Setting an Initial IP Address
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9. Expand the Server Configuration folder and select Server. You can choose to enter a permanent
IP address in the Internet Address field of the Server window.
10. Click the Apply button when you’re done with the Server window. To permanently assign the IP
address, you need to download the new configuration file and then reboot the Device Server.
11. Download the configuration file to the Device Server by selecting Tools , Download
Configuration to Unit.
12. Reboot the Device Server by selecting Tools , Reboot Server.
For more information on configuring the Device Server using DeviceManager, see Chapter 5, Using
the DeviceManager on page 47.
Using a Direct Connection
You can connect to Device Server using a PC with a terminal emulation package, such as
HyperTerminal or a terminal.
1. Connect the Device Server to your PC or dumb terminal. Make sure the dip switch is in Console
mode (this sets the Device Server serial port to EIA-232). When connecting a terminal or PC
directly (without modems), the EIA-232 signals need to be crossed over (‘null modem’ cable).
See EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams on page 27 for cabling diagrams.
2. Using a PC emulation application, such as HyperTerminal, or from a dumb terminal, set the Port
settings to 9600 Baud, 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bits, and No Hardware Flow control to
connect to the Device Server.
3. When prompted, type admin for the User and superuser for the Password. You should now
see the DS1# prompt.
4. You are now logged into the Device Server and can set the IP address by typing from the
command line using the Command Line Interface (CLI):
set server internet <ipv4address>
Where ipv4address is the IP Address being assigned to the Device Server.
5. Type the following command:
save
6. If you are going to use another configuration method, such as WebManager or DeviceManager,
unplug the Device Server. Change the Device Server dip switch to Off Serial (dip switch in the
up position) and connect it to your serial device. Plug the Device Server back in, automatically
rebooting the Device Server in the process.
7. If you want to complete the configuration using a direct connection, see Chapter 3,
Configuration Methods on page 29 and/or Chapter 6, Command Line Interface on page 75.
After you complete configuring the Device Server, unplug the Device Server. Change the Device
Server dip switch to Off Serial (dip switch in the up position) and connect it to your serial
device. Plug the Device Server back in, automatically rebooting the Device Server in the process.
Using DHCP/BOOTP
If you are using BOOTP, you need to add an entry for the Device Server that associates the MAC
address (found on the back of the Device Server) and the IP address that you want to assign to the
Device Server. Next, connect the Device Server to the network and plug it in to turn it on.
If you are using DHCP, just connect the Device Server to the network and plug it in to turn it on.
View the DHCP server’s IP address table to see what IP address was assigned to the Device Server.
You are now ready to configure the Device Server. See Chapter 3, Configuration Methods on page
29 for information on the different Device Server configuration methods.