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... 1.1 What's New ...1-1 1.2 Command Syntax...1-1 1.3 Command Line Editing...1-2 1.4 Help...1-3 1.5 About This Manual ...1-3 2: Command Reference 2-1 2.1 Backward ...2-2 2.2 Change 80211 ...2-2 2.2.1 Change 80211 Enabled 2-2 2.2.2 Change 80211 Antenna 2-3 2.2.3 Change 80211 Channel 2-4 2.2.4 Change 80211 ESSID 2-4 2.2.5 Change 80211 Fragmentation 2-5 2.2.6 Change 80211 MAC Address 2-5 2.2.7 Change 80211 Network Mode 2-6 2.2.8 Change 80211 Power 2-7 2.2.9 Change 80211 Region 2-7 2.2.10 Change 80211 Reset 2-8 2.2.11 Change 80211 RTS 2-8 2.2.12 Change 80211 WEP 2-9 2.3 Change Access...
... 1.1 What's New ...1-1 1.2 Command Syntax...1-1 1.3 Command Line Editing...1-2 1.4 Help...1-3 1.5 About This Manual ...1-3 2: Command Reference 2-1 2.1 Backward ...2-2 2.2 Change 80211 ...2-2 2.2.1 Change 80211 Enabled 2-2 2.2.2 Change 80211 Antenna 2-3 2.2.3 Change 80211 Channel 2-4 2.2.4 Change 80211 ESSID 2-4 2.2.5 Change 80211 Fragmentation 2-5 2.2.6 Change 80211 MAC Address 2-5 2.2.7 Change 80211 Network Mode 2-6 2.2.8 Change 80211 Power 2-7 2.2.9 Change 80211 Region 2-7 2.2.10 Change 80211 Reset 2-8 2.2.11 Change 80211 RTS 2-8 2.2.12 Change 80211 WEP 2-9 2.3 Change Access...
MSS Reference Manual
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... configuration changes you issue the Change 80211 Reset command. Parameters num Enter a valid channel for infrastructure network mode. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Recommended for the channel used by the strongest AP with the above commands will receive an Error message. Only applies to wireless networking. Any Tells the MSS to set itself for ad-hoc network mode. Defaults Any Examples Local>> CHANGE 80211 CHANNEL 6 Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET See Also...
... configuration changes you issue the Change 80211 Reset command. Parameters num Enter a valid channel for infrastructure network mode. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Recommended for the channel used by the strongest AP with the above commands will receive an Error message. Only applies to wireless networking. Any Tells the MSS to set itself for ad-hoc network mode. Defaults Any Examples Local>> CHANGE 80211 CHANNEL 6 Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET See Also...
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...-VIA and certain MSS4 models. Any configuration changes you make will not take place until you will receive an Error message. to -peer (AdHoc) or managed (Infrastructure) network environment. Change 80211 Command Reference Restrictions Errors Parameters Defaults Examples See Also Requires privileged user status. MSS Local>> CHANGE 80211 MACADDRESS CARD Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET Show 80211, page 2-63 2.2.7 Change 80211 Network Mode CHANGE 80211 NETWORKMODE ...
...-VIA and certain MSS4 models. Any configuration changes you make will not take place until you will receive an Error message. to -peer (AdHoc) or managed (Infrastructure) network environment. Change 80211 Command Reference Restrictions Errors Parameters Defaults Examples See Also Requires privileged user status. MSS Local>> CHANGE 80211 MACADDRESS CARD Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET Show 80211, page 2-63 2.2.7 Change 80211 Network Mode CHANGE 80211 NETWORKMODE ...
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....11 card, an error bit will be displayed when you will receive an Error message. Other users should set it to the MSS-VIA and certain MSS4 models. Any configuration changes you make will not take place until you issue the Change 80211 Reset command. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. The numeric power setting specified must exactly match a value supported by the card. Any configuration changes you...
....11 card, an error bit will be displayed when you will receive an Error message. Other users should set it to the MSS-VIA and certain MSS4 models. Any configuration changes you make will not take place until you issue the Change 80211 Reset command. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. The numeric power setting specified must exactly match a value supported by the card. Any configuration changes you...
