Print Server Installation Guide For EPS2-100 and EPS4-100 Fast Ethernet Print Servers Part Number 900-190 Rev.
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Contents Print Server Installation Guide 1 Introduction 2 Installation 3 Getting Started 4 TCP/IP Configuration 5 NetWare Configuration 6 LAT Configuration 7 AppleTalk Configuration 8 LAN Manager/DLC Configuration A Contact Information B Troubleshooting C Pinouts D Updating Software E Specifications F Frequently-used Commands Warranty Statement i
Declaration of Conformity Index
Introduction 1 - Introduction The Lantronix multi-port Fast Ethernet Print Servers (EPS2-100 and EPS4-100) are multiprotocol print servers that provide shared network access to printers for a variety of network protocols and operating systems. The EPS2-100 and EPS4-100 support the AppleTalk (EtherTalk), LAN Manager, Local Area Transport (LAT), IPX (NetWare), and TCP/IP protocols. Both servers queue multiple pending jobs and service those jobs in the order that they are received from the hosts.
Introduction 1.1 How to Use This Manual This guide is structured as follows: Chapter 2, Installation, explains how to physically install the Server. Chapter 3, Getting Started, explains the minimum configuration needed to operate the Server. Chapters 4 through 8 cover protocol-specific setup needed to install print queues and otherwise use the Server. Read chapters 2 and 3 in order, then proceed to the protocol-specific chapter that relates to your network.
Installation 2 - Installation 2.1 Product Description The front panel of the EPS has two RJ45 ports and either two DB25 ports (EPS2-100) or 4 DB25 ports (EPS4-100). The back panel of the EPS has one 10/100BASE-T port, a Test/Reset button, and a power plug.
Installation The EPS has 7 LEDs on the top panel Figure 2-2: EPS LED Location LEDs LED functionality is explained in Table 2-1.
Installation Table 2-1: LED Functionality LED Function During Normal Operation SERIAL Blinks yellow to indicate serial port activity. PARALLEL Blinks yellow to indicate parallel port activity. NETWORK Blinks yellow to indicate Ethernet activity. OK Lights green (blinks occasionally) to indicate the unit is functioning properly. GOOD LINK Lights solid green to indicate a working Ethernet connection (either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T).
Installation 2.2 Installation The following diagram shows a properly-installed EPS. To install the server, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the figure for help.
Installation 1. Connect at least one printer to the EPS using an available serial or parallel port. 2. If desired, connect a terminal to port 1 (the console port) to receive diagnostic and initial configuration messages. 3. Connect the EPS to the 10/100BASE-T network. NOTE: The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bit characters, and no parity. 4. Attach one end of the power cable to the EPS; plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Power will come on automatically. 5.
Getting Started 3 - Getting Started It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the EPS: The EPS IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP functionality is available. (See Setting the IP Address on page 4-2.) There are two important passwords on the EPS: the privileged password and the login password. Changing any server, service, or port setting requires privileged user status. The default privileged password is system.
Getting Started 3.1 EZWebCon Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the recommended way to configure the EPS. EZWebCon is a graphical user interface that guides first time users through the initial configuration process and allows experienced users to update and change any configurable parameters. There are two important things to note about EZWebCon: Your Server must have an IP address before EZWebCon can log into it for configuration purposes.
Getting Started 3.2 Incoming Logins Incoming logins made via EZWebCon can be used to configure the server. Incoming LAT and TCP/IP logins can also be used. Incoming Telnet is enabled by default to allow TCP/IP connections. To change this setting, use the Define Server Incoming command described in the Command Reference chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual located on CD-ROM. Incoming logins do not prompt for a login password; therefore, you may wish to disable them.
Getting Started The default services on the serial ports have the TCP/IP, NetWare, LAN Manager, and AppleTalk protocols enabled. Parallel port services have TCP/IP, NetWare, and LAN Manager enabled. LAT is disabled by default on all services provided by the Server because many network managers object to the frequent LAT service announcements. AppleTalk is disabled on parallel port services because AppleTalk requires Bitronics mode, which is disabled by default.
TCP/IP Configuration 4 - TCP/IP Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. The following sections cover IP address configuration and print configuration methods for TCP/IP hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See page 4-2 for instructions. The EPS provides two major methods of printing via TCP/IP: Berkeley remote LPR and RTEL host software.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.1 Setting the IP Address The EPS IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP functionality is available. To set the IP address, use one of the following methods: EZWebCon; a directed Ping packet; a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP reply; or commands entered at the command line (Local>) interface. 4.1.1 Using EZWebCon The EPS must have an IP address before you can log into it using EZWebCon. To assign the IP address from EZWebCon: 4-2 1. Start EZWebCon.
TCP/IP Configuration D. The IP address of the TFTP server you wish to use, if desired. 4. Click OK. 5. Cycle power on the server. EZWebCon will let you know whether the configuration was successful. 4.1.2 Using a Directed Ping Packet The ARP/ping method is available under UNIX, Windows 95, and Windows NT. If the EPS has no IP address, it will set its address from the first directed IP packet it receives. NOTE: The ARP/ping method only works during the first two minutes of EPS operation.
TCP/IP Configuration In order for the ARP command to work on Windows, the ARP table on the PC must have at least one IP address defined other than its own. If the ARP table is empty, the command will return an error message. Type ARP -A at the DOS command prompt to verify that there is at least one entry in the ARP table. If there is no other entry beside the local machine, ping another IP machine on your network to build the ARP table. This has to be a host other than the machine that you're working on.
TCP/IP Configuration administrator to Telnet into the EPS. Once logged in, the administrator can enter the Change IPaddress command to make the address permanent. % telnet 192.0.1.228 Trying 192.0.1.228 Lantronix Version n.n/n (yymmdd) Type Help at the ‘Local_>’ prompt for assistance. Enter Username> gopher Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> DEFINE IPADDRESS 192.0.1.228 Any host wishing to access the EPS will have to be told the EPS’s IP address.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.1.3 Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP Reply At boot time a host-based DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server can respond to an EPS request for an available IP address. For information about configuring the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server, see your host documentation. 4.1.4 Using the Command Line Interface 1. Connect to the serial port (Port 1) using a terminal emulation program. The serial settings should be 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. 2.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.2 Notes About LPR There are four important things to note about the LPR printing method: 1. Because of the way the LPR protocol is typically implemented on the host, the processing options and banner page are sent after the job data itself. The EPS will print a banner page at the end of a job, and cannot support most of the LPR options. If it is necessary to have the banner page at the beginning of the printout, install and use the RTEL software.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.3 LPR on Windows NT 4.x NOTE: This installation assumes that TCP/IP, Simple TCP/IP, and Microsoft TCP/IP printing have been installed on the Windows NT host. 4-8 1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. In the window that appears, choose My computer and click Next.
TCP/IP Configuration 4. Select the Add Port button and click Next.
TCP/IP Configuration 5. Select LPR Port. NOTE: If LPR Port is not an option, refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions on installing the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing service. 6. 4 - 10 Enter the name or IP address of your EPS on the first line, and enter the name of your EPS print service on the second line.
TCP/IP Configuration 7. Select the manufacturer and printer type.
TCP/IP Configuration 8. 4 - 12 Enter the queue name.
TCP/IP Configuration 9. If applicable, choose Shared and select the type of operating system that the printer will be working with. (First confirm that the print queue is working.
TCP/IP Configuration 10. Test the printer.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.4 LPR on UNIX Hosts The Berkeley remote printing system is supported on many machines, and is simple to configure. This section describes how to configure LPR print queues on generic UNIX hosts such as SUN hosts. There are slight variations in LPR configuration for AIX, HP, and SCO hosts, as will be explained in the following sections. 1. Install a print queue on your host by adding the EPS name and IP address to the /etc/hosts file: 192.0.1.88 2.
TCP/IP Configuration This will create a host queue named eps_prt. The rm parameter is the name of the EPS in the host's address file, the rp parameter is the name of the service as it exists on the EPS, and the sd parameter specifies the name of a directory used to hold temporary spooling files. 3. Create a world-writable spooling directory using the mkdir command. # mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/eps_prt # chmod 777 /usr/spool/lpd/eps_prt 4.
TCP/IP Configuration To create a print queue: 1. At the host prompt type smit. 2. Choose Print Spooling. 3. Choose Manage Print Server and Start the Print Server Subsystem (lpd daemon). 4. In the Start the Print Server Subsystem dialog box, type both in the first field. The message The lpd subsystem has been started will appear. Click Done. To add a print queue: 1. From the main window choose Print Spooling. 2. Choose Manage Print Server and Manage Print Queues. 3. Choose Add a print queue.
