The system is configured by default to run DHCP on the Ethernet interfaces (eth0, eth1, and optional eth2). If you use DHCP to set the IP address of an interface and you know the IP address, then you can use the Web User Interface (Web UI) immediately.
If you do not know the IP address configured on the system, or to set an IP address for the first time, access the system with a monitor and keyboard or over the serial port. Connect to the serial port using any standard terminal interface.
The serial port on the PowerMedia WMS is configured as:
Rate: autosense 9600 baud (press enter several times to autosense)
Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
When a connection to the PowerMedia WMS is established, the login prompt appears. The PowerMedia WMS is delivered with a single Administrator access level user defined in the system. The login prompt appears as follows:
{hostname} login:
Use “admin” as the user name to log in through the serial port or through the console.
For more information, see Using the Web User Interface (Web UI).
To view the interface configuration, select the Network Interface Configuration command.
To change the IP address of an interface:
Select the interface to be configured.
Tab or mouse over to the IP address field.
Enter an IP address.
Enter network mask.
Note the IP address and apply the change.
Note: Specify an IP address for each interface.
The next page displayed is the original page you saw when you logged in.
Tab to the REBOOT option and press ENTER. The host reboots and the interface comes up with the specified address.
All further configuration is done through the Web User Interface.
The Web User Interface arrives configured to use HTTP. If HTTPS is preferred, you can install a security certificate and key on the system using the Web User Interface. You can also install a certificate and key using the command options provided over the serial port or monitor/keyboard.
The Web User Interface can create a self-signed certificate. You are prompted to create one if you have not done so yet.
Refer to Managing Certificates for information on how to install a certificate.