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Copyright & Trademark ________________________________________________ i

Disclaimer & Revisions _______________________________________________ ii

Contents __________________________________________________________ iii

1:Introduction to the MSS Family ________________________________ 1-1

MSS Family Features _______________________________________________1-1 Protocols _________________________________________________________1-2 Terms ___________________________________________________________1-3 About The Documentation____________________________________________1-3

2:Installation _________________________________________________ 2-1

MSS-VIA Installation ________________________________________________2-1 Components ___________________________________________________2-1 Installation Procedure ____________________________________________2-3 MSS-VIA Specifications __________________________________________2-6 MSS4 Installation___________________________________________________2-7 MSS4 Components ______________________________________________2-7 Installation Procedure ____________________________________________2-8 MSS4 Specifications ____________________________________________2-10 MSS100 Installation________________________________________________2-11 Components __________________________________________________2-11 Installation Procedure ___________________________________________2-12 MSS100 Specifications __________________________________________2-14

3:Getting Started _____________________________________________ 3-15

Privileged User Status ______________________________________________3-15 IP Address Configuration____________________________________________3-16 Using EZWebCon ______________________________________________3-16 Using a Web Browser ___________________________________________3-16 Using ARP and Ping ____________________________________________3-17 Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP Reply ____________________________3-18 Using the Serial Console_________________________________________3-18 Incoming Logins __________________________________________________3-19 Login Password _______________________________________________3-19 Incoming TCP/IP Logins _________________________________________3-19 Serial Port Logins ______________________________________________3-20

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Contents MSS User Guide Technical Support Lantronix Corporate HeadquartersSales 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 MSS-VIA Installation 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 TelnetRemote Console Logins Changing the Login PasswordIncoming LAT Logins Outbound Connections LogoutConfiguration Rebooting the MSSNormal Reboot OverviewFactory Defaults Protocol ConfigurationTCP/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 TerminationAccess Mode Serial Port ConfigurationAutostart 36 Configuring an Autostart Character for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Serial DataBaud Rate Character Size, Parity, and Stop BitsModems and Modem Signaling Flow ControlModem Control Signal CheckingDSRLogout Logouts DTRWaitPreferred Host ConfigurationDedicated Host Enabling 802.11 Networking RegionExtended Service Set ID Essid MAC AddressSetting the WEP Key and Index Number Network ModeChannel Modem Cards Formatting an ATA Flash CardEncrypted Traffic Incoming Calls Outgoing CallsIncoming Connections Using the MSSSocket Connections Outbound Connections Interactive ConnectionsTCP/IP Socket Connections Backward, Forward, and Switches Break Key and Local SwitchSession Control Status Displays Disconnect and ResumeSession Limits ShowSerial Tunnel TCP Configuration UDP ConfigurationMultihost Mode Enabling Multihost ModeAdding Hosts Modem Emulation ModeRemoving Hosts Modem Mode Commands 17. Enabling Modem Mode for MSS100Wiring Requirements Sequential Hostlist ModeCOM Port Redirector Power-up Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower-up Problems and Error Messages Dhcp Troubleshooting Bootp TroubleshootingDhcp Troubleshooting Bootp TroubleshootingRarp Troubleshooting Tftp TroubleshootingModem Configuration Checklist Rarp TroubleshootingChange Bootp Enabled, Disabled Entering Commands at the Boot PromptInit Change Dhcp Enabled, Disabled Change HardwareChange Ipaddress ipaddress Change Loadhost ipaddressTechnical Support Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and AfricaEthernet Connector MSS VIA ConnectorsSerial Connectors PinoutsRS-232 DB9 Connector MSS4 ConnectorsRS-485 DB9 Connectors DB25 Connector MSS100 ConnectorsRS-232 DB9 Connectors DSR Data Signal Ready versus CD Carrier Detect Modem WiringDTR Data Terminal Ready Updating Software Obtaining SoftwareReloading Software Via the Web Via FTPFTP Flash ROM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flash ROM UpdatesNetWare MSS User Guide Updating Software Compliance and Warranty Information Compliance InformationWarranty