TCP/IP Configuration - The name of the EPS unit, - The name of the EPS service, - The type of print spooler on the remote server, and - A description of the printer on the remote server. A dialog box will appear with the message Added print queue eps_prt. NOTE: If you are unable to use SMIT, see the Print Server Reference Manual for UNIX commands for setting up print queues. 7. Print to the queue using normal lp syntax.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.4.2 LPR on HP Hosts The System Administration Manager (SAM) allows you to create print queues. NOTE: If you are unable to use SAM, the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM described UNIX commands that can be used to set up print queues. To create a print queue: 1. At the HP prompt type sam. 2. From the main application window choose Printers and Plotters. 3. Choose Printers/Plotters from the Printers and Plotters window. 4.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.4.3 LPR on SCO UNIX Hosts LPR is supported in SCO V3.2 release 4 with TCP/IP Version 1.2 and greater. To configure a print queue using LPR: 1. Issue the mkdev rlp command. This will install the Berkeley remote printing files and executable programs. NOTE: The mkdev rlp command should only be issued once, or serious problems will occur. If this happens, contact SCO technical support. You can print to this queue using normal lp syntax once the remote printer is set up.
TCP/IP Configuration Remote Printing Configuration Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting remote printing requests Please enter the printer name (q to quit): backupprinter Is printer backupprinter a remote printer or a local printer? (r/l) r Please enter the name of the remote host that backupprinter is attached to: EPS_xxxxxx The backupprinter is connected to host EPS_xxxxxx. Is this correct? (y/n) y Would you like this to be the sys.
TCP/IP Configuration During initial configuration, the queue name must be the same as the remote printer name. However, you may change the queue name later by manually editing the printcap file. 4.5 RTEL Functionality If the LPR method of printing is not adequate for an application (for example, if you need banners before jobs, or more flexibility), configure the Lantronix-supplied RTEL software on the host.
TCP/IP Configuration 3. See the README files in the created directories that describe the contents of the RTEL distribution and man pages that describe the actual software functionality. 4.6 Unix Host Troubleshooting Table 4-1: TCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server IP address and name are entered in the host file Telnet to the Server using the name in the host file and verify that the Server name is resolvable and that the Server is reachable via the network.
NetWare Configuration 5 - NetWare Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. The following sections cover print configuration methods for NetWare hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions. This chapter explains creating NDS print queues with NetWare Administrator and with the PCONSOLE Quick Setup option.
NetWare Configuration 5.1 Obtaining an NDS License If you wish to create NDS print queues, you must read and complete an NDS registration form via one of the following methods: Using a forms-capable Internet browser, navigate to the Lantronix World Wide Web site (located at URL http://www.lantronix.com) and find the NDS Registration link. Send email to nds-info@lantronix.com. You will receive a blank registration form that can be completed and returned to Lantronix.
NetWare Configuration tree, see your host documentation. 3. Define the directory service context in which the Server is located. Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE DSCONTEXT ou=kiwi.ou=exotic.o=fruit 4. Enter the List Protocol NetWare Access command to ensure that at least one of the file servers in the directory service tree is in the access list. 5. If desired file server is not in the access list, add it. Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE ACCESS fileserver 6. Reboot the EPS.
NetWare Configuration To create a print queue with the Quick Setup option. NOTE: NetWare Administrator can be used for both NDS and bindery print queues. 5-4 1. Start NetWare Administrator. 2. In the Directory Tree windows, select the context in which to install the printer. 3. From the Menu Bar, select Tools: Print Services Quick Setup. 4. In the Print Server Name field, enter the name of your Lantronix server (viewable by entering the Show Server command at the Local> prompt). 5.
NetWare Configuration 5.3 Creating NDS Print Queues Using PCONSOLE 1. Log in as Admin on the file server you will be changing. 2. Type PCONSOLE at the X: prompt to start the utility. For example, if your file server is mapped to the F: drive, you would use the F: prompt. 3. From the main menu choose Quick Set-Up. 4. PCONSOLE will prompt you for information with which to configure the print queue. The print server name is the name of your EPS (EPS_xxxxxx).
NetWare Configuration 5.4 NetWare Host Troubleshooting Table 5-1: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (Bindery Mode) Area to Check Explanation The server and queue names in PCONSOLE match the print server name and its service name? Use PCONSOLE to check. The Server’s NetWare access table Use the Show Protocols NetWare Access command. Scanning too many file servers can cause a delay between jobs.Configure the access list to only scan for jobs on the file servers of interest.
