User guide

SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control 109
5. Execute a ping command by entering ping followed by a space and the new IP
address at the command prompt. For example:
ping 10.13.197.7
You must ping the SMX in order for the IP address change to take place. The response
should show the new IP address, as shown in the following picture.
Figure 66. Ping Command
To verify that the update was successful, reconnect using either Telnet or a Web
browser.
6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter the arp -d command
at the DOS prompt. For example:
arp -d 10.13.197.7 removes 10.13.197.7 from the ARP table or
arp -d* removes all static IP addresses from the ARP table.
Connect as a Telnet Client
The Telnet utility is available from the command window. Telnet allows you to input SIS
commands to the SMX from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
Access the Command window and start Telnet as follows:
1. From the Windows Start menu, navigate to and select All Programs > Accessories
> Command Prompt
. A command window opens.
NOTES: The command prompt can also be accessed from the Run... field.
• For Windows 7, click the Windows Start menu, and enter cmd in the Search
Programs and Files
field. Select Cmd from the list.
• For older Windows operating systems, click the Windows Start menu and
select Run.... In the Run window, enter command in the Open field and click OK.
2. At the prompt, enter telnet. A window similar to figure 67 opens.
Figure 67. Telnet Window