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STB Admin Guide 5
Finding the DHCP IP Address
T To determine the IP address of the set top box when configured using DHCP:
1. Connect a keyboard and TV monitor to the set top box and apply power. (Use the
optional wireless keyboard or a PS/2 keyboard). Wait for the box to completely power up
before continuing.
2. Press
Ctrl-Alt-F1 on the keyboard to open a command line window.
3. At the prompt type
ifconfig and press Enter. This shows the IP address, the network
interface configuration, and other parameters.
4. Reboot by powering the STB on and off using
Power push button on front of unit.
Assigning a Static IP Address
T To assign a static IP address using a command line window:
1. Connect a keyboard and TV monitor to the set top box and apply power. (Use the
optional wireless keyboard or a PS/2 keyboard). Wait for the box to completely power up
before continuing.
2. Press
Ctrl-Alt-F1 to open a command line window.
3. To enter the setup program, type
pman and press Enter.
4. Select
Parameters (using the arrow keys and Enter).
5. Select
Network > Ethernet.
6. Change
DHCP Enable to Static
7. When prompted, enter the default (case sensitive) User name and Password: root and
admin
8. Click Enter to reach OK and then click Enter.
9. Change
DNS via DHCP to No.
10. Change
Hostname via DHCP to No. For entries indicated with an asterisk (*), use the
arrow keys to move the cursor to the correct entry and use the spacebar to select the new
option.
11. Select IP address using the down arrow and the
Enter key. Using the keyboard, enter the
IP address obtained from your network administrator and press
Enter.
12. Select and enter the
NetMask, Gateway addresses, and Hostname using the same
procedure as selecting the IP address above.
13. Leave the Ethernet interface
Mode of operation at the default Auto (auto-negotiate).
(Other options are selectable but in most networks you should only select a different
option if necessary to interoperate with your network equipment.)
14. Enter the IP address of the Nameserver as follows:
a. Select
Network (using the down arrow and the Enter key).
Note If DHCP is enabled and
DNS via DHCP is configured to yes, the configured domain
searchlist and domain name servers are ignored. The DHCP server must provide
the IP address of the DNS server for host name resolution to work properly. If the
DHCP server does not supply a default domain or domain searchlist, fully qualified
domain names must be used wherever an IP address or domain name is configured
(for example in the MCS Location, Receive Address, Local UI location, or home
page location on the Video Setup configuration page).