System Settings
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ReadyNAS for Home RAIDiator 4.2
2. Select a method for assigning an IP address.
You can select from two options in the IP assignment drop-down list:
• Use values from a DHCP server. In most networks, a DHCP server is enabled, so
you can select this option to automatically set the IP address and network mask.
If you select this option, NETGEAR recommends that you set the lease time on the
DHCP server or router to a value of at least one day. Otherwise, you might notice that
the IP address of the unit changes even after it being turned off for only a few
minutes. Most DHCP servers allow you to map a static IP address to a MAC address.
If you have this option, enabling it ensures that your ReadyNAS maintains the same
IP address, even in DHCP mode.
• Use values below. If you select this option to assign a static IP address, note that
your browser loses its connection to your ReadyNAS storage system if the IP address
changes. To reconnect to your ReadyNAS system after assigning a static IP address
that has changed, open the RAIDar utility and click Rescan to locate the device, and
then reconnect.
Also note that you must take care to correctly enter the IP address. If you enter an
incorrect IP address, you cannot connect to your ReadyNAS system. To recover from
an incorrectly entered IP address, you must perform an OS reinstall reboot. For more
information, see the ReadyNAS Ultra, Ultra Plus, NVX, and Pro Series Hardware
Manual.
3. Set a speed/duplex mode.
Select an option from the Speed/Duplex mode drop-down list.
NETGEAR recommends that you use the Auto-negotiation option. However, if you have a
managed switch that works best when the devices are forced to a particular speed or
mode, you can select either the full-duplex or half-duplex setting.
4. Set an MTU (maximum transmission unit) size.
Choose an option from the MTU drop-down list.
NETGEAR recommends that you use the default setting of 1500; however, in some
network environments, changing the default MTU value can fix throughput problems.
5. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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