User manual

WebPAM User Manual

DHCP Issues

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and refers to

software that allows a file server to assign IP addresses to computers on

the network. DHCP is very helpful in reducing the number of IP address

a company or organization requires.

The DHCP server assigns an IP address to a computer as it logs onto

the network. The IP address will remain the same until the computer

logs off or disconnects for any reason, such as a power failure. When

the computer logs on again, it will receive a different IP address.

However, the computer’s Hostname remains the same.

Because IP addresses are subject to change when a DHCP server is

involved, use either of these alternatives:

• Maintain the Host’s (RAID PC’s) network connection at all times.

• Use the Hostname when creating a Machine in WebPAM.

If you used the IP Address for a Host (RAID PC) and a disconnection

happens for any reason, you must find the new IP address and enter

create a new Host (RAID PC) in your WebPAM browser. Instructions for

doing this appear under Host Management in Chapter 5.

Operating System Support

WebPAM is a utility designed to run on top of previously installed

Promise controller card or RAID products. Generally, if your Windows

PC runs the Promise card or RAID properly, it will run WebPAM also.

This release of WebPAM does not run on Linux.

Promise Technology recommends Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP

Professional to take full advantage of all the features of WebPAM.

Network Requirements

Since WebPAM is designed for network operation, be sure all the hosts

and servers are connected and running. Each of the PCs, RAIDs and

Servers must have a working network connection before you can

configure WebPAM.