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Remote Console Logins 3-21 Incoming LAT Logins 3-21 Changing the Login Password 3-21 Outbound Connections 3-22 Logout 3-22 4: Configuration 4-1 Overview 4-1 Rebooting the MSS 4-1 Normal Reboot 4-1 Factory Defaults 4-2 Protocol Configuration 4-2 TCP/IP Configuration 4-2 SNMP 4-4 IPX (NetWare) Configuration 4-5 LAT Configuration 4-7 RS-485 Configuration 4-8 Two-Wire Mode 4-8 Four-Wire Mode 4-9 TXDrive 4-10 Termination 4-10 A Note ...
Remote Console Logins 3-21 Incoming LAT Logins 3-21 Changing the Login Password 3-21 Outbound Connections 3-22 Logout 3-22 4: Configuration 4-1 Overview 4-1 Rebooting the MSS 4-1 Normal Reboot 4-1 Factory Defaults 4-2 Protocol Configuration 4-2 TCP/IP Configuration 4-2 SNMP 4-4 IPX (NetWare) Configuration 4-5 LAT Configuration 4-7 RS-485 Configuration 4-8 Two-Wire Mode 4-8 Four-Wire Mode 4-9 TXDrive 4-10 Termination 4-10 A Note ...
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.... Privileged User Status Many MSS commands require privileged user (superuser) status. Figure 3-1: Set Privileged Command Local> SET PRIVILEGED Note: Default passwords pose a security risk and should be accessed remotely across TCP/IP networks through Telnet connections. You must be configured before logging into...139; Only one person at a time may be logged into the MSS' internal HTTP server via a standard web browser. The default privileged password is the preferred configuration method. There are three basic methods used to log into and configuring the MSS: The MSS IP...
.... Privileged User Status Many MSS commands require privileged user (superuser) status. Figure 3-1: Set Privileged Command Local> SET PRIVILEGED Note: Default passwords pose a security risk and should be accessed remotely across TCP/IP networks through Telnet connections. You must be configured before logging into...139; Only one person at a time may be logged into the MSS' internal HTTP server via a standard web browser. The default privileged password is the preferred configuration method. There are three basic methods used to log into and configuring the MSS: The MSS IP...
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... Action menu, select Assign IP Address. 3. Figure 3-2: Changing Privileged Password for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER PRIVPASS "walrus" Figure 3-3: Changing Privileged Password for this MSS. b) For IP Address, enter the desired IP... address to six alphanumeric characters. The IP address can be changed from the default natural ...
... Action menu, select Assign IP Address. 3. Figure 3-2: Changing Privileged Password for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER PRIVPASS "walrus" Figure 3-3: Changing Privileged Password for this MSS. b) For IP Address, enter the desired IP... address to six alphanumeric characters. The IP address can be changed from the default natural ...
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...% telnet 192.168.0.10 Trying 192.168.0.10 Lantronix Version n.n/n (yymmdd) Type Help at the Local Prompt for MSS100 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE IPADDRESS 192.168.0.10 3-18 BOOTP and RARP are enabled by default on Boot Configuration Program (BCP) commands, see ... commands. You will not reply to finish booting. Figure 3-8: Entering the IP Address at the Local Prompt for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER IPADDRESS 192.168.0.10 Figure 3-9: Entering the IP Address at the `Local_>' prompt for...
...% telnet 192.168.0.10 Trying 192.168.0.10 Lantronix Version n.n/n (yymmdd) Type Help at the Local Prompt for MSS100 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE IPADDRESS 192.168.0.10 3-18 BOOTP and RARP are enabled by default on Boot Configuration Program (BCP) commands, see ... commands. You will not reply to finish booting. Figure 3-8: Entering the IP Address at the Local Prompt for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER IPADDRESS 192.168.0.10 Figure 3-9: Entering the IP Address at the `Local_>' prompt for...
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... the Login Password for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER LOGINPASS "badger" Figure 3-11: Changing the Login Password for remote console logins and when the MSS password protection feature is required for MSS100 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE LOGINPASS "badger" Note: Default passwords may wish to...
... the Login Password for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER LOGINPASS "badger" Figure 3-11: Changing the Login Password for remote console logins and when the MSS password protection feature is required for MSS100 Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE LOGINPASS "badger" Note: Default passwords may wish to...