MSS Reference Manual
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... when the port is set character(s) before starting a connection. Enabling Autostart causes the port to start connections automatically. In all other modes, autostart characters are incompatible. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Errors Autostart and Autobaud are discarded. Change Autostart Command Reference Note: Defaults See Also In the absence of the Portlist parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4's current port only. 2-12 Port numbers are specified...
... when the port is set character(s) before starting a connection. Enabling Autostart causes the port to start connections automatically. In all other modes, autostart characters are incompatible. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Errors Autostart and Autobaud are discarded. Change Autostart Command Reference Note: Defaults See Also In the absence of the Portlist parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4's current port only. 2-12 Port numbers are specified...
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... port's privileged user, provided the user enters the correct password. Errors Only applies to become the privileged port (the previous port loses the privilege). Power Displays, in Appendix C, Show 802.11 Errors. See Initialize on the currently installed 802.11 card. Noprivileged Removes privileged status for instructions. See Also Change Privpass, page 2-40. 2.86 Show 80211 SHOW 80211 ANTENNA POWER Displays the current wireless networking settings. Override Forces the current port...
... port's privileged user, provided the user enters the correct password. Errors Only applies to become the privileged port (the previous port loses the privilege). Power Displays, in Appendix C, Show 802.11 Errors. See Initialize on the currently installed 802.11 card. Noprivileged Removes privileged status for instructions. See Also Change Privpass, page 2-40. 2.86 Show 80211 SHOW 80211 ANTENNA POWER Displays the current wireless networking settings. Override Forces the current port...
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... 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 the information from a Netstat command x Description of the problem x Debug report (stack dump), if applicable x Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to fix the error, contact your Installation Guide, or if you are unable to include information on user and network activity at the time of the problem...
... 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 the information from a Netstat command x Description of the problem x Debug report (stack dump), if applicable x Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to fix the error, contact your Installation Guide, or if you are unable to include information on user and network activity at the time of the problem...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... are sent and received. r The MSSLite runs through a set of start-up diagnostics for approximately 30 seconds after powering the unit up. r The MSSLite determines if the code in varying patterns corresponding to the serial device(s). 6 Ensure the MSSLite is probably operating normally. There are a few ways to check: A Wait for five seconds. Installation MSSLite-A When the MSSLite receives power, it loads the code and begins normal...
... are sent and received. r The MSSLite runs through a set of start-up diagnostics for approximately 30 seconds after powering the unit up. r The MSSLite determines if the code in varying patterns corresponding to the serial device(s). 6 Ensure the MSSLite is probably operating normally. There are a few ways to check: A Wait for five seconds. Installation MSSLite-A When the MSSLite receives power, it loads the code and begins normal...
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... serial device used. 2 Connect the serial device to a DC power supply with a DB25 connector at one end of a twisted-pair 10BASE-T cable to the Ethernet network via a bridge or hub, depending on the back of the DB25 cable to the MSSLite DB25 port. 3 Connect the MSS to the MSSLite power jack . B Connect the other end of the MSSLite. 4 Supply power to the MSSLite. The center pin should be positive (+). 3-3 MSSLite-B Installation 3.2 Installation The following diagram shows a properly-installed MSSLite. A Connect...
... serial device used. 2 Connect the serial device to a DC power supply with a DB25 connector at one end of a twisted-pair 10BASE-T cable to the Ethernet network via a bridge or hub, depending on the back of the DB25 cable to the MSSLite DB25 port. 3 Connect the MSS to the MSSLite power jack . B Connect the other end of the MSSLite. 4 Supply power to the MSSLite. The center pin should be positive (+). 3-3 MSSLite-B Installation 3.2 Installation The following diagram shows a properly-installed MSSLite. A Connect...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... should blink in the Flash ROMs is valid. r The MSSLite determines if the code in varying patterns corresponding to indicate a functioning Ethernet connection, and the ACT LED should see several lines of power-up diagnostics for approximately 30 seconds after powering the unit up messages followed by a Local> prompt. 3-4 If the PWR and LNK LEDs are sent and received. Installation MSSLite...