NetWare Configuration Table 5-2: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (NDS), cont. Area to Check Explanation The print server has successfully attached to the queue Type NETSTAT at the Local> prompt. This will display information about fileservers, printers, and queues that the print server has found. If a queue is in JobPoll, the print server has successfully attached to the queue. The DSTree, DSContext, and DSLicense Type Show Protocol NetWare NDS.
NetWare Configuration Table 5-3: NDS Errors from the File Server Failure code Failure code meaning Remedy 0xfffffda7 Object could not be found in the given context Check the print server name, DScontext, and DStree to make sure that the printer server is set up correctly with PCONSOLE. 0xfffffda5 The requested attribute could not be found Use PCONSOLE to make sure that the print server has associated printers and that the printers have associated queues.
NetWare Configuration Table 5-4: NDS Printing Errors Bit Failure Code Meaning Remedy 1 Server out of memory Turn the Server off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Disable unused protocols and/or remove fileservers without print queues from the NetWare access list. 2, 3 Unexpected response from file server Report the problem to Lantronix Technical Support.
LAT Configuration 6 - LAT Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. The following sections cover print configuration methods for LAT hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions. NOTE: To use LAT you must obtain a LAT license from your dealer or Lantronix and use the Set/Define Protocol LAT License command on your EPS.
LAT Configuration 6.1 Printing Directly to a Port 1. Create a LAT application port that references the Server port. $ RUN SYS$SYSTEM:LATCP LATCP> CREATE PORT LTAnnn/APPLICATION LATCP> SET PORT LTAnnn/NODE=EPS_xxxxxx/PORT=Port_n LATCP> EXIT 2. Create and start a print queue that uses the LAT application port. $ INITIALIZE/QUEUE/START/ON=LTAnnn:/PROCESSOR=LATSYM /RETAIN=ERROR queue_name 3. Add the commands to the SYS$MANAGER:LAT$STARTUP.
LAT Configuration 4. Print to the queue. $ PRINT/QUEUE=queue_name filename.txt 6.1.1 LAT Host Troubleshooting By default, the LAT error message codes on the host are not translated into text error messages. If a LAT job fails and appears in the queue with an eight-digit hex result code, the code can be translated by issuing the following commands: $ SHOW QUEUE/FULL/ALL queue_name (note the error code nnnnnnnn) $ SET MESSAGE SYS$MESSAGE:NETWRKMSG.
Table 6-1: Troubleshooting LAT Configurations Using a Port Area to check Explanation The specified node name matches the Server’s node name Use the Show Server command. The specified port name matches the port’s name Use the List Port 1 command.
AppleTalk Configuration 7 - AppleTalk Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. The following sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions. NOTE: Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an Ethernet card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the EPS. 7.
AppleTalk Configuration 7.2 Macintosh Services Before attempting to print from a Macintosh, ensure that AppleTalk and PostScript are both enabled on at least one service. Once the service is configured, it will appear in the Chooser in the same zone as the EPS. Select the service in the Chooser and complete the appropriate setup options. Then close the Chooser window and print a test page of text to the Macintosh service. 7.
AppleTalk Configuration 7.3.1 AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Table 7-1: AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The printer is available to be selected in the Chooser Make sure the printer is in the right zone. Bidirectional communication Lock the printer in PostScript mode and issue the Test Service PostScript Count n command. This sends a job to the printer and waits for the response.
LAN Manager/DLC Configuration 8 - LAN Manager/DLC Configuration The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the EPS. This chapter explains DLC configuration for Windows NT 4.x hosts. Windows 95 does not support DLC printing (see Chapter 4, TCP/IP Configuration, for more information). NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions.
LAN Manager/DLC Configuration 1. Double-click the Printers icon in the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. In the window that appears select My Computer and click Next. 4. Select the Add Port button. 5. Select Hewlett-Packard Network Port and click New Port. If Hewlett-Packard port is not one of the available options, you must install DLC printing from your Windows NT system disks. DLC is not installed by default. 6. Enter the Server’s hardware address.
