Lantronix MSSLite driver and firmware
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MSS Reference Manual - Page 2
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MSS Reference Manual - Page 55
... WPHRED (adds a single community with read-write access)
The Configuration chapter of your Installation Guide
Change Software
2.57 Change Software
CHANGE SERVER SOFTWARE filename
Specifies the name of the download file that, when a reload has been requested, the MSS will attempt to load at boot time.
Restrictions
Requires privileged user status.
Parameters
Server MSS4 only.
filename...
MSS Reference Manual - Page 70
... Program (BCP). See your installation guide for more details on BCP.
Reload Downloads operational software upon reboot.
Appendix C, Updating Software.
2.78 LAT
LAT serviceName :envString
Establishes a connection with a LAT service. If you do not specify a service or hostname, the MSS will attempt a connection to the preferred host or service.
Errors
Does not apply to MSSLite, MSS-VIA, or the...
MSS Reference Manual - Page 77
... the current users logged into the MSS, their port usernames, and current connection information.
See Also
Status Displays, page 7-6.
2.98 Show Version
SHOW VERSION
Displays operating software version information.
Errors
Applies to the MSS4 only.
See Also
Change Software, page 2-45
2.99 Source
SOURCE hostname:filename
Downloads a configuration file from a TFTP host. The file is assumed...
MSS Reference Manual - Page 81
...3990. Technical Support is also available via Internet email at support@lantronix.com.
A.1 Problem Report Procedure
When you report a problem, please provide the following information: x Your name, and your company name, address, and phone number x Lantronix MSS model number x Lantronix MSS serial number x Software version (use the Show Server command to display) x Network configuration, including...
MSS Reference Manual - Page 85
Environment Strings
Available Strings
2.2.1.5 OR
Sets up a dedicated redirector connection. Enabling Autostart for the dedicated port, as shown in the example below, will automatically start the redirector connection.
More information about the Lantronix Com Port Redirector software is available in your MSS Installation Guide.
Examples
Local>> CHANGE DEDICATED TCP 192.0.2.25:OR Local>> CHANGE...
MSS Reference Manual - Page 87
...Bits
Local_5>> SHOW 80211
802.11 Support:
Active
Network Type:
Infrastructure
Use MAC address from: MSS (00-80-a3-30-ee-31)
ESS ID:
(none set)
Regulatory Region:
FCC/USA
DS Channel:
Any
RTS Threshold:
3000
Fragmentation Threshold: 2346
Card Present:
Zoom Air 4000
Status: Errors:
Scanning 08020002,00000920
Card Firmware Revision: 2.01
The Errors bitfield is zeroed each time you...
MSSLite - Data Sheet - Page 1
...Ethernet interface.
• Easily network-enable any product • Flexible, well-developed IP
protocol stack • Custom hardware options available • DB25 and IDC header serial options • 10BASE-T network interface • Regulated or unregulated power
options • Serial, Telnet, SNMP and EZWebCon,
Lantronix's management software • Flash ROM for easy software
upgrades
MSSLite - Data Sheet - Page 2
...none
Management SNMP Serial Login Telnet Login EZWebCon, Lantronix's management software
System Software Flash ROM standard: downloadable via tftp or over serial port
Diagnostic LEDs Power (Versions A and B) Activity Link
Compatibility Ethernet: Version 2.0/IEEE 802.3
Power Requirements 6-32VDC Unregulated (Versions A and C) 4.75 - 5.25 VDC Regulated (Version B)
Environmental Operating Temperature...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 5
... C-1 C.1 Ethernet Connector C-1 C.2 Serial Connectors C-1 C.2.1 DB25 Single (MSSLite-B C-2 C.2.2 DB25 Double (MSSLite-A C-2 C.2.3 DB25 "Alt CD" Pin C-3 C.2.4 IDC10 Serial Headers (MSSLite-C C-3 C.2.5 50-Pin OEM Bus Connector (MSSLite-D C-3 C.3 Power Connectors C-4 C.3.1 Power Jack (MSSLite-A & MSSLite-B C-4 C.3.2 Snapfit Power Header (MSSLite-C C-4
D: Software Updates D-1 D.1 Obtaining...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 9
... point.
Note: See the MSS Reference Manual for more information.
x Reloadable Operating Software
The Server operating code is downloaded automatically at power-up, making software upgrades as easy as copying a file. Flash-ROM Servers store their operating software permanently on-board, so they do not need to download code unless new versions become available. Servers can also be configured...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 10
... to the Ethernet network such as a host, a printer, or a terminal server. All nodes have their own Ethernet addresses. The MSS is a node. Devices connected to the MSS are not nodes.
Server/server Server, when capitalized, refers to your Lantronix MSS server product. When not capitalized, it refers to a generic network server machine.
Session A logical connection to a service. A typical session...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 28
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6.1.1 Using EZWebCon
To assign the IP address from EZWebCon:
1 Start EZWebCon. Instructions for installing, running, and using EZWebCon can be found on the distribution CD-ROM.
2 Click on the Lantronix logo menu in the bottom left corner of the EZWebCon window, then select Assign IP Address to Server. Fill in the following information:
A The last three bytes...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 52
... a remote host through a modem connected to the MSS.
The Redirector intercepts communications to specified COM ports and sends them over an IP network connection to the MSS serial port. This enables the PC to use the MSS serial port as if it were one of the PC COM ports.
The COM Port Redirector software and installation instructions are included on the distribution CD-ROM...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 56
... properly-terminated network node.
The MSS Ethernet address is located on the bottom of the unit. Use the Change Hardware command to set the correct address, then reboot.
Init Noboot command was entered.
See Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt on page B-4.
The MSS passes
If the OK LED blinks rapidly, the
power-up
Flash ROM code may...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 60
... MSS's non-volatile RAM to its factory default settings. It will reset everything that is configurable on the server, including the unit's IP address.
FLASH This command will force the MSS to download new operational code and reload it into Flash ROM. This is necessary when a new version of software is released and you wish to upgrade your unit. If...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 67
Software Updates
Obtaining New Software
D: Software Updates
The latest version of the Lantronix MSS operating software and its associated release notes can be downloaded directly from Lantronix via anonymous FTP through the Internet.
Comments and/or requests for help via email can be sent to support@lantronix.com. Comments regarding the FTP/download process can be sent to ftp@lantronix.com.
D.1...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 68
... MSS Software
Software Updates
D.2 Reloading MSS Software
The MSS stores its software in Flash ROM. This software controls the initialization process, the operation of the MSS, and the processing of commands. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new version of the operating software.
The MSS can be reloaded from network hosts using TCP/IP or MOP. Reloading instructions are...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 69
Software Updates
Reloading MSS Software
D.2.1 TCP/IP
Downloading involves the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), and optionally BOOTP. The MSS will make a BOOTP query each time it boots. If a host provides BOOTP support, it can be used to set the Server's IP address and loadhost information.
Note: FTP must be enabled on the host for downloading to work. Several...
MSSLite - Install Guide - Page 79
...6-4, B-5 Displaying current settings B-6 DNS 1-2 Domain name 1-2 Downloading software D-1 DSR (Data Signal Ready) 7-5, 7-8, B7 DSRlogout 7-8 DTR (Data Transmit Ready) 7-9, B-7 DTRwait 7-9
E
Error messages B-3 Ethernet address B-5 EZWebCon 6-2
F
Factory defaults B-6 Flash ROM 1-3, B-2
Reloading B-6 Flow control 7-7 Flush NVR B-6
G
Gateway 1-2 Groups 1-3
H
Hardware address B-5 Hardware flow control...