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Attention: Record the current settings before making any changes. Use this information to restore
these settings if you disconnect the PC or notebook after setting up the ASMI web interface.
Note: If
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is not shown in the list, complete the following steps:
a. Click Install .
b. Select Protocol , and then click Add .
c. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .
d. Click OK to return to the Local Area Connection Properties window.
6. Select Use the Following IP Address .
7.
Complete the
IP address
,
Subnet mask
, and
Default gateway
fields by using the values you recorded
in the “Accessing the ASMI by using a web browser” on page 27 topic.
8. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window. It is not necessary to restart your PC.
Windows Vista
To set the IP address within Windows Vista, complete the following steps:
1. Click Start > Control Panel .
2. Ensure Classic View is selected.
3. Select Network and Sharing Center .
4. Select View status in the Public network area.
5. Click Properties .
6. If the Security window is shown, click Continue .
7.
Highlight
Internet Protocol Version 4,
and click
Properties
.
8. Select Use the following IP address .
9.
Complete the IP address , Subnet mask , and Default gateway fields by using the values you
recorded in the “Accessing the ASMI by using a web browser” on page 27 topic.
10. Click OK > Close > Close .
Windows 7
To set the IP address within Windows 7, complete the following steps:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center .
2. Click Change adapter settings to choose your network adapter.
3.
Right-click the adapter and choose
Properties
to open up the properties window.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties .
Attention: Record the current settings before making any changes. Use this information to restore
these settings if you disconnect the PC or notebook after setting up the ASMI web interface.
5. Select Use the Following IP Address .
6. Complete the IP address , Subnet mask , and Default gateway fields by using the values you recorded
in the “Accessing the ASMI by using a web browser” on page 27 topic.
7. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window. It is not necessary to restart your PC.
Correcting an IP address
If you attach an Ethernet cable to the service processor before the system reaches power off standby, the
IP address shown in the service processor network configuration table might not be valid.
If a cable is attached and not connected to anything, nothing happens. The address could potentially
change if an Ethernet cable that is attached to a network is connected to that port and the system is
turned on. If you are unable to access the ASMI by using a network connection, you must perform one of
the following tasks:
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