying Music Files Using iTunes ServerAdding Music Files Password Protecting Albums Using Photo GalleryManaging Albums and Photos Creating AlbumsWindows XP Publishing Wizard Uploading Pictures to AlbumsPage Page Page Page Slide Shows Exif InformationNsync File BackupNsync Modifiying an Nsync Task Adding an Nsync TaskDeleting an Nsync Task Add Nsync TaskSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceNsync Target Server Setting Designating N299 as an Nsync TargetAdd New Task Thecus Backup UtilityClick Browse this CD Windows XP Data BackupOne-Button USB Copy Apple OS X Backup UtilitiesWindows Tips and TricksMapping a Client PC to the N299 Choose Go Connect to Server… Apple OSHard Drive Damage USB Storage ExpansionReplacing Damaged Hard Drives Part I Setup a DynDNS Account Remote AdministrationReplacing a Hard Drive RAID Auto-RebuildPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart II Enable Ddns on the Router Troubleshooting Guide Problems with Time and Date Settings Restoring Factory DefaultsN299 Chassis Feels Hot Can’t Find Printer Server / Media Server / Download ManagerSimple Problem Diagnosis Procedure Software Specifications Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications For supported USB dongles, please contact sales@thecus.com Support-us@thecus.com Appendix B Customer SupportBenefits Appendix C RAID BasicsRAID Levels Improved PerformanceRAID Level Percentage Used Stripe SizeDisk Usage Source Code Availability Appendix D Licensing InformationGNU General Public License Cgic License TermsPage Page