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Configuring an IP Address using DHCP and RARP

About DHCP and RARP

When the device server boots, it transmits a DHCP request and a RARP request. This continues until an address is assigned.

Procedure

To use RARP or DHCP follow these steps:

1.Set up an entry for an address on a DHCP or RARP server. If you intend to use RealPort, do the following:

Reserve a permanent IP address.

Record the IP address. You will need it when you configure the RealPort driver.

2.Power on the device server.

The DHCP or RARP server assigns the device server an IP address.

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