Contact Information A - Contact Information A.1 Technical Support If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this chapter, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: Check our online knowledge base at www.lantronix.com/support Firmware downloads, FAQs, and the most up-to-date documentation are available at: www.lantronix.com/support Technical Support Europe, Middle East, Africa Phone: +33 1 39 30 41 72 Email: eu_techsupp@lantronix.com or eu_support@lantronix.
Contact Information Network configuration, including the information from a Netstat command Description of the problem Debug report (stack dump), if applicable Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information on user and network activity at the time of the problem) A.2 Sales Offices For a list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at www.lantronix.com/about/contact.
Troubleshooting I - Troubleshooting I.1 Power-Up Troubleshooting There are several possible error situations if the LEDs do not flash. Table I-1: Error Messages Message Diagnosis/Remedy Power-up diagnostic failure (hardware failure) Note which LED is blinking and its color, then contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support. The Server boots but does not try to load the Flash ROM code Press the Test button. A brief description of the problem will be queued to the parallel port and printed.
Troubleshooting I.2 Printing Problems Table I-2: General Printing Problems Area to Check Explanation Physical connection To test a non-PostScript printer use the Test Port 1 Count 100 command. This command will send 100 lines of test data out the parallel port. Service characteristics Use the Show Service Local Characteristics command from the Server’s Local> prompt to see if the desired service is available and to verify that the appropriate protocols are enabled on the service.
Troubleshooting I.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting If the BOOTP request is failing and you have configured your host to respond to the request, check these areas: Table I-3: BOOTP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation BOOTP is in your system’s /etc/services file BOOTP must be an uncommented line in the /etc/services file. The Server is in the loadhost’s /etc/hosts file The Server must be in this file for the host to answer a BOOTP or TFTP request.
Troubleshooting I.4 DHCP Troubleshooting Table I-4: DHCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation DHCP is enabled on the Server. Use the Define Server DHCP Enabled command. If you manually enter an IP address, DHCP is automatically disabled. Make sure the DHCP server is operational. Check to see that the DHCP server is on and is functioning correctly.
Troubleshooting I.5 RARP Troubleshooting Table I-5: RARP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server’s name and hardware address in the host’s /etc/ethers file The Server’s name and hardware address must be in this file for the host to answer a RARP request. The Server’s name and IP address in the / etc/hosts file The Server’s name and IP address must be in this file for the host to answer a RARP request. The operating system Many operating systems do not start a RARP server at boot time.
Troubleshooting I.6 PostScript Problems PostScript printers will silently abort jobs if they detect an error. Table I-6: PostScript Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server is communicating with the printer To test a PostScript printer use the Test Port 1 PostScript Count 2. This command will send 2 pages of PostScript data out the parallel port. Watch the indicators on the printer to verify that the Server is communicating with the printer.
Troubleshooting Table I-6: PostScript Troubleshooting, cont. Area to Check Explanation Port Counters If PostScript jobs appear to print but nothing comes out of the printer, verify the amount of data sent from the host. Issue the appropriate print command from the host system. After the job has completed, use the Show Port 1 Counters command. The bytes output value should be approximately 171 bytes greater than the size of the file on the host system.
Pinouts J - Pinouts J.1 Parallel Information Lantronix uses standard Centronics parallel connectors. For optimum performance of your Server, Lantronix recommends the use of high quality parallel cables. Choose one of the following: A Lantronix parallel port cable, part number #500-011 (6 feet). Any other brand of IEEE Std 1284-1994 compliant cable. Compliant cables can easily be identified by the permanent label IEEE Std 1284-1994 compliant on the cable itself.
Pinouts Figure J-1: Pinout of RJ45 Serial Ports J.2.1 RJ45 to DB25 If you are connecting an RJ45 port to a DTE device (such as a terminal) that has a DB25 connector, you will need to use an RJ45-DTE DB25 adapter. To connect an RJ45 port to a DB25 connector on a DCE device, you will need an RJ45-DCE DB25 adapter. The pinout information for both connections is shown in Figure J-2.
Pinouts Figure J-2: Pinouts of RJ45-DB25 Connections The arrows in Figure J-2 represent the direction of the signal. The pinouts assume that the 8conductor cable connecting the Server and the adapter block is a swapped cable. Both the transmit and receive ground signals on the Server connector are wired to the signal ground on a DB25 adapter.
