Western Digital My Book Live User Manual - Manual (Page 71)

MY BOOK LIVE
USER MANUAL
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS – 66
Network Settings
The Network tab displays the drive’s MAC and IP addresses. You can set network
options such as network mode, enable FTP protocol for secure file transfer, and
create a workgroup:
LAN Configuration
1. View or modify the following LAN (home or office network) settings:
2. Click the Save button.
Internet Access The current status of Internet connectivity for network
functions such as NTP, firmware update checks, and
remote access connections.
MAC Address Uniquely Identifies the drive.
IP Address Identifies the current IP address.
Network Mode Select the method of assigning the drive’s unique IP
address:
• DHCP Client causes the My Book Live to obtain an
IP address and associated settings automatically from
the local DHCP server, or
• Static IP lets you set an IP address manually. You will
be prompted for IP Address, Netmask, Gateway,
and DNS Server. (If you don’t know this information,
please check your router settings.)