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- Page 1 ETS Installation Guide For ETS8PS, ETS16PS, ETS16PR, and ETS32PR Multiport Device Servers Part Number 900-401 Revision A April 2005...
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Page 2: Copyright And Trademark
Phone: 949-453-3990 Fax: 949-453-3995 Technical Support Phone: 800-422-7044 or 949-453-7198 Fax: 949-450-7226 Online: www.lantronix.com/support Email support@lantronix.com Sales Offices For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at http://www.lantronix.com/about/contact/index.html ETS Installation Guide... -
Page 3: Disclaimer And Revisions
Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's authority to operate this device. Cet appareil doit se soumettre avec la section 15 des statuts et règlements de FCC. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ETS8PS Back Panel _________________________________________________________ 9 ETS16PS Back Panel _______________________________________________________ 10 Installing the ETSP ____________________________________________________ 10 ETSPR Product Descriptions_____________________________________________ 11 ETS16PR Front Panel _______________________________________________________ 11 ETS32PR Front Panel _______________________________________________________ 12 ETSPR LEDs ______________________________________________________________ 12 Installing the ETSPR ___________________________________________________ 12 3: Getting Started... - Page 5 Contents 5: Printing on the ETS LPR Printing __________________________________________________________25 LPR on Windows NT 3.5.1 (and later) ___________________________________________25 LPR on Windows 95/98 ______________________________________________________32 LPR on UNIX Hosts _________________________________________________________32 LPR on AIX Hosts ___________________________________________________________33 LPR on HP Hosts ___________________________________________________________34 LPR on SCO UNIX Hosts _____________________________________________________34 RTEL Functionality __________________________________________________________35 Unix Host Troubleshooting _______________________________________________36 6: NetWare Configuration...
- Page 6 Contents Choosing the Right Software File__________________________________________ 56 Obtaining Software ____________________________________________________ 56 Via the Web _______________________________________________________________ 56 Via FTP __________________________________________________________________ 56 Reloading Software ____________________________________________________ 57 Reloading Sequence ________________________________________________________ 57 TCP/IP ___________________________________________________________________ 57 NetWare __________________________________________________________________ 58 MOP _____________________________________________________________________ 58 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates ______________________________________ 59 E: Specifications Power Information _____________________________________________________ 60 Power Requirements ________________________________________________________ 60...
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Page 7: 1: Introduction
The Lantronix ETS (ETS8PS, ETS16PS, ETS16PR, and ETS32PR) is a multi-port device server providing shared network access to terminals, devices, console ports, and printers for a variety of network protocols and operating systems. The ETS supports the TCP/IP, IPX (NetWare), Local Area Transport (LAT), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and Microsoft LAN Manager protocols. -
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
Introduction How to Use This Manual 2:Installation Explains how to physically install the ETS. 3:Getting Started Explains the minimum configuration needed. 4:Using the ETS Explains some of the ways that you can use your ETS. 5:Printing on the ETS Chapters 5 through 9 cover protocol-specific setup needed to install print queues and otherwise use the 6:NetWare Configuration ETS. -
Page 9: Etsp Product Descriptions
This chapter describes the various ETS models and shows how to install them into a basic network configuration. The ETSPS models will be explained first. For ETSPR descriptions and installation instructions, skip to ETSPR Product Descriptions. ETSP Product Descriptions ETSPS Front Panels The front panel of all ETSP models has a Test/Reset button (called Reset on the ETS8PS and ETS16PS), seven LEDs, and a power switch. -
Page 10: Ets16Ps Back Panel
Installation Figure 2-1. ETS8PS and ETS16PS Back Panels ETS16PS Back Panel The back panel of the ETS16PS has a power plug, an AUI Ethernet port, a 10BASE- T Ethernet port, and 16 RJ45 serial ports. Figure 2-2. ETS16PS Back Panel Installing the ETSP The following two diagrams show properly-installed ETSP servers. -
Page 11: Etspr Product Descriptions
CD-ROM. Alternatively, download it from ftp://ftp.lantronix.com. ETSPR Product Descriptions ETS16PR Front Panel The ETS16PR has 16 RJ45 serial ports, a Reset button, an AUI Ethernet port, an RJ45 Ethernet port for 10/100BASE-T, several LEDs, and a power switch. Figure 2-4. ETS16PR Front Panel Note: The first RJ45 port is also the serial console port. -
Page 12: Ets32Pr Front Panel
ETSPR LEDs Each ETSPR has a total of 37 LEDs. Each serial port has one (ETS32PR) or two (ETS16PR) corresponding LEDs that indicate receive and transmit activity, and there are five status LEDs on the right side of the case. - Page 13 Installation Figure 2-6. Sample ETSPR Network Layout (ETS16PR shown) To install the ETS, complete the following steps in order: 1. Attach the two rack mount brackets to your ETS and attach your bracketed ETS to your rack. The brackets should go on both front corners or both rear corners.
