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Appendix C. Programming the XGS868i Using PanaView™
C.2.4 Modifying Ethernet Parameters
To establish Ethernet communications with the XGS868i or to modify its IP parameters, you will need to install the
Ethernet Device Discovery
software utility (available with your XGS868i) on a PC connected to the LAN. Once installed
and running, the software displays all Ethernet devices currently connected to the subnet. You can identify the
XGS868i by its MAC address, supplied as part of customer documentation. The default IP Port is 2101.
The default IP addressing for the XGS868i is DHCP (dynamic). If you need to assign a static IP address to the
XGS868i, complete the following steps:
IMPORTANT:
To assign a static IP address, the XGS868i must be connected to an Ethernet network with a dynamic
address assignment mechanism (DHCP) first.
1. Run
Ethernet Device Discovery
software, and identify the XGS868i’s current IP address.
2. Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or other) and type the XGS868i IP address in the
Address
box.
3. The
Connect ME Configuration and Management
window opens. Two text boxes ask for the user name and
password.
a. In the
Username
text box, type
root
.
b. In the
Password
text box, type
dbps
.
4. At the left of the window, click on
Network
.
5. The
IP Settings
window opens. In the text boxes for
IP Address, Subnet Mask
, and
Default Gateway
, type in the new
information.
6. Click
Apply.
The software applies the new address.