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Communications
3. Configure the cradle. See Configuring the Cradle for DHCP Address Mode on page
4-23 or Configuring the Cradle for Static Mode on page 4-25.
4. Power up the cradle; the cradle performs a power-up sequence, then attempts to
collect its network parameters from the DHCP server. While collecting network
parameters, all LEDs flash green. Once configuration completes, all LEDs shut off.
If configuration of the cradle from the DHCP server fails, all LEDs flash red. The cradle
retries the DHCP request every 10 minutes.
Configuring the Cradle for DHCP Address Mode
1. Start a terminal emulation session for the cradle:
a. Connect the modular end of cable (p/n 170013-000) to the Expansion port of
the cradle. Connect the DB-9 end of the cable using a null modem adapter to
the COM port on the host computer.
Figure 4-23. Connecting the Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle to Host Computer
b. Start a terminal emulation session on the host computer. Use standard terminal
emulator software, such as Pro-Comm
TM
or Hyperterminal
TM
. Use the following
terminal emulation settings: 115200 bps, 8N1, XON/XOFF flow control, ASCII
file transfer protocol.
c. Power on the cradle. Before the power up LED sequence begins, on the host
computer press “ a ” from the terminal program to load the Cradle Utilities