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Part Number 900-328 Rev. A 1/04 MSS User Guide

MSS User Guide 1: Introduction to the MSS Family 1-3  Domain Name Service (DNS) is a protocol that allows a network nameserver to translate text

MSS User Guide 1: Introduction to the MSS Family 1-4  The remaining chapters include 6:Troubleshooting, 7:Pinouts, and 8:Updating Software. R

2-1 22:: IInnssttaallllaattiioonn This chapter covers the installation of the MSS-VIA, MSS4, and MSS100 in a network. Basic knowledge of networking

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-2 Figure 2-2. MSS-VIA Rear Panel Five LEDs are located on the top of the unit. The table below explains the

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-3 Installation Procedure The MSS-VIA can be used to network-enable serial devices in either a wired or a wirele

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-4 The following diagram shows a properly installed MSS-VIA. The numbers in the diagram refer to the installation

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-5 d) The MSS runs through a set of power-up diagnostics for approximately five seconds. The OK and Serial LEDs

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-6 MSS-VIA Specifications Power (power cube adaptor) Adapter: Input: 100-240 VAC Universal Power Supply with

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-7 MSS4 Installation MSS4 Components The following section discusses the specific components for the MSS4-D model

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-8 Table 2-2: MSS4 LEDs LED Function Serial (1-4) Blinks green to indicate MSS serial activity. OK Blinks yel

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MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-9 2. Connect the MSS to the network. Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet network. Co

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-10 MSS4 Specifications Power (power cube adaptor) Adapter: Input: 100-240 VAC US Output: 12 VDC Current:

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-11 MSS100 Installation Components The MSS100 front panel has a male DB25 serial connector. The following figure

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-12 Table 2-3: MSS100 LEDs LED Function Power Glows green when power is supplied to the MSS. Link Glows green

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-13 Figure 2-13: MSS Connected to Serial Device and Ethernet 1. Select a location. The MSS should be positi

MSS User Guide 2: Installation 2-14 Once the unit is running normally, the Power LED should be solidly lit to indicate the unit is ON, the Li

3-15 33:: GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd This chapter covers all of the steps needed to get the MSS online and working. There are three basic metho

MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-16 The privileged password can be changed with the Change Server Privpass command. Specify a new password of

MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-17 Using ARP and Ping The ARP/ping method is available under UNIX, Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000

MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-18 Figure 3-7: Changing the IP Address for MSS100 % telnet 192.168.0.10 Trying 192.168.0.10 Lantronix Ve

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MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-19 Incoming Logins Incoming Telnet logins are enabled by default. This behavior can be changed with the Chan

MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-20 Once you have connected to the MSS, you will see the Lantronix Web Manager interface. Use the left-hand m

MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-21 Remote Console Logins The MSS enables users to configure the device server via a single Telnet connection

MSS User Guide 3: Getting Started 3-22 Outbound Connections When logged into the MSS, users can make basic outgoing connections using the methods

4-1 44:: CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn Overview Certain parameters must be configured before the MSS can function on the network. Although many user

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-2 Factory Defaults You should only restore factory default settings if you want to remove all custom configurat

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-3 The MSS can be told which hosts are the gateways for the local network. If no gateway is specified, the MSS w

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-4 IP Security IP security allows the system administrator to restrict incoming and outgoing TCP/IP sessions an

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-5 The MSS will respond to queries for unknown MIBs with a not in MIB error to the requesting host. SNMP Trap S

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-6 The MSS can be restricted to a single frame format, in which case it will not do internal routing. Two comman

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MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-7 LAT Configuration Note: The following section on LAT configuration applies to the MSS100 only. Three LAT para

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-8 RS-485 Configuration Note: This section applies to MSS models MSS-VIA and MSS4 only. The RS-485 standard al

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-9 line is available to receive again. At most baud rate settings, the timing delay is typically one character l

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-10 TXDrive The MSS-VIA can be configured to always drive the TX (transmit) signal, or tri-state (transmit, re

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-11 Figure 4-31: RS-422 Connection The MSS drives handshaking signals (CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, and CD) at RS-232

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-12 Autostart can also be triggered by a specific input character. There is no default Autostart character; you

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-13 The examples in Figure 4-40and Figure 4-41 can be visualized as: x x x xxx xx (data) x x xx xxxxxxxx xx x

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-14 Flow Control Note: RTS/CTS Flow Control is not available in RS-485 mode. Both RTS/CTS (hardware) and XON/XO

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-15 Modem Control If a connection has ended, the MSS should be able to log out the port and prepare to accept a

