MSS User Guide | 5: Using the MSS |
TCP/IP Socket Connections
Note: TCP/IP socket connections applies to
The MSS supports TCP/IP socket connections to ports 2001 and 3001.
Note: Starting with firmware v3.6/8, the
Opening a TCP session to a 300n port will form a raw TCP/IP connection to the serial port. Use a 200n port when you need Telnet IAC interpretation.
To specify a connection to a socket, use the Telnet command followed by the MSS IP address (or resolvable name), a space, and the desired socket number.
Figure 5-1: TCP/IP Socket Connection for MSS-VIA
% Telnet 192.168.0.10 2001 
Interactive Connections
Interactive mode refers to entering commands at the Local> prompt. Commands can be used to configure the MSS, connect to remote services, manipulate a connection, or receive feedback. Interactive use requires an input device, such as a terminal.
Outbound Connections
When logged into the MSS, users can make basic outgoing connections using the method described in this section. See the MSS Reference Manual on the
Telnet
To start an outgoing Telnet session, type Telnet at the Local> prompt, followed by either the host's name or its numeric IP address.
Note: If a preferred service has been configured, a host name is not required.
Figure 5-2: Telnet Connection
Local> TELNET 192.168.0.10 
Note: Initiate outgoing Telnet sessions from the serial ports. Incoming Telnet sessions cannot initiate an outgoing Telnet session.
You can also make a Telnet connection to a specific port number, as described in Serial Tunnel.
Rlogin
Rlogin allows a user to log into a remote host as if he or she were a local user. In the example below, shark is the remote host and lola is the username. Unless the username is password protected, the user will be logged in normally.
Figure 5-3: Connecting with Rlogin
Local> RLOGIN shark "lola" 