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Getting Started 2.3 Methods of Assigning the IP Address The unit's IP address must be configured before a network connection is available. You have the following options for assigning an IP to your unit: Method DHCP DeviceInstaller (Recommended) ARP and Telnet AutoIP Serial Port Login Description A DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address and network settings. See DHCP on page 2-5. You manually assign the IP address using a graphical user interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See DeviceInstaller on page 2-6. You manually assign the IP address and other network settings at a command prompt using a UNIX or Windows-based system. Only one person at a time can be logged into the configuration port (port 9999). This eliminates the possibility of several people simultaneously attempting to configure the unit. See ARP and Telnet on page 2-12. This automatic method is appropriate when you have a small group of hosts rather than a large network. This method allows the hosts to negotiate with each other and assign addresses, in effect creating a small network. See AutoIP on page 2-5. You initially configure the unit through a serial connection. See Serial Port Login on page 2-13. These methods are described in the remaining sections of this chapter. Note: In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The systems administrator generally provides the IP address. Obtain the following information before starting to set up your unit: IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway: 2-4 DSTni-XPress DR User Guide

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Getting Started
2.3 Methods of Assigning the IP Address
The unit’s IP address must be configured before a network connection is available. You have
the following options for assigning an IP to your unit:
Method
Description
DHCP
A DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address and network
settings. See
DHCP
on page
2-5
.
DeviceInstaller
(Recommended)
You manually assign the IP address using a graphical user interface
(GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See
DeviceInstaller
on page
2-6
.
ARP and Telnet
You manually assign the IP address and other network settings at a
command prompt using a UNIX or Windows-based system. Only one
person at a time can be logged into the configuration port (port 9999).
This eliminates the possibility of several people simultaneously
attempting to configure the unit. See
ARP and Telnet
on page
2-12
.
AutoIP
This automatic method is appropriate when you have a small group of
hosts rather than a large network. This method allows the hosts to
negotiate with each other and assign addresses, in effect creating a
small network. See
AutoIP
on page
2-5
.
Serial Port Login
You initially configure the unit through a serial connection. See
Serial
Port Login
on page
2-13
.
These methods are described in the remaining sections of this chapter.
Note: In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The systems administrator
generally provides the IP address. Obtain the following information before starting to set up
your unit:
IP Address:
______
______
______
______
Subnet Mask:
______
______
______
______
Gateway:
______
______
______
______
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