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Getting Started 49
Setting Up the Network
Using a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCP
If you are using BOOTP, you need to add an entry in the BOOTP server for the IOLAN that
associates the MAC address (found on the back of the IOLAN) and the IP address that you want to
assign to the IOLAN. After you have made the MAC address/IP address association for BOOTP, use
the following directions for BOOTP or DHCP.
You can connect to the IOLAN using a PC with a terminal emulation package, such as
HyperTerminal or a dumb terminal.
1. Connect the IOLAN to your PC or dumb terminal. Make sure the DIP switch is in Console mode
(desktop models, this sets the IOLAN serial port to EIA-232). When connecting a terminal or PC
directly (without modems), the EIA-232 signals need to be crossed over (‘null modem’ cable).
See
EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams for cabling diagrams.
2. Using a PC emulation application, such as HyperTerminal, or from a dumb terminal, set the Port
settings to 9600 Baud, 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bits, and No Hardware Flow control to
connect to the IOLAN.
3. When prompted, type admin for the User and superuser for the Password. You should now see
the a prompt that displays the model type and port number; for example,
DS1#.
4. You are now logged into the IOLAN and can set the IP address by typing from the command line
using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Type the following command:
set server internet dhcp/bootp on
5. Type the following command:
save
6. Type the following command:
reboot
7. When the IOLAN reboots, it will automatically poll for an IP address from the DHCP/BOOTP
server.
8. To view the DHCP/BOOTP assigned IP address, type the following command:
show interface ethernet
If for some reason it cannot obtain an IP address from your DHCP/BOOTP server, you will have to
either reconnect to the IOLAN on the console port and reboot it or push the Reset to Factory button to
access the IOLAN.
You are now ready to configure the IOLAN. See Configuration Methods Overview for information
on the different IOLAN configuration methods.