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Version: 4.4.0

Update Eyeglass Appliance Network Settings

Introduction​

This guide covers changing the Eyeglass appliance's IP address, DNS settings, routing, and root password using the appliance's YaST2 configuration menu.

Accessing Network Settings​

  1. SSH to the Eyeglass appliance (if reachable this way), or open the console to the Eyeglass VM from vSphere.
  2. Log in as admin and sudo su to root, or log in directly as root.
  3. Run: 
    yast
    The YaST2 menu opens with Software selected by default.
  4. Use the down arrow to navigate to Network Devices, the right arrow to move to the right-hand menu, then the down arrow to reach Network Settings.
  5. Press Enter to open Network Settings.

Change the Appliance IP Address​

  1. Starting from the Network Settings window, Tab to Edit and press Enter.
  2. In the Network Card Setup window, Tab to the field you want to change and update it.
  3. Tab to Next and press Enter to return to the Network Settings window.
  4. If no further changes are needed, Tab to OK and press Enter to save. Otherwise, continue with the sections below.

Change the Appliance DNS Settings​

  1. Starting from the Network Settings window, use the right arrow to highlight the Hostname/DNS tab.
  2. Tab to the field that needs updating and make the change.
  3. Tab to OK to complete.

Change the Appliance Routing Settings​

  1. Starting from the Network Settings window, use the right arrow to highlight the Routing tab.
  2. Tab to the field that needs updating and make the change.
  3. Tab to OK to complete.

Reset the Eyeglass Root Password​

  1. Log in as admin via SSH.
  2. Run: 
    sudo -s
  3. Run: 
    passwd
  4. Enter and confirm the new password.