Lantronix MSS100, 1-T2 manual Introduction

Introduction

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The MSS1-T and MSS1-T2 are multiprotocol micro serial servers that provide Ethernet connections for personal computers, terminals, modems, and devices that would not otherwise be connected to a network. The MSS100 additionally provides Fast Ethernet support.

NOTE: In this manual, all MSS models will be referred to as Òthe MSSÓ or Òthe ServerÓ unless a distinction needs to be made between the models.

The MSS can be used to start outbound Ethernet connections to hosts on TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and LAT networks. It can also provide interactive access to a device connected to its serial port. However, unlike traditional print servers, the MSS does not support printing protocols such as LPR, RTEL, and PCONSOLE, or queueing.

This manual explains how to install the MSS products.

¥The remainder of this chapter outlines MSS functionality.

¥Chapter 2, Installation, explains how to install the MSS hardware and boot the server.

¥Chapter 3, Getting Started, details different ways to log into the MSS and prepare the server for configuration.

¥Chapter 4, Basic ConÞguration, covers basic conÞguration.

¥Chapter 5, Using the MSS, provides an overview of how to use the MSS interactively and with host applications.

¥Appendices provide information on Contact Information, Troubleshooting, Pinouts, Updating Software, and SpeciÞcations.

¥The hypertext version of this manual, located on CD-ROM, includes more speciÞc information about conÞguring and using the MSS and reloading MSS software.

Be sure to read the section of the conÞguration chapter that applies to the protocol you are using (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, or LAT).

For more detailed information on the MSS, including a complete command reference, see the MSS Reference Manual located on the CD in HTML and PDF formats.

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