Getting Started 69
Setting Up the Ne twork
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 prom pt :
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:d4:00:33:4 e
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 43 for information on the different IOLAN configuration metho ds.
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 add itional IPV6
addresses. No configuration is required, however, you can manually configure IPV6 addresses and
network settings; see Chapter 6, Network Settings on page 81 for more info rmation on IPv6
configuration options.
You are now ready to configure the IOLAN. See Chapter 3, Configuration Methods on page 43 for
information on the different IOLAN configuration methods.