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    MSS Reference Manual For the Lantronix MSS Family of Device Servers[...]

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    The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this guide. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Ethernet is a trademark of XEROX Corporation. NetWare is a trademark of Novell Corp. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft. Copyright 2001, Lantronix. All [...]

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    i Contents 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 What’s New ................................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Command Syntax .........................................[...]

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    Contents ii 2.25 Change IPSecurity ..................................................................................................................2-27 2.26 Change LAT CircTimer .......................................................................................................... 2-28 2.27 Change LAT Groups ...................................[...]

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    Contents iii 2.75 Help ......................................................................................................................................... 2-58 2.76 Hostlist .................................................................................................................................... 2-58 2.77 Initialize ................[...]

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    Contents iv 2.2.1.13 LN=node# ................................................................................................ B-4 C: Show 802.11 Errors ................................................................................................ C-1 C.1 Introduction ...............................................................................[...]

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    1-1 1: Introduction The Lantronix MSS family of Device Servers allows you to network-enable a variety of serial devices that were not originally designed to be networked: personal computers, terminals, modems, industrial machinery, and more. Certain MSS models offer fiber optic Ethernet, PC card support for 802.11, modem, and ATA Flash cards, and m[...]

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    Introduction Command Line Editing 1-2 Please read this section carefully so you can understand the conventions used in the command descriptions. ◆ Commands are listed in alphabetical order. ◆ Some commands do not apply to all members of the MSS family, and are so noted. ◆ Commands and keywords appear in BOLD face. ◆ User-entered parameters [...]

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    Introduction Help 1-3 1.4 Help Context-sensitive help is available at any time. You may type Help by itself for overall help, Help <command> for help on a specific command, or a partial command line followed by a question mark for help on what is appropriate at that particular point. See Help on page 2-58 for more details. 1.5 About This Manu[...]

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    2-1 2: Command Reference This chapter describes all commands that can be used with the MSS. The commands are listed in alphabetical order, excluding the Ports and Server parameters, which apply only to the MSS4. For example, Change Server Bootgateway is considered the same command as Change Bootgateway and is alphabetized according to the latter. C[...]

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    Command Reference Backward 2-2 2.1 Backward Moves the user to the previous session when entered in Local mode. See Also Change Backward Switch, page 2-14; Show Session, page 2-66. 2.2 Change 80211 Note: The Change 80211 Reset command must be entered after any 802.11 configuration command is issued. The changes made by the configuration commands wil[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-3 Defaults Enabled See Also Show 80211, page 2-63 2.2.2 Change 80211 Antenna Controls the antenna(s), if any, on the installed wireless card. Not all antennas can be used for both receive and transmit, so be sure to read your card documentation completely. The default settings should work in most applications. Any c[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-4 2.2.3 Change 80211 Channel Sets the MSS operating frequency within the 2.4 GHz band allotted to wireless networking. A direct- sequence 802.11 network on one channel will affect reception on channels up to two numbers away. For best performance on collocated wireless networks, you should select channels that are a[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-5 Errors If you enter a command that is not applicable to the 802.11 card currently in use, you will receive an Error message. Parameters name Enter a string of up to 32 characters. If the string contains lowercase letters or non-alphanumerics, it may need to be enclosed in double-quotes to be processed properly. No[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-6 Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Only applies to the MSS-VIA and certain MSS4 models. Errors If you enter a command that is not applicable to the 802.11 card currently in use, you will receive an Error message. Parameters Card Instructs the MSS to use the MAC address of the wireless PC card that is in[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-7 2.2.8 Change 80211 Power Controls the card’s transmit power settings. The numeric power setting specified must exactly match a value supported by the card. Any configuration changes you make will not take place until you issue the Change 80211 Reset command. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Only app[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-8 Parameters Regions IC: Canada ETSI: Europe, most countries (verify with your local regulatory body) SPAIN: Spain FRANCE: France MKK: Japan Defaults FCC Examples Local>> CHANGE 80211 REGION FRANCE Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET See Also Show 80211, page 2-63 2.2.10 Change 80211 Reset Resets the MSS so any c[...]

