Configuration
Configuration Methods
Using BOOTP with TFTP Configuration Method (HP-UX)
To configure a LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network using BOOTP with TFTP from an
1Make sure that the Gateway is powered OFF. The AC power cord from the power module must be disconnected from the power outlet (wall outlet).
2Determine which computer system is the BOOTP server on your network. Then, log into the BOOTP server system as root.
3Edit the /etc/bootptab configuration file. Add an entry to the file for each LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network. (You only need to specify the
The following table lists the values you can configure. In the table, BOOTP Tag is the tag that the BOOTP daemon (bootpd) searches for in the /etc/bootptab file to service BOOTP requests. An example BOOTP entry and tips are provided to help you complete your BOOTP entry correctly.
For more information on the BOOTP tags, use the system man command on bootpd. Also, see “Configuration Values” for more information about each of the configuration values.
Configuration Value | BOOTP Tag | Default Value |
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Hostname | hn | E2050 |
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Hardware Address | ha | None |
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IP Address | ip | 192.0.0.192 |
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Default Subnet Gateway Address | gw | 0.0.0.0 |
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Subnet Mask | sm | 0.0.0.0 |
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Syslog Server Address | lg | 0.0.0.0 |
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TFTP File | T144 | None |
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