Chapter 5: Advanced Commands

2. DHCP client gets an address from the local DHCP server.

CAUTION: Make sure a DHCP client is connected or problems will occur.

3.Static allows you to manually change the IP address and netmask of the device. This requires further input before reboot.

To change the IP mode, type in:

 

astparam s ip_mode <mode>

(where <mode> is autoip, dhcp, or static)

astparam save

(saves changes)

reboot

(reboots the device)

If static is selected, the following commands are needed before reboot. Type in:

astparam s ipaddr xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

(enter IP address for x’s)

astparam s netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

(enter netmast for x’s)

astparam save

(saves changes)

reboot

 

Figure 5-3. COM1 PuTTY screen.

5.2 Advanced Multicast IP Configuration

Predefined multicast addresses can be selected by using the rotary switch buttons on the devices (recommended). See Table 5-1 for listing of channels:

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Black Box MediaCento IPX with POE, VX-HDMI-POE-MTX, VX-HDMI-POE-MRX Advanced Multicast IP Configuration, COM1 PuTTY screen
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