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Chapter 2 System Setup 51
How to Configure the Standard Ethernet
Interface
Before You Begin
You must perform the following tasks:
■ Complete the prerequisite network-related preparations at the beginning of the
section “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15
■ Determine which Ethernet port you want to use; see “About Network Interface
Options” on page 86
■ Attach a cable to the Ethernet port; see “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet
(TPE) Cable” on page 57
Note – You can configure only one Ethernet interface during installation of the
operating environment. To configure additional interfaces, see “How to Add an
Ethernet Interface” on page 54.
What to Do
1. Assign a host name to the system.
The host name must be unique within the network. It can be made up of characters
and numbers. Do not use a dot in the host name. Do not begin the name with a
number or a special character.
2. Determine the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the interface.
Your network administrator must assign an IP address. Each network device or
interface must have a unique IP address.
3. Resume the installation of the system.
See “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15. When installing the
operating system, you will be prompted to enter the host name, IP address, and
netmask (if necessary) of the system.