IBM Proventia Getting Started Manual page 25

Configuring an IP
and the default
gateway (ETH1)
from the LCD
For ETH1, if you want
to assign...
a DHCP server
a static IP address
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You can use the LCD panel on the front of the appliance to configure an
IP address and the ETH1 interface as the default gateway if you do not
have a computer available for configuration.
To configure an IP address and the default gateway (ETH1) from the LCD
panel:
1. Press 1 for
F HELP
2. You can configure the interface with either a static IP address
(recommended) or assign a DHCP server to the interface as follows:
Do this...
1. Press 1 to select DHCP.
F
2. Press to confirm your settings or press
ENTER
1. Press 2 to select a static IP address.
F
2. Use the LCD module navigation arrow keys on the left side of the appliance's
front panel to enter the IP address.
■
Use the arrow key (<) and the
LEFT
■
Use the arrow key and the
UP
IP address.
3. Type an IP address, and then press
press again to set the default gateway.
ENTER
4. Press to confirm your settings or press
ENTER
Use the LCD module configuration keys on the right side of the appliance's
front panel if you need to change any settings for the IP address, subnet
mask, or default gateway.
3. Start the setup wizard by accessing the configured IP address from an
external computer using HTTPS through a Web browser and a cable
plugged into ETH1. (Use a patch cable if the appliance is connected to
a switch or hub; an Ethernet crossover cable if the appliance is
connected directly to a PC.)
4. Go to "Completing the Initial Configuration" on page 26.
, and then press
ENTER
RIGHT
arrow key to change numbers in the
DOWN
ENTER
Configuring the Appliance
to change the configuration.
1 to cancel the selection.
F
arrow key (>) to switch IP octets.
to set the subnet mask, and then
1 to cancel the selection.
F
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