Dataprobe iBootBar Installation And Operations page 9

iBootBar
To set the IP address using ARP, the hardware (MAC) address must be known. This address is located on the bottom of
the unit. The syntax for the MAC address is: nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
Windows (98 and Later)
1. Access the iBootBar CLI and enter the
2. On a PC, open a DOS window. (Run: Command)
3. Type the following command:
arp -s <IP Address> <MAC Address>
Where <IP Address> is the desired IP address (in dotted decimal) for the iBootBar and the <MAC address> is the
MAC Address of the iBootBar. The MAC Address of the iBootBar is located on the rear of the unit.
Example:
arp -s 63.211.86.165 00-50-c2-05-01-c1 <enter>
4. Ping the iBootBar to program the IP address into the iBootBar.
Type: ping <IP Address>
Note: If the ping command returns "host not responding" 4 times then the address has not been programmed
properly.
contact the Dataprobe Tech Support.
5. Delete the entry from the ARP cache by typing:
arp -d <IP Address>
6. Ping the iBootBar to confirm that it has been programmed.
If the iBootBar fails to respond, repeat steps 2-4 above. If the problem persists, contact Dataprobe Tech Support.
Unix, Linux, MAC and others
Consult your systems administrator for information on how to set an IP Address. The unit should be pinged after the IP
Address has been set to confirm proper operation.
Other Configuration Settings
All parameters are set using the CLI. See Page 12 for a complete list.
ibootbar_v1.2x
set ipmode arp-ping
|new IP addr| |---MAC addr----|
Check the IP or MAC Address for typographical errors. Repeat step 2. If the problem persists,
command
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