Lantronix 1-T2 User Manual

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Introduction
 
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1 - Introduction
 
The MSS1-T and MSS1-T2 are multiprotocol micro serial servers that provide 
Ethernet connections for personal computers, terminals, modems, and 
devices that would not otherwise be connected to a network. The MSS100 
additionally provides Fast Ethernet support. 
 
NOTE:
 
In this manual, all MSS models will be referred to as Òthe MSSÓ 
or Òthe ServerÓ unless a distinction needs to be made between the 
models.
 
The MSS can be used to start outbound Ethernet connections to hosts on 
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and LAT networks. It can also provide interactive access to 
a device connected to its serial port. However, unlike traditional print servers, 
the MSS does not support printing protocols such as LPR, RTEL, and 
PCONSOLE, or queueing.
This manual explains how to install the MSS products.
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The remainder of this chapter outlines MSS functionality.
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, explains how to install the MSS hardware 
and boot the server.
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, details different ways to log into the 
MSS and prepare the server for configuration. 
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, covers basic conÞguration.
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, provides an overview of how to use the 
MSS interactively and with host applications.
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The hypertext version of this manual, located on CD-ROM, 
includes more speciÞc information about conÞguring and using 
the MSS and reloading MSS software. 
Be sure to read the section of the conÞguration chapter that applies to the 
protocol you are using (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, or LAT).
For more detailed information on the MSS, including a complete command 
reference, see the 
 
MSS Reference Manual
 
 located on the CD in HTML and PDF 
formats.