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
The Ethernet address (MAC address) is displayed during the
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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