Lantronix Hub manual Configuration, Preferred Host, Dedicated Host

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration

Preferred Host

A default host for a port can be defined using the Change Port Preferred command. The MSS attempts to use the preferred host for connections when no service name is specified in a connection command.

Figure 4-63: Defining a Preferred Service for MSS-VIA and MSS4

Local>> CHANGE PORT 1 PREFERRED TCP 192.168.0.10

Figure 4-64: Defining a Preferred Service for MSS100

Local>> CHANGE PREFERRED TCP 192.168.0.10

Dedicated Host

A dedicated host can also be defined for a port using the Change Port Dedicated command. A dedicated port automatically connects the user to the specified host; the user cannot return to local mode on the MSS. When the connection is closed, the user is automatically logged out of the MSS.

Figure 4-65: Defining a Dedicated Service for MSS-VIA and MSS4

Local>> CHANGE PORT 1 DEDICATED TCP 192.168.0.10

Figure 4-66: Defining a Dedicated Service for MSS100

Local>> CHANGE DEDICATED TCP 192.168.0.10

Environment strings can be added to the command to change connection characteristics. See the Change Port Dedicated command in the MSS Reference Manual for more information.

Note: Because dedicated connections leave no easy way to log into the MSS, configuring both MSS serial ports for dedicated service is not recommended unless incoming logins are enabled. Otherwise, only a Telnet console port connection is possible.

802.11 Configuration

Note: The following section on wireless configuration applies only to the MSS-VIA.

The following parameters should be configured only if you are using the MSS-VIA for

802.11wireless Ethernet networking and have installed a wireless LAN PC card into the MSS PC card slot. In the United States, the MSS functions without further configuration out of the box with its default 802.11 settings, and settings can be changed as needed.

For other countries, users must set the Region before 802.11 functionality will be available. See 802.11 Region for more information.

This section assumes that you understand IEEE 802.11 concepts and architectures. If you do not, please refer to the IEEE 802.11 Standard or the documentation that came with your PC card or Access Point (AP).

Note: The MSS-VIA does not support PC card hot-swapping. After inserting a PC card into the PC card slot, reboot the MSS.

The following acronyms are used in this section:

4-17