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    Command Reference Change 80211 2-9 Parameters num Enter a value between 0 and 3000. Defaults 3000 Examples Local>> CHANGE 80211 RTS 0 Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET See Also Show 80211, page 2-63 2.2.12 Change 80211 WEP Enabling WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) means the MSS will only connect to an AP (in infrastructure mode) or communicat[...]

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    Command Reference Change Access 2-10 keydata Enter the WEP key. The key format should be entered as “xx-xx-xx-xx...” where each x is a hexadecimal digit (0 through 9 and A through F). Each pair of hex digits (xx) defines a byte of key data, and each byte is separated from the next by a dash. For a 40-bit key, 5 bytes of key data must be given. [...]

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    Command Reference Change Autobaud 2-11 PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges). Local Permits only logins from the attached serial device. Dynamic Allows the port to initiate and receive connections. Remote [...]

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    Command Reference Change Autostart 2-12 Note: In the absence of the Portlist parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4’s current port only. PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges). Defaults Disable[...]

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    Command Reference Change Autostart 2-13 PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges). Character Sets a character that will cause a login event. Users will get the benefit of Autostart without having to hit Return[...]

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    Command Reference Change Backward Switch 2-14 2.6 Change Backward Switch Defines a key that will switch the user to a previous session without entering local mode. From local mode, the key functions as if the Backward command was entered. Any key can be specified unless it conflicts with MSS line editing or the Break or Forward keys. The key you sp[...]

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    Command Reference Change BOOTP 2-15 Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Parameters Server MSS4 only. 2.8 Change BOOTP Disables or enables querying for a BOOTP host at system boot time. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Parameters Server MSS4 only. Defaults Enabled 2.9 Change Break Determines how and where the Break key will be[...]

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    Command Reference Change Buffering 2-16 Remote The MSS ignores the Break key and passes it to the remote host. Only applicable if the session protocol supports Break events. Telnet supports Break events, but Rlogin, raw TCP, and UDP do not. None Disables the Break key. Defaults None See Also Change Local Switch, page 2-30. 2.10 Change Buffering Spe[...]

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    Command Reference Change Datasend 2-17 PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges). Defaults 8 data bits See Also Change Autobaud, page 2-11; Change Parity, page 2-35. 2.12 Change Datasend Changes the amount of [...]

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    Command Reference Change Datasend 2-18 Timeout Sets the trigger that allows serial data to be accumulated until a “timeout” condition has been detected. Idle Defines the timeout as a period of time since the last character was received. num Sets the timeout in milliseconds. Frame Defines the timeout as the time since the current “character bu[...]

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    Command Reference Change Dedicated 2-19 2.13 Change Dedicated Dedicates a port to a Telnet, Rlogin, or SPX host, or to a LAT service. Once logged into the port, a user is automatically connected to the host or service; the user cannot return to local mode or enter MSS commands. Upon exiting the remote host, the user is logged out of the MSS. The Ho[...]

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    Command Reference Change Dedicated 2-20 Hostlist Dedicates the port to a list of hosts. For more information, see the Hostlist command on page 2-58. LAT Dedicates the port to a LAT service. servicename Enter the name of the desired LAT service. None Disables all previously-configured dedicated hosts. Rlogin Dedicates the port to Rlogin connections.[...]

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    Command Reference Change DHCP 2-21 2.14 Change DHCP Enables or disables querying for a DHCP host at system boot time. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Errors Configuring an IP address will automatically disable DHCP. Enabling DHCP will remove the IP address saved in non-volatile memory (NVR). Parameters Server MSS4 only. Defaults Enabl[...]

