IPLink 2884/2888 Quick Start Guide
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2.3 Connecting to the PC and logging in via the Console port
1.
To access the IPLink configuration via the console port, connect the DB9-RJ45 adapter to the DB-9 serial
port on the PC or dumb terminal. Use the RJ45 straight-through cable between the adapter and the con-
sole port on the 2884/2888. (see
Figure 4
).
Figure 4.
Connecting to the PC’s Console port
2.
Do NOT connect the device to the Ethernet LAN now.
3.
On the PC, start a HyperTerminal session at 19200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
4.
Log into the unit using the following:
login:
admin
password:
2.4 Changing the IP address
To change the IPLink’s IP address:
1.
Login to the unit using
admin
, then use the following set of commands:
Trinity# configure
Trinity[config]# interface ethernet eth0
Trinity[eth-eth0]# no ip address 192.168.200.10
Trinity[eth-eth0]# ip address 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0
2.5 Saving the IP address
To save the IPLink’s IP address:
1.
Login to the unit using
admin
, then use the following set of commands:
Trinity# [eth-eth0]# end
Trinity# copy running-config startup-config
Trinity#
PC
Connect to Console port
IPLink 2884/2888
192.168.200.10
DB-9 serial port
ETH 0/0
ETH 0/1
Console
RS-232
Power
~ 120-240V
, 50/60 Hz, 1A
0/0
0/1
0/2
0/3
T1/E1
RJ45 to DB-9 adapter
