Very importantly, in the Network setting menu, the LG NAS can be connected to the network. If the set up is not performed correctly, connection problems will arise at later stages, hence care must be taken.

• [Host]
• ① Designate an LG NAS host name.
• The server name has a limit of 12 characters, this can be a combination of letters, digits, underscores and hyphens; the first characters though must be a letter or a number.
• ② Type in host description.
• The host description has a limit of 24 characters; this can be a combination of letters, digits, underscores, hyphens and spaces.
• This explanation only affects the Windows client.

• [Interface]
• The Network interface’s IP properties are specified. During system connection, care must be taken as restrictions may be created.
• ① For an existing IP address, check ‘Manual IP Setting’. If the network supports DHCP, check ‘Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)’.
• Manual IP setup: If the absence of a DHCP server in the network, interface information must be entered manually.
• Obtaining an IP address automatically (DHCP): This option is available when a DHCP (or a router) is connected to the server. Activation of the DHCP option will disconnect the web menu, thus the IP address must be renewed on the LCD or through the ‘NAS Detector’ program. The DHCP dynamically renews the IP address of the DHCP server periodically, which may trigger an unexpected change of IP address, thus the DHCP option must be handled with great caution.
• ② If ‘Manual IP Setting’ above has been checked, fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, default gateway and DNS address.
• IP address: Enter desired IP address.
• Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask that suits the current network environment.
• Default Gateway: Define the outgoing route. If no gateway exists on the network, enter the IP address.
• DNS server address (Primary): The DNS handles conversions between domain names and IP addresses. If the DNS is not correctly configured, e-mails, DDNSs or domains will not function normally.
• DNS server address (Secondary): Enter the secondary DNS server address.
• If accurate values are unknown, please contact ISP or network administrator.
• ③ Configure ethernet frame size. If frame size is unknown, set it to 1500.
• Ethernet Frame Size: If the Ethernet frame size is at least 1500 gigabits, specified files can be sent quickly and with ease. In this case, the LG NAS alone does not change, but so do the PC and home router/router/hub/switch frame sizes. Otherwise performance will be reduced.

• [Workgroup/Domain]
• Set up a workgroup and domains that the Windows network supports. This will allow for access to the LG NAS shared folder in Windows. In addition to this, the LG NAS domain service supports a Windows Active Directory, enabling the import of existing user information, with ease and speed.
• ① Select the appropriate ‘Workgroup’ or ‘Domain’ considering the environment where the LG NAS will run.
• ② When selecting ‘Workgroup’, input workgroup name required. Or when selecting ‘Domain’, input domain name, domain administrator ID and password.
• Domain: In the active directory user environment, the domain settings should not be created in the local User/Group folder, but should be created in the domain User/Group folder.
• When the domain settings are created, the network administrator must be available to provide assistance, as the user must have access to all information concerning the Name server. If wrong information is inputted, sharing and use of the LG NAS will be limited.
• In the event of unfamiliarity with the Workgroup/Domain, use of default values is recommended.