Setting the virtual machine's IP address

Last Updated : Aug 21, 2024 |

A newly deployed IP Office virtual machine uses the following default IP settings:

  • LAN1 (eth0): 192.168.42.1/24

  • LAN2 (eth1): 192.168.43.1/24

If the default IP settings are incompatible with the network on which you are deploying the virtual machine, you can use the steps described to change them. When the settings are correct and you can access the virtual machine from the network using a browser, you can proceed to performing the server ignition.

  • Avaya does not support setting IPv6 addresses before IP Office server ignition. For IP Office administration, you must set and use an IPv4 address. If you require an IPv6 address for the IP Office, you can set the address during or after IP Office server ignition.

Before you begin

Warning:

  • If using local nodal licensing, the virtual machine uses its IP address as part of the unique PLDS Host ID used for licensing. Changing the IP address can change the host ID, invalidating any existing licenses. See Virtual server licensing. Therefore, you must ensure that you have confirmed the final IP address settings before setting these values.

Procedure

  1. Within the virtualized platform you are using to host the virtual machine, open a console window.
  2. Log in as the root user:
    1. In the console, enter login.
    2. Enter username root and password Administrator.
  3. Use the Network Manager Tool to view and edit the address settings:
    1. Enter nmtui.
    2. Select Edit a connection.
    3. Select eth0 or eth1.
    4. Edit the settings to match the customer network requirements.

      • Avaya does not support setting IPv6 addresses before IP Office server ignition. For IP Office administration, you must set and use an IPv4 address. If you require an IPv6 address for the IP Office, you can set the address during or after IP Office server ignition.

    5. Select OK.
    6. Select Back and then select OK again.
  4. Restart the ports network connections and check the port status. In this example, port eth0:
    1. Enter nmcli con down eth0 && nmcli con up eth0.
    2. Enter nmcli. Check that the address details shown for the port are correct.
  5. Restart the virtual machine and check that the network address changes have persisted.

Next Steps

Related information
Initial server configuration