Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server

When using the DHCP protocol to retrieve an IP address, the device acts as a DHCP client. When the device is reset, the DHCP command is saved in the configuration file, but not the IP address. To configure the device so it will retrieve an IP address from a DHCP server, use the web interface (see "Defining DHCP Server Settings" on page 83).

NOTE: It is not necessary to delete the device configuration to retrieve an IP address from the DHCP server.

Startup Procedures

Startup Menu Procedures

The procedures called from the Startup menu cover software download, flash handling and password recovery. The diagnostics procedures are for use by technical support personnel only and are not disclosed in the document.

The Startup menu can be entered when booting the device – a user input must be entered immediately after the POST test.

To enter the Startup menu:

1Turn the power on and watch for the auto-boot message.

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***************** SYSTEM RESET *****************

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------ Performing the Power-On Self Test (POST)

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UART Channel Loopback Test

PASS

Testing the System SDRAM

PASS

Boot1 Checksum Test

PASS

Boot2 Checksum Test

PASS

Flash Image Validation Test

PASS

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