Lindy P16-IP - Manual (Page 21)

Section 4 IP Access Configuration & Operation
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4.1 Configuration
The P16-IP’s communication interfaces are
all based on TCP/IP. The switch comes pre-
configured with the IP configuration detailed
here:
If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following section describes the
configuration that is necessary to access the P16-IP for the first time.
Initial Configuration via a DHCP Server
By default, the P16-IP will try to contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically
connected. If a DHCP server is found, it will provide a valid IP address, gateway address and
net mask. Before you connect the device to your local subnet, be sure to complete the
corresponding configuration of your DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP
assignment to the MAC address of the P16-IP. You can find the MAC address labelled on the
bottom of the switch.
Use the setup tool to adjust the values to your needs. The setup tool can be found on the
supplied CD ROM. Follow the procedure described on the next page (Section 4.2)
Initial Configuration via a Serial Console
The P16-IP has a serial line interface (host side) for
connecting a serial terminal. This connector is
compliant with the RS-232 serial line standard. The
serial line has to be configured with the parameters
given in this table:
When configuring with a serial terminal, reset the P16-IP and immediately press the ESC key.
You will see some device information and a “=>” prompt. Type config and press the Enter key.
Wait a few seconds for the configuration questions to appear.
As you proceed, the following questions will appear on the screen. To accept the default values
(shown in square brackets below) press the Enter key.
IP auto configuration (non/dhcp/bootp) [dhcp]:
IP [192.168.1.22]:
Net mask [255.255.255.0]:
Gateway (0.0.0.0 for none) [0.0.0.0]:
Parameter Value
IP auto configuration DHCP
IP-Address -
Net-mask 255.255.255.0
Default-Gateway none
Parameter Value
Bits/second 115200
Data bits 8
Parity No
Stop bits 1
Flow Control None
Note: If the DHCP connection fails on boot-up, the P16-IP will not have an IP address.