Lantronix LPS1-T, MPS100, LPS1-2 manual Updating Software, Obtaining Software, Via the Web, Via FTP

D: Updating Software

D.1 Obtaining Software

Current software files (MPS.SYS for MPS100, LPS.SYS for LPS1-T and LPS1-2) are available on the distribution CD. You can obtain software updates and release notes for the MPS from the Lantronix World Wide Web site (www.lantronix.com), or by using anonymous FTP through the Internet (ftp.lantronix.com).

D.1.1 Via the Web

The latest version of MPS.SYS can be downloaded from the Lantronix Web site. At the time of this writing, the exact location of the files on the re-designed site was unkown.

Note: As a result of Netscape Navigator’s configuration, it may try to open the file as an ASCII text file. To avoid this, hold down the shift key when choosing the software file.

D.1.2 Via FTP

The MPS software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these files are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the files. All released files are in the pub directory. Always download the README file in the pub directory before downloading anything else; it contains a list of available software files.

To log into the FTP server, enter a username of anonymous and enter your full email address as the password. The following text will be displayed:

Figure D-1:Sample FTP Login

230-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server.

230-

230-IMPORTANT: Please get the README file before proceeding.

230-IMPORTANT: Set BINARY mode before transferring executables.

220-

230-Direct questions to support@lantronix.com or 800-422-7044 (US) or 949-453-3990

230-

230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.

Remote system type is [your type will be displayed here]. ftp>

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