Network Configuration Worksheets
A-6
8000-A2-GB21-30April 1998
TASK 3: Assign an IP Address to the Backplane (s1b)
On the IP Network screen, assign an IP address to the backplane (s1b).
NOTE:
You will need to create a separate and distinct network or subnetwork for the
8546 DSL cards and 5446 RTUs, or for 8540 DSL cards. However, the RTUs
associated with the 8540 DSL cards are not included in the network. Also, if
you enter two consecutive dots (.) in the IP address, the system will interpret
this as dot-zero-dot (.0.).
Access the . . .
By . . .
IP Network screen
Selecting
Configuration
→
Interfaces
→
IP Network
from the Hotwire – MCC menu.
IP Network Screen A-C-B
Prompt Your Configuration Setting
1. Enter the interface name at the Input
Interface Name: prompt.
IP Interface = s1b
2. Enter the base IP address at the
(nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn): prompt.
Base IP Addr =
3. Enter the base subnet mask at the
(nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn): prompt.
Base Subnet Mask =
4. Enter the peer IP address at the
(nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)or
address-pool: prompt.
Peer IP Address =
5. Enter route type NET (for network) at
the Route to peer (host/net):
prompt.
Route to Peer= NET
