Dhcp Troubleshooting - Lantronix EPS1 Installation Manual

Troubleshooting
Table B-2: Power-up Problems and Error Messages, cont.
Problem/Message Error
The terminal shows a
Boot> prompt rather
than a Local>
prompt.
The EPS passes
power-up
diagnostics, but
attempts to download
new Flash ROM code
from a network host.
B.2 DHCP Troubleshooting
Area to Check
DHCP is enabled on the EPS
Make sure the DHCP server is
operational.
The EPS gets its IP address
from the DHCP server
The EPS is not connected
properly to the Ethernet.
The EPS Ethernet address is
invalid.
Init Noboot command was
entered.
If the OK LED blinks rapidly,
the Flash ROM code may be
corrupt.
If you did not request a TFTP
boot, the flash ROM code is
corrupt. The unit will remain in
boot mode.
Table B-3: DHCP Troubleshooting
Explanation
Use the Set Server DHCP Enabled command.
If you manually enter an IP address, DHCP is automatically
disabled.
Check to see that the DHCP server is on and is functioning
correctly.
Refer to the DHCP Manager on your DHCP server for
information about addresses in use. If the DHCP server
doesn't list your EPS IP address, there may be a problem.

DHCP Troubleshooting

Remedy
Ensure that the EPS is firmly connected
to a functional and properly-terminated
network node.
The EPS Ethernet address is located on
the bottom of the unit. Use the Change
Hardware command to set the correct
address, then reboot.
See Entering Commands at the Boot
Prompt on page B-6.
Reboot the unit. If you get the same
message, you will need to reload Flash
ROM. See Reloading Software on page
D-2.
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