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IPLink Software Configuration Guide
4 • Accessing the CLI
Accessing via a Telnet session
This is the most commonly used method for connecting to an IPLink. The Telnet host accesses the IPLink via
its network interface. A host can be connected directly to the ETH 1 port (LAN) with a crossover cable (see
figure 6
, part A) or through an Ethernet hub with two straight cables (see
figure 6
, part B).
Figure 6. Setup for initial configuration via an Ethernet port
Note
If the IP configuration of the Ethernet port (LAN port) is not known or is
incorrectly configured, you will have to use the console interface.
The host must have a valid IP address configured in the same subnet as the IPLink.
Table 5
lists the default IP
address and network mask of the Ethernet ports of the IPLink.
Note
The DHCP server is running on the ETH 0/1. All Ethernet ports are pre-
configured and active.
Note
The default IP addresses listed in
table 5
apply to an operating scenario com-
patible with the factory configured settings of the IPLink. If your operating
requirements are significantly different, your IPLink may have different
default IP addresses. Check IPLink software release notes for more details.
Telnet Procedure
Before you begin to use the CLI to input configuration commands, do the following:
1. Set up the IPLink as described in the Quick Start Guide included with your IPLink device.
2. Connect the host (PC) or hub to the ETH 1 (LAN) port of your IPLink with crossover or straight-thru
cables, according to Appendix A of the getting started guide included with your IPLink device.
Table 5. Factory default IP address and network mask configuration
Item
IP Address
Network Mask
WAN interface Ethernet 0 (ETH 0/0)
DHCP client
DHCP client
LAN interface Ethernet 1 (ETH 0/1)
192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0
DHCP server address range
192.168.1.10–192.168.1.99
255.255.255.0
Network
Interface
ETH 0/1
(LAN)
Crossover Cable
Straight Cables
A
Node
Node
Host
Network
Interface
ETH 0/1
(LAN)
B
Node
Node
Host
Hub