Lantronix MSS1-T, Reference Manual

Page: 27 / 117

Getting Started IP Address Configuration
3 - 1
3 - Getting Started
This chapter covers all of the steps needed to get the MSS on-line and working. There are three
basic methods used to log into the MSS and begin configuration.
1. Incoming (Remote) Logins: EZWebCon is the preferred method of login and
configuration for TCP/IP and IPX users. For TCP/IP and LAT users, other
remote login options are available (see Telnet on page 3-4).
2. Serial Port Logins: Users can connect a terminal directly to the console port, log
in, and use the command line interface to configure the unit.
3. Remote Console Logins: TCP/IP users can make a Telnet connection to the
remote console port, port 7000.
It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the MSS:
• The MSS IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP functionality is available
(see IP Address Configuration on page 3-1).
• Connecting a terminal to the console port or logging into the remote console port
does not automatically create privileged user status. You must use the Set Privileged
command to configure the unit (see Privileged Password on page 4-1).
• The remote console port is password protected (see System Passwords on page 4-1).
• Only one person at a time may be logged into the remote console port, regardless of
the protocol being used. This eliminates the possibility of several people simulta-
neously attempting to configure the MSS.
• Remote console logins cannot be disabled. The system manager should always be
able to access the unit.
• Only one terminal may be connected to the MSS485 DB-9 console port.
3.1 IP Address Configuration
When using IPX or LAT, it is possible to power up the MSS and have it work properly with no
additional configuration required. For TCP/IP use, an IP address must be configured for the MSS
before any TCP/IP functionality is available. There are three ways to configure the IP address:
1. Using a host BOOTP or RARP server
2. Using an ARP entry and the ping command from a network host
3. Using the serial console
3.1.1 Using a BOOTP or RARP Reply
A host-based BOOTP or RARP server can provide information for the MSS to use to configure an
IP address when the unit boots. See the host-based man pages for configuration information. Keep
in mind that many BOOTP daemons will not reply to a BOOTP request if the download file name
in the configuration file does not exist. If this is the case, create a file in the download path to get
the BOOTP daemon to respond.
BOOTP and RARP are enabled by default on the MSS. If you wish to disable them, use the Change
BOOTP
and Change RARP commands.