Thecus Technology N7700 user manual Dhcp Configuration, Wlan Configuration, Essid

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DHCP Configuration

A DHCP server can be configured to assign IP addresses to devices connected to the LAN port. To configure these ports, choose LAN from the Network menu.

DHCP Configuration

Item	Description
DHCP Server	Enable or disable the DHCP server to automatically assign IP
	address to PCs connected to the LAN interface.
Start IP	Specifies the starting IP address of the DHCP range.
End IP	Specifies the ending IP address of the DHCP range.
DNS Server	Displayed the DNS server IP address.

NOTE

The IP Segment of WAN and LAN should not overlap.

WARNING

WLAN Configuration

The IP address of the LAN interface should not be in the range of the Start IP address and End IP address.

When a compatible wireless USB dongle is installed on the N7700, the N7700 will become an access point, and the Network dropdown menu will contain a WLAN menu item. From the Network menu, choose WLAN, and the WLAN Configuration screen appears. This screen displays the wireless network parameters of the system. You can change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings.

NOTE

•Currently supported USB wireless dongles are: 3Com 3CRUSB10075, Zyxel G220USB, PCI GW-US54mini.

•USB dongles have to be connected before N7700 is powered up.

WLAN Configuration

Item	Description
MAC Address	Displays the MAC Address of the USB wireless dongle.
IP	Specifies the IP address of the network connection.
Netmask	Specifies the network mask, which is generally: 255.255.255.0
ESSID	The ESSID (Extended Service Set Identification) is the
	identifying name of a wireless network.
ESSID Broadcast	Specifies whether the ESSID will be broadcasted by the N7700.
	This will prevent the Access Point from broadcasting the ESSID.
	The N7700 will still respond to a wireless device that wants to
	communicate if it sends a matching ESSID.
Channel	The channel that the N7700 uses to communicate with client
	devices.
Auth Mode	Authentication mode used by the N7700.
	Shared: Shared key authentication
	Open: Open key authentication
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InformationFailed RAID Information RAID ConfigurationConfiguration screen RAID InformationRAID Levels RAID ConfigurationRAID Configurations RAID LevelCreating a RAID Press Apply to build the RAID storage volumeMigrating a RAID Expanding a RAIDSpace Allocation Allocating Space for iSCSI VolumeUnder the Volume Allocation List, click iSCSI Target Volume Allocation ListIQN Create iSCSI Volume screen appearsCreate iSCSI Volume RAID IDSnapshot Stackable NASACL Folder ManagementAdding Folders FolderEdit Folder Editing FoldersDeleting Folders Add FolderNFS Share Snap Snapshot configurationNFS Share Snapshot Clicking on Snap then screen appears as followingAccess Control List Folder Access Control List ACLFile System Check Page Advance Option File Access CacheISCSI Block Size Samba Anonymous Login AuthenticationSamba Recycle Bin ISCSI CRC/Checksum WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration Network ManagementN7700 only LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Wlan Configuration Dhcp ConfigurationWlan Configuration Dhcp ConfigurationWEP KEY Web Services ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration WAN LAN ExchangeApple Network Configuration AFP Apple Network SetupNFS Setup Web ServiceUser and Group Management Local User ConfigurationNFS Server Setting Local User ConfigurationDeleting Users Local Groups ConfigurationLocal Groups Configuration Modifying UsersModifying Groups Local Group Setting screen appears Enter a Group NameBatch User and Group Creation Adding GroupsADS/NT Support ADS/NT ConfigurationAD Domain Example Information System SettingsNotification Configuration System NotificationsInfo ErrorSystem Logs System LogsTime Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore System Configuration Download/UploadModule Management Reset to Factory Default SettingsModule Management Upgrading System Firmware Change Administrator PasswordFirmware Upgrade screen appears Change Administrator PasswordLogout Reboot and Shutdown SystemMB/s Additional Feature SetupFTP Server Selections include Unlimited, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 MB/sMedia Server ITunes ConfigurationITunes Server Go to My Media Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings Adding Media Share FoldersClick on File Add Printer Printer ServerWindows XP SP2 Windows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK Page Completed / Total download size Download ManagerDownload Tasks Adding an Http Task Page Page Adding an FTP Task Page Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Page ItemDescription Deleting TasksScheduling Downloads Download ScheduleUnder Download Schedule, set Scheduler to Enable User and Group Management Local User Configuration Using the N7700Login Using WebDiskButton Description Photo ServerWindows XP Publishing Wizard Folder Page ButtonsPage Page Page Page Page Photo Password Protecting AlbumsManaging Albums and Photos Creating AlbumsSlide Shows Uploading Pictures to AlbumsExif Information Apple OS Mapping a Client PC to the N7700Windows Windows 2000/XP Mapping the N7700 as an iSCSI DrivePage Page Page Page Nsync File BackupNsync Adding an Nsync TaskNsync Target Server Setting Thecus Backup UtilitySetting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceAdd New Task Apple OS X Backup Utilities Windows XP Data BackupAdding a Spare Disk Remote AdministrationTips and Tricks USB and eSATA Storage ExpansionPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account Part II Enable Ddns on the RouterRAID Auto-Rebuild Replacing Damaged Hard DrivesHard Drive Damage Replacing a Hard DriveForgot My Network IP Address TroubleshootingRestoring Factory Defaults Problems with Time and Date SettingsPage Product Model N7700 Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications Software SpecificationsLCD Appendix B Customer Support Thank you for choosing ThecusImproved Performance Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits RAID LevelsJbod Stripe SizeRAID Level Percentage Used Disk UsageADS Benefits What is Active Directory?Appendix D Active Directory Basics Brand Series Model Appendix E UPS Compatibility List112 113 Copyrights Appendix F Licensing InformationSource Code Availability GNU General Public License Cgic License TermsPage Page Page 119