Western Digital My Book Live Duo User Manual - Manual (Page 71)

MY BOOK LIVE DUO
USER MANUAL
CONFIGURING BASIC SETTINGS – 65
2. Click the Save button.
Workgroup
A workgroup is a name you assign to each member of a group of computer network devices
in a network environment. The devices that have the same workgroup name can easily
exchange information through the network. A workgroup does not require a central server:
To name or rename a workgroup:
1. Enter a name for the workgroup.
2. Click the Save button.
3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 for each device in your workgroup.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol enables the transfer of data from one computer to another through a
network. FTP is disabled by default.
Note: An FTP requires a username and password. Anonymous FTPs are not allowed.
See “Creating a User” on page 78 for information on creating a username and password.
1. Select the Allow FTP check box to enable it.
2. Click the Save button.
Network Mode Select the method of assigning the drive’s unique IP
address:
• DHCP Client causes the My Book Live Duo device to
obtain an IP address and associated settings
automatically from the local DHCP server, or
• Static IP lets you set an IP address manually. You will be
prompted for IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS
Server. (If you don’t know this information, please check
your router settings.)