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    Command Reference Change DSRLogout 2-22 2.16 Change DSRLogout If DSRLogout is enabled, the specified port will be logged out when its DSR signal is de-asserted. This logout usually happens only when the attached device is turned off or disconnected. The feature can be used to keep users from switching physical terminal lines to access other session[...]

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    Command Reference Change Flow Control 2-23 PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges). Defaults Disabled 2.18 Change Flow Control Sets the type of flow control to be used on the specified port. Restrictions Req[...]

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    Command Reference Change Forward Switch 2-24 2.19 Change Forward Switch Defines a key that will switch the user to the next session without entering local mode. In local mode, the key functions as if the Forward command was entered. Any key can be specified unless it conflicts with MSS line editing or the Break or Forward keys. The key you specify [...]

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    Command Reference Change Inactive Logout 2-25 Parameters Server MSS4 only. Secondary Configures a gateway to be used when the primary gateway is unavailable. IPaddress Specify a host using the numeric IP address format. Specifying an IP address of 0.0.0.0 removes the previously-defined gateway. See Also Change Subnet Mask, page 2-47. 2.21 Change In[...]

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    Command Reference Change Incoming 2-26 Parameters Server MSS4 only. period Enter a length of time in minutes (1 to 120) or seconds (5 to 60). For minutes, add an m after the number. For seconds, add an s after the number. Defaults 30 minutes Examples Local> CHANGE INACTIVE TIMER 10m See Also Change Inactive Logout, page 2-25. 2.23 Change Incomin[...]

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    Command Reference Change IPAddress 2-27 Password Prompts the user to enter the login password when attempting an incoming connection. Nopassword Allows incoming connections without prompting for the login password. Defaults Telnet, Nopassword See Also Change Loginpass, page 2-31. 2.24 Change IPAddress Sets the MSS’s IP address. The IP address mus[...]

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    Command Reference Change LAT CircTimer 2-28 Restrictions Requires privileged user status. The Both, Incoming, and Outgoing parameters are only applicable to the MSS4. Parameters IPaddress Specify an address in standard numeric format. An address with 0 or 255 in any segment restricts all addresses in that range. Both MSS4 only. Restricts logins fro[...]

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    Command Reference Change LAT Groups 2-29 2.27 Change LAT Groups Specifies the LAT service groups to which the MSS can connect. Groups are numbered from 0 to 255. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Errors The MSSLite, MSS4, and the MSS-VIA do not support LAT. Parameters groupList Specify a list of groups to replace the current list. Use c[...]

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    Command Reference Change Local Switch 2-30 Secondary Configures a loadhost to be used when the primary loadhost is unavailable. IPaddress Specify a host using standard numeric format—host names cannot be resolved via a nameserver. Specifying an IP address of 0.0.0.0 removes the previously- defined loadhost. 2.30 Change Local Switch Defines a key [...]

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    Command Reference Change Loginpass 2-31 2.31 Change Loginpass Specifies the password used to log into the MSS. The password should consist of no more than 6 alphabetic letters. Users are only required to provide this password if the port has Password Protect enabled. If you do not enter the password at the command line, you will immediately be prom[...]

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    Command Reference Change Modem Emulation 2-32 PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges). Defaults Disabled See Also Change Autostart, page 2-12; Change DSRLogout, page 2-22. 2.33 Change Modem Emulation Present[...]

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    Command Reference Change Nameserver 2-33 Errors The server name must be unique to the network. Parameters Server MSS4 only. serverName Enter a string of up to 16 characters. Strings must be enclosed in quotes if they contain lower-case letters, spaces, or punctuation. See Also Change WINS, page 2-51. 2.35 Change Nameserver Specifies the nameserver [...]

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    Command Reference Change NetWare Internal Network 2-34 Parameters Ether_II Enables Ethernet v2 frame type. Native Enables the “native mode” NetWare frame type. Snap Enables the 802.2 frame type with SNAP SAPs. 802_2 Enables the 802.2 frame type with NetWare SAPs. Defaults all Enabled (Internal routing also enabled) See Also Change NetWare Inter[...]

