Suggested network topology 2: There are some free LAN ports.

Connect your Home Server to one of the free LAN ports.

LAN ports

Network router*

DLNA device with

Personal computer with

Home Server

a network (LAN) port

a network (LAN) port

 

Your Home Server can be detected.

There are no restrictions on access to your Home Server.

Personal computer

Personal computer with

with wireless LAN

a network (LAN) port

capability

 

Your Home Server cannot be detected.

Your Home Server can be used as a network storage device if accessed with the IP address assigned to the Home Server.

Your Home Server cannot be detected by the Back Up function.

DLNA device with

a network (LAN) port

Your Home Server cannot be detected and it is impossible to access the content of the Home Server.

*If your network router has a bridging function, you can enable the function to eliminate the above restrictions but you may have a problem with the maximum number of connections.

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