Netgear RN31211D Software Manual - Page 178

5. Click the TCP/IP tab. ReadyNAS OS 6.1 6. Configure the TCP/IP settings as explained in the following table. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you use DHCP address reservation to make sure that the DHCP server always assigns the same IP address to the interfaces of the ReadyNAS. The MAC addresses of the physical interfaces are shown on the Network screen. Note: If you enter an IP address manually, you must provide DNS server information if you want to access your ReadyNAS system over the Internet. For more information, see DNS on page 175. If the IP address changes, your browser loses its connection to your storage system. To reconnect to your ReadyNAS system, use ReadyCLOUD to rediscover your device. See Discover and Set Up Your ReadyNAS on page 12. Item Description IPv4 settings Configure IPv4 From the drop-down list, select how IPv4 is configured: • Using DHCP. The ReadyNAS functions as a DHCP client, and the IPv4 settings are automatically configured by a DHCP server on your network. • Manually. You must enter the IPv4 address and subnet mask for the ReadyNAS, and the router through which the ReadyNAS is connected to the network. IPv4 Address Subnet Mask Router Enter the IPv4 address for the ReadyNAS. Enter the subnet mask for the ReadyNAS. Enter the IPv4 address for the router through which the ReadyNAS connects to your network. Manual configuration only. System Settings 178