Introduction
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IpLink 2884/2888 Getting Started Guide
4 • Initial configuration
Introduction
This chapter leads you through the basic steps to set up a new IpLink and to download a configuration. Setting
up a new IpLink consists of the following main steps:
Note
If you haven’t already installed the IpLink, refer to chapter 3,
“IpLink instal-
lation”
on page 23.
•
Connecting the IpLink to your laptop PC
•
Configuring the desired IP address
•
Connecting the IpLink to the network
Note
The IpLink CD-ROM contains a collection of third party software tools
(including TFTP servers and Telnet utilities) to help you configure, operate
and monitor the IpLink device.
1. Connecting the IpLink to your PC
First the IpLink must be connected to the mains power supply with the power cable. Wait until the Power LED
stops blinking and stays lit constantly. Now the IpLink is ready.
Connecting and logging in via the Ethernet port
The IpLink 2884/2888 Series is equipped with Auto-MDX Ethernet ports, so you can use straight-through
cables for host or hub/switch connections (see
figure 9
).
Figure 9. Connecting the IpLink to your laptop PC via the Ethernet port
The IpLink comes with a built-in DHCP server to simplify configuration. Therefore, to automatically config-
ure the PC for IP connectivity to the IpLink, the laptop PC must be configured for DHCP. The IpLink will
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
CAUTION
PC
Connect to Ethernet LAN
ports, ETH 0 and ETH 1
IPLink 2884/2888
192.168.200.10
Ethernet port
ETH 0/0
ETH 0/1
Console
RS-232
Power
~ 120-240V
, 50/60 Hz, 1A
0/0
0/1
0/2
0/3
T1/E1
