Initial Configuration; Initial Configuration Using The Pre-Set Ip-Address; Initial Configuration Via Serial Console Emulated Over Usb - BridgeTech VB20 User Manual

4.10 Initial Configuration

There are two alternative ways of performing an initial configuration of the probe
module:
1. By using the preconfigured IP-address of the probe management port (eth2)
2. Via serial console emulated over USB
For most users the first method will be the easiest.
Note that if there are several probe modules in the chassis, each module should be
configured individually, one by one.

4.10.1 Initial Configuration Using the Pre-Set IP-Address

The probe modules are shipped with the following factory settings:
Management (eth2) IP address: 10.0.20.101
Management (eth2) subnet
In order to connect to the eth2 management port the PC used for setup should have
corresponding network settings.
For Windows XP the network parameters are set in the Control Panel - Network
Connections - Local Connections - Properties - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) view.
Select the user defined address, and set the PC's IP-address to 10.0.20.100 and the
netmask to 255.255.0.0.
When the IP-address of the PC has been set to match the probe factory setting, the
permanent network settings can be configured through the probe web browser
interface. Refer to sections 4.6.3 and 6.15.3 for details on how to launch the probe
graphical user interface and how to set the network parameters.

4.10.2 Initial Configuration Via Serial Console Emulated Over USB

If the probe for some reason cannot be reached through Ethernet communication, the
initial set-up may be performed via serial console emulated over USB. This is done by:
1. Installing a driver for the USB communication, if not already supported by the
operating system
2. Setting the management IP-address
1. Installing a Driver for the USB Communication
The probe module uses a serial port emulator chip called FTDI FT232. Newer
operating systems will support the driver for this chip, but users of older operating
systems may have to download and install it. The driver may be downloaded directly
from the chip manufacturer at http://www.ftdichip.com . Select first Drivers, then VCP
followed by the operating system (VCP is short for Virtual COM Port).
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