Lantronix MSS1-T, Reference Manual

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Interactive Connections Using the MSS
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5.2.2.4 LAT
LAT devices broadcast their services to the network along with ratings, which are estimates of
how busy the services are. Ratings range from 0 to 255; a 255 rating means that the service can
accept connections while a zero rating means that the service is in use and connection attempts
will be denied. By default, connection attempts are made to the highest-rated service bearing a
given name.
To connect to a LAT service, type the word “LAT” followed by the service name. To view available
LAT nodes and services, enter Show Nodes LAT or Show Services at the Local> prompt. The
example below shows how to connect to the highest-rated service named modem on the network.
Figure 5-12: Connecting to a Service
Connections to particular hosts and ports can be forced if desired. Forcing a connection in this way
may be necessary if more than one host on a network can provide a given service, or if the desired
host does not have the highest rating for that service. For example, the following command will
attempt a connection to a service named modem on port 5 of a VAX host named vax8.
Figure 5-13: Connecting to a Specific Port
NOTE: If the information supplied in the command is incorrect, or if there is no such ser-
vice on the specified host or port, the connection will be refused.
If the MSS has been configured to allow incoming LAT logins, the MSS will also show up as a
service on the network. Users can connect to the MSS from another LAT-based server by typing
the appropriate connection command.
5.2.3 Status Displays
These eleven commands display information about the current configuration and operating status
of the MSS. The following sections describe what a user will see when typing the Show commands
in interactive (local) mode.
5.2.3.1 Show Hostlist
This command shows the current contents of the host table used for multihost mode connections.
Host entries are numbered from 1 to 8.
5.2.3.2 Show IPsecurity
This command shows the current TCP/IP security table, if one exists. Addresses or ranges of
addresses are listed according to the kind of restrictions placed upon them.
5.2.3.3 Show NetWare
All necessary information related to IPX/SPX connections can be viewed including the name of
the NetWare loadserver and the number of frames transmitted. Specifically, a user can find out
which frame types are enabled, if internal routing is enabled, and what internal network number
governs internal routing.
Local> LAT modem
Local> LAT modem LN=vax8:LD=0005