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Viewing Current Network Settings Viewing Current Network Settings The Network > Information screen displays the server's current network settings. One column appears for each Ethernet port. Field definitions are given in the following table: Ethernet Interface Information Port Name Ethernet1 or Ethernet2. Enabled Yes or no TCP/IP Settings Obtained from DHCP or Static. IP Address The unique 32-bit value that identifies the server on a network subnet. This address consists of a network address, optional subnet address, and host address. It displays as four addresses ranging from 1 to 255, separated by periods (.). Subnet Mask A portion of a network that shares a common address component. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are all devices with IP addresses that have the same prefix. Primary WINS Server The Windows Internet Naming Service server, which locates network resources in a TCP/IP-based Windows network by automatically configuring and maintaining the name and IP address mapping tables. Secondary WINS Servers Secondary Windows Internet Naming Service server(s). Ethernet Address The unique six-digit hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) number that identifies the Ethernet port. Speed Status 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. Duplex Status Half-duplex: two-way data flow, only one way at a time. Fullduplex: two-way data flow simultaneously. Bonding Status Standalone, Load balance, or Failover. Gateway Information Default Gateway The network address of the gateway is the hardware or software that bridges the gap between two otherwise unroutable networks. It allows data to be transferred among computers that are on different subnets. 20 Snap Server Administrator Guide