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2.2 Configuring RabbitLink Network Parameters from your PC
There are two ways to set the basic network parameters for the RabbitLink: dynamically
(DHCP) or statically (RabbitLink serial console). The basic network parameters are:
• the IP address of the RabbitLink
• the IP address of the gateway
• the netmask
2.2.1 Dynamically Assigned Network Parameters
The easiest way to set network parameters is to use a DHCP server. This method is avail-
able starting with RabbitLink firmware version 2.00. It removes the need to connect to a
PC to configure the RabbitLink, which may be desirable on PCs without a COM port. The
RabbitLink tries to use the services of a DHCP server by default.
If there is not a DHCP server on the network, or it is desired to set the parameters by hand,
the second method may be used.
2.2.2 Statically Assigned Network Parameters
This method is required for setting anything beyond the basic network parameters. A ter-
minal emulator is used to communicate with the RabbitLink serial console.
1. Open a terminal emulator such as Tera Term or Windows Hypertermal on your PC.
Configure the terminal emulator as follows.
TIP: If no characters appear when you type, press return, then type echo on to turn
on the echoing of characters.
2. Cycle power on the RabbitLink. The RabbitLink boots up whenever the power cycles,
and then displays the message,
RabbitLink Serial Console Version X.XX
This may take several seconds, so be patient. The RabbitLink serial console will
respond OK after each command, or,
“ERROR <errnum>”
if something went wrong.
Parameter Setting
COM
Port (COM1 or COM2) to which programming cable is connected
Baud Rate
57,600 bps
Data Bits
8
Parity
None
Stop Bits
1
Flow Control
None