Installation guide

Installation 31
5.Connecting a Terminal to Configure Basic Network Parameters
• Gateway IP address: _________________________________________
• Network Mask: _____________________________________________
If you are using a network time server, obtain the following
• NTP server IP address: _______________________________________
5. Connecting a Terminal to Configure Basic
Network Parameters
If you connect a terminal or computer to the console port, you can use the
cycli utility to configure basic network parameters as described in "To
Configure Basic Network Parameters Using a Terminal. The following figure
illustrates a computer connection being made to the console port.
Figure 2-8: Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port
An RJ-45 to DB-9 6 ft. crossover cable is shipped with the OnBoard for the
connection. Be sure that whatever cable you use is a crossover cable.