
AXIS 7100
User’s Manual
Basic Installation
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Using DHCP, ARP,
RARP and BOOTP
Use DHCP, ARP, RARP and BOOTP as an alternative to setting
the IP address from the control panel or keyboard. Follow the
appropriate instructions for the preferred method below.
Important!
Before you begin:
Using DHCP
Follow these steps to use the DHCP method:
Do not attempt to use the IP address used in the following examples.
• Power
Make sure the AXIS 7100 is powered on and connected to the net-
work.
• System Privileges
You will need
administrator
privileges on the Windows NT server or
root
privileges on the UNIX system.
• Ethernet Address
Depending on the method you are using, you will need to know the
Ethernet address of your AXIS 7100. The Ethernet address is based
upon the AXIS 7100 serial number. You will find the number on the
underside label.
• IP Address
Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator.