Appendix B: Set an IP Address
UNIX
1 | Use a text editor to open the /etc/hosts file. |
2 | Add the following line: |
| x.x.x.x name |
| where x.x.x.x is the IP address you are assigning to the |
| CentreDirect External Print Server (External Ethernet |
| Adapter) and name is the host name. |
3 | Save the /etc/hosts file. |
4 | Create a static ARP entry by typing the following |
| command: |
arp –s ether name 0:0:81:a:a:a (no leading zeros: RS-6000)
arp
arpbypass set name 0x00.0x00.0x81.0xa.0xa.0xa (AT&T and NCR)
where a:a:a is the last three number pairs for the CentreDirect External Print Server (External Ethernet Adapter) address.
The assigned IP address must be on the same subnet as the UNIX workstation.
5 | Open a telnet session by typing telnet name. |
6 | When the telnet window appears, enter ! and then yes to |
| enter monitor mode. |
7 | Type I to enter the IP address. Enter the desired IP address. |
8 | Reboot the CentreDirect External Print Server (External |
| Ethernet Adapter) by typing R. |