Setting the IP address

Learn how to set your IP address on the HMC.

1. Choose from the following options:
   • If you are using an HMC Version 6 or earlier, continue with step 2.
   • If you are using a an HMC Version 7 or later, continue with step 3.
2. Perform the following steps:
   1. In the navigation area, expand the HMC that you want to work with. HMCs are listed by hostname or IP address.
   2. Expand HMC Management.
   3. Click HMC Configuration.
   4. Continue with step 4
3. In the Navigation area, click HMC Management.
4. Click Change network settings.
5. Click the LAN Adapters tab.
6. Select the LAN adapter that you want to work with and click Details.
7. Click the Lan Adapter tab.
8. Select Obtain an IP address automatically or Specify an IP address.
9. If you selected to specify an IP address, enter the TCP/IP interface address and the TCP/IP interface network mask.
10. Click OK.