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    Command Reference Change NetWare Routing 2-35 Parameters fileserver Enter the name of the desired fileserver using no more than 8 characters. None Specifies that no loadhost will be used. See Also Change Software, page 2-45. 2.39 Change NetWare Routing Allows the MSS to act as an internal router whenever there are multiple NetWare frame types in us[...]

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    Command Reference Change Passflow 2-36 Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or group of ports. Note: In the absence of the PortList parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4’s current port only. PortList Specify a particular port or group of ports. Port numbers are specified with integers between 1 and 4, and should be s[...]

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    Command Reference Change Password Incoming 2-37 2.42 Change Password Incoming Controls whether the MSS will ask users for an incoming password when they attempt to connect to the network socket connection ports (ports 200x and 300x, where x is the number of the desired serial port). See Environment Strings on page B-1 for more information on networ[...]

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    Command Reference Change Password Protect 2-38 2.44 Change Password Protect Controls whether a password is needed to log into the MSS from a serial port. For models with a dedicated console port (the MSS-Via, MSS485, and the MSSLite A and C), this command will also affect the serial console port. To set the login password, use the Change Loginpass [...]

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    Command Reference Change Preferred 2-39 2.46 Change Preferred Specifies a default service for the specified port. The MSS will attempt to use the preferred service for autoconnecting, or when no host name is specified for a TCP (Telnet), Rlogin, SPX, or LAT connection command. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. The MSSLite, MSS4, and the[...]

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    Command Reference Change Privpass 2-40 servicename Enter the name of the desired LAT service. envString Add the desired environment key(s). See Appendix B for a complete list of strings. Options must be separated by colons. None Clears preferred service configurations. See Also Change Dedicated, page 2-19. 2.47 Change Privpass Sets the password to [...]

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    Command Reference Change Retransmit Limit 2-41 Defaults Enabled 2.49 Change Retransmit Limit ‘ Specifies the number of retries attempted if a network message receives no acknowledgment. This number may need to be increased on noisy or heavily-used networks. The rate at which retransmits are sent is protocol and network dependent. Restrictions Req[...]

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    Command Reference Change RS485 2-42 2.51 Change RS485 Enables RS-485 networking and configures the necessary RS-485 parameters on the MSS-VIA and the MSS4. RS-485 networking is explained in the Configuration chapter of your MSS installation guide. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Errors Only applies to the MSS-VIA and the MSS4 (the MSS[...]

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    Command Reference Change Secondary 2-43 TXDrive Controls how the MSS drives the TX pin. Always Sets the MSS to drive TX. The MSS will never tristate TX, even if data is not being sent. Auto Sets the MSS to drive TX only when transmitting, and tristate when not transmitting. Defaults Disabled Mode = 4Wire Termination disabled TXDrive = Always 2.52 C[...]

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    Command Reference Change Silentboot 2-44 Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Does not apply to the MSS485. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or group of ports. Note: In the absence of the PortList parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4’s current port only. PortList Specify a particular port or group of po[...]

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    Command Reference Change Software 2-45 Examples CHANGE SNMPSETCOMM WPHRED (adds a single community with read-write access) See Also The Configuration chapter of your Installation Guide 2.57 Change Software 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[...]

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    Command Reference Change Startup 2-46 rate Available speeds (baud rates) are generally 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, and 230400 baud. The MSSLite can only go as high as 38400 baud. Defaults 9600 baud See Also Change Autobaud, page 2-11. 2.59 Change Startup Configures the startup configuration file that the MSS will [...]

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    Command Reference Change Stopbits 2-47 num Specify the desired number or retry attempts. Enter zero to make the MSS retry until the startupfile is read (indefinitely). Defaults Retry: 5 Examples Local> CHANGE STARTUP FILE “bob:start” Local> CHANGE STARTUP FILE hevax::start.com Local> CHANGE STARTUP FILE “engfssys:loginstart.cmd”[...]

