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Updating Software Obtaining New Software
E - 1
E - Updating Software
The latest version of the Lantronix MSS operating software and its associated release notes can be
downloaded directly from the Lantronix development systems in one of two ways: anonymous
FTP through the Internet or via dial-in modem.
Comments and/or requests for help via email are welcome - send them to support@lantronix.com
and they will be routed appropriately. Questions or comments regarding the FTP/download pro-
cess itself can be sent to ftp@lantronix.com. Mail can also be sent from within the dial-in modem
menu access.
E.1 Obtaining New Software
E.1.1 Via FTP
Server software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com) whose current IP address
is 192.73.220.84. This is subject to change at any time; the text name should be used if possible.
The files are stored in normal and Unix compress formats (filename.z); if you have access to the
Unix compress utility, you should download the compressed versions. These files are binary data,
so the binary option must be used to transfer the files.
To log into the FTP server, use the username anonymous and enter your full email address as the
password. If the FTP server cannot verify the username or email address, you will be denied
access. The machine that issues the FTP command must be resolvable via the INADDR.ARPA
DNS record for the connection to succeed. If access is denied, try using a “known” machine such
as a gateway or nameserver.
Once a connection has been made, the following text will be displayed:
Figure E-1: Lantronix FTP Session
All released files are in the pub directory. Always download the README file first; it contains a
directory of available software versions.
220-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server.
220-Direct questions to support@lantronix.com or 1.800.422.7044.
220-Questions about this ftp account only to ftp.lantronix.com.
220-nexus FTP server (Ver. wu-2.4(1) Wed Sep 7 12:32:43 PDT 1994)
Name (ftp.lantronix.com:jerry): anonymous
331 Guest login ok, send your complete e-mail address as password
Password: jerry@widgets.com
[your e-mail address, not echoed]
230-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server.
230-IMPORTANT: Please get the README file before proceeding.
230-IMPORTANT: Set BINARY mode before transferring executables.
230-
230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply
Remote system type is UNIX.
[your type displayed here]
Using binary mode to transfer files.
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