Modifying Device Settings Parent topic

Use the Device Settings screen to configure the management IP address settings.
Note
Note
These tasks can also be performed on the management console.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the Preconfiguration Console.
    The Main Menu appears.
  2. To select Device Settings, type 2 and press ENTER.
    Note
    Note
    To enter data when using a serial communication application (for example, HyperTerminal), disable the scroll lock function on your keyboard.
    The Device Settings screen appears.
  3. In the Type field, use the space bar to select one of the following properties:
    • dynamic
    • static
  4. Configure the following IPv4 address settings:
    1. In the IP address field, type an IPv4 address.
      Type a Subnet mask.
    2. Type a Gateway IP address.
    3. Type a Primary and Secondary DNS server IP address.
  5. (Optional) Configure the following IPv6 address settings:
    1. In the Enable field, select yes.
    2. In the IP address field, type an IPv6 address.
      Type a Subnet prefix.
    3. Type a Gateway IP address.
    4. Type a DNS server IP address.
  6. (Optional) Type a VLAN ID.
    Note
    Note
    The VLAN ID is used when a trunk connection is required between the Deep Discovery Inspector management port and a switch. The VLAN ID is used as a VLAN tag in 802.1Q Ethernet frame.
  7. Go to Return to main menu and press ENTER.
  8. To save the settings, type 6 and press ENTER.