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    Command Reference Change TCPKeepalive 2-48 Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Parameters Server MSS4 only. mask Specify a mask in numeric IP format, for example, 255.255.255.0. See Also Change IPAddress, page 2-27; Change Gateway, page 2-24. 2.62 Change TCPKeepalive Controls the transmission of TCP/IP keepalive packets. Restrictions Requ[...]

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    Command Reference Change Telnetpad 2-49 2.64 Change Telnetpad When enabled, Telnetpad tells the MSS to pad carriage returns with null characters during Telnet sessions. The Telnet RFC (Request for Comments) specifies Telnetpad Enabled. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or group of p[...]

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    Command Reference Change Timeserver 2-50 2.66 Change Timeserver Specifies which timeserver the MSS will use to update its internal clock. The MSS can communicate with either Daytime or Network Timeserver Protocol (NTP) servers. For NTP, the MSS can periodically broadcast a message asking for time information and wait for an NTP timeserver to reply,[...]

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    Command Reference Change Verify 2-51 2.67 Change Verify Controls whether the MSS will provide informational messages whenever a session is connected, disconnected, or switched. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. If a port is Dedicated, Verify is disabled. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or group of ports. Note: In [...]

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    Command Reference Crypt Password 2-52 2.69 Crypt Password Changes the password used for the encryption mode environment string (:Y). Both ends of the connection must agree on the encryption password being used. You must reboot after changing the encryption password. Note: To use the encryption features for your MSS, you must use a special software [...]

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    Command Reference Disk 2-53 2.70 Disk Performs disk management functions for the MSS and, for models with PC card support, for any installed ATA flash card. The MSS contains two modifiable directories—/ram and /flash—and one read-only directory—/rom. For MSS models with one PC card slot, an ATA card can be accessed as /pccard1; for models wit[...]

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    Command Reference Disk 2-54 Errors For the /pccard1 and /pccard 2 parameter, you will receive an error if either the specified card is not a storage card or if there is no card in the slot. Parameters Cat Displays an entire file in your terminal window. Cd Changes your current working directory. Chmod Changes permissions for a file or directory. To[...]

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    Command Reference Disk 2-55 /PCCard1 and /PCCard2 Formats an ATA flash card for use in an MSS PC card slot. An unformatted card can not be used by the MSS. The /pccard1 parameter applies to all MSS products with one PC card slot (MSS-VIA) or the first (top) slot of the MSS4. The /pccard2 parameter applies to the bottom PC card slot of the MSS4. Fsc[...]

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    Command Reference Disk 2-56 Rm Removes files and/or directories from the MSS RAM and Flash disks. The possible flags are: Rmdir Removes a directory from the specified disks. The command can only be used if the directory is empty. If the directory is full, you must add the DISK RM - rf command. Sync Forces the MSS to write files to flash immediately[...]

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    Command Reference Delete IPSecurity 2-57 2.71 Delete IPSecurity Removes entries from the IP Security table. Restrictions Requires privileged user status. Errors An error will be returned if the IPSecurity entry does not exist. See Also Change IPSecurity, page 2-27; Show IPsecurity, page 2-64. 2.72 Disconnect Terminates the current session or specif[...]

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    Command Reference Forward 2-58 2.74 Forward When entered in local mode, moves users one session forward (to a more recent session). See Also Backward, page 2-2; Change Backward Switch, page 2-14; Change Forward Switch, page 2-24; Change Local Switch, page 2-30. 2.75 Help Allows the user to view command syntax information. Typing Help alone will sho[...]

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    Command Reference Initialize 2-59 servicename Enter the name of the desired LAT service. Rlogin Adds an Rlogin entry to the host table. hostname Enter the IP address of the target host. For UDP only, resolvable hostnames and broadcast/multicast IP addresses can be used. SPX Adds an SPX entry to the host table. SAPname Enter the SPX host’s SAP nam[...]

