Learning IP Information From a BOOTP Server

Setting Up IP Configuration Learning

Do the following to set up your access server to learn IP configuration information from a BOOTP server on the network:

Step Action

1Set up the BOOTP server:

a)Add an entry for the access server’s Ethernet address.

b)Associate the Ethernet address with an IP address.

c)Optionally, associate the Ethernet address with a subnet mask and default gateway.

Reference: The DNAS installation instructions provide details about configuring a BOOTP server.

2Ensure that the access server does not have an IP address stored in NVRAM. Use the following command:

Local> LIST INTERNET

If the display shows an Internet address, clear it using the following command:

Local> DEFINE INTERNET ADDRESS NONE

3Ensure that the Internet characteristic is enabled. Use the following command:

Local> LIST INTERNET

If the Internet characteristic is not enabled, enable it using the following command:

Local> DEFINE INTERNET ENABLED

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