Lantronix Hub manual MSS-VIA Installation, Components

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2: Installation

This chapter covers the installation of the MSS-VIA, MSS4, and MSS100 in a network. Basic knowledge of networking installation is assumed. Read this chapter completely before continuing.

MSS-VIA Installation

Components

The MSS-VIA front panel has a male DB9 RS-232 serial connector, a reset button, and a male DB25 serial connector supporting RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.

Figure 2-1: MSS-VIA Front Panel

Note: When the reset button is pressed and held during the power up and boot procedure for at least 3 seconds, the MSS-VIA returns to its factory default configuration.

The MSS-VIA rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector, a PC card slot, and a power connector.

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Contents MSS User Guide Lantronix Corporate Headquarters Technical SupportSales Offices Disclaimer & Revisions Contents Configuration Using the MSS Compliance and Warranty Information MSS Family Features Introduction to the MSS FamilyProtocols Terms About The DocumentationMSS User Guide Introduction to the MSS Family Installation MSS-VIA InstallationComponents MSS-VIA Rear Panel MSS-VIA LEDsInstallation Procedure Example Wired Network LayoutMSS User Guide Installation Pinging the MSS MSS-VIA Specifications Power power cube adaptorTemperature HumidityMSS4 Installation MSS4 ComponentsMSS4 LEDs MSS Connected to a Serial Device and NetworkMSS User Guide Installation MSS4 Specifications MSS100 Installation 10 MSS100 Front PanelMSS100 LEDs 12 MSS Network Layout13 MSS Connected to Serial Device and Ethernet MSS100 Specifications 14 Pinging the MSSGetting Started Privileged User StatusIP Address Configuration Using EZWebConUsing a Web Browser From the Action menu, select Assign IP AddressUsing ARP and Ping Entering ARP and Ping UnixUsing a DHCP, BOOTP, or Rarp Reply Using the Serial ConsoleIncoming Logins Login PasswordIncoming TCP/IP Logins Web Browser Login and ConfigurationSerial Port Logins EZWebCon Login and ConfigurationRlogin TelnetChanging the Login Password Remote Console LoginsIncoming LAT Logins Outbound Connections LogoutConfiguration Rebooting the MSSNormal Reboot OverviewProtocol Configuration Factory DefaultsTCP/IP Configuration Specifying a Gateway for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Name ServerIP Security Supported MibsIPX NetWare Configuration Configuring SnmpSnmp Trap Support Routing and EncapsulationInternal Network Number LoadhostLAT Configuration Service GroupsCircuit Timer Server IdentificationRS-485 Configuration Two-Wire ModeFour-Wire Mode 22 Enabling Two-Wire RS-485 Mode for MSS4TXDrive TerminationSerial Port Configuration Access ModeAutostart 36 Configuring an Autostart Character for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Serial DataBaud Rate Character Size, Parity, and Stop BitsModems and Modem Signaling Flow ControlSignal Checking Modem ControlDSRLogout Logouts DTRWaitConfiguration Preferred HostDedicated Host Enabling 802.11 Networking RegionExtended Service Set ID Essid MAC AddressNetwork Mode Setting the WEP Key and Index NumberChannel Formatting an ATA Flash Card Modem CardsEncrypted Traffic Incoming Calls Outgoing CallsUsing the MSS Incoming ConnectionsSocket Connections Interactive Connections Outbound ConnectionsTCP/IP Socket Connections Break Key and Local Switch Backward, Forward, and SwitchesSession Control Status Displays Disconnect and ResumeSession Limits ShowSerial Tunnel TCP Configuration UDP ConfigurationMultihost Mode Enabling Multihost ModeModem Emulation Mode Adding HostsRemoving Hosts Modem Mode Commands 17. Enabling Modem Mode for MSS100Sequential Hostlist Mode Wiring RequirementsCOM Port Redirector Troubleshooting Power-up TroubleshootingPower-up Problems and Error Messages Dhcp Troubleshooting Bootp TroubleshootingDhcp Troubleshooting Bootp TroubleshootingRarp Troubleshooting Tftp TroubleshootingModem Configuration Checklist Rarp TroubleshootingEntering Commands at the Boot Prompt Change Bootp Enabled, DisabledInit Change Dhcp Enabled, Disabled Change HardwareChange Ipaddress ipaddress Change Loadhost ipaddressTechnical Support Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and AfricaEthernet Connector MSS VIA ConnectorsSerial Connectors PinoutsMSS4 Connectors RS-232 DB9 ConnectorRS-485 DB9 Connectors MSS100 Connectors DB25 ConnectorRS-232 DB9 Connectors Modem Wiring DSR Data Signal Ready versus CD Carrier DetectDTR Data Terminal Ready Updating Software Obtaining SoftwareReloading Software Via the Web Via FTPFTP Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Flash ROM TroubleshootingNetWare MSS User Guide Updating Software Compliance and Warranty Information Compliance InformationWarranty