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iPAL Configuration
Configuration of the iPAL involves the following steps:
1) Setting iPAL's IP Address
2) Configuring Dial-up Networking (Optional)
3) Setting Configuration parameters using Telnet
1) Setting I/P Address
iPAL comes with factory installed IP address
192.168.1.254
. In most cases this will need to be changed.
Consult your Network Administrator to determine the appropriate IP address. The iPAL uses ARP to configure the IP
address. iPAL does not support DHCP.
To set the IP address, the hardware (MAC) address must be known. This address is located on a label on the bottom of the
unit, and on the iPAL printed circuit board. The syntax for the MAC address is: nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
Setting the IP address using ARP
To set the IP address using ARP, connect the 10Base-T connection to your local ethernet network and apply power to the
unit. The computer used to set the IP address must be on the same local network as the iPAL. ARP does not work across
routed networks.
Windows 3.11, 95 and NT
1. Open a DOS window.
2. Type the following command:
arp -s <IP Address> <MAC Address>
Where <IP Address> is the desired IP address for the iPAL and the <MAC address> is the MAC Address of the iPAL. The
MAC Address of the iPAL is located on the iPAL’s serial number label. Windows 95 users see note below.
3. Ping the device to confirm that the address has been programmed properly by typing the following:
ping <IP Address>
If the ping command returns “host not responding” 4 times then the address has not been programmed properly, or the IP
Address is incorrect. In either case redo step 2. If the problem persists contact the Dataprobe Tech Support Hot Line.
4. Delete the entry from the ARP cache by typing:
arp -d <IP Address>
Note:
Due to a bug in the Windows 95 version of ARP you must first have and empty ARP table (seen with arp -a). To
empty an arp table type arp -d <ip address> for each entry in the arp table as seen with arp -a. Ping an existing
device on your network before setting the IP Address of the IPAL. This device must be a network device other then
the one currently being used.
Unix, Linux
Consult your systems administrator for information on setting an IP Address using ARP. The unit should be pinged after the
IP Address has been set to confirm proper operation.
