Dell 2161DS-2 Install & User's Manual page 18

Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the Remote Console Switch unit and then
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into an appropriate power source.
When the power is switched on, the Power indicator on the rear of the unit will blink for 30
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seconds while performing a self-test. Press the <Enter> key to access the main menu.
To configure the Remote Console Switch hardware:
You will see the Terminal Applications menu with six options. Select option 1, Network
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Configuration.
Figure 2-4. Network Configuration Menu
Select option 1 to set your network speed. Once you enter your selection, you will be
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returned to the Network Configuration menu.
Select option 2 and specify if you are using a static or DHCP IP address. Dell recommends
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using a static IP address for ease of configuration.
Select options 3-5 from the Terminal Applications menu, in turn, to finish configuring
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your Remote Console Switch for IP address, Netmask, and Default Gateway.
Once this is completed, type Ø to return to the main menu.
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NOTE:
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Network configuration can also be performed. See "Basic Operations" on page 25.