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computer to use the same subnet as the storage system. (You can change it
back after you have configured the storage system.) To do this, access your local
area network properties. (For example, you might right-click “My Network Places”
and click “Properties”, and then right-click your network connection and click
“Properties”.) In the list, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”.
The IP address can be any address beginning with “192.168.0” except
“192.168.0.101”, since that’s the IP address used by the storage system. The
subnet mask must be “255.255.255.0”. Then click “OK” to close each open dialog
box. When you configure the unit, you can specify whatever IP address you
would like the storage system to use. If the IP address of the storage system is in
a different subnet than your computer, you must also specify the gateway to use.
This ensures that you can manage the storage system from any computer using
a Web browser. Then you can change your computer’s IP address back to its
original setting.
Once the Storage System Console has been installed, run the program from the Start Menu
(Start Æ Programs Æ Storage System Console).
When the Storage System Console starts, it will automatically scan the network for freeStor
4020 devices. After the scan is complete, the devices found will be listed in the left pane (Figure
2-10).
Figure 2-10: Storage System Console
In the left pane, select the name of the new unit and click “Log On Storage System Manager” to
access the web interface of the device.
If any freeStor 4020 units are added to the network after the software has started, click
“Discover Storage Systems” to rescan the network for the new units.
2.3 System Setup
Once the hard drives have been successfully installed, the freeStor 4020 will have to be
configured before it can be used. Follow these steps to configure the device.