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Basic Installation
Before you begin
Make sure that the DRM-6NX is powered up and
connected to the network.
Internet Address
Obtain an address from the Network Administrator.
System Privileges
You will require
Root privileges on the UNIX system
or
Administrator privileges on the Windows NT servers.
Ethernet Address
Depending upon the selected method, you will need
to know the Ethernet address of your DRM-6NX. The
Ethernet address is based upon the internal network
board serial number found on the attached label.
Important!
Do not use the default (192.36.253.80) or example
Internet address when installing your DRM-6NX.
Always consult the Network Administrator before
assigning an Internet address.
Mapping a Host Name to the Internet Address
If you are using host names, you can map a unique host
name to the acquired Internet address. Refer to your
system manuals or to the Network Administrator for
instructions on how to perform name mapping on the
particular system.
NOTE:
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If the host name has not been included in the system host table,
you can still perform the following instructions on how to download
the Internet address. In this case, simply replace the host name
entry with the Internet address wherever required.
Procedures
Download the Internet address to your DRM-6NX using
the appropriate method for your system.
DHCP
Follow the steps below to use the DHCP method:
1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the
DHCP daemon. For Windows NT servers, refer to the
"
Windows NT Resource Kit " for instructions. The
entries made in this scope typically include the
following parameters:
÷
Range of Internet addresses
÷
Subnet mask
÷
Default router Internet address
÷
Lease duration
÷
Mail server Internet address
Assigning an Internet Address
The DRM-6NX supports HTTP over TCP/IP, which means
that it works as a web server available to the Internet
and intranets. To establish communication with the
TCP/IP network, you must assign an appropriate Internet
address to your DRM-6NX as an address assignment is
required to access the DRM-6NX web interface.
You can set the Internet address of the DRM-6NX
Changer using either DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP.
All methods are enabled by default. Each Method is
described below:
DHCP
DHCP is available in Windows NT and UNIX. It operates
on the entire network and allows for automatic but
temporary assignment of Internet addresses from a
central pool. DHCP will, when enabled, cause the
selected host to automatically allocate and download a
free Internet address, default router address and subnet
mask to the requesting DRM-6NX. It also provides
validation data that defines how long the Internet
addresses will remain valid.
ARP
ARP is available in Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX and
OS/2. It requires the Internet address for each new
device to be downloaded individually. It is not appropriate
to use this method over routers.
RARP
RARP is available in UNIX. It downloads the Internet
address to each device automatically. This method
requires a RARP daemon on your system and operates
within a single network segment only.
BOOTP
BOOTP is available in UNIX and is similar to RARP
although it can operate on the entire network. It requires
a BOOTP daemon on the system. A request made to
an active BOOTP or RARP daemon initiates a search of
the Ethernet address table (RARP daemon), or boot
table (BOOTP daemon) for an entry matching the unit's
Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the
daemon then downloads the Internet address to the
device.
