Axis Communications CD E100 - Manual (Page 13)

Section 2: Installing the StorPoint CD
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Assigning an IP Address
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an
appropriate IP address to your StorPoint CD. For example, this is needed in
order to access the StorPoint CD Web interface.
Note:
❏ Setting the IP address is not needed if you are not using IP addressing on
your network, i.e. in these environments:
• Windows (SMB over NetBEUI)
• NetWare (IPX)
• Macintosh (AFP over AppleTalk)
You can then proceed directly to the appropriate network environment
section of the manual.
Before You Begin Make sure the StorPoint CD is powered up and attached to the network.
IP Address Obtain an unused IP address from the Network Administrator, unless you are
using DHCP on your network.
DHCP If you are using DHCP, the IP address will be set automatically as soon as you
connect the StorPoint CD to the network. To find out which IP address has
been assigned to your StorPoint CD, check your DHCP server. If you want to
set the IP address manually, you can disable DHCP by setting the appropriate
configuration parameter.
System Privileges You will need root privileges on your UNIX system and administrator privileges
on Windows NT.
Ethernet Address Depending on the method you are using, you
will need to know the Ethernet address of your
StorPoint CD. The Ethernet address is the same
as the serial number.
You will find the serial number on the labels at
the underside of the unit and at the back of the
tower.
Important!
❏ Do not use the default or example IP address when installing your StorPoint
CD. Always consult the Network Administrator before assigning an IP
address.
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