Acer Altos easyStore M2 User Manual - Page 107

85 You can also configure the storage system to act as a DHCP server. In other words, the storage system can assign IP addresses to other computers in your network, simplifying the network configuration of each individual system. Your storage system can act as an FTP server. You can select to enable FTP server in the Network page to allow all Windows and Mac OS X users to use a Web browser to access the public folder. For more information, refer to "Accessing shared folders" on page 183. You can use the Network page to configure the system for link aggregation; also known as IEEE 802.3ad. Link aggregation allows you to configure multiple Ethernet ports to act as a single device. However, you must install an additional PCI Express network card. For detailed instructions on how to install an additional PCI Express network card, refer to "To install a PCI Express network card on page 252. Note: The 802.3ad mode for bandwidth aggregation requires 802.3ad support from the switch or client. Both network ports must be connected to the same switch. In addition, your storage system supports UPnP discovery protocol and can be discovered by Windows OS knowing UPnP protocol. You have the option to enable or disable the UPnP discovery protocol support in the Network page.