Lantronix 1-T2, MSS100 manual Installation, MSS Components

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Installation

MSS Components

2 - Installation

This chapter covers the installation of the MSS in an Ethernet network and the attachment of a serial device. Basic knowledge of networking installation is assumed. Read this section completely before continuing.

2.1 MSS Components

The MSS front panel has a male DB25 serial connector. The following Þgure shows an MSS1 front panel. The MSS100 rear panels is more narrow.

Figure 2-1:MSS1 Front Panel

Serial

DB25 Serial Port

The MSS rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector, a BNC Ethernet connector (MSS1-T2 only), a reset button, and a power connector. The following Þgure shows an MSS1 rear panel. The MSS100 rear panels is more narrow, and does not include a BNC connector.

Figure 2-2:MSS1 Rear Panel

10BaseT	10Base2
	6V DC
	Reset

RJ45 Ethernet Port	Power Connector
BNC Ethernet Port	Reset Button
(MSS1-T2 only)

NOTE: When the reset button is pressed and held during the power up and boot procedures, the MSS returns to its factory default configuration.

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Contents Serial Server Installation Guide Part Number Contents Contact Information Troubleshooting Pinouts Iii Page Introduction Protocols TermsConﬁguration SoftwareConfiguration Introduction MSS Components InstallationMSS LEDs InstallationInstallation Power-up Diagnostics 4Pinging the MSS Is It Working?Page Getting Started IP Address Conﬁguration Using EZWebConUsing an ARP Entry and the Ping Command 1Entering ARP and Ping Unix Using the Serial Console Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or Rarp ReplyEZWebCon Login and Conﬁguration Incoming LoginsControlling Incoming Logins Rlogin Serial Port LoginsOther Incoming TCP/IP Logins Incoming LAT LoginsTelnet Remote Console LoginsStarting Outbound Connections 3 LAT Logout2 SPX Basic Conﬁguration Command SetSystem Passwords Privileged Password1 TCP/IP Parameters Login PasswordProtocol Conﬁguration 2 IPX/SPX Parameters LAT Parameters Serial Port ConﬁgurationBasic Configuration Serial Port Configuration Change Preferred SPX None Otherwise, only Telnet console port connections are possible Page Socket Connections Using the MSSIncoming Connections 1.2 IPX/SPX Socket Connections LAT Connections1.1 TCP/IP Socket Connections 4Reducing Flow Control Host ApplicationsSession Control Local SwitchInteractive Connections Code Examples8DeÞning Switches Backward and Forward SwitchesSession Limits Outgoing ConnectionsDisconnect and Resume 2.3 SPX 10Connecting with Rlogin2.4 LAT 12Connecting to a ServiceStatus Displays Show Sessions Show Server CharacteristicsShow Services Show Server CountersMssb Emulating a Direct Serial ConnectionMultihost Mode 15Setting the MSS for Multihost Mode 1 Conﬁguring Multihost ModeMultihost Mode Using the MSS Contact Information LANtronix Problems and Error Messages TroubleshootingTable B-1Problems and Error Messages, Etc/services Þle? Bootp TroubleshootingEntering Commands at the Boot Prompt Tftp TroubleshootingFigure B-1BCP Command Examples Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt Troubleshooting Modem Conﬁguration Checklist Page Pinouts DB25 ConnectorRJ-45 Connector DTR Data Terminal Ready Modem WiringDSR Data Signal Ready versus CD Carrier Detect Via FTP Updating SoftwareObtaining New Software Figure D-1Lantronix FTP Session Via a ModemUpdating Software Reloading MSS Software Reloading MSS SoftwareNetWare Figure D-3Reloading Flash ROM using NetWare3 MOP 2 TCP/IPTftp Troubleshooting Flash ROM UpdatesRelative Humidity Limitations Power SpeciﬁcationsTemperature Limitations SpeciﬁcationsPage Warranty Statement EMC Declaration of ConformityIndex-i IndexIndex-ii Loadhost 4-3, 5-9, B-6Index-iii Telnet 1-4, 5-1