Falcon F1000 Switch User Manual


 
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2 Getting Started
2.3.3 Set the F3400/F1000’s IP Address Using an EIA232
Connection
To use the EIA232 interface:
1 Connect the EIA232 port (P2 EIA232 - COM1) on the F3400/F1000 to a terminal or PC
running terminal emulation software (HyperTerminal) with a 9-pin male-female straight
through serial cable (a serial cable is supplied with the F3400/F1000).
2 2Set the appropriate communication port to 9600 baud, NO parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
(9600/N/8/1), and no software or hardware flow command.
3 Once the terminal emulation software starts, press Enter on the keyboard and the Main Menu
should appear. If the Main Menu does not appear, check the communication settings and
make sure the unit is powered on.
4 From the Main Menu type “SC” to select the System Configuration Menu.
5 From the main configuration menu type “1” to select the IP Configuration Menu.
6 From the IP Configuration Menu type “i” to change the IP address.
7 Enter the new IP address for the F3400/F1000. Separate each field with a decimal point - for
example type 10.0.0.50 <enter>.
8 Enter “x” to Exit and Save the new IP address F3400/F1000 will erase a memory block and
copy data to Flash memory before rebooting.
9 The F3400/F1000 IP address is now set and the F3400/F1000 can be accessed through a Web
browser using the new IP address.
Refer to Chapter 5, “EIA-232 Interface” on page 63 for more information on the EIA232
command set.
2.3.4 Set the F3400/F1000's IP Address using a Telnet
Connection
To use the Telnet interface:
1 Open a command prompt from your PC/Laptop.
2 Type in the Telnet, space, and the IP address of the Falcon. Once connected enter the user
name and password; default user name is falcon (all lowercase) and no password (e.g.,
C:\>telnet 10.0.0.186).
3 To change the IP Address type ip, space, and the new IP address of the Falcon. Press enter.
4 To change the Subnet Mask, type “sn” space, and the new Subnet Mask number. Press enter.
5 To change the Default Gateway, type “dg”, space, and the new Default gateway number.
Then press enter.