### Overview of Configuration Methods

#### PortServer TS 8/16 Configuration Methods

##### General Configuration

PortServer TS 8/16 can be configured from a command line. In addition, it supports a web interface that allows you to configure many (but not all) features from a standard browser. For more information, see the following:

- PortServer TS 8/16 Quick Reference Manual
- About the Command Line Interface
- Methods of Supplying Commands.
- About Web Configuration

##### IP Address Configuration

You can assign an IP address to the PortServer TS 8/16 in the following ways:

- From the command line using the set config command. See Configuring an IP Address from the Command Line.
- From a DHCP server. See Configuring the IP Address from a DHCP Server.
- From a RARP (reverse address resolution protocol) server. See Configuring the IP Address from a RARP Server.

#### Digi One RealPort and PortServer TS 2/4 Configuration Method

##### General Configuration

Digi One RealPort and PortServer TS 2/4 can be configured from the command line. See Methods of Supplying Commands.

##### IP Address Configuration

You can assign an IP address to Digi One RealPort and PortServer TS 2/4 in the following ways:

- From the command line using the set config command. See Configuring an IP Address from the Command Line.
- From a RARP (reverse address resolution protocol) server. See Configuring the IP Address from a RARP Server.

#### Methods of Supplying Commands

There are three methods for supplying Digi devices with the commands required to configure them. They are

- By accessing the command line from a directly-connected terminal. See Setting Up a Configuration Terminal and Logging on as the Administrator.
- By accessing the command line from a LAN-based telnet terminal. See Telnetting to the PortServer and Logging on as the Administrator.
- By downloading a configuration file from a host. See About Configuring a Device from a Remote Host and Downloading a Configuration File.