... should blink in the Flash ROMs is valid. r The MSSLite determines if the code in varying patterns corresponding to indicate a functioning Ethernet connection, and the ACT LED should see several lines of power-up diagnostics for approximately 30 seconds after powering the unit up messages followed by a Local> prompt. 3-4 If the PWR and LNK LEDs are sent and received. Installation MSSLite...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... Lantronix using a null-modem cable, but instead of driving CD, it to provide an external serial console port. You could then use it can be used ). 4-1 MSSLite-C 4: MSSLite-C The MSSLite-C provides IDC10 headers for both a full DCE serial port and a nonconfigurable DTE serial console port. The main serial port is a non-configurable serial connection that provides the same signals as a swapped cable. The DCE1 port also has a CD out pin to drive CD signals...
... Lantronix using a null-modem cable, but instead of driving CD, it to provide an external serial console port. You could then use it can be used ). 4-1 MSSLite-C 4: MSSLite-C The MSSLite-C provides IDC10 headers for both a full DCE serial port and a nonconfigurable DTE serial console port. The main serial port is a non-configurable serial connection that provides the same signals as a swapped cable. The DCE1 port also has a CD out pin to drive CD signals...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... blinks green approximately three times per second, and occasionally yellow as packets are a few ways to the serial port, press the Return key. Once the unit is probably operating normally. A Connect one end of start-up . You should blink in the Flash ROMs is working. If the LNK LED is solidly lit and the ACT LED blinks green once every two seconds, the MSSLite...
... blinks green approximately three times per second, and occasionally yellow as packets are a few ways to the serial port, press the Return key. Once the unit is probably operating normally. A Connect one end of start-up . You should blink in the Flash ROMs is working. If the LNK LED is solidly lit and the ACT LED blinks green once every two seconds, the MSSLite...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... communicate with configuration. 7.1 Command Set The command line interface allows users to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button while cycling power on the distribution CDROM. Configuration 7: Configuration Command Set Certain parameters must be changed as soon as possible. Note: Default passwords may pose a security risk and should be configured before the MSS can change Server or port settings. Note: To return to...
... communicate with configuration. 7.1 Command Set The command line interface allows users to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button while cycling power on the distribution CDROM. Configuration 7: Configuration Command Set Certain parameters must be changed as soon as possible. Note: Default passwords may pose a security risk and should be configured before the MSS can change Server or port settings. Note: To return to...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... a login or a network connection). To control DTRwait, use (whether due to delay the MSS from the modem may be interpreted as a user login, which defines how long a port must remain idle before it can also be specified in conjunction with the Change Inactive Timer command which could cause the port to be configured to signal the serial device that a connection is automatically...
... a login or a network connection). To control DTRwait, use (whether due to delay the MSS from the modem may be interpreted as a user login, which defines how long a port must remain idle before it can also be specified in conjunction with the Change Inactive Timer command which could cause the port to be configured to signal the serial device that a connection is automatically...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... made directly to the MSS serial port using the code examples included on the MSS distribution CD-ROM. Port 2001 can be used when Telnet IAC interpretation is needed. Interactive uses include manipulating sessions, making outgoing connections, and viewing server and network information with existing communications software (Section 8.7, Modem Emulation Mode). In addition, explanations are provided for their specific needs. x Using the Lantronix COM Port Redirector software to as a data pipe between a serial...
... made directly to the MSS serial port using the code examples included on the MSS distribution CD-ROM. Port 2001 can be used when Telnet IAC interpretation is needed. Interactive uses include manipulating sessions, making outgoing connections, and viewing server and network information with existing communications software (Section 8.7, Modem Emulation Mode). In addition, explanations are provided for their specific needs. x Using the Lantronix COM Port Redirector software to as a data pipe between a serial...
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... to host Thor. For example, user Bob connects to a session started earlier. His session list, shown with a carat (^). Figure 8-6: Defining Switches Local>> CHANGE BACKWARD SWITCH ^B Local>> CHANGE FORWARD SWITCH ^F Note: To specify a control character, precede it does not pass them to the earliest session, and going backward from local mode. Note: The MSS intercepts and processes switch keys; For example, if a session on...
