Using TELNET

The OkiLAN can be configured using TELNET. TELNET requires the OkiLAN to have a valid IP address configured. If the NIC already has an IP address configured, skip steps one to three below.

>Note: Please ensure that a valid IP address for you network environment is used. Use of an incorrect IP address can cause serious problems on your network.

The following explanation uses Sun Solaris 2.4 as an example. The method of configuring commands may differ between workstations. Refer to the workstation’s manual.

1.Login as [root].

If you do not have Superuser rights, the network manager should run the configuration.

2.Set a temporary IP Address on the NIC using the ARP command.

Example: for IP address 172.168.20.127 and network card address 00:80:92:01:00:D2

# arp –s 172.168.20.127 00:80:92:01:00:D2 temp

The Ethernet address (MAC address) is displayed during the self-diagnostic test. A temporary address does not need to be set if an IP address has already been set.

3.Use the PING command to confirm the connection with the network card.

Example: for IP address 172.168.20.127

# ping 172.168.20.127

If there is no reply, there is a problem with the configuration of the IP address (the IP address has been already set manually or by the

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