Patton electronic 4940 manual Configuring the desired IP address, Factory-default IP settings

SmartNode 4940 Getting Started Guide 4 • Initial configuration

Introduction

This chapter leads you through the basic steps to set up a new SmartNode and to download a configuration. Setting up a new SmartNode consists of the following main steps:

Note If you haven’t already installed the SmartNode, refer to chapter 3, “SmartNode installation” on page 22.

•Configuring the desired IP address

•Connecting the SmartNode to the network

•Loading the configuration (optional)

Note The SmartNode CD-ROM contains a collection of third party software tools (including TFTP servers and Telnet utilities) to help you configure, operate and monitor the SmartNode device.

Configuring the desired IP address

Factory-default IP settings

The factory default configuration for the Ethernet interface IP addresses and network masks are listed in table 6. The Ethernet 0/0 port uses the DHCP client to automatically assign the IP address and network mask.

Table 6. Factory default IP address and network mask configuration

	IP Address	Network Mask
Ethernet 0 (ETH 0/0)	DHCP	DHCP

Connecting the SmartNode to the network

The SmartNode 4940 Series is equipped with an Auto-MDX Ethernet port, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables for host or hub/switch connections (see figure 6).

The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use

and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-

age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and

CAUTION mechanical serviceability.

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