Configuring Ethernet TAP probe

Before you can use the TCP/IP protocol to communicate with the Ethernet TAP probe, you must store the IP address and netmask in the Ethernet TAP probe's flash EPROM using the probe's internal setup utility.

Note: This chapter references only the internal setup utility commands used to store the IP address and netmask in flash EPROM. For more information on all the commands available from the Ethernet TAP probe's internal setup utility, see Ethernet TAP Probe setup utility commands and variables topic.

Starting setup utility

To access the internal setup utility of the Ethernet TAP probe, connect a terminal emulator (such as Windows® HyperTerminal) and configure it as follows:

To connect terminal to serial port

Connect one end of the RJ-11 cable (p/n 600-12500), and appropriate adapter, to a terminal or the serial port of your PC host.
Connect the other end of the RJ-11 cable to the Ethernet TAP probe's RJ-11 serial connector, labeled Config Serial, as shown in figure below.
Set your terminal or communications software (Windows HyperTerminal, etc.) for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Disable hardware handshaking and XON/XOFF flow control.
Turn on power to the Ethernet TAP probe.
If the power is already on, then cycle power.
After the login banner is displayed, press Enter.

The core> command-line prompt appears.

Storing IP address and netmask in flash EPROM

When the core> prompt appears on the terminal, you can use the netparam command to configure the Ethernet TAP probe's network parameters.

To store IP address and netmask in flash EPROM

Set the Ethernet TAP probe for static IP address mode using the following command at the core> prompt:
```
netparam bootconfig static
```
Enter the Ethernet TAP probe's IP address and netmask at the core> prompt. For example:
```
netparam static_ip_address 192.168.1.2:FFFF0000
```
Note: The IP address you enter must match the IP address you specified for the Ethernet TAP probe in the hosts file (192.168.1.2 is the suggested IP address). The netmask must match the netmask you specified when you configured your PC (255.255.0.0 is the suggested netmask). The netmask is can also be entered in hex format: ffff0000
When the core> prompt returns, reset the Ethernet TAP probe by cycling its power or by entering the reset command.
Observe the information displayed as the Ethernet TAP probe boots up. Make sure that the IP address and netmask are correct.
Remove the RJ-11 cable from the CONFIG serial port. It is not required for normal Ethernet TAP probe operation.

After performing all the steps, restart the Windows.