User guide

set ippool
146 Chapter 2 Command Descriptions
set ippool
Device support This command is supported in PortServer TS Family devices only.
Purpose Creates a pool of IP addresses for serial ports, or displays the currently
defined pool of IP addresses. This command can be used for configuring IP
addresses for PPP connections.
Required
permissions
The root user can configure a pool of IP addresses. Normal users can
display the currently defined pool of IP addresses.
Syntax Create a pool of IP addresses for serial ports
set ippool count=num ip addr ip=first ip addr
Display currently defined pool of IP addresses
set ippool
Options count=num ip addr
The number of IP addresses in the pool. The allowed range varies by
device. Enter “set ippool ?“ to see the allowed range for your device.
ip=first ip addr
The first IP address in the pool.
Example In this example, the "set ippool" command configures a pool of four IP
addresses: 190.175.175.20, 190.175.175.21, 190.175.175.22, and
190.175.175.23.
#> set ippool ip=190.175.175.20 count=4
See also • "remove" on page 77 to remove entries from the ippool table.
• "revert" on page 79. The “revert ippool” command reverts the
“set ippool” configuration.
• "set user" on page 230 for information on linking a user to the IP
address pool.
• "Configure Inbound PPP Connections" on page 17.