4: Configuration; Rebooting The Mss; Normal Reboot; Factory Defaults - Lantronix MSS4 Installation Manual

4: Configuration

Certain parameters must be configured before the MSS can function in the network. Although many users
will prefer to use either EZWebCon or the web browser interface, this chapter explains how to configure
more advanced MSS features via the command line interface.
The command line interface allows you to enter commands at the Local> prompt to configure, monitor, and
use the MSS. This chapter covers important MSS functionality such as:
Rebooting the MSS on page 4-1
TCP/IP Configuration on page 4-2
RS-485 Configuration
Serial Port Configuration on page 4-7
802.11 Configuration on page 4-13
Formatting an ATA Flash Card on page 4-17
Modem Cards on page 4-17
The full command set is discussed in detail in the MSS Reference Manual.

Rebooting the MSS

There are two types of reboots for the MSS. A normal reboot simply restarts the MSS. A factory reboot
restores default configurations for the MSS, removing any custom settings.

Normal Reboot

You should use use a normal reboot if you have configured custom settings that will not take effect until
after the MSS has rebooted. You should also reboot the MSS if you add or swap PC cards, as PC cards are
only scanned at boot time.
To reboot the MSS, perform one of the following:
At the Local> prompt, enter the Initialize Delay 0 command.
At the Boot> prompt, enter the Initialize 451 command. See
for more details.
page B-4
Remove the power cord from the MSS, then plug it back in.

Factory Defaults

You should only restore factory default settings if you want to remove all custom configuration from the
MSS, including password settings.
, with a special note on using the MSS in RS-422 applications
Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt on
4-1
on page 4-5