Using the Console Interface309978-D Rev 01 3-11BootP Request ModeThe BootP Request Mode field in the IP Configuration screen allows you tochoose which method the switch uses to broadcast BootP requests:• BootP Disabled• BootP or Last Address• BootP When Needed• BootP AlwaysDefault Gateway The IP address of the default gateway.Default 0.0.0.0 (no IP address assigned)Range Four-octet dotted-decimal notation, where each octet is representedas a decimal value, separated by a decimal pointIP Address toPingThe IP address of the station you want to verify using the ping feature.Default 0.0.0.0 (no IP address assigned)Range Four-octet dotted-decimal notation, where each octet is representedas a decimal value, separated by a decimal pointStart Ping Allows you to ping the target IP address entered in the IP Address to Ping field (above).Default NoRange No, YesNote: Whenever the switch is broadcasting BootP requests, the BootP processwill time out if a reply is not received within (approximately) 7 minutes. Whenthe process times out, the BootP request mode automatically changes to BootPDisabled mode. To restart the BootP process, change the BootP request modeto any of the three following modes: BootP When Needed, BootP Always, orBootP or Last Address.Table 3-2. IP Configuration/Setup Screen Fields (continued)Field Description
