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NPort 5600 Series User’s Manual Initial IP Address Configuration
In order to use this setup method, both your computer and NPort must be connected to the same LAN.
Or, you may use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the NPort directly to your computer’s Ethernet
card.
Your NPort must be configured with the factory default IP address—192.168.127.254—before
executing the ARP command, as described below.
Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address:
1. Obtain a valid IP address for your NPort from your network administrator.
2. Obtain the NPort’s MAC address from the label on its bottom panel.
3. Execute the ‘arp -s’ command from your computer’s MS-DOS prompt by typing:
arp –s 192.168.200.100 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx
This is where 192.168.200.100 is the new IP address and 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx is the MAC address
for your NPort. You will need to change both numbers, as described above in points 1 and 2.
4. Next, execute a special Telnet command by typing:
telnet 192.168.200.100 6000
After issuing this command, a Connect failed message
will appear, as shown here. After the NPort reboots, its IP
address should be updated to the new address, and you
can reconnect using either Telnet, Web, or Administrator
to check that the update was successful.
Telnet Console
Depending on how your computer and network are configured, you may find it convenient to use
network access to set up your NPort’s IP address. This can be done using the Telnet program.
Figures in this section will use 5610-8 as an example.
1. From the Windows desktop, click on Start and then select Run.
2. Type telnet 192.168.127.254 (use the
correct IP address if different from the default) in
the Open text input box, and then click OK.
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