Perle Systems TS2 User Manual

Setting Up the Network

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IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 3.4

assign to the IOLAN. After you have made the MAC address/IP address association for BOOTP, use 
the following directions for BOOTP or DHCP.

You can connect to the IOLAN using a PC with a terminal emulation package, such as 
HyperTerminal or a dumb terminal.

Connect the IOLAN to your PC or dumb terminal. Make sure the DIP switch is in Console mode 
(desktop models, this sets the IOLAN serial port to EIA-232). When connecting a terminal or PC 
directly (without modems), the EIA-232 signals need to be crossed over (‘null modem’ cable). 
See 

 for cabling diagrams.

Using a PC emulation application, such as HyperTerminal, or from a dumb terminal, set the Port 
settings to 9600 Baud, 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bits, and No Hardware Flow control to 
connect to the IOLAN. 

When prompted, type 

 for the User and 

 for the Password. You should now see 

the a prompt that displays the model type and port number; for example, 

. 

You are now logged into the IOLAN and can set the IP address by typing from the command line 
using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Type the following command:

set server internet dhcp/bootp on

 

Type the following command:

save

 

The the following command:

reboot

 

When the IOLAN reboots, it will automatically poll for an IP address from the DHCP/BOOTP 
server. 

To view the DHCP/BOOTP assigned IP address, type the following command:

show interface ethernet

 

If for some reason it cannot obtain an IP address from your DHCP/BOOTP server, you will have to 
either reconnect to the IOLAN on the console port and reboot it or push the Reset to Factory button to 
access the IOLAN.

You are now ready to configure the IOLAN. See 

 for 

information on the different IOLAN configuration methods.