AirLive NAS-235 - Manual (Page 42)

5. Administration
37 AirLive NAS-235 User’s Manual
IP Address
Obtain IP Address
automatically
(DHCP Client)
Do NOT select this unless you have a DHCP Server on your LAN. A
DHCP Server can provide an IP Address to PCs and other devices
when they boot.
Fixed IP Address Select this if your LAN does not have a DHCP Server, and enter the
following data.
IP Address The IP Address must be unused, and compatible with the PCs on
your LAN.
Network Mask Enter the same Network Mask (Subnet Mask) used by PCs on your
LAN.
Gateway If your LAN has a Router or Gateway, enter its IP Address here.
Otherwise, leave this blank.
DHCP Server
The Network Attached Storage can act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Server, providing IP Addresses and related data to PCs and other devices.
Enable Use this to Enable/Disable the DHCP Server. If you already have a
DHCP Sever, do not enable this feature.
Start Address Enter the beginning of the range of IP Addresses to be allocated by
the DHCP Server.
Finish Address Enter the last address of range of IP Addresses to be allocated by
the DHCP Server.
DNS
A DNS (Domain Name Server) translates Internet addresses (e.g. microsoft.com) to IP
Addresses. Use the same values as on your PC, or recommended by your ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
At least one (1) DNS entry is required if using either the "E-Mail Alert" feature.
Otherwise, the DNS entries may be left blank.