Zero Infrastructure Direct Connection

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Sure, I can help you with that! To connect your DS923+ directly to your PC without any local network or internet, you'll need to create a direct Ethernet connection between them. Here's how you can do it:

Direct Ethernet Connection:
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your DS923+.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of your PC.
Configure Network Settings:
On your PC, go to Network Settings.
Select the Ethernet connection you just established.
Configure the IP address settings manually. For example:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1 (for PC)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: Leave blank
DNS Server: Leave blank
Save the settings.
Configure DS923+ Network Settings:
Access the DSM (DiskStation Manager) interface of your DS923+ using a web browser.
Go to Control Panel > Network > Network Interface.
Select LAN 1 or the LAN port you connected the Ethernet cable to.
Configure the IP address settings manually. For example:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2 (for NAS)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: Leave blank
DNS Server: Leave blank
Save the settings.
Verify Connection:
Once configured, try accessing the DS923+ from your PC using its IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.2) in a file explorer or web browser.