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4.
Configuration
4.1 Initial Configuration
The DKVM-IP1 switch's communication interfaces are all based on TCP/IP. It comes
pre-configured with the IP configuration listed in Table 4-1
.
Parameter Value
IP auto configuration
DHCP
IP-Address -
Net-mask 255.255.255.0
Default-Gateway none
Table 4-1. Initial network configuration
Warning
If the DHCP connection fails on boot up, the DKVM-IP1 switch will not have an IP
address.
If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following describes the initial IP
configuration that is necessary to access the DKVM-IP1 switch for the first time.
4.1.1 Initial configuration via DHCP server
By default, the DKVM-IP1 switch will try to contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is
physically connected. If a DHCP server is found, it may provide a valid IP address, gateway
address and net mask. Before you connect the device to your local subnet, be sure to complete
the corresponding configuration of your DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP
assignment to the MAC address of the DKVM-IP1 switch. You can find the MAC address labeled
on the bottom side of the metal housing.
If this initial configuration does not meet your local requirements, use the setup tool to adjust the
values to your needs. The setup tool can be found on the CD ROM delivered with this package.
You can follow the procedure described below.
DKVM-IP1 switch Setup Tool
MAC Address Detection
Connect the DKVM-IP1 switch to your computer either via local network, or via USB. Start the
setup tool from the CD-ROM on the computer that the DKVM-IP1 switch is installed. Depending
on the connection (USB or network), the device detection is different. A window opens as seen
below:
