MSS User Guide
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 Contents
 Configuration
 Using the MSS
 Compliance and Warranty Information
 Introduction to the MSS Family
MSS Family Features
 Protocols
 About The Documentation
Terms
 MSS User Guide Introduction to the MSS Family
 MSS-VIA Installation
Installation
Components
 MSS-VIA LEDs
MSS-VIA Rear Panel
 Example Wired Network Layout
Installation Procedure
 MSS User Guide Installation
 Pinging the MSS
 Power power cube adaptor
MSS-VIA Specifications
Temperature
Humidity
 MSS4 Components
MSS4 Installation
 MSS Connected to a Serial Device and Network
MSS4 LEDs
 MSS User Guide Installation
 MSS4 Specifications
 10 MSS100 Front Panel
MSS100 Installation
 12 MSS Network Layout
MSS100 LEDs
 13 MSS Connected to Serial Device and Ethernet
 14 Pinging the MSS
MSS100 Specifications
 Privileged User Status
Getting Started
 Using EZWebCon
IP Address Configuration
Using a Web Browser
From the Action menu, select Assign IP Address
 Entering ARP and Ping Unix
Using ARP and Ping
 Using the Serial Console
Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or Rarp Reply
 Login Password
Incoming Logins
Incoming TCP/IP Logins
Web Browser Login and Configuration
 EZWebCon Login and Configuration
Serial Port Logins
Rlogin
Telnet
 Remote Console Logins
Changing the Login Password
Incoming LAT Logins
 Logout
Outbound Connections
 Rebooting the MSS
Configuration
Normal Reboot
Overview
 Factory Defaults
Protocol Configuration
TCP/IP Configuration
 Name Server
Specifying a Gateway for MSS-VIA and MSS4
 Supported Mibs
IP Security
 Configuring Snmp
IPX NetWare Configuration
Snmp Trap Support
Routing and Encapsulation
 Loadhost
Internal Network Number
 Service Groups
LAT Configuration
Circuit Timer
Server Identification
 Two-Wire Mode
RS-485 Configuration
 22 Enabling Two-Wire RS-485 Mode for MSS4
Four-Wire Mode
 Termination
TXDrive
 Access Mode
Serial Port Configuration
Autostart
 Serial Data
36 Configuring an Autostart Character for MSS-VIA and MSS4
 Character Size, Parity, and Stop Bits
Baud Rate
 Flow Control
Modems and Modem Signaling
 Modem Control
Signal Checking
DSRLogout
 DTRWait
Logouts
 Preferred Host
Configuration
Dedicated Host
 Region
Enabling 802.11 Networking
 MAC Address
Extended Service Set ID Essid
 Setting the WEP Key and Index Number
Network Mode
Channel
 Modem Cards
Formatting an ATA Flash Card
Encrypted Traffic
 Outgoing Calls
Incoming Calls
 Incoming Connections
Using the MSS
Socket Connections
 Outbound Connections
Interactive Connections
TCP/IP Socket Connections
 Backward, Forward, and Switches
Break Key and Local Switch
Session Control
 Disconnect and Resume
Status Displays
Session Limits
Show
 Serial Tunnel
 UDP Configuration
TCP Configuration
 Enabling Multihost Mode
Multihost Mode
 Adding Hosts
Modem Emulation Mode
Removing Hosts
 17. Enabling Modem Mode for MSS100
Modem Mode Commands
 Wiring Requirements
Sequential Hostlist Mode
COM Port Redirector
 Power-up Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power-up Problems and Error Messages
 Bootp Troubleshooting
Dhcp Troubleshooting
Dhcp Troubleshooting
Bootp Troubleshooting
 Tftp Troubleshooting
Rarp Troubleshooting
Modem Configuration Checklist
Rarp Troubleshooting
 Change Bootp Enabled, Disabled
Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt
Init
 Change Hardware
Change Dhcp Enabled, Disabled
Change Ipaddress ipaddress
Change Loadhost ipaddress
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Technical Support
 MSS VIA Connectors
Ethernet Connector
Serial Connectors
Pinouts
 RS-232 DB9 Connector
MSS4 Connectors
RS-485 DB9 Connectors
 DB25 Connector
MSS100 Connectors
RS-232 DB9 Connectors
 DSR Data Signal Ready versus CD Carrier Detect
Modem Wiring
DTR Data Terminal Ready
 Obtaining Software
Updating Software
Reloading Software
Via the Web Via FTP
 FTP
 Flash ROM Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates
NetWare
 MSS User Guide Updating Software
 Compliance Information
Compliance and Warranty Information
 Warranty