Lantronix MSS100, 1-T2 manual Introduction

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Introduction

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The MSS1-T and MSS1-T2 are multiprotocol micro serial servers that provide Ethernet connections for personal computers, terminals, modems, and devices that would not otherwise be connected to a network. The MSS100 additionally provides Fast Ethernet support.

NOTE: In this manual, all MSS models will be referred to as Òthe MSSÓ or Òthe ServerÓ unless a distinction needs to be made between the models.

The MSS can be used to start outbound Ethernet connections to hosts on TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and LAT networks. It can also provide interactive access to a device connected to its serial port. However, unlike traditional print servers, the MSS does not support printing protocols such as LPR, RTEL, and PCONSOLE, or queueing.

This manual explains how to install the MSS products.

¥The remainder of this chapter outlines MSS functionality.

¥Chapter 2, Installation, explains how to install the MSS hardware and boot the server.

¥Chapter 3, Getting Started, details different ways to log into the MSS and prepare the server for configuration.

¥Chapter 4, Basic ConÞguration, covers basic conÞguration.

¥Chapter 5, Using the MSS, provides an overview of how to use the MSS interactively and with host applications.

¥Appendices provide information on Contact Information, Troubleshooting, Pinouts, Updating Software, and SpeciÞcations.

¥The hypertext version of this manual, located on CD-ROM, includes more speciÞc information about conÞguring and using the MSS and reloading MSS software.

Be sure to read the section of the conÞguration chapter that applies to the protocol you are using (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, or LAT).

For more detailed information on the MSS, including a complete command reference, see the MSS Reference Manual located on the CD in HTML and PDF formats.

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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 Rlogin Serial Port LoginsOther Incoming TCP/IP Logins Incoming LAT LoginsStarting Outbound Connections Remote Console LoginsTelnet 2 SPX Logout3 LAT Basic Conﬁguration Command SetSystem Passwords Privileged PasswordProtocol 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 ApplicationsSession Control Local SwitchInteractive Connections Code Examples8DeÞning Switches Backward and Forward SwitchesDisconnect and Resume Outgoing ConnectionsSession Limits 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 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 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