Pinouts A crimper block can be used to connect both transmit and receive grounds from the RJ45 cable to the single signal ground on the DB25. The connector internally splices the two wires together and provides one wire into the DB25 connector as shown below: Figure J-3: Wire Splicer Sealed at this end RJ45 Tx Return RJ45 Rx Return DB9 Signal Ground To splice the wires, cut off the end of the wire that does NOT extend through the connector and insert both wires into the connector.
Pinouts J.2.
Pinouts The arrows in Figure J-4 represent the direction of the signal. The pinouts assume that the 8conductor cable connecting the Server and the adapter block is a swapped cable. Both the transmit and receive ground signals on the Server connector are wired to the signal ground on a DB9 adapter. The information about crimping the RJ45 ground wires on page J-4 applies to the DB9 connector as well.
Updating Software K - Updating Software Current software files are available on the distribution CD. Software updates and release notes for the Server can be downloaded directly from the Lantronix development systems in one of three ways: via the Lantronix World Wide Web site located at http://www.lantronix.com, using anonymous FTP through the Internet, and via dial-up modem. K.1 Updating Via the Web The latest version of EPS.SYS can be downloaded from the Lantronix Web site.
Updating Software K.2 Updating Using FTP The server software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these files are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the files. All released files are in the pub directory. Always download the README file in the pub directory before downloading anything else; it contains a directory of available versions. To log into the FTP server, enter a username of anonymous and enter your full email address as the password.
Updating Software 230-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server. 230230-IMPORTANT: Please get the README file before proceeding. 230-IMPORTANT: Set BINARY mode before transferring executables. 220230-Direct questions to support@lantronix.com or 1.800.422.7044 230-Questions about this ftp account only to ftp@lantronix.com 230230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply. Remote system type is UNIX. [your type will be displayed here] Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> K.
Updating Software Remember that the download files (EPS.SYS) and executable images are image data and should only be transferred in binary mode, otherwise the files will be corrupted. SunOS UNIX (nexus) login: ets Password: server (not echoed) Last login: Mon Jun 5 13:21:13 from company.com SunOS Release 4.1.3_U1 (NEXUS) #2: Fri Dec 2 10:08:39 PST 1997 Welcome to the Lantronix BBS. Type ‘h’ for help userid (‘new’ for new user): new Welcome, new user! Enter a userid, 1-12 characters, no spaces.
Updating Software Welcome to the "NEW" Lantronix Bulletin Board System. To access the files menu, type ‘f’ at the main menu. At the files menu, type ‘p’ to select a download protocol (a=ascii, k=kermit, x=xmodem, y=ymodem, z=zmodem) At the files menu, type ‘l’ to list available software directories. Select the board name by entering its number. At any menu, press ‘h’ to receive additional help. Press [Return] to continue: K.
Updating Software Define commands must be used because Set configurations are cleared when the Server boots. Use the List Server Boot command to check settings before rebooting. NOTE: It is very important to check the Server settings before using the Initialize Reload command to ensure that you are reloading the correct software file. K.4.
Updating Software K.4.2 NetWare The EPS.SYS file should be placed in the login directory on the NetWare file server. The Server cannot actually log into the file server (since it knows no username/password); it can only access files in the login directory itself. On the Server, specify the file server name, filename, and path. Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> SYSTEM (not echoed) Local>> DEFINE SERVER NETWARE LOADHOST fileserver Local>> DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE SYS:\LOGIN\ EPS.SYS Local>> INITIALIZE RELOAD K.
Updating Software hardware address, and download path and filename to the appropriate host file (usually /etc/ bootptab). Some BOOTP and TFTP implementations require a specific directory for the EPS.SYS file; in this case the path should not be specified in the bootptab file and the file must be placed in that directory. See your host’s documentation for instructions on how to configure the EPS.SYS file in the directory.
Updating Software The path and filename are case-sensitive and must be enclosed by quotation marks. When attempting to boot across an IP router, you must configure the router to proxy-ARP for the Server, or use the bootgateway feature. For more information, see Set/Define Bootgateway in the Commands chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual on CD-ROM. K.4.4 MOP Copy the EPS.SYS file to the MOM$LOAD directory. The EPS.SYS filename is the only parameter that the Server needs to reload via MOP.
Updating Software K.5 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Many of the problems that occur when updating the Flash ROM can be solved by completing the following steps: Table K-1: Flash ROM Troubleshooting Protocol Area to Check NetWare Ensure the file is in the login directory. Since the Server cannot actually log into the file server, it has very limited access to the server directories. TFTP Check the file and directory permissions.
