Using A Direct Connection; Using Dhcp/Bootp - Black Box Terminal Server User Manual

Setting an Initial IP Address

Using a Direct Connection

You can connect to the Terminal Server using a PC with a terminal emulation package, such as
HyperTerminal or a terminal.
1. Connect the Terminal Server to your PC or dumb terminal. Make sure the dip switch is in
Console mode (this sets the Terminal Server serial port to EIA-232). When connecting a
terminal or PC directly (without modems), the EIA-232 signals need to be crossed over ('null
modem' cable). See EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams
2. Using a PC emulation application, such as HyperTerminal, or from a dumb terminal, set the
Port settings to 9600 Baud, 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bits, and No Hardware Flow
control to connect to the Terminal Server.
3. When prompted, type
see the
4. You are now logged into the Terminal Server and can set the IP address by typing from the
command line using the Command Line Interface (CLI):
Where
5. Type the following command:
6. If you are going to use another configuration method, such as WebManager or
DeviceManager, unplug the Terminal Server. Change the Terminal Server dip switch to Off
Serial (dip switch in the up position) and connect it to your serial device. Plug the Terminal
Server back in, automatically rebooting the Terminal Server in the process.
7. If you want to complete the configuration using a direct connection, see
Configuration Methods on page 37
83. After you complete configuring the Terminal Server, unplug the Terminal Server. Change
the Terminal Server dip switch to Off Serial (dip switch in the up position) and connect it to
your serial device. Plug the Terminal Server back in, automatically rebooting the Terminal
Server in the process.

Using DHCP/BOOTP

If you are using BOOTP, you need to add an entry for the Terminal Server that associates the
MAC address (found on the back of the Terminal Server) and the IP address that you want to
assign to the Terminal Server. Next, connect the Terminal Server to the network and plug it in to
turn it on.
If you are using DHCP, just connect the Terminal Server to the network and plug it in to turn it on.
View the DHCP server's IP address table to see what IP address was assigned to the Terminal
Server.
You are now ready to configure the Terminal Server. See
page 37
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admin
Terminal Server 1 Port#
set server internet <ipv4address>
is the IP Address being assigned to the Terminal Server.
ipv4address
save
for information on the different Terminal Server configuration methods.
Terminal Server User Guide
on page 33
for the User and
superuser
prompt.
and/or Chapter 6, Command Line Interface on page
Chapter 3, Configuration Methods on
for cabling diagrams.
for the Password. You should now
Chapter 3,