Perle Systems 5500161-40 manual Using ARP-Ping, For an IPv6 Network

Setting Up the Network

Using ARP-Ping

You can use the ARP-Ping (Address Resolution Protocol) method to temporarily assign an IP address and connect to your IOLAN to assign a permanent IP address. To use ARP-Ping to temporarily assign an IP address:

1.From a local UNIX/Linux host, type the following at the system command shell prompt: arp -s a.b.c.d aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff

On a Windows® 98 or newer system, type the following at the command prompt: arp -s a.b.c.d aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff

(where a.b.c.d is the IPv4 address you want to temporarily assign to the IOLAN, and aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff is the Ethernet (MAC) address of IOLAN (found on the back of the unit).

2.Whether you use UNIX or Windows®, you are now ready to ping to the IOLAN. Here is a UNIX example of the sequence to use:

arp -s 192.168.209.8 00:80:d4:00:33:4e ping 192.168.209.8

From the ping command issued in step 2, the IOLAN will pickup and use the IP address entered into the ARP table in step 1. You are now ready to configure the IOLAN. See Chapter 3, Configuration Methods on page 51 for information on the different IOLAN configuration methods.

For an IPv6 Network

The IOLAN has a factory default link local IPv6 address based upon its MAC Address. For example, the link local address is:

IOLAN MAC Address: 00-80-D4-AB-CD-EF

Link Local Address: fe80::0280:D4ff:feAB:CDEF

By default, the IOLAN will listen for IPV6 router advertisements to obtain additional IPV6 addresses. No configuration is required, however, you can manually configure IPV6 addresses and network settings; see Chapter 6, Network Settings on page 91 for more information on IPv6 configuration options.

You are now ready to configure the IOLAN. See Chapter 3, Configuration Methods on page 51 for information on the different IOLAN configuration methods.

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