Advanced network settings

The HP Media Vault Network Settings screen contains settings to view or change the following:

• HP Media Vault name
• MAC address
• Network security mode
• Network protocol settings

To access the Network Settings screen:

• Double-click the HP Media Vault icon on your desktop.
• Click Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings.
• If the Welcome Screen appears, click Configure Device.
• Click the Network Settings tab.

Change the HP Media Vault name

To change the name of the HP Media Vault, see Change the name of your HP Media Vault.

MAC Address

This displays the MAC (Media Access Control Address) address, which is located on the back of your media vault.

Network security mode

To change the security mode, see Enhance security on your Shared Folders.

Network protocol settings

Use these settings to configure IP protocol settings for the media vault. In most cases, the default network settings will work without any changes. The following options are available:

• Auto-Configure IP Settings
  This is the default setting for the media vault. When this option is selected:
  • The media vault automatically acquires its IP address and IP settings from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on your network.
  • Renew DHCP will automatically renew itself.
  • The values of the IP Address, Gateway Server, Subnet Mask, Domain Extension, DNS Servers, and WINS Servers set by the DHCP server are displayed.
• Manually Configuring IP Settings
  If you use a static IP address, you may want to manually configure the IP settings on the media vault.

• This should be done only by experienced network administrators.
• To manually configure the settings
  1. Obtain the DNS server information from your internet service provider or use an existing IP address.
  2. In the IP Address box, enter a unique IP address.
  3. In the Gateway Server box, enter the IP address of your Gateway/Router.
  4. In the Subnet Mask box, enter the same subnet used in your other network devices.
  5. In the Domain Extension box, enter your domain extension.
  6. In the DNS Server boxes, enter the IP addresses.
  7. Note: Entering two DNS servers is recommended for stability.
  7. If required by your network configuration, in the WINS Server boxes, enter the IP address.
  8. Click Accept or Cancel. (If you click Cancel, your changes will not be accepted.)

Network security considerations

Network security depends not only on the security setting of the Media Vault, but on the settings and capabilities of all hardware and software on your LAN (Local Area Network). For more information, see Secure your HP Media Vault from intruders.