Assigning an IP Address (Permanent): Boot Console

Use this procedure to permanently store an IP address in an EtherLite module using Boot Console. Boot Console can also assign subnet mask and a gateway address. 

Note: For additional configuration information of the EtherLite module, see Boot Console Commands. 

Procedure

1. Attach a terminal or terminal emulator to Port 1 of the EtherLite module.
2. Attach a 3-wire connection: Txd, Rxd, and Gnd.

   Note: EtherLite will not assert DTR or RTS. If your system is expecting these signals, loop them at the terminal side. Boot Console operates at 19200 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop, and no parity.

3. Activate the console by removing the Ethernet cable and unplugging the power cable. 
4. Plug the power cable back into the EtherLite module.
5. Repeatedly depress the # key at the terminal until you get a console prompt.
   It should only take three keystrokes.

   A prompt will appear with the module model and the firmware version. An example would be: 

   --EL-32  V6.8--
   ?

6. Enter the IP address by entering the command 

   ip x.x.x.x 

   Where x.x.x.x is the actual numerical address.

7. Enter the command:

   store  

   This command stores the IP address in flash memory.

8. Reboot the EtherLite module by unplugging, and then plugging in the power cable again.

   Note: The EtherLite module should remain off for at least 10 seconds before powering the unit back on again.

9. Verify the network connection of the EtherLite module by using the Ping program. See Using Ping.