
Introduction
Terms
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The MSS also implements basic Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
functionality. SNMP commands enable users, usually system administrators, to get
information from and control other nodes on a local area network (LAN), and
respond to queries from other network hosts. The MSS allows configuration of one
community name with read/write access. Instructions for SNMP configuration are
available in the Device Server Reference Manual.
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IPX/ SPX (NetWare)
The MSS provides IPX/SPX access to the serial device from NetWare and any other
IPX/SPX nodes. It allows users to download system files from NetWare hosts and
log into the MSS via NetWare for remote configuration.
The MSS supports all four NetWare frame types: Ethernet v2, Native mode, 802.2,
and 802.2 SNAP.
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Local Area Transport (LAT)
LAT is a protocol developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for local
network connections and is supported on most DEC operating systems. The MSS
provides logins to remote hosts and host-initiated connections, as well as access to
the MSS serial port from LAT hosts.
1.3 Terms
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Host
A computer attached to the network. The term host is
generally used to denote interactive computers, or
computers that people can log into.
Local Mode
The MSS user interface. It is used to issue
configuration and session management commands and
to establish connections. When in Local mode, users
will see a
Local>
prompt.
Node
Any intelligent device directly connected to the
Ethernet network such as a host, a printer, or a terminal
server. All nodes have their own Ethernet addresses.
The MSS is a node. Devices connected to the MSS are
not nodes.
Server/server
Server, when capitalized, refers to your Lantronix
MSS server product. When not capitalized, it refers to
a generic network server machine.
Session
A logical connection to a service. A typical session is
a terminal connected to a host through the server.