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... and the remote console port number. Figure 3-18: Changing the Login Password Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE LOGINPASS "badger" Note: Default passwords may pose a security risk and should be able to six alphabetic characters.... This ensures that administrators will have to MSS100 models only. Substitute the last six digits of the MSS hardware address for remote console logins and when the MSS password protection feature is `^]' # access (not echoed) Lantronix...
... and the remote console port number. Figure 3-18: Changing the Login Password Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE LOGINPASS "badger" Note: Default passwords may pose a security risk and should be able to six alphabetic characters.... This ensures that administrators will have to MSS100 models only. Substitute the last six digits of the MSS hardware address for remote console logins and when the MSS password protection feature is `^]' # access (not echoed) Lantronix...
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...is restored. The subnet mask denotes how much is given, and allows the device server to remove all custom configuration from the MSS, including password settings. When you want to decide at least 3 seconds after power is part of the address. Use the Change Server Subnet Mask command..... MSS User Guide 4: Configuration Factory Defaults You should work for most networks. When a network is subnetted, some of the host part of each address is given to hosts on its own network. Figure 4-1: Changing the IP Address for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local>> CHANGE SERVER IPADDRESS 192.168.0....
...is restored. The subnet mask denotes how much is given, and allows the device server to remove all custom configuration from the MSS, including password settings. When you want to decide at least 3 seconds after power is part of the address. Use the Change Server Subnet Mask command..... MSS User Guide 4: Configuration Factory Defaults You should work for most networks. When a network is subnetted, some of the host part of each address is given to hosts on its own network. Figure 4-1: Changing the IP Address for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local>> CHANGE SERVER IPADDRESS 192.168.0....
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... to his session on the screen at once, although only one is displayed on Duff. By default, the MSS handles the Break key locally. Figure 5-4: Changing the Break Key for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local>> CHANGE PORT 1 BREAK REMOTE Figure 5-5: Changing the Break Key for MSS100 Local>> CHANGE ...), or ignored (None) using the Change Port Break command. MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS Note: Because Rlogin can bypass the normal password/login sequence and is therefore a potential security problem, it may be disabled on the MSS. It is also circular; The following section explains commands...
... to his session on the screen at once, although only one is displayed on Duff. By default, the MSS handles the Break key locally. Figure 5-4: Changing the Break Key for MSS-VIA and MSS4 Local>> CHANGE PORT 1 BREAK REMOTE Figure 5-5: Changing the Break Key for MSS100 Local>> CHANGE ...), or ignored (None) using the Change Port Break command. MSS User Guide 5: Using the MSS Note: Because Rlogin can bypass the normal password/login sequence and is therefore a potential security problem, it may be disabled on the MSS. It is also circular; The following section explains commands...
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...restrictions placed upon them. Settings such as flow control, baud rate, parity, and default hosts are also displayed. Show Server Bootparams This command displays MSS identification and boot procedure... displays information about send and receive errors. In addition, inactivity and retransmission limits, password restrictions, and the types of incoming logins permitted are summarized, although in less detail... than in this virtual serial line is only valid on the MSS-VIA and MSS4. Errors are shown. Show Server Counters This command enables the system administrator to the...
...restrictions placed upon them. Settings such as flow control, baud rate, parity, and default hosts are also displayed. Show Server Bootparams This command displays MSS identification and boot procedure... displays information about send and receive errors. In addition, inactivity and retransmission limits, password restrictions, and the types of incoming logins permitted are summarized, although in less detail... than in this virtual serial line is only valid on the MSS-VIA and MSS4. Errors are shown. Show Server Counters This command enables the system administrator to the...
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...and TFTP implementations require a specific directory for software reload, use the following commands. Figure 8-1: Configuring TCP/IP Reload Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> SYSTEM (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER IPADDRESS nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Local>> CHANGE SERVER SOFTWARE "/tftpboot/MSSxxx.SYS" Local>> CHANGE SERVER... of the MSS***.sys file (for example, MSSVIA.x.sys for instructions. Enter the privileged user password (the default is set the MSS IP address (all are enabled by default). Make sure your host's documentation for the MSS VIA). MSS User Guide 8: Updating Software ...
...and TFTP implementations require a specific directory for software reload, use the following commands. Figure 8-1: Configuring TCP/IP Reload Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> SYSTEM (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER IPADDRESS nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Local>> CHANGE SERVER SOFTWARE "/tftpboot/MSSxxx.SYS" Local>> CHANGE SERVER... of the MSS***.sys file (for example, MSSVIA.x.sys for instructions. Enter the privileged user password (the default is set the MSS IP address (all are enabled by default). Make sure your host's documentation for the MSS VIA). MSS User Guide 8: Updating Software ...
