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IP Address Configuration Getting Started
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Figure 3-3: Changing the IP Address
Any host wishing to access the MSS will have to be told the MSSÕs IP address.
This is typically conÞgured in the unix Þle /etc/hosts or via a nameserver.
Refer to the hostÕs documentation for additional information.
3.1.3 Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP Reply
A host-based DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server can provide information for the
MSS to use to conÞgure an IP address when the unit boots. See the host-based
man pages for conÞguration information. Keep in mind that many BOOTP
daemons will not reply to a BOOTP request if the download Þle name in the
conÞguration Þle does not exist. If this is the case, create a Þle in the
download path to get the BOOTP daemon to respond.
DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP are all enabled by default on the MSS. If you wish
to disable them, use theChange DHCP, Change BOOTP, and Change RARP
commands (see the Commands chapter in the MSS Reference Manual on the
CD-ROM).
3.1.4 Using the Serial Console
Connect a terminal to the serial console and press the Return key.
If the MSS is running normally when you press the Return key, a Local
prompt will be displayed. You can become the privileged user and enter the
Change IPaddress command at this prompt.
% telnet 192.0.1.228
Trying 192.0.1.228
Lantronix Version n.n/n (yymmdd)
Type Help at the ‘Local_>’ prompt for assistance.
Enter Username> gopher
Local> SET PRIVILEGED
Password> system (not echoed)
Local>> CHANGE IPADDRESS 192.0.1.228