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Network configuration methods and considerations
The 7036-P16 is an Ethernet device and as such it must be configured onto the network like any other
Ethernet device. Various network configuration methods are available to the user.
Configuring the 7036-P16 onto an Ethernet network
If the 7036-P16 is to be used in a network that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
then the configuration will be performed by simply connecting to the network and powering up the
7036-P16. The 7036-P16 is shipped from the factory with the DHCP option enabled.
If DHCP is not supported on the network, then the user must choose between the ping-ARP
configuration or the direct terminal attach method.
The ping-ARP configuration method is recommended for the following reasons:
v This method does not require the user to be in the same room as the 7036-P16.
v This method does not require any extra hardware, such as a terminal type (tty) terminal or cabling to
attach the 7036-P16 to the tty terminal.
v This method works equally well for AIX and Linux installations.
v This method does not require the 7036-P16 be connected into a network that supports DHCP.
Ping-ARP network configuration method
To configure the 7036-P16 device into the network using this method, do the following steps:
1. Gather the following information from the system or network administrator:
v MAC Address: [MAC Address] (MAC Address label is on the back of the 7036-P16)
v IP Address: [IP Address]
v Default Gateway: [IP Gateway Address]
v Name Server: [Name Server Address]
v Subnet Mask: [Subnet mask]
v Host Name: [Host Name]
v Domain Name: [Domain Name]
2. Connect the power cord from the 7036-P16 to a power source and turn the power on.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the 7036-P16 to an Ethernet network.
4. Log in to a server as root user, and make sure the server is on the same subnet as the 7036-P16.
5. Manually update the server's ARP table.
6. Use the IP address and the 7036-P16's MAC address gathered in Step 1.
The AIX and the Linux command line entries to update the ARP table are different, use the
following examples on how to update the server's ARP table:
AIX Command: arp -s ether [IP Address] [MAC Address]
Linux Command: arp -v -H ether -s [IP Address] [MAC Address]
7. Ping the 7036-P16 using the IP address by typing: ping -c 1 [IP Address] The ping may time out
before there is a response from the 7036-P16. Repeat the ping until the 7036-P16 responds. The ping
response indicates that the IP address has been configured.
8. Use telnet to access the 7036-P16, using the IP address from the ping command: telnet [IP
Address]
9. Log in to the 7036-P16 as root. Use the default password: dbps
10. After logging in, you can change the root password. To change the password, type: newpass Follow
the prompts provided after entering the command.
11. To view the current configuration, type: set config
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