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-16 Figure 4-57: Enabling DSRLogout for MSS100 Local>> CHANGE DSRLOGOUT ENABLED DTRWait Note: DTRWait i

iv Remote Console Logins _________________________________________3-21 Incoming LAT Logins ___________________________________________3-21 Changing th

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-17 Preferred Host A default host for a port can be defined using the Change Port Preferred command. The MSS at

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-18 AP Access Point, a device that relays communications between one or more wireless devices and possibly othe

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-19 correct for the United States; users in other countries should change it to a value appropriate for their ar

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-20 Network Mode There are two types of 802.11 networks: Ad-Hoc and infrastructure. In an Ad-Hoc network, devi

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-21 Once WEP is enabled, you must enter a WEP key if you have not previously done so. The key can be either 40-b

MSS User Guide 4: Configuration 4-22 A properly installed modem card will be treated like an additional MSS serial port. If only one card is inst

5-1 55:: UUssiinngg tthhee MMSSSS This chapter explains how to use the MSS once it is running. Incoming Connections (host-initiated connect

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-2 TCP/IP Socket Connections Note: TCP/IP socket connections applies to MSS-VIA only. The MSS supports TCP/IP s

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-3 Note: Because Rlogin can bypass the normal password/login sequence and is therefore a potential security prob

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-4 The Change Port Backward Switch and Change Port Forward Switch commands define keys used to switch sessions w

v Extended Service Set ID (ESSID)__________________________________4-18 Network Mode_________________________________________________4-18 Channel_____

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-5 Show IPsecurity This command shows the current TCP/IP security table, if one exists. Addresses or ranges of

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-6 Figure 5-10: Back-to-Back MSS Connections TCP Configuration Assuming the MSS serial port parameters have

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-7 Setting up dedicated hosts ensures that the units will always talk to each other. Enabling Autostart for both

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-8 Adding Hosts The host list can include up to 16 host entries in any combination of TCP (raw, Telnet, and Rlo

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-9 Figure 5-17. Enabling Modem Mode for MSS100 Local>> CHANGE MODEM EMULATION ENABLED Local>> CHA

MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS 5-10 Wiring Requirements Serial signals work differently when the MSS is in modem mode. First, the MSS will enab

6-1 This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a termina

MSS User Guide 6: Troubleshooting 6-2 Problem/Message Error Remedy If the OK LED blinks rapidly, the Flash ROM code may be corrupt. The MSS pass

MSS User Guide 6: Troubleshooting 6-3 RARP Troubleshooting Table 6-4. RARP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The MSS name and hardwar

MSS User Guide 6: Troubleshooting 6-4  The modem should be configured to answer the phone if incoming connections are to be supported. Generall

vi MSS VIA Connectors_______________________________________________7-18 PC Card Slot __________________________________________________7-18 Serial Co

MSS User Guide 6: Troubleshooting 6-5 CHANGE DHCP {Enabled, Disabled} Enables or disables the sending of DHCP queries during the boot sequence.

MSS User Guide 6: Troubleshooting 6-6 Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are una

7-1 Ethernet Connector Figure 7-1: RJ45 Ethernet Connector Pinout MSS VIA Connectors PC Card Slot The MSS-VIA PC card slot accepts Type I/II PC c

MSS User Guide 7: Pinouts 7-2 Figure 7-2: DB25 Serial Connector The dual DB25 port can be used for either an RS-232 connection or an RS-485

MSS User Guide 7: Pinouts 7-3 Figure 7-4: DB9 RS-485 Serial Connector RS-232 DB9 Connectors The MSS4 DB9 connector also provides an RS-232 se

MSS User Guide 7: Pinouts 7-4 Modem Wiring DSR (Data Signal Ready) versus CD (Carrier Detect) By default, most modems assert CD only during a val

8-1 Obtaining Software Software updates and release notes for the MSS can be downloaded directly from the Lantronix World Wide Web site (www.lantron

MSS User Guide 8: Updating Software 8-2 attempts. The MSS will then try TFTP, NetWare, and MOP booting (in that order) provided that it has enough

MSS User Guide 8: Updating Software 8-3 The path and filename are case-sensitive and must be enclosed in quotation marks. When attempting to boot

MSS User Guide 8: Updating Software 8-4

1-1 The Lantronix MSS family of Device Servers allows you to network-enable a variety of serial devices that were not originally designed to be netwo

8-1 Compliance Information (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine,

MSS User Guide A: Compliance and Warranty Information 8-2 Warranty Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and

MSS User Guide 1: Introduction to the MSS Family 1-2  Remote Configuration The MSS can be logged into and remotely configured via a network logi