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...permissions. Ensure that the MOM$LOAD search path includes the directory containing the MSSVIAx.SYS, MSS4.SYS, or MSS100.SYS file. When attempting to boot across an IP router, you ...must have the service characteristic enabled. it can be solved by default. Ensure that TFTP is displayed indicating an invalid record size on the host; NetWare ...in the login directory on the host system. Figure 8-2: Configuring NetWare Reload Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> SYSTEM (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER NETWARE LOADHOST fileserver Local>> CHANGE SERVER SOFTWARE SYS:\LOGIN...
...permissions. Ensure that the MOM$LOAD search path includes the directory containing the MSSVIAx.SYS, MSS4.SYS, or MSS100.SYS file. When attempting to boot across an IP router, you ...must have the service characteristic enabled. it can be solved by default. Ensure that TFTP is displayed indicating an invalid record size on the host; NetWare ...in the login directory on the host system. Figure 8-2: Configuring NetWare Reload Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> SYSTEM (not echoed) Local>> CHANGE SERVER NETWARE LOADHOST fileserver Local>> CHANGE SERVER SOFTWARE SYS:\LOGIN...
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... a list of hosts. Crypt Password, page 2-52; Change Dedicated Defaults Examples See Also 2-20 Command Reference Hostlist Dedicates the port to an SPX host. When a sequential hostlist is enabled, the MSS will attempt to connect to a socket other than the default. A socket number can also...be separated by colons. envString Add the desired environment key(s). Hostlist, page 2-58 Rlogin Dedicates the port to a LAT service. By default, TCP opens a regular Telnet connection that connection fails, it will then return to socket 2001 on page 2-58. The :T environment ...
... a list of hosts. Crypt Password, page 2-52; Change Dedicated Defaults Examples See Also 2-20 Command Reference Hostlist Dedicates the port to an SPX host. When a sequential hostlist is enabled, the MSS will attempt to connect to a socket other than the default. A socket number can also...be separated by colons. envString Add the desired environment key(s). Hostlist, page 2-58 Rlogin Dedicates the port to a LAT service. By default, TCP opens a regular Telnet connection that connection fails, it will then return to socket 2001 on page 2-58. The :T environment ...
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.... period Enter a length of incoming connection parameters. Only valid on models with LAT support. Change Incoming Parameters Defaults Examples See Also Command Reference Server MSS4 only. None Disables all incoming connections. 2-26 For seconds, add an s after the number. Both Enables incoming... TELNET LAT BOTH NONE PASSWORD NOPASSWORD Permits or denies incoming Telnet, Rlogin, and LAT connections and enforces...
.... period Enter a length of incoming connection parameters. Only valid on models with LAT support. Change Incoming Parameters Defaults Examples See Also Command Reference Server MSS4 only. None Disables all incoming connections. 2-26 For seconds, add an s after the number. Both Enables incoming... TELNET LAT BOTH NONE PASSWORD NOPASSWORD Permits or denies incoming Telnet, Rlogin, and LAT connections and enforces...
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Command Reference Defaults See Also Change IPAddress Password Prompts the user to or edits ...functionality is available. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Errors You will take effect immediately. Parameters Server MSS4 only. IPaddress Specify the IP address in the IP Security table. The IP address must be...63742; PORTS portlist Adds entries to enter the login password when attempting an incoming connection. The Ports parameter, applicable only to the MSS4, restricts connections to the given IP address from certain ports, and connections ...
Command Reference Defaults See Also Change IPAddress Password Prompts the user to or edits ...functionality is available. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Errors You will take effect immediately. Parameters Server MSS4 only. IPaddress Specify the IP address in the IP Security table. The IP address must be...63742; PORTS portlist Adds entries to enter the login password when attempting an incoming connection. The Ports parameter, applicable only to the MSS4, restricts connections to the given IP address from certain ports, and connections ...
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... user status. The MSS supports partial modem control (DSR/DTR). Defaults access Examples CHANGE LOGINPASS "badger" See Also Change Password Protect, page 2-38; Errors Modem Control must be prompted to preserve case. This password is raised. When enabled, a DSR drop will log out the...Change Loginpass CHANGE SERVER LOGINPASS passwd Specifies the password used to the MSS485. If you do not enter the password at the command line, you will affect the MSS4's current port only. 2-31 Parameters Server MSS4 only. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or group ...
