Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Configuring Network Settings, Network Dialog Box

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To assign names to devices:

1In the Names dialog box, select a device name or port number and click Modify. The Name Modify dialog box displays.

2Type a name in the New Name box. Names of devices may be up to 15 characters long. Legal characters include: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space and hyphen.

3Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names dialog box. Your selection is not saved until you click OK in the Names dialog box.

4Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each device in the system.

5Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. or

Click X or press <Escape> to close the dialog box without saving changes.

Configuring Network Settings

You can change the network settings for your Remote Console Switch via the serial port or from the Network dialog box.

You can choose to assign a static IP address to the switch or where appropriate you can select the DHCP option to allow an IP address to be assigned dynamically by a DHCP server.

Figure 3-9. Network Dialog Box

Once you have made changes to the network settings, click OK to return to the Setup dialog box.

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Contents Installer/User’s Guide USA Notification Canadian Notification Contents Basic Operations General Safety PrecautionsRack Mounting of Systems LAN Options W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Product Overview Features and BenefitsSIP Intelligent Module Multiplatform SupportEncryption SecurityOperation Modes VideoCascade Tier Expansion Flash UpgradeableProduct Overview Getting Started InstallationSetting Up Your Network Rack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch UnitKeyboards OU Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracketU Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch UnitBasic Remote Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Video Optimization Connecting a SIPMouse Acceleration Connecting a SIP Adding a Cascade SwitchDS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Connecting to the NetworkControlling Your System at the Analog Ports Basic OperationsViewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the status of your switchSelecting devices Soft SwitchingOscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar InterfaceConfiguring Oscar Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Setup Dialog BoxSecurity Dialog Box Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface LanguageLanguage Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesDevice Modify Dialog Box Assigning Device NamesNetwork Dialog Box Configuring Network SettingsScanning Your System Displaying Version Information11. Scan Dialog Box Click Setup Preempt Setting the Preemption WarningRunning System Diagnostics Displaying Configuration Information13. Diagnostics Dialog Box 14. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting to ServersBasic Operations Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading Appliance Firmware in Oscar Figure A-1. Download Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP module firmwareFigure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendix a Flash Upgrades Dimension Appendix B Technical SpecificationsSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Technical Support Appendix C Technical Support Numerics IndexIndex