
Software
Introduction
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1.4 Software
The CD-ROM shipped with the MSS contains operational software. It
also contains EZWebCon software which can be used to configure the
unit.
The MSS is equipped with Flash ROM, so it is not necessary to download
software each time the unit boots. Software must only be reloaded if there
is a problem with the Flash ROM, or if a new software version is released.
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 in the
MSS Reference Manual
on the
CD-ROM for more information.