Section 4 | IP Access Configuration & Operation |
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4.1 Configuration
The P16-IP’s communication interfaces are all based on TCP/IP. The switch comes pre- configured with the IP configuration detailed here:
Parameter | Value |
IP auto configuration | DHCP |
IP-Address | - |
Net-mask | 255.255.255.0 |
Default-Gateway | none |
Note: If the DHCP connection fails on boot-up, the P16-IP will not have an IP address.
If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following section describes the configuration that is necessary to access the P16-IP for the first time.
Initial Configuration via a DHCP Server
By default, the P16-IP will try to contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically connected. If a DHCP server is found, it will provide a valid IP address, gateway address and net mask. Before you connect the device to your local subnet, be sure to complete the corresponding configuration of your DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP assignment to the MAC address of the P16-IP. You can find the MAC address labelled on the bottom of the switch.
Use the setup tool to adjust the values to your needs. The setup tool can be found on the supplied CD ROM. Follow the procedure described on the next page (Section 4.2)
Initial Configuration via a Serial Console
The P16-IP has a serial line interface (host side) for connecting a serial terminal. This connector is compliant with the RS-232 serial line standard. The serial line has to be configured with the parameters given in this table:
Parameter | Value |
Bits/second | 115200 |
Data bits | 8 |
Parity | No |
Stop bits | 1 |
Flow Control | None |
When configuring with a serial terminal, reset the P16-IP and immediately press the ESC key. You will see some device information and a “=>” prompt. Type config and press the Enter key. Wait a few seconds for the configuration questions to appear.
As you proceed, the following questions will appear on the screen. To accept the default values (shown in square brackets below) press the Enter key.
IP auto configuration (non/dhcp/bootp) [dhcp]:
IP [192.168.1.22]:
Net mask [255.255.255.0]:
Gateway (0.0.0.0 for none) [0.0.0.0]:
