Chapter 2
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Configuring the IP Address with DHCP
Configuring the IP Address with DHCP
Prerequisite
This procedure assumes the following:
• That the device server is configured as a DHCP client.
Since this is the default configuration, this will be the case
unless the configuration has been changed.
• That the device server is not powered on
Procedure
1. Set up an entry for the device server on a DHCP server.
Ensure that this is a permanent entry if you intend to use
RealPort.
2. Connect the device server to the network and power it on.
An IP address is assigned automatically.
Configuring an IP Address with ARP-Ping
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes the following:
• That the device server is connected to the network and
powered up
• That you have access to a PC on the same LAN as the
device server
Procedure
1. Manually update the PC’s ARP (Address Resolution Proto-
col) table using the device server’s MAC address (on the
bottom of the unit) and the IP address you want assigned
to the device server.
Here is how this is done on a Microsoft Windows system:
a. Access the command line.
b. Issue the following command:
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