... user status. The MSS supports partial modem control (DSR/DTR). Defaults access Examples CHANGE LOGINPASS "badger" See Also Change Password Protect, page 2-38; Errors Modem Control must be prompted to preserve case. This password is raised. When enabled, a DSR drop will log out the...Change Loginpass CHANGE SERVER LOGINPASS passwd Specifies the password used to the MSS485. If you do not enter the password at the command line, you will affect the MSS4's current port only. 2-31 Parameters Server MSS4 only. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or group ...
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... specified with the Set Privileged command, to set the privileged password. The Change Privpass command is the number of the desired serial port). Parameters Server MSS4 only. Defaults 3 2-37 PortList Specify a particular port or group of the PortList parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4's current port only. After the specified number of retries...
... specified with the Set Privileged command, to set the privileged password. The Change Privpass command is the number of the desired serial port). Parameters Server MSS4 only. Defaults 3 2-37 PortList Specify a particular port or group of the PortList parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4's current port only. After the specified number of retries...
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... console port (the MSS-Via, MSS485, and the MSSLite A and C), this command will affect the MSS4's current port only. To set the login password, use the Change Loginpass command. PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Defaults Disabled See Also Change Loginpass, page 2-31. 2.45 Change Portname CHANGE PORT PortList PORTNAME name...
... console port (the MSS-Via, MSS485, and the MSSLite A and C), this command will affect the MSS4's current port only. To set the login password, use the Change Loginpass command. PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Defaults Disabled See Also Change Loginpass, page 2-31. 2.45 Change Portname CHANGE PORT PortList PORTNAME name...
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... must be enclosed in quotation marks. Parameters Server MSS4 only. passwd Enter a password of no more than 6 alphabetic letters. When entered as part of the command, the password should consist of up to enter the new password. Defaults system Examples CHANGE PRIVPASS "walrus" See Also Set... command line, you will immediately be prompted to 6 alphabetic characters. The password should be separated by colons. If you do not enter the password at system boot time. Parameters Server MSS4 only. 2-40 Change Privpass See Also Command Reference servicename Enter the name of...
... must be enclosed in quotation marks. Parameters Server MSS4 only. passwd Enter a password of no more than 6 alphabetic letters. When entered as part of the command, the password should consist of up to enter the new password. Defaults system Examples CHANGE PRIVPASS "walrus" See Also Set... command line, you will immediately be prompted to 6 alphabetic characters. The password should be separated by colons. If you do not enter the password at system boot time. Parameters Server MSS4 only. 2-40 Change Privpass See Also Command Reference servicename Enter the name of...
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... configured host entries, enter the Show Hostlist command. When Reload or Factory initialization takes place, all entries from the hostlist. By default, TCP opens a regular Telnet connection that includes Telnet IAC option negotiation. Change Dedicated, page 2-19; Rlogin Adds an Rlogin entry... to the host table. SPX Adds an SPX entry to the host table. Crypt Password, page 2-52; Options must be used. Show Hostlist, page 2-64 2.77 Initialize DELAY num ...
... configured host entries, enter the Show Hostlist command. When Reload or Factory initialization takes place, all entries from the hostlist. By default, TCP opens a regular Telnet connection that includes Telnet IAC option negotiation. Change Dedicated, page 2-19; Rlogin Adds an Rlogin entry... to the host table. SPX Adds an SPX entry to the host table. Crypt Password, page 2-52; Options must be used. Show Hostlist, page 2-64 2.77 Initialize DELAY num ...
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... status. Restrictions Secure users may not become the port's privileged user, provided the user enters the correct password. Parameters Privileged Allows a user to its factory defaults. Entering the command without any 802.11 errors, which are any parameters displays basic 80211 settings including Region...to become the privileged port (the previous port loses the privilege). Override Forces the current port to the MSS-VIA and MSS4. See Initialize on the currently installed 802.11 card. Also displayed are discussed in milliWatts, the transmit power settings supported by...
... status. Restrictions Secure users may not become the port's privileged user, provided the user enters the correct password. Parameters Privileged Allows a user to its factory defaults. Entering the command without any 802.11 errors, which are any parameters displays basic 80211 settings including Region...to become the privileged port (the previous port loses the privilege). Override Forces the current port to the MSS-VIA and MSS4. See Initialize on the currently installed 802.11 card. Also displayed are discussed in milliWatts, the transmit power settings supported by...