Tcp/Ip Configuration; Setting The Ip Address; Using Ezwebcon; Using A Directed Ping Packet - Black Box 16-Port Rackmount 10/100 Installation Manual

5: TCP/IP Configuration

The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the Terminal Server.
The following sections cover IP address configuration and print configuration methods for
TCP/IP hosts.

5.1 Setting the IP Address

The Terminal Server IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP functionality is
available. Use one of the following methods to set the IP address: EZWebCon; a directed
Ping packet; a BOOTP, DHCP, or RARP reply; or commands entered via the command
line interface.

5.1.1 Using EZWebCon

Use the following steps to assign an IP address using the EZWebCon Expert Shell.
1
From the Action menu, select Assign IP Address.
2 Enter or change the IP-related settings:
A For Ethernet Address, enter the number that appears on the bottom label of
your Terminal Server.
B
For IP Address, enter the desired IP address to use for this Terminal Server.
C
For Subnet Mask, change the values provided only if you wish to use a mask
other than the default. The default value should be correct in most cases.
D For Loadhost, enter the IP address of the loadhost where you intend to store
your operating code.
3
Click OK.
4 Reboot the Terminal Server. EZWebCon will let you know whether the configura-
tion was successful.
If you have an older version of EZWebCon, refer to the Readme that
Note:
was included with it.

5.1.2 Using a Directed Ping Packet

The ARP/ping method is available under UNIX and Windows-based systems. If the
Terminal Server has no IP address, it will set its address from the first directed IP packet it
receives.
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