4. Configuration
4.1 Initial Configuration | | | |
The DKVM-IP1 switch's communication | interfaces are all based on TCP/IP. It comes |
pre-configured with the IP configuration listed in Table 4-1. |
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| Parameter | | Value | |
| IP auto configuration | | DHCP | |
| IP-Address | | - | |
| Net-mask | | 255.255.255.0 | |
| Default-Gateway | | none | |
Table 4-1. Initial network configuration
Warning
If the DHCP connection fails on boot up, the DKVM-IP1 switch will not have an IP address.
If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following describes the initial IP configuration that is necessary to access the DKVM-IP1 switch for the first time.
4.1.1 Initial configuration via DHCP server
By default, the DKVM-IP1 switch will try to contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically connected. If a DHCP server is found, it may provide a valid IP address, gateway address and net mask. Before you connect the device to your local subnet, be sure to complete the corresponding configuration of your DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP assignment to the MAC address of the DKVM-IP1 switch. You can find the MAC address labeled on the bottom side of the metal housing.
If this initial configuration does not meet your local requirements, use the setup tool to adjust the values to your needs. The setup tool can be found on the CD ROM delivered with this package. You can follow the procedure described below.
DKVM-IP1 switch Setup Tool
MAC Address Detection
Connect the DKVM-IP1 switch to your computer either via local network, or via USB. Start the setup tool from the CD-ROM on the computer that the DKVM-IP1 switch is installed. Depending on the connection (USB or network), the device detection is different. A window opens as seen below:
