Specifying a new IP address

To specify a static IP address

  1. Type setenv dhcp no and press Enter.
  2. Type setenv ipaddr <IP address> and press Enter.
  3. Type setenv netmask <subnet mask> and press Enter.
  4. If you want the settings to be saved and used each time the NION boots, type saveenv and press Enter.

    If you omit this step, the settings will only be used for the current session.

  5. Type boot and press Enter.

To specify an IP address automatically using DHCP

  1. Type setenv dhcp yes and press Enter.
  2. If you want the settings to be saved and used each time the NION boots, type saveenv and press Enter.

    If you omit this step, the settings will only be used for the current session.

  3. Type boot and press Enter.

Some examples

Scenario

Command to use

The NION is configured with a static IP address, but you want to assign a new address that is temporary.

 
setenv ipaddr 10.1.10.100
setenv netmask 255.255.0.0
boot

You want to use DHCP for this session and each time the NION boots.

 
setenv dhcp yes
saveenv
boot

You want to use a static IP address for this session and each time the NION boots.

 
setenv dhcp no
setenv ipaddr 10.1.10.100
setenv netmask 255.255.0.0
saveenv
boot
 







See also
Introduction
Connecting to the NION nE via the serial port
Connecting to the NION nE via Telnet
Erasing the role via a terminal connection