- Page 14 During this step, the OK LED blinks approximately 3 times per second and the NET LED blinks occasionally. 7. Install EZWebCon on your 32-bit Windows PC computer. The EZWebCon software is located on the distribution CD-ROM. Alternatively, download it from ftp://ftp.lantronix.com. ETS Installation Guide...
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Page 15: 3: Getting Started
EZWebCon requires a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) on the client. Lantronix provides JVM installers for Solaris and 32-bit Windows users, as well as source code and instructions for compiling it for other systems. -
Page 16: Incoming Logins
Getting Started Once you have connected to the ETS, you will see the Lantronix ThinWeb Manager interface. Use the left-hand menu to navigate to subpages where you can configure important settings as well as view statistics and other server information. -
Page 17: Using A Directed Ping Packet
Telnet into the ETS. Once logged in, the administrator can enter the Define Server IPaddress command to make the address permanent. Figure 3-5. Configuring Permanent IP Address % telnet 192.0.1.228 Trying 192.0.1.228 Lantronix ETSx Version n.n/n (yymmdd) ETS Installation Guide... -
Page 18: Using A Bootp, Dhcp, Or Rarp Reply
For additional command line reference (for use with Telnet or a terminal console), see the ETS Reference Manual available for download from www.lantronix.com/support/docs/index.html Was the Installation Successful? If the ETS appears to be working and the unit is connected to the network, there are a couple of ways to confirm that the unit is visible to network hosts: If the ETS has an IP address, ping it from a TCP/IP host. -
Page 19: 4: Using The Ets
Serial Tunnel Example on page 23. For information about using the ETS with the Lantronix Comm Port Redirector, see Comm Port Redirector on page 24. Keep in mind that you must reboot the ETS after issuing a Define command. The command will take effect when the ETS reboots. -
Page 20: Define The Menus
To give your menu a name, use a Define Menu Title command. Figure 4-3. Menu Title Local>> DEFINE MENU TITLE “Lantronix Console Server:” Create menus entries with the Define Menu command. (To temporarily test menu entries without making them permanent, you may choose to use the Set Menu command.) Users type the number of the command they wish to execute and press... -
Page 21: Enable Menu Mode
The menu created by the previous commands would look like this: Figure 4-8. New Menu Local_1>> show menu Title for the menu is "Lantronix Console Server" 1: Cisco Router --> "telnet 192.0.1.250;kill" 2: Sun Server --> "telnet 192.0.1.251;kill" 3: HPUX Server --> "connect local port_3"... -
Page 22: Using Menus
Using Menus When you log into a port with menu mode enabled, you will be presented with an initial login screen. Figure 4-12. Login Screen Lantronix ETSxx Version B3.6/3 (000410) Type HELP at the 'Local_10> ' prompt for assistance. Username>... -
Page 23: Serial Tunnel Example
Using the ETS 4. To return to the menu from your Linux session, press the configured Local Switch key. In this case, the Local Switch is Ctrl-X (see Figure 4-10). Note: Switch keys only work within sessions. They do not work from the menu screen - you must enter a menu number to go to a session from the menu screen. -
Page 24: Udp Configuration
ETS, MSS, or UDS server). Comm Port Redirector The Lantronix Comm Port Redirector application allows PCs to share modems and other serial devices connected to an ETS using Microsoft Windows or DOS communication applications. The Redirector intercepts communications to specified Comm ports and sends them over an IP network connection to the ETS serial port. -
Page 25: 5: Printing On The Ets
With few exceptions, you must create a service before you can configure print queues on the ETS. A service is a resource accessible to network hosts. A Lantronix service is also known as a remote printer name or remote queue name on many operating systems. - Page 26 Printing on the ETS Creating a Standard TCP/IP port allows communication through a RAW