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    Command Reference LAT 2-60 Parameters Delay Schedules a reboot after a specified number of minutes. num Enter the number of minutes, from 0 (immediate) to 120. Factory Reboots the MSS with its factory-configured settings. Noboot Cycles power on the MSS, but without booting. The MSS will remain in the Boot Configuration Program (BCP). See your insta[...]

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    Command Reference Netstat 2-61 Note: In the absence of the PortList parameter, the configuration will affect the MSS4’s current port only. PortList MSS4 and MSS-Via only. Specify a port number as an integer between 1 and 3 (Via) or 1 and 6 (MSS4). You can not log out multiple ports at once. number Enter a port number. 2.80 Netstat Displays curren[...]

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    Command Reference Rlogin 2-62 2.83 Rlogin Attempts to log in to a remote host as a local user. Parameters IPaddress Specify a resolvable text host name or a numeric IP address. This parameter is optional if a preferred Telnet service has been defined. username Specify a name to be used as the login name. 2.84 RTC Sets Sets the real time clock (RTC)[...]

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    Command Reference Set Privileged 2-63 2.85 Set Privileged Changes the port’s privileged status. Note: If you forget the password, you must reset the MSS to its factory defaults. See Initialize on page 2-59 for instructions. Restrictions Secure users may not become the privileged user. Only one port at a time can be the privileged port. Parameters[...]

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    Command Reference Show Hostlist 2-64 2.87 Show Hostlist Displays the current list of remote hosts to use for multihost mode connections. See Also Status Displays , page 5-6; Multihost Mode , page 5-11; Hostlist, page 2-58. 2.88 Show IPsecurity Displays the current TCP/IP security table. Each address or range is shown, along with the direction of co[...]

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    Command Reference Show Ports 2-65 SPX Shows SPX node hop counts, frame types, and availability. See Also Status Displays , page 5-6. 2.91 Show Ports Displays all serial port settings, including the port’s connection status, the flow control state , the state of DSR and DTR serial signals, the access type, and more. Can also be used to display mod[...]

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    Command Reference Show Services 2-66 Parameters Bootparams Displays MSS parameters that relate to the boot procedure and software loadfile. Counters Displays Ethernet and TCP/IP error information. Characteristics Displays server settings including hardware address, timer limit, password limit, session limit, retransmit limit, IP address, subnet mas[...]

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    Command Reference Show SNMP 2-67 2.96 Show SNMP Displays configured SNMP communities and their access modes (read-only or read/write). The default community name is public , and allows read-only access. There is one additional user-configurable SNMP community. See Also Status Displays , page 5-6; Change SNMPSetComm, page 2-44. 2.97 Show Users Displ[...]

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    Command Reference SPX 2-68 Examples Local> SOURCE “labsun:start.com” See Also Change Startup File, page 2-46 2.100 SPX Attempts a connection to an SPX-enabled device on the network. SPX devices announce their availability to the network with SAP names; the target device must be advertising itself via SAP announcements for the MSS to make a c[...]

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    Command Reference Test 2-69 2.102 Test Tests a serial port’s connection. When the Test command is entered without any parameters, test lines of 70 characters are sent to the specified serial port until a key is pressed. Restrictions Nonprivileged users may only test their current port. Parameters Port MSS4 only. Specifies a particular port or gro[...]

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    -1 A: Contact Information If you are experiencing an error that is not listed in Appendix B of your Installation Guide , or if you are unable to fix the error, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support at 800-422-7044 (US) or 949- 453-3990. Technical Support is also available via Internet email at support@lantronix.com . A.1 Problem Report[...]

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    B-1 B: Environment Strings B.1 Usage An environment string is a sequence of key letters, sometimes prefixed by a plus (+) or minus (-). Environment strings can be used with Change Dedicated , Change Preferred , Hostlist , LAT , and Telnet to configure connections. The keys are added after the hostname (if one is given) and a colon. Key letters are [...]

