Lantronix MSS1-T, Reference Manual

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Introduction Configuration
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1.5 Configuration
Each MSS has a unique name and network address printed on its underside. The name is based on
the MSS Ethernet address and is referred to in the manual as
MSS_xxxxxx . The xxxxxx string
represents the last six digits of the MSS Ethernet address. Be sure to note the Ethernet address
before configuring the unit.
When using IPX or LAT, it is possible to power up the MSS and have it work properly with no
additional configuration required. TCP/IP users must give the unit an IP address.
NOTE: For more information about methods used to configure an IP address, see page 3-1.
Lantronix has provided EZWebCon software to help users install and configure the MSS. It is also
possible to configure the MSS settings by logging into it over a network via Telnet or Rlogin. See
Chapter 3,
Getting Started , for more information.
Additionally, the MSS can be configured to download a configuration file containing boot
commands from a NetWare or TCP/IP host at boot time. See the
Change Startup command for
more information.