Updating Software Table K-1: Flash ROM Troubleshooting, cont. Protocol Area to Check MOP The Ethernet circuit must have the service characteristic enabled. Ensure that the MOM$LOAD search path includes the directory containing the EPS.SYS file.
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Specifications L - Specifications L.1 Power Requirements Voltage: 95 - 250 Volts AC, 3-wire single phase, autoranging Frequency: 47-63 Hz Operating Current: 0.8 Amp (maximum) Power: 25 Watts L.1.1 Power Supply Cord Cord type: 2 3 conductors, 1.0 mm minimum conductor size (approximately 18 AWG) Rated for: 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps Length: ≤ 3.
Specifications L.2 Temperature Limitations Operating range: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) Storage range: -40° to 66°C (-40° to 151°F) Max temperature change per hour: 20°C (36°F) Rapid temperature changes may affect operation. Therefore, do not operate the Server near heating or cooling devices, large windows, or doors that open to the outside. L.3 Altitude Limitations Operating: 2.4 km (8000 ft.) Storage: 9.1 km (30,000 ft.) If operating the Server above 2.4 km (8000 ft.
Specifications L.
Specifications L-4
Frequently-used Commands M - Frequently-used Commands This appendix lists some of the most frequently-used commands of the Print Server command set. More information about the command set, including additional options, can be found in the Print Server Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. Please note the following before continuing: Commands are divided into Server (general), Port, and Protocol sections. Within each section, commands are listed alphabetically. Commands may require privileged user status.
Frequently-used Commands M.1 Server Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER BOOTP {EN|DIS} Enables or disables querying for a BOOTP host at system boot time. DEFINE SERVER DHCP {EN|DIS} Enables or disables querying for a DHCP host at system boot time. DEFINE SERVER GATEWAY ipaddress Specifies the host to be used as a TCP/IP gateway to forward packets between networks. Enter an IP address.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS ipaddress Sets the Server’s network IP address. DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST ipaddress Specifies the TCP/IP host from which the Server requests its run-time code. DEFINE SERVER LOGIN PASSWORD Sets a new password that will be required before incoming logins are accepted. You will be prompted for the new password (up to 6 alphanumeric characters, case-insensitive).
Frequently-used Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE "filename" Specifies the name or path (TCP) of the software download file. The filename can be up to 11 characters, and the pathname can be up to 26. The Server will add a ".SYS" extension. DEFINE SERVER SUBNET MASK ipmask Specifies the subnet mask to be used for the Server. The ipmask must be in n.n.n.n format.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVICE "name" option APPLETALK {EN|DIS} Toggles whether the named service can be used to service networks running the specified protocol. RTEL applies to TCP/IP networks.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVICE "name" option DLC {EN|DIS} Specifies which service will handle print requests from DLC hosts. DLC can be enabled on one service per Server. BANNER {EN|DIS} When Enabled, causes the Server to print a banner page before jobs. BINARY {EN|DIS} When Enabled, the Server will not process data passed through the service. This characteristic should be enabled when printing PCL data.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVICE "name" option TCPPORT string Specifies a raw TCP listener socket for the service. Enter a socket number (4000 to 4999) or the word none. TELNETPORT string Specifies a TCP listener socket for the service. Unlike TCPport, this option performs Telnet IAC interpretation on the data stream. Enter a socket number (4000 to 4999) or the word none.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description PURGE SERVICE option LOCAL Removes the definitions of all local services. "service" Removes the definition of the specified service. SET PRIVILEGED Enters privileged mode, provided the user enters the proper privileged password when prompted. {SHOW|MONITOR} QUEUE Displays the status of Server queues once (Show) or continually every three seconds (Monitor).
Frequently-used Commands M.2 Port Commands In the following commands, nn can be a single port number, a list of port numbers separated by commas, a range of port numbers separated by dashes, or the word all. Table M-2: Port Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PORT nn ACCESS option DYNAMIC The port can initiate and receive connection requests. LOCAL The port can initiate connection requests, and local logins are permitted. NONE The port is unusable.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-2: Port Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PORT nn DTRWAIT {EN|DIS} When Enabled, the Server will not assert DTR on the port when it is idle (no user logins or connections). DEFINE PORT nn FLOW option CTS Specifies CTS/RTS (hardware) flow control. {EN|DIS} Activates or deactivates the currently-configured flowcontrol method. NONE Removes the current flow control settings. XON Specifies XON/XOFF (software) flow control.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-2: Port Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description {SHOW|MONITOR} PORT nn Displays the port’s configuration characteristics once (Show) or continually every three seconds (Monitor). Counters and Status keywords can be added. TEST PORT nn option COUNT rows WIDTH cols Sends an ASCII data stream to the port for the specified number of rows and/or columns. POSTSCRIPT Sends a PostScript test page to the port.
