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Setting Network Address, Continued

Learning Hint

See Assigning an IP Address, page 59 to learn how to assign an IP Ad-

 

dress.

 

2.

To configure the DNH IP address, at the Local > prompt type:

 

 

config address ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

 

 

Where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx should be replaced with a 12-digit unique

 

 

network address. See Assigning an IP (Internet Protocol) Address

 

 

page 59.

 

3.

Press Enter.

 

4.

The following message appears: Configuration change verified

 

5.

To configure the DNH subnetmask, at the Local > prompt type:

 

 

config netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

 

 

Where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the subnet mask for your network. Typi-

 

 

cally, this would be in the range 255.255.0.0 through 255.255.255.0.

 

6.

Press Enter.

 

7.

To configure the device id, at the Local > prompt type:

 

 

config deviceid xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

 

 

Where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is typically the IP Address of Hub ‘A’.

 

8.

Press Enter.

 

9.

To configure the ip router address at the Local > prompt type: config

 

 

iproute x

 

 

An IP router address is not always required. This command sets the

 

 

address of the IP router to which the hub-half should send IP mes-

 

 

sages whose destinations do not reside on the hub’s own network.

 

 

Your network administrator can help you choose an address.

 

 

This field can be left to the default setting of 000.000.000.000 if an IP

 

 

router is not used

 

10.

Press Enter.

 

 

This completes the necessary DNH Configuration. To display the

 

 

current settings, type at Local > prompt: config display

 

11.

Repeat steps 1 through 10 for Hub ‘B’ half.

 

 

 

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Contents Advance DataNET Hub DNH December User’s Manual 2000585-001Copyright Notice Table of Contents Table of Contents Audience & Purpose Chapter Contents PrefaceTechnical Support Getting Help Before You CallSafety Practices and Precautions Safety Practices and Precautions Dual Hub Modules OverviewDescription PortsPackage Configurations Advance Communi- cations SystemDataNET Hub Hierarchy Ethernet BridgingDNH Links DataNET Hub OperationDNH and Maxum Com Boards Transparency DataNET SwitchingDefinitions DataNET Hub Specifications DataNET Hub Specifications DataNET Hub Specifications Comparisons Cable Type Vendors & P/N Installation NotesCommunication DataNET CableDataNET Hub Specifications DataNET Hub Specifications Dimension Table Description Metric Inches Zone 1 Wall MountZone 1 Wall Mount Dimension Table Page Installation Overview IntroductionUnpacking and Inspection Description Receipt of DNH Unpacking Reporting DamageWall or Rack Mounting Installation Instructions Package Configurations Wall MountingRack Mounting CE Installations Wiring Requirements Site Wiring Requirements Description Wiring of Power to DataNET HUBDataNET Channels Cable Cable Type Vendors & P/N Installation NotesRecommended DataNET CE Installations NEC Div 2 or Non Hazardous Areas Copper Wire Site RequirementsDataNET Fiber Optic Cable Connections Ethernet Communica- tion Links CE Installations CE Installation Kit InstructionsCE Installations Before You Begin Wiring ConnectionsTypes of Connections Installation Note Before You Begin AC Power Mains ConnectionsDNH Power Supply Step ActionInstall 15-Ampere circuit breakers, disconnect switches or AC Power Mains Connections DataNET Copper Connections Description HubsDataNET Ports Port ConnectionsCable Impedance Settings + ImportantMaster Port Connectors TB15 TB18 Downlink Wiring without Signal Equalizer BoardDataNET Hub Signal Equalizer Board Description InstructionsRepeat the procedure for each connected port on the Hub Recommended Equalizer Board SettingsSample Calculations Calculation OneComparing Signals ExampleView Measurements Option 1. Connection Point Option 2. Connection PointInstructions & Examples Step Action + 2.1 dB DataNET Fiber Optic Coupler DataNET Fiber Optic ConnectionsRX & TX Connections Fiber Optic Cable Type Port Connections Page Ethernet Connections Active Ethernet Port10BASE-T Cable Requirements Pin No MDI FunctionIntroduction Overview Command Line Definitions Important ChecklistTasks Check Chapter Preview Configuring Your PC Setting Network Address Learning HintConfiguring Your PC Click Terminal Settings button Configuring Your PC Establishing a Connection Before You Begin Password ProtectionGetting Started How to Log On Password FormatHow to Log Out How to ChangeAt the prompt type login password IP Address Remote Connection Log OnSetting Network Address Config address ip Overview IP Address How to Assign an IP AddressAssigning an IP Address Available IP AddressesFirmware Updates MAC Address Con- figuration At the Local prompt type config address etherenetClick on Send Text File Advance DataNET Hub Communication boards have status LEDs System Status LEDsBoard Status LEDs Startup LED Status For monitoring the DNH operationHub Port LEDs Red Fault LEDYellow Warn LED Blink Codes Green Normal LEDEthernet Port LEDs Cross Link Status LEDConfiguration Conflicts TroubleshootingCabling errors Example Configuration Parameter ErrorsSignal Quality Problems InstructionsTroubleshooting Command Descriptions Description Unique CommandsTimeout on Password passwordReset Timeout offConfig address ip command Config device id Command Config display Command Config netmask CommandConfig iproute Del Command Display Command Download Command Display links CommandExample local display links Events Command Dn Command Dn setuptimeCommand Descriptions Dn module on dn module off Command Description Help Command List CommandLogin Command Port Command Logout Command Netstat CommandExamplelocal netstat dn clear Test Command Timeout Command Trace Command Validation timeout Command Verbose Command Captured framesOverview How to Place an Order Parts CatalogAvailable Parts Part Description Ordering NumberAvailable Parts