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Assiging a PortServer IP Address Using Rarpd Assiging a PortServer IP Address Using Rarpd There is a method available to assign an IP address and configure the PortServer without having to attach hardware.
- Make a note of the hardware or MAC address located on the sticker underneath the PortServer unit.
- Edit /etc/ethers on your UNIX server add an entry similar to the following placing the MAC address first, followed by the IP address you wish to assign:
00:40:9D:##:##:## 192.168.1.32
- Next edit /etc/hosts file, add the IP address and any applicable host name.
- From the UNIX root prompt type:
# rarpd -a
- Reboot the PortServer unit.
- You should now be able to telnet to the unit using the IP address just assigned.
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