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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