Concepts for console networking

Consider configuring a local console on a network (LAN) in a network that is separate from the main network or the company intranet. Also consider strictly controlling access to the console.

You also might want to restrict LAN topologies for LAN-attached local consoles to a single, physical router environment. This could be accomplished in several ways, including connecting the PC and server using an inexpensive hub or router, or any Ethernet cable if you are using the Host Ethernet Adapter or the external network adapters (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_72/rzajr/rzajrhardwarereq.htm). If you only have a single PC or small number of devices connected to the server using a router, switch, or hub, and these devices do not connect to another network or the Internet, you can then use any numeric numbers for addresses. For example, use 1.1.1.x or 10.220.215.x (where x can be 2 - 255).

Note: Avoid x.x.x.1, which might cause problems in some networks.

If the local console on a network (LAN) is used in a larger network topology, or if devices use the Internet, use DHCP packet filtering and consult a network administrator for addresses.