Retrieving the IP Address for an MLC 8000 Device

Prerequisites:

An IP address has previously been assigned to the MLC 8000 device.

When and where to use:

Use this procedure to query the MLC 8000 device for its IP address, after it has previously been configured with the desired IP address (according to the customer IP plan).

Procedure:

  1. Connect the MLC 8000 device to the local O&M port. See the “MLC 8000 Local O&M Connection” section in the MLC 8000 Comparator Feature Guide.
    The Press 1 to reset the password or press 2 to continue message appears.
  2. Enter 2.
  3. Enter user name and password.
    A warning message appears. The IP address of the MLC 8000 device is provided in the last line, below the warning message.