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    Environment Strings Usage Examples B-2 B.2.1 Usage Examples These examples should illustrate the proper usage of the above environment strings. 2.2.1.1 nnnn Sets a socket number. For TCP and UDP connections only. The most common socket numbers are 7000 (the MSS remote console port), 200x (for Telnet IAC interpretation), and 300x (for raw TCP/IP), w[...]

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    Environment Strings Usage Examples B-3 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>&[...]

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    Environment Strings Usage Examples B-4 Examples Local>> CHANGE DEDICATED TCP 192.73.220.1:U Local>> CHANGE DEDICATED TCP :U (forms a passive UDP session with any host) Local>> CHANGE DEDICATED TCP :US60 (forms a passive UDP session where the MSS will wait 60 seconds after receiving a packet from one host before returning to passiv[...]

  • Page 84

    B-1 B: Show 802.11 Errors B.1 Introduction When you enter the Show 80211 command without any other parameters, the resulting screen includes a field for errors. The “ Errors: ” field displays two eight-digit numbers, separated by a comma. These numbers are a 64-bit wide bitfield of error bits, each one indicating whether or not the given error [...]

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    Show 802.11 Errors Leftmost Number B-2 10000000 Internal error. 08000000 Fragment reassembly timed out. Failed to receive all the fragments of a fragmented 802.11 packet before the reassembly window expired. Dropped some correctly received fragments. 04000000 Received an 802.11 packet with invalid subtype code. 02000000 Received an 802.11 packet wi[...]

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    Show 802.11 Errors Rightmost Number B-3 00000100 Authentication with the AP failed because the WEP key the unit is using is not the same as the key the AP is using. 00000080 Authentication with the AP failed because either the unit or the AP sent an incorrect authentication packet. Some APs will erroneously return this error code when the problem i[...]

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    Show 802.11 Errors Rightmost Number B-4 00100000 Unassigned. 00080000 Unassigned. 00040000 Unassigned. 00020000 Internal error. May occur on some cards in conjunction with other described error codes. 00010000 The 802.11 card in use is not compatible with the regulatory region to which the unit has been programmed. 00008000 Internal error. 00004000[...]

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    Show 802.11 Errors Rightmost Number B-5 00000004 Internal error. 00000002 Internal error. 00000001 Internal error.[...]

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    Index-1 Index Numerics 802.11 2-2 , 2-63 Antenna 2-3 Channel 2-4 Errors C-1 ESSID 2-4 Fragmentation 2-5 MAC address 2-5 Network mode 2-6 Power 2-7 , 2-8 Region 2-7 RTS 2-8 WEP 2-9 A Access mode 2-10 Antenna, 802.11 2-3 ATA flash cards 2-53 Autobaud 2-11 Autostart 2-12 B Backward switch 2-2 , 2-14 Baud rate 2-45 Boot Configuration Program (BCP) 2-60[...]

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    Index Index-2 Internal network number 2-34 IP Address 2-27 Security 2-27 , 2-57 , 2-64 IPX (NetWare) SPX 2-68 L LAT 2-60 , 2-64 Circuit timer 2-28 Destination port B-4 Groups 2-29 Identification 2-29 Target node B-4 Loadhost 2-29 , 2-34 Local switch 2-30 Login password 2-26 , 2-31 Logout 2-60 Inactivity 2-25 M MAC address, 802.11 2-5 Modem Control [...]

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    Index Index-3 T Telnet 2-48 , 2-68 Padding characters 2-48 , 2-49 Raw connections B-3 Terminal type 2-49 Test command 2-69 Timers Circuit 2-28 Inactivity 2-25 Timeserver 2-50 U UDP 2-50 , B-3 Passive B-3 Unix commands 2-53 Users 2-67 V Verification 2-51 W WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) 2-9 WINS 2-51 Wireless 2-2 , 2-63 Z Zeroing counters 2-69[...]