Nortel Networks 5399 Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter2 Installingthe Model5399 Remote Access ConcentratorModule
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The host serving the Remote AccessC oncentratorits boot information
must be running on the same subnet as the Remote Access Concentrator
becausethe Remote Access Concentrator broadcasts BOOTP and RARP
queries using the “thisnetwork” IP address, 255.255.255.255.
IfBOOTP and RARP fail, the Remote A ccess Concentrator transmits an
IPX Advertisement Request for Service.
If allr equestsfail, the Remote Access Concentrator returns to the ROM
monitor (if in TestM ode) or continues the auto-initializing procedure
indefinitely(if in N ormalM ode).
Manually Initializing the IP Address Parameters
Toconfigure the Remote Access Concentrator for your specific needs,
the IP addressparameters can be manually initialized by performing the
following steps:
1. Enter the addrc ommand at the monitor prompt.
The followingprompt is displayed:
Enter Internet address::
2. Enter the IPad dressfor the Remote Access Concentrator.
Youare prompted to enter the server subnet mask, preferred
load host, preferred dump host, IP packet encaps ulation, and
load broadcast flag. The defaults are listed after each prompt.
3. Modifythe parameter next to each prompt, or press to
retain the current setting.
Enter