User manual

TD990200-0ME
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Verify that the Metasys Ethernet Router is communicating by
“pinging” it from another Ethernet equipped device. This can
be done from another Metasys Ethernet Router that has a
terminal emulator attached or from any Ethernet device that has
TCP/IP communications software. For example, to ping a new
router with IP address 192.168.22.236, enter:
xping 192.168.22.236
The response to the XPING command should indicate that the
new router is communicating.
6. Modify the ROUTER.CFG file that is located in each Metasys
Ethernet Router using the configuration program. Add a new
line to the file that lists the subnet address and the IP address for
the new router. For example, if you are adding subnet number
12 with IP address 192.168.22.236, add the following line:
12 192.168.22.236
Add the new line to the ROUTER.CFG file before the line that
contains the three zeros (000). After you have edited the file,
save it using the save command (Ctrl-K). Then use the
DOWNLOAD program to copy the new ROUTER.CFG file onto
all of the Metasys Ethernet Routers used in the system.
To download the new ROUTER.CFG file, reboot the router
containing the new ROUTER.CFG file, press “Q” after the
router has started running, and enter “DOWNLOAD” at the
DOS prompt. Follow the instructions provided and note any
messages displayed. After the new ROUTER.CFG file has been
successfully downloaded to all of the other routers, reboot the
originating router by typing in REBOOT. For more information
on the ROUTER.CFG file, refer to page 39.
Note: The DOWNLOAD program must be run from a router
that was previously configured. Existing routers will
not accept a download from a router that is not
configured in the “old” CONFIG file.
7. Add the new NCM or PC to the new ARCNET segment. To do
this, follow the procedures for adding an NCM or PC to an
existing ARCNET segment, as described previously.