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Set a Static IP Address on an IVS

Use the IVS imaging-control networksetup command to switch its network interface from DHCP to a static address. This supported workflow prompts for the network values and applies them without requiring you to edit /etc/network/interfaces by hand.

Keep console access available. Changing the address can disconnect an SSH or Webmin session. Use the virtual-machine console when possible, and record the current DHCP address before you begin.

Before you begin

  • Reserve an unused static IP address for the IVS.
  • Have the subnet mask or prefix, default gateway, and approved DNS server addresses.
  • Confirm the IVS can reach the FileWave Server from that network.
  • On current appliances, sign in with the fwadmin account and use sudo for the commands below.

Set the static address

  1. Open the IVS console or connect through SSH.
  2. Run the static network setup command: 
    sudo imaging-control networksetup static
  3. Enter the requested IP address, subnet information, default gateway, and DNS servers. Use addresses supplied by your network administrator; do not enter the subnet's broadcast address as a gateway or DNS server.
  4. After the command applies the configuration, reconnect to the IVS at its new address.

Verify the change

Check the assigned address and default route:

ip address show
ip route

Confirm that the IVS resolves and reaches the FileWave Server, then open FileWave Central > Preferences > Imaging and verify the IVS status. If you changed a firewall, VLAN, or routing rule at the same time, test PXE booting from each intended imaging subnet before relying on the new configuration.

Return the IVS to DHCP

If the static configuration is wrong and you still have console access, return the interface to DHCP:

sudo imaging-control networksetup dhcp

If the IVS already has a working DHCP address and you prefer a browser workflow, you can use Webmin GUI (On-Premise).

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