Quick Configuration
Note: Disregard the procedures in this section if you have APC InfraStruXure Central or InfraStruXure Manager as part of your system. See the documentation for your InfraStruXure device for more information.
Overview
You must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the Main Module can operate on a network:
•IP address of the Main Module
•Subnet mask
•Default gateway
Note: If a default gateway is unavailable, use the IP address of a computer that is located on the same subnet as the Main Module and that is usually running. The Main Module uses the default gateway to test the network when traffic is very light.
Caution: Do not use the loopback address (127.0.0.1) as the default gateway address for the Main Module. It disables the card and requires you to reset TCP/IP settings to their defaults using a local serial login.
See “Watchdog Features” in the “Introduction” of the Environmental Manager: Main Module User’s Guide for more information about the watchdog role of the default gateway.
TCP/IP Configuration
Methods
Use one of the following methods to define the TCP/ IP settings needed by the Main Module:
•APC Device IP Configuration Wizard (see “APC Device IP Configuration Wizard” on page 16).
•BOOTP or DHCP server (see “BOOTP & DHCP configuration” on page 16).
•Local computer (see “Local access to the control console” on page 18).
•Networked computer (see “Remote access to the control console” on page 18).
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