iControl Manual
8
Setting the IP address using ARP / Ping
The ARP / Ping technique uses a PC running a command line (DOS Window) to set the IP
Address. To set the IP address using ARP, connect the iControl to your local network and apply
power. The IP address to be assigned to the iControl must use the same subnet as the computer
assigning the address. ARP does not work across routed or switched networks.
To set the IP address using ARP, the hardware (MAC) address must be known. This address is
located on the rear of the unit. The syntax for the MAC address is: nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
Windows (98 and Later)
1.
Access the iControl CLI and enter the
set ipmode arp
‐
ping
command.
2.
On a PC, open a DOS window. (Run: Command)
3.
Type the following command:
arp -s <IP Address> <MAC Address>
Where <IP Address> is the desired IP address (in dotted decimal) for the iControl and the
<MAC address> is the MAC Address of the iControl. The MAC Address of the iControl
is located on the rear of the unit.
Example:
arp -s 63.211.86.165 00-50-c2-05-01-c1 <enter>
|new IP addr| |---MAC addr----|
4.
Ping the iControl to program the IP address into the iControl.
Type: ping <IP Address>
Note: If the ping command returns “host not responding” 4 times then the address has
not been programmed properly. Check the IP or MAC Address for typographical errors.
Repeat step 2.
5.
Delete the entry from the ARP cache by typing: arp -d <IP Address>
6.
Ping the iControl to confirm that it has been programmed.
Note: If the iControl fails to respond, repeat steps 2-4 above.
Unix, Linux, MAC and others
Consult your systems administrator for information on how to set an IP Address. The unit should
be pinged after the IP Address has been set to confirm proper operation.
