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Setting

Description

Obtain DNS server address automatically

Automatically obtain the IP address using DHCP.

Use the following DNS server address

Manually assign the IP address for the primary and

secondary DNS servers.

Important

QNAP recommends specifying at least

one DNS server to allow URL lookups.

6. Click Apply.

Virtual LANs (VLANs)

A virtual LAN (VLAN) groups multiple network devices together and limits the broadcast domain. Members

of a VLAN are isolated and network traffic is only sent between the group members. You can use VLANs to

increase security and flexibility while also decreasing network latency and load.

Adding an Interface to a VLAN

Important

When using both port trunking and a VLAN, port trunking must be configured first.

1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Network & Virtual Switch .

The Network & Virtual Switch window opens.

2. Go to Network > Interfaces .

3.

Identify the adapter that you want to configure, then click

.

4. Select Add VLAN.

The Add VLAN window opens.

5. Specify a VLAN ID.

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