Avocent 590-686-501D manual Configuring network settings, To set the Ethernet Mode

30DSR Switch Installer/User Guide

NOTE: If you wish to reboot the target devices by power-cycling them, you must wait 90 seconds before rebooting. A soft reboot may be performed without waiting 90 seconds.

Configuring network settings

Use the Network dialog box to set the IP address, select an Ethernet mode or enable or disable the Ping Response feature.

NOTE: Only Appliance Administrators can make changes to Network dialog box settings. Other users can still access this dialog box, as well as the IP Setup dialog box, to view information, but they will not be able to make any changes.

To set the Ethernet Mode:

1.If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

2.Click Setup - Network to open the Network dialog box shown in Figure 3.11.

Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface Network Dialog Box

3.Select one of the available options in the Ethernet Mode section.

4.Click OK.

NOTE: You must reboot if you change the Ethernet mode. After you change the setting and click OK, the

following message appears: “Changing the Ethernet mode requires a reboot of the appliance. Do you want to

reboot now, or cancel the changes? Warning: Rebooting will disconnect ALL users!” You can then reboot by clicking Reboot, or cancel the changes by clicking Cancel.

To enable or disable the Ping Response:

1.If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.

2.Click Setup - Network to open the Network dialog box.

3.Select either Enabled or Disabled in the Ping Response section.