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Setup

Wizard
The Wizard is an easy to use utility for basic setup of the DNS-343. Here you will configure the administrator's password, time, LAN connection type, and additional settings of your DNS-343.

Step 1: Click 'Run Wizard' to begin.
Step 2: Click 'Next' to this introductory screen.
Step 3: 'Set Password' Enter the new administrator's password here. Enter it a second time for verification. Click 'Next'.
Step 4: 'Choose Time Zone' Choose your time zone from the drop down list. Click 'Next'.
Step 5: 'Select LAN Connection Type' Choose DHCP Client or Static IP. DHCP Client should be selected if there is a DHCP server on the network. Static IP should be selected when a DHCP server is not on the network. If you select Static IP, enter the required information.
Step 6: 'Set Additional Information' Enter a workgroup name, device name, and device description here. If you do not need to change these, you can leave the default entries in place. Click 'Next'.
Step 7: Click 'Completed' to save your settings and reboot the system.

LAN Setup
Link Speed
Select either 'Auto','100', or '1000'. Auto should work in all scenarios. However, if you are experiencing connectivity issues, try changing to '100' or '1000' depending on what type of network you have.
Dynamic (Obtain IP Address from a DHCP server)
By selecting 'DHCP Client', the DNS-343 will act as a DHCP client and obtain its LAN IP settings from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local network. By default, the DNS-343 is set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on your network. If a DHCP server is not available, the DNS-343 will set an IP address of 192.168.0.32 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and will periodically search for a DHCP server on the network.
Static IP (Assign a Fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, DNS1 and DNS2)
If necessary, you can assign a static IP address to the DNS-343. The IP address of each device on the local area network must be within the same IP address range and subnet mask. For a small subnet with less than 253 IP addresses assigned (e.g. Class C private IP), each device on the LAN (Local Area Network) needs have a unique IP Address in the format of (example) 192.168.0.x to connect to other devices within the same network.
Subnet Mask
Specify the subnet mask for the DNS-343. The Subnet mask must be the same for all devices on the same subnet of the network. The default subnet setting is 255.255.255.0. For a small subnet with less than 253 IP addresses assigned (e.g. Class C private IP), keep this default setting.

Gateway IP Address
Specify the Gateway IP Address for the DNS-343. The Gateway IP Address is almost always the LAN address of your router. Most D-Link routers have a default LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1.
DNS1 and DNS2
Specify the first and second DNS Addresses for the DNS-343. A DNS Address will allow the DNS-343 to resolve names into IP addresses. Example: Without a DNS address, the DNS-343 would not be able to contact an FTP site such as ftp.dlink.com (name). Instead, you would need to use 64.7.210.131 (IP address). It is recommended that you enter DNS addresses when setting a Static IP Address. Often you can use the LAN IP address of your router as a DNS address. Click 'Save Settings' when finished.

JUMBO FRAME SETTINGS
Standard Ethernet Frames are 1,500 bytes in size. Enabling Jumbo frames allows you to increase the Frame size from 3,000 to 9,000 bytes which increases network throughput and performance.
In order to use Jumbo frames your network must support Jumbo frame packets. In the event that you enable jumbo frames and can no longer access your unit you will need to reset your unit to defaults to disable

Time and Date
There are three choices for setting the time.
NTP Server
Enter an NTP Server here. An NTP Server is a server on the Internet that maintains time. The DNS-343 will contact the server you enter and receive the correct time. Click 'Save Settings' after entering an NTP Server.
Set Time From My Computer
Click 'Save Settings' to have the DNS-343 set its own clock according to the time on your computer.
Set The Date And Time Manually
Enter the complete time and date settings manually. Click 'Save Settings' to apply these settings.
Activate Daylight Savings Time if it applies to your region. Click 'Save Settings' when finished.

Device

Workgroup
Workgroup
Enter your Workgroup name here. The workgroup name should be the same as the computers on the network. Devices using the same workgroup will have additional file sharing methods available.
Name
Enter your device Name here. This name is what the DNS-343 will appear as on the network.
Description
Enter your device Description.
Click 'Save Settings' when finished.
Active Directory
If your network is configured in an Active Directory make sure the following conditions are true:

- Ensure that the Time and Date is synchronized between the DNS-343 and the Windows Active Directory server.
- The DNS-343 and Active Directory server will only tolerate a maximum time difference of 5 minutes.
- Please ensure you can get the IP address of the AD Server from the DNS server. The DNS1 and DNS2 settings are the same as the LAN Setup. Please make sure this is working properly.

To configure your DNS-343 to use Active Directory, configure the parameters as described below:
User Name
Input the Administrator account username of the Active Directory.
Password
Input the password of the Active Directory Administrator account.
DNS1
Input the Active Directory preferred DNS Server IP Address.
DNS2
Input the Active Directory preferred DNS Server IP Address.
Host Name
Input a NetBIOS name for the DNS-343.If a machine is a browser or a logon server this name will be the name that these services are advertised under.
Realm Name
Input the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) Active Directory Domain in this field. This option specifies the Kerberos realm to use.
AD Server Name
Input the name of the AD Server in this field. When the Windows user attempts to access the DNS-343 at login time, the DNS-343 will connect to the AD server and attempt to authenticate the given user with the given password.
Click the Save Settings button when you have finished configuring the Active Directory settings.