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then add the desired IP address.
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If the DHCP server on the network supports setting up the Gateway and DNS, the HAL uses these addresses
and places them in the proper priority order in the Gateway and DNS lists. Gateway and DNS setup is
important if you want your HAL to synchronize its internal clock with an NTP server.
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If the DHCP server doesn’t support the Gateway and DNS, or the HAL is on a network without a DHCP
server, both the Gateway and DNS lists should be configured with static addresses.
Task 2: Configuring HAL
Although listed as the second task in the installation process, this task can occur later in the process if necessary.
To help with troubleshooting, however, we recommend loading the configuration file prior to installing the EXPs,
RADs and DRs.
NOTE
:
If you do not have a configuration file, but you want to test that the equipment is working properly,
you can create a very simple configuration for verification purposes. It’s best to do this after installing the
EXPs, RADs and DRs. See "Creating a Verification Configuration" on page 85.
To load a configuration file into a HAL:
1. Verify that the HAL is powered on and working properly.
2. If you haven’t done so already, download and install the Halogen software. See "Installing and Starting
the Halogen Software" on page 89.
3. Connect your computer to the HAL. You have two options: connect your computer directly to the HAL
or, if the HAL is connected to a network, connect your computer to that same network.
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If making a direct connection, you’ll need to plug a standard Ethernet cable or a crossover cable
into the Ethernet port on the HAL and on your computer. A crossover cable is included with the
HAL equipment.
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If connecting to the network, you can connect your computer to the same network switch to which
the HAL is connected or connect to the network in some other way. For example, if a wireless
access point is available, you may want to use it so that you can roam with a laptop and still com-
municate with the HAL. To connect to a switch, plug one end of a standard Ethernet cable (or
crossover cable) into the Ethernet port on the HAL and the other end into a port on the network
switch.
4. Connect to the HAL device:
1. From the Device menu in the Halogen application toolbar, click Connect .
2. In the
Connect to Device
dialog box that appears, find the HAL device you want.
3. Click the Connect button associated with that HAL device.
NOTE
:
The
Connect to Device
dialog box contains a
Connection Status
column that provides infor-
mation on the status of each detected HAL. If the firmware version in the HAL matches the
expected firmware version of the Halogen software, the Connection Status is
Available . If the firm-
ware version in the HAL is older than the version expected by Halogen, the Connection Status is
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