ioSafe R4 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Note
If you elect to assign the IP address using DHCP, it is advisable to set the
lease time on the DHCP server/router to a value of at least a day.
Otherwise, you may notice that the ioSafe R4 IP address may change even
when it has been powered down for only a few minutes. Most DHCP
servers allow you to assign a static IP address for specified MAC addresses.
If you have this option, this would be a good way to ensure your ioSafe R4
maintains the same IP address even in DHCP mode.
SPEED/DUPLEX MODE
If you have a managed switch that works best if the devices are forced to a particular speed or
duplex mode, you can select the desired setting. It’s advisable to keep the setting in auto-negotiation
mode otherwise.
MTU
In some network environments, changing the default MTU value may fix throughput problems. It’s
advisable to leave the default setting otherwise.
VLAN SETTING
Virtual Local Area Network, or VLAN, allows devices residing on different segments of a LAN to
appear in the same segment, or conversely allows devices on the same switch to behave as though
they belong to a different LAN.
If you wish to use the ioSafe R4 in a VLAN environment, select the
Enable VLAN support
checkbox and input a numeric VLAN tag. You will need to reboot the ioSafe R4 for the VLAN
function to take effect.