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== Before plugging it to the network == | == Before plugging it to the network == | ||
1. Make sure it does '''not''' serve any DHCP leases. If you're not sure about what this means ask | 1. Make sure it does '''not''' serve any DHCP leases. If you're not sure about what this means ask the net-admin closest to you. | ||
2. Set up manually an IP address for the device. You should look on '''suk:/etc/hosts''' for an available address | 2. Set up manually an IP address for the device. You should look on '''suk:/etc/hosts''' for an available address coherent with the already assigned addresses. | ||
3. Set up the proper gateway: '''172.31.16.4''' | 3. Set up the proper gateway: '''172.31.16.4''' | ||
Revision as of 15:09, 23 December 2015
How to plug a new network device?
Before plugging it to the network
1. Make sure it does not serve any DHCP leases. If you're not sure about what this means ask the net-admin closest to you.
2. Set up manually an IP address for the device. You should look on suk:/etc/hosts for an available address coherent with the already assigned addresses.
3. Set up the proper gateway: 172.31.16.4
4. Set up the proper netmask: 255.255.240.0
Plugging it to the network
1. Insert smoothly the cable in the designated ethernet port until you hear a confirmation sound.
After plugging it to the network
1. Remember to update the Network Map repo.
