Lantronix MSS1-T, Reference Manual

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Reloading MSS Software Updating Software
E - 2
E.1.2 Via a Modem
The Lantronix BBS system uses modems capable of v.32, v.34, v.42, v.42bis, 9600/2400/1200 baud
operation for the physical connection and the KERMIT software package for file transfer. The
modem number is USA (714) 367-1051, the account name is ets, and the password is server (see
Figure E-2).
NOTE: The download files (*.SYS) are image data and should only be transferred in binary
mode. If binary mode is not used, the files will be corrupted.
Figure E-2: Lantronix BBS New User Setup
You will be prompted to enter different letters. You can get help at any time by pressing the h key.
When downloading is complete, type g to log out of the bulletin board system.
E.2 Reloading MSS Software
The MSS stores its software in Flash ROM. This software controls the initialization process, the
operation of the MSS, and the processing of commands. The contents of Flash ROM can be
updated by downloading a new version of the operating software.
The MSS can be reloaded from network hosts using NetWare, TCP/IP, or MOP. Reloading instruc-
tions are given in the following subsections. Regardless of which protocol is used to update Flash
ROM, the following points are important:
• The Flash ROM software is contained in a file called MSS.SYS (MSS1-T and
MSS1-T2 models) or MSS485.SYS (MSS485 model only), provided with the
MSS media. This file must be accessible when updating Flash ROM. MSS485
users should substitute MSS485.SYS when the reload instructions refer to
MSS.SYS.
Connected to nexus.
Escape character is ‘^]’
SunOS UNIX (nexus)
login: ets
Password: server (not echoed)
Last login: Wed Apr 18 16:13:13 from widgets.com
SunOS Release 4.1.3_U1 (NEXUS) #2: Fri Dec 2 10:08:39 PST 1994
Welcome to the Lantronix BBS Type ‘h’ for help
userid (‘new’ for new user): new
Welcome new user! Enter a valid userid, 1-12 characters, no spaces
Userid: jerry.smith (not echoed)
Enter Password: platypus (not echoed)
User Name: jerry
Terminal Type (default=vt100):
Email address, if any: jerry@widgets.com