Specifications

Performing Basic Equalizer Configuration
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the IP address and netmask for the external interface. Use the address and netmask from your
configuration worksheet (see “Equalizer Configuration Worksheets” on page 16).
For single network configurations using a switch-based Equalizer, leave the IP address for the
external interface blank (or, on the Equalizer 450, type
NONE) to disable the port.
9. When you’re finished, highlight OK. Then press Enter.
Follow the next two steps only if you are using a switch-based Equalizer or a two-port
Equalizer in a dual-network mode.
10. To specify the internal interface parameters, select Internal Ethernet interface. Then press
Enter.
11. Specify the IP Address and Netmask. For example, if the internal interface will have the
address
192.22.34.2, enter 192.22.34.2 in the IP Address field. Leave the IP address
field blank or type
NONE to disable the server ports. The Netmask used will depend on how
your network is configured.
12. Highlight OK. Then press Enter.
13. Highlight Back. Then press Enter to return to the main configuration menu.
For the new settings to take effect, you must commit these changes and reboot Equalizer, as shown
in the following section.
Committing Changes to the Configuration Parameters
For the changes you make to the Network Configuration as shown in the previous section to take
effect, you must commit the changes and reboot Equalizer, as shown in the following steps:
1. In the Equalizer Configuration Menu window, select option 6, Commit; then press Enter.
The system commits your changes and automatically reboots.
2. When the boot process is complete, do the following to test your configuration changes:
• ping the assigned internal and external interface addresses from the Equalizer to check
network connectivity
• ping the external address from a host on the external network
• ping the internal address from a host in the internal network
• if DNS is configured, ping a host on the Internet (e.g.,
www.coyotepoint.com) from the
Equalizer to ensure that DNS and the Equalizer gateway are functioning properly
Setting the Time Zone
To set the current time zone, follow these steps:
1. In the Equalizer Configuration Menu window, select option 2, Time Zone, and press Enter.
2. Use the menus to specify your time zone.
3. Highlight OK; then press Enter.
Setting the Date and Time
To set the current date and time, follow these steps: