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Contents
1: Introduction.................................................................................................... 1-1
Model Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
MSS Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-1
TCP/IP Support............................................................................................................................. 1-3
Terms ............................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
About This Manual ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
2: Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-1
MSS4 Components ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
MSS4-D/DFP Front Panel ............................................................................................... 2-1
MSS4-S/SFP Front Panel................................................................................................. 2-2
MSS4 Side Panel ............................................................................................................. 2-2
MSS4 LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing in a Wired Network....................................................................................................... 2-3
Installing PC Cards ....................................................................................................................... 2-5
Installing an 802.11 Card................................................................................................. 2-5
Installing an ATA Flash Card .......................................................................................... 2-6
Installing a Modem Card ................................................................................................. 2-7
3: Getting Started .............................................................................................. 3-1
System Passwords......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Privileged Password......................................................................................................... 3-1
Login Passwords .............................................................................................................. 3-2
IP Address Configuration ............................................................................................................. 3-3
Using EZWebCon............................................................................................................ 3-3
Using ARP and Ping ........................................................................................................ 3-3
Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP Reply ....................................................................... 3-4
Using the Serial Console.................................................................................................. 3-4
Incoming Logins ........................................................................................................................... 3-5
TCP/IP Logins ................................................................................................................. 3-5
Serial Port Logins ............................................................................................................ 3-6
Remote Console Logins................................................................................................... 3-6
Outbound Connections.................................................................................................................. 3-7
Logout ........................................................................................................................................... 3-7
4: Configuration ................................................................................................. 4-1
Rebooting the MSS ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
Normal Reboot................................................................................................................. 4-1
Factory Defaults............................................................................................................... 4-1
TCP/IP Configuration ................................................................................................................... 4-2
IP Address........................................................................................................................ 4-2
Subnet Mask .................................................................................................................... 4-2
Gateway ........................................................................................................................... 4-2
Name Server .................................................................................................................... 4-3
IP Security........................................................................................................................ 4-3