Dhcp Configuration, Wlan Configuration | Thecus Technology N7700

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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Thecus N7700 About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice Safety Warnings Table of Contents User and Group Management System SettingsStorage Management Network Management Printer Server Overview Login Using WebDisk Photo ServerFile Backup Overview FTP Server ITunes Server Media Server 108 Problems with Time and Date Settings 102104 107 Product Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Solid green network link Front PanelFront Panel Description HDD Hard Disk TraysRear Panel Hard Disk Trays Back Panel Before You Begin Hardware InstallationHard Disk Installation Cable Connections System Trouble Checking System StatusSystem Status Normal Thecus Setup Wizard First Time SetupPage LCD Controls Display ModeDisplay Mode LCD Operation USB Copy Typical Setup ProcedureManagement Mode Management Mode Start Services Network SetupCreate Local Users or Setup Authentication Create Folders and Set Up ACLsPage Menu Bar Web Administration InterfaceSystem Management Menu Bar Product Information Language SelectionStatus Menu Product Information System/Service StatusService Status System Information Printer Status UPS SettingsPrinter Status System Information Wake-up On Lan Configuration Power ManagementEnable Schedule Power On/Off checkbox UPS Settings Example Monday On Storage ManagementDisks Information Example Monday On 800 Off A.R.T. 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InformationFailed RAID Information RAID ConfigurationConfiguration screen RAID Information RAID Levels RAID ConfigurationRAID Configurations RAID Level Creating a RAID Press Apply to build the RAID storage volume Migrating a RAID Expanding a RAID Space Allocation Allocating Space for iSCSI VolumeUnder the Volume Allocation List, click iSCSI Target Volume Allocation List IQN Create iSCSI Volume screen appearsCreate iSCSI Volume RAID ID Snapshot Stackable NAS ACL Folder ManagementAdding Folders Folder Edit Folder Editing FoldersDeleting Folders Add Folder NFS Share Snap Snapshot configurationNFS Share Snapshot Clicking on Snap then screen appears as following Access Control List Folder Access Control List ACL File System Check Page Advance Option File Access Cache ISCSI Block Size Samba Anonymous Login AuthenticationSamba Recycle Bin ISCSI CRC/Checksum WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration Network Management N7700 only LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Wlan Configuration Dhcp ConfigurationWlan Configuration Dhcp Configuration WEP KEY Web Services ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration WAN LAN Exchange Apple Network Configuration AFP Apple Network SetupNFS Setup Web Service User and Group Management Local User ConfigurationNFS Server Setting Local User Configuration Deleting Users Local Groups ConfigurationLocal Groups Configuration Modifying Users Modifying Groups Local Group Setting screen appears Enter a Group NameBatch User and Group Creation Adding Groups ADS/NT Support ADS/NT Configuration AD Domain Example Information System SettingsNotification Configuration System Notifications Info ErrorSystem Logs System Logs Time Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore System Configuration Download/Upload Module Management Reset to Factory Default SettingsModule Management Upgrading System Firmware Change Administrator PasswordFirmware Upgrade screen appears Change Administrator Password Logout Reboot and Shutdown System MB/s Additional Feature SetupFTP Server Selections include Unlimited, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 MB/s Media Server ITunes ConfigurationITunes Server Go to My Media Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings Adding Media Share Folders Click 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 Schedule Under Download Schedule, set Scheduler to Enable User and Group Management Local User Configuration Using the N7700Login Using WebDisk Button Description Photo ServerWindows XP Publishing Wizard Folder Page ButtonsPage Page Page Page Page Photo Password Protecting AlbumsManaging Albums and Photos Creating Albums Slide 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 Task Nsync Target Server Setting Thecus Backup UtilitySetting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Add New Task Apple OS X Backup Utilities Windows XP Data Backup Adding a Spare Disk Remote AdministrationTips and Tricks USB and eSATA Storage Expansion Part III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account Part II Enable Ddns on the Router RAID Auto-Rebuild Replacing Damaged Hard DrivesHard Drive Damage Replacing a Hard Drive Forgot My Network IP Address TroubleshootingRestoring Factory Defaults Problems with Time and Date SettingsPage Product Model N7700 Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications Software Specifications LCD Appendix B Customer Support Thank you for choosing Thecus Improved Performance Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits RAID Levels Jbod Stripe Size RAID Level Percentage Used Disk Usage ADS Benefits What is Active Directory?Appendix D Active Directory Basics Brand Series Model Appendix E UPS Compatibility List 112 113 Copyrights Appendix F Licensing InformationSource Code Availability GNU General Public License Cgic License TermsPage Page Page 119