STB v3.7.3b Quick Start Guide
STB Quick Start Guide
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present. If a DHCP server is not available, you can configure the set top box with a static IP
address. The STB is set to a default IP address of
172.17.11.111
as a convenience. In most
cases, this should be changed to avoid conflicts. You can find this IP address using a
keyboard connected to the PS/2 port or by using a terminal connected to the serial port as
explained below.
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To determine the STB IP address:
1. If a DHCP server is
present
, go to Finding the DHCP IP Address to determine the IP
address of your STB in DHCP mode.
2. If a DHCP server is
not present
, go to Assigning a Static IP Address to manually assign an
IP address other than the default.
Finding the DHCP IP Address
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To determine the IP address of the set top box when configured using DHCP:
1. Connect a keyboard and TV monitor to the set top box and apply power. (Use the
optional wireless keyboard or a PS/2 keyboard). Wait for the box to completely power up
before continuing.
2. Press
Ctrl-Alt-F1
on the keyboard to open a Command Prompt window.
3. Login using
root
and
admin
for
User name
and
Password
. (To change the password, go
to the Configuration: General > Security page in IWS.)
4. At the prompt type
ifconfig
and press
Enter
. This shows the IP address, the network
interface configuration, and other parameters.
5. Reboot by powering the STB on and off using
Power
push button on front of unit.
Assigning a Static IP Address
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To assign a static IP address using a Command Prompt window:
1. Connect a keyboard and TV monitor to the set top box and apply power. (Use the
optional wireless keyboard or a PS/2 keyboard). Wait for the box to completely power up
before continuing.
2. Press
Ctrl-Alt-F1
to open a Command Prompt window.
3. Login using
root
and
admin
for
User name
and
Password
. (To change the password, go
to the Configuration: General > Security page in IWS.)
4. To enter the setup program, type
pman
and press
Enter
.
5. Select
Parameters
(using the arrow keys and
Enter
).
6. Select
Network
> Ethernet
.
7. Change
DHCP Enable
to
Static
8. When prompted, enter the default (case sensitive) user name and password:
root
and
admin
.
9. Click
Enter
to reach
OK
and then click
Enter
.
10. Change
DNS via DHCP
to
No
.
11. Select IP address using the down arrow and the
Enter
key. Using the keyboard, enter the
IP address obtained from your network administrator and press
Enter
.
Note
By default, DHCP is used to retrieve a dynamic IP address for the STB. If you are not
using a DHCP server, you must configure the STB to use a static IP address. The
default static address is
172.17.11.111
.
