2: Introduction
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Protocol Support
The PremierWave XC device server contains a full-featured IP stack. Supported protocols
include:
ARP, IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SSH, SSL/TLS,
and Syslog for network communications and management
TC P, U DP tunneling to the serial port
TFTP for uploading/downloading files
FTP and HTTP for firmware upgrades and uploading/downloading files
Troubleshooting Capabilities
The PremierWave XC offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troublesh oot
problems quickly and easily. Available from the CLI or Web Manager, the diagnostic tools let you:
View critical hardware, memory, MIB-II, buffer pool, IP socket information and routing table
Perform ping and traceroute operations
Conduct forward or reverse DNS lookup operations
View all processes currently running on the PremierWave XC, including CPU utilizat ion
View system log messages
Configuration Methods
After installation, the PremierWave XC requires configuration. For the unit to oper ate correctly on
a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for
logging into the PremierWave XC and assigning IP addresses and other configurable sett ings:
Web Manager: View and configure all settings easily through a web browser usi ng the Lantronix
Web Manager. (See Configuration Using Web Manager.)
DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view curr ent settings on the
PremierWave XC using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network . (See
Using DeviceInstaller.)
Command Mode: There are two methods for accessing Command Mode (CLI): making a Telnet
or SSH connection, or connecting a terminal (or a PC running a terminal em ulation program) to
the unit’s serial port. (See the PremierWave XC Command Reference Guide for instructio ns and
available commands.)
XML: The PremierWave XC supports XML-based configuration and setup records that m ake
device configuration transparent to users and administrators. XML is easily editabl e with a
standard text or XML editor. (See the PremierWave XC Command Reference Guide for
instructions and commands.)