PART 4
OPERATIONS
This iSE can be used and configured in several ways, depending on user’s preference and network setup. It can be configured using a Web browser, like Netscape or Internet Explorer. It can also be configured using the iConnect Configuration Software.
If DHCP and DNS servers are used, the connection is very simple, no need to find the right IP address or watch for network conflicts, these are all done for you by your network DHCP and DNS server. All that is left for you to do, is to enable DHCP on the iSE (see Section 2.2) and use a straight network cable to connect the iSE to a hub and power it up.
If DHCP is not the preferred method, you can configure your PC’s network connection with an IP address of 192.168.1.x that is in the same range as the iSE’s default IP address (192.168.1.200) and connect to the iSE using a
On your computer, from the
You can use the iSE host name (eisxxxx) instead of its IP address only if your DHCP server is configured to communicate with your DNS. Please consult with your IT department for details.
4.0 Testing the Connection
C:\>ping eis03ec
Pinging eis03ec with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Pinging statistics for eis03ec:
Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in
Minimum=8ms, Maximum=15ms, Average=9ms
Figure 4.1 Pinging the iSE from MS-DOS Prompt
This proves that the connection is proper and you can get into configuration or run mode using the Telnet or Web browser.
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