... to host Thor. For example, user Bob connects to a session started earlier. His session list, shown with a carat (^). Figure 8-6: Defining Switches Local>> CHANGE BACKWARD SWITCH ^B Local>> CHANGE FORWARD SWITCH ^F Note: To specify a control character, precede it does not pass them to the earliest session, and going backward from local mode. Note: The MSS intercepts and processes switch keys; For example, if a session on...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... to diagnose network transmission problems. 8.4.3.7 Show Sessions This command displays information about the current configuration and operating status of the MSS. Using the MSSLite Interactive Connections 8.4.3 Status Displays The commands listed in this section display information about current sessions including each active port, user, and type of session. 8.4.3.8 Show Users This command displays the name, port number, and connection status of all current users, or a specified user. 8-5 Addresses or ranges of incoming...
... to diagnose network transmission problems. 8.4.3.7 Show Sessions This command displays information about the current configuration and operating status of the MSS. Using the MSSLite Interactive Connections 8.4.3 Status Displays The commands listed in this section display information about current sessions including each active port, user, and type of session. 8.4.3.8 Show Users This command displays the name, port number, and connection status of all current users, or a specified user. 8-5 Addresses or ranges of incoming...
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... MSS. The COM Port Redirector software and installation instructions are included on the distribution CD-ROM. 8-10 That way the MSS can signal the serial device that the "modem" (the MSS) is in . Using their existing communications software, PC users dial out to a remote host through a modem connected to use the MSS serial port as if it can send data to the remote device. x The MSS...
... MSS. The COM Port Redirector software and installation instructions are included on the distribution CD-ROM. 8-10 That way the MSS can signal the serial device that the "modem" (the MSS) is in . Using their existing communications software, PC users dial out to a remote host through a modem connected to use the MSS serial port as if it can send data to the remote device. x The MSS...
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... MADE REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, DESCRIPTIONS AND SAFETY NOTATIONS CONTAINED HEREBY AND IN HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTATION, OR INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED BY LANTRONIX. Lantronix warrants software for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of shipment that each Lantronix MSS Micro Serial Server supplied shall be free from the use of existing software, hardware, equipment or facilities, or claims against the user by its...
... MADE REGARDING THE INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, DESCRIPTIONS AND SAFETY NOTATIONS CONTAINED HEREBY AND IN HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTATION, OR INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED BY LANTRONIX. Lantronix warrants software for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of shipment that each Lantronix MSS Micro Serial Server supplied shall be free from the use of existing software, hardware, equipment or facilities, or claims against the user by its...
MSSLite - Install Guide
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... Control 7-5, 7-8 DTRwait 7-9 Monitoring counters B-7 MSSLite-A 2-1 Board layout 2-1 Installation 2-3 MSSLite-B 3-1 Board layout 3-1 Installation 3-3 MSSLite-C 4-1 Board layout 4-2 Installation 4-4 MSSLite-D 5-1 Board layout 5-1 MSS.SYS file D-2 N Nameserver 1-2 Node 1-4 NVR Reset button 2-1, 3-1, 4-2, 5-1 NVRAM B-6 O OEM connector 5-1 P Parallel port 7-4 Passflow 7-7 Passwords 1-3 Ping 6-2 Port 7000 6-5 Power-up troubleshooting B-1 Prompts Boot 6-5, B-1, B-4 Local 6-4, B-2 R RARP 1-2, 2-4, 3-4, 4-5, 6-4, B-6, D-2 Rebooting B-5 Release notes D-1 Reloading software 1-3, B-6 Remote console port...
... Control 7-5, 7-8 DTRwait 7-9 Monitoring counters B-7 MSSLite-A 2-1 Board layout 2-1 Installation 2-3 MSSLite-B 3-1 Board layout 3-1 Installation 3-3 MSSLite-C 4-1 Board layout 4-2 Installation 4-4 MSSLite-D 5-1 Board layout 5-1 MSS.SYS file D-2 N Nameserver 1-2 Node 1-4 NVR Reset button 2-1, 3-1, 4-2, 5-1 NVRAM B-6 O OEM connector 5-1 P Parallel port 7-4 Passflow 7-7 Passwords 1-3 Ping 6-2 Port 7000 6-5 Power-up troubleshooting B-1 Prompts Boot 6-5, B-1, B-4 Local 6-4, B-2 R RARP 1-2, 2-4, 3-4, 4-5, 6-4, B-6, D-2 Rebooting B-5 Release notes D-1 Reloading software 1-3, B-6 Remote console port...