Lantronix MSS100, 1-T2 manual Installation

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Installation

Installation

As you follow the installation steps, refer to the numbers in Figure 2-3.

1.Select a location.

The MSS should be positioned close to the device it will be servicing. Since powering down the unit will terminate any active sessions, it may be desirable to place the server in a location secure from user access. Also be aware of the unitÕs environmental operating limits and cabling requirements. See Appendix D for details.

2.Connect the MSS to a serial device.

The MSS1 and MSS100 are designed to connect to an RS232-based serial device. Connect one end of a serial cable to the DB25 connector on the front of the MSS. Connect the other end of the cable to your serial deviceÕs DB25, DB9, or RJ45 port.

Initially, you may want to connect a terminal to the serial port. The terminal will display any error messages and will allow you to view commands as you configure the MSS.

NOTE: The serial port is initially set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, one stop bit, and no parity.

3.Connect the MSS to the Ethernet.

The MSS1 can be connected to a 10BASE-T Ethernet network. The MSS100 can be connected to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet network. Connect the appropriate twisted-pair Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector on the back of the MSS. The MSS100 will autosense whether the attached Ethernet cable is 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T.

The MSS1-T2 can also be connected to a 10BASE2 Ethernet network. Connect a 10BASE2 thin coaxial cable to the BNC connector on the back of the MSS. Also attach a valid network terminator if required. The MSS1-T2 can autosense which of the two Ethernet interfaces has been connected and operate accordingly.

NOTE: DO NOT connect cables to both MSS1-T2 interfaces at the same time. If you would like to change interfaces at a later time, be sure to power down the unit before switching Ethernet cables.

4.Provide power to the MSS.

Attach one end of the power cable to the MSS and plug the other end into a wall outlet. There is no power switch on the MSS; power will come on automatically when the unit is plugged in. Be sure to handle the unit carefully once it is plugged in.

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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 Using an ARP Entry and the Ping Command Using EZWebConIP Address Conﬁguration 1Entering ARP and Ping Unix Using the Serial Console Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or Rarp ReplyControlling Incoming Logins Incoming LoginsEZWebCon Login and Conﬁguration Other Incoming TCP/IP Logins Serial Port LoginsIncoming LAT Logins RloginStarting Outbound Connections Remote Console LoginsTelnet 2 SPX Logout3 LAT System Passwords Command SetPrivileged Password Basic ConﬁgurationProtocol Conﬁguration Login Password1 TCP/IP Parameters 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 Incoming Connections Using the MSSSocket Connections 1.1 TCP/IP Socket Connections LAT Connections1.2 IPX/SPX Socket Connections 4Reducing Flow Control Host ApplicationsInteractive Connections Local SwitchCode Examples Session Control8DeÞning Switches Backward and Forward SwitchesDisconnect and Resume Outgoing ConnectionsSession Limits 2.3 SPX 10Connecting with Rlogin2.4 LAT 12Connecting to a ServiceStatus Displays Show Services Show Server CharacteristicsShow Server Counters Show SessionsMssb 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 RJ-45 Connector DB25 ConnectorPinouts DSR Data Signal Ready versus CD Carrier Detect Modem WiringDTR Data Terminal Ready Obtaining New Software Updating SoftwareVia FTP 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 UpdatesTemperature Limitations Power SpeciﬁcationsSpeciﬁcations Relative Humidity LimitationsPage Warranty Statement EMC Declaration of ConformityIndex-i IndexIndex-ii Loadhost 4-3, 5-9, B-6Index-iii Telnet 1-4, 5-1