Frequently-used Commands M.3 Protocol Commands In the following table, PROTO is an abbreviation for the optional keyword PROTOCOL. Table M-3: Protocol Commands Command Option(s) DEFINE PORTS nn IPSECURITY ipaddress option Note: An ipaddress with a 0 in any segment implies Incoming and Out- INCOMING going Disabled. An {EN|DIS} ipaddress with a 255 in any segment applies to all addresses in that range. OUTGOING {EN|DIS} Note: Rules are applied in BOTH {EN|DIS} the order in which they are entered.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-3: Protocol Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PROTO {EN|DIS} APPLETALK option ZONE newzone Enables or Disables the AppleTalk protocol for the Server. DEFINE PROTO IP option {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the TCP/IP protocol for the Server. GATEWAY ipaddr Same as DEFINE SERVER GATEWAY ipaddress, page M-2. Places the Server in a zone other than the default. IPADDRESS ipaddr Same as DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS ipaddress, page M-3.
Table M-3: Protocol Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PROTO NETWARE option {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the NetWare (IPX) protocol for the Server. DSCONTEXT string Configures the NetWare Directory Services context in which the Server is located. For more information about NDS contexts, see your NDS documentation. DSLICENSE string Configures the NetWare Directory Services license needed to enable NDS on your Server. Enter the license string obtained from your dealer or Lantronix.
Frequently-used Commands Table M-3: Protocol Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PROTO NETWARE LOADHOST server Same as DEFINE SERVER NETWARE LOADHOST server, page M-3. PURGE IPSECURITY ALL option ipaddress Removes the entire IP security table. PURGE PROTO NETWARE ACCESS option ALL Removes all entries from the NetWare access list. server Removes entries from the NetWare access list that are related to the specified file server.
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Index D DB25...2-1 Default service...3-3 DHCP...4-6, B-4 Numerics 10BASE-T...2-5 E EtherTalk...1-1 EZWebCon...2-5, 3-2, 4-2 A Access list, NetWare...5-3 AppleTalk...1-1, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 Application port, LAT...6-2 ARP table...4-3 F Flash ROM updates Troubleshooting...D-10 Flash ROM, reloading...D-5 FTP, updating software...D-2 B Banner page...4-7, 4-22 Bi-directional communication...7-1 Bindery...5-1 Bitronics...7-1 Boot...2-5 BOOTP...4-2, 5-8 H Hardware address...4-3 I Incoming logins...
M Index License...6-1 LEDs...2-1 Local> prompt...4-2 Login password...3-1, 3-3 lpc...4-22 LPD...4-23, 8-1 LPR...4-1, 4-7, 4-16, 4-19, 4-20 Generic...4-15 Print command...4-16 Unix...4-20 lpstat...4-22 PCONSOLE...5-1, 5-5 Ping...4-2, 4-3 PostScript...7-1 Power connector...2-5 Print queue...3-3, 4-7, 4-17, 4-20, 5-5, 6-2, 82 Printcap file...4-22 Privileged password...3-1 Protocols supported...1-1 Q QINST...5-1 Queue...4-7, 4-17, 4-20, 5-5, 6-2, 8-2 M Macintosh...7-1, 7-2 N Named pipe interface...
Index SMIT...4-16 Software, updating...D-1 Specifications Altitude...E-2 Power...E-1 Relative Humidity...E-3 Temperature...E-2 Superuser privileges...4-3 Supplying power...2-5 System Administration Mgr (SAM)...4-19 System Mgmt Interface Tool (SMIT)...4-16 T TCP/IP...1-1, 4-1–4-23, 8-1 Reloading software...D-7 Telnet...3-3 T Test...2-5 Troubleshooting...5-6, 6-3, 7-3, B-1–B-7 Flash ROM updates...D-10 U UNIX named pipe interface...4-22 Updating software...D-1 V VMS...6-1, 6-3 W Windows...
