Ip Address Configuration Utility; Requirements; Running The Ip Configuration Utility - Nortel Contivity 4500 Getting Started

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IP Address Configuration Utility

Use this utility for the initial Switch configuration.

To assign the Switch a Management IP address with this utility, you need:

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If your environment does not match these requirements, then you must use the

serial interface configuration.

To test the function of your TCP/IP stack, send a PING command to any host.

The program ExtNetIP.exe is on a diskette labeled IP Address Configuration

Utility that accompanies the Switch. You can copy the utility to your hard disk and

execute it from there, or you can load it from the diskette drive. The ExtNetIP.exe

program launches the IP Address Configuration Utility, which allows you to

assign a Management IP address and subnet mask to the Switch. To run

ExtNetIP.exe:

A PC running Windows 95®, Windows 98®, or Windows NT®

with a functioning TCP/IP stack

The PC running on the same subnet as the Switch you are configuring

The PC connected to an operational network connection

Remove the front bezel (refer to page 7-7).

Insert the diskette into the A: drive and select Start→Run, and then type:

a:\ExtNetIP.exe

or, open the "My Computer" icon on the desktop and open the "3½

Floppy (A:)" drive, and then double-click on the icon:

Assigning a System Identity

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