4 – InstallationiSR6142 Router Installation4-6 SN0051102-00 ASSetting the Workstation IP AddressThe IP address of a new router is 10.0.0.1. To ensure that your workstation isconfigured to communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet, refer to the followinginstructions for your workstation: Steps for different versions of Windows vary. For a Windows 2000workstation, do the following:a. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings>ControlPanel>Network and Dial-up Connections.b. Click Make New Connection.c. Click Connect to a private network through the Internet, then clickNext.d. Enter 10.0.0.253 for the IP address. For different versions of Windows, consult the Windows Help files. For Linux or Solaris workstation, open a command window and enter thefollowing command, where is your interface name:ifconfig ipaddress 10.0.0.253 netmask255.255.255.0 upConfiguring the Workstation Serial PortTo configure the workstation serial port:1. Connect the cable with RJ45-to-DB9F adapter from a COM port on themanagement workstation to the serial port on the router.2. Configure the workstation serial port according to your platform. These stepsmay vary according to the version of operating system you use: For Windows:a. Open the HyperTerminal application. From the Windows Startmenu, select Programs>Accessories>HyperTerminal>HyperTerminal.b. Enter a name for the router connection, choose an icon in theConnection Description window, then click OK.c. Enter the following COM Port settings in the COM Propertieswindow and click OK.Bits per second – 115200Data Bits – 8Parity – NoneStop Bits – 1Flow Control – None
