
Protocols
Introduction
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Note:
See the Device Server Reference Manual for more information.
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Reloadable Operating Software
The MSS stores its operating code in Flash ROM, which means that it does not have
to download code at boot time. If necessary, you can upgrade the MSS’s operating
code to support additional features as newer code becomes available. Also, you can
configure the MSS to request a downloaded configuration file at boot time.
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Security
The MSS includes several configurable security features:
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Automatic session logouts when a port is disconnected or a device is turned off.
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Password protection for privileges, ports, services, maintenance commands,
and the remote console.
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An IP security table, which allows the MSS manager to restrict incoming and
outgoing TCP/IP connections to certain ports and hosts. This allows managers
to restrict MSS access to a particular local network segment or host.
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Diagnostics
Power-up and interactive diagnostics help system managers troubleshoot network
and serial line problems.
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SDK Support
1.2 Protocols
A network protocol is a method of communicating over Ethernet. Each protocol specifies
a certain arrangement of data in the Ethernet packets, and provides different services for its
users. The MSS supports the following protocols:
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TCP/IP
Support includes Telnet, Rlogin, UDP, DNS, and WINS. The Telnet terminal
protocol, supported on most UNIX systems, is an easy-to-use interface that creates
terminal connections to any network host supporting Telnet. Rlogin is a protocol that
allows users to initiate a TCP/IP login session. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a
connectionless protocol that results in smaller packet headers, no session overhead,
and the ability to send to multiple hosts. The MSS also supports the use of Domain
Name Servers (DNS), allowing a network nameserver to translate text node names
into numeric IP addresses. For WINS support, the MSS can be configured to
announce itself as a WINS node.