Lantronix Hub manual MSS4 LEDs, MSS Connected to a Serial Device and Network

MSS User Guide 2: Installation

			Table 2-2: MSS4 LEDs
	LED		Function
	Serial		Blinks green to indicate MSS serial activity.
(1-4)
	OK	Blinks yellow, green, or red to indicate MSS activity.
			Glows green or yellow to indicate a wired Ethernet connection.
	Link		Off: Not connected to a wired Ethernet network
			Green: Connected to a 10BASE-T network
			Yellow: Connected to either a 100BASE-T or 100BASE-FX network

Installation Procedure

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 device server in a location secure from user access. Also be aware of the unit’s environmental operating limits and cabling requirements.

The following diagram shows a properly-installed MSS in an Ethernet network. The numbers in the diagram refer to the installation steps in this section.

Figure 2-9: MSS Connected to a Serial Device and Network

1.Connect the MSS to a serial device. Note that all serial ports are initially configured for RS-232 networking.

a)Connect one end of a serial cable to one of the MSS DB9 connectors. See Chapter 7:Pinouts for MSS connector pinout information.

Note: For the first connection, you may want to connect a serial terminal to the console port, designated as the first serial port. This will allow you to verify that your device server is working and to configure the necessary network settings. The console port is initially set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.

b)Connect the other end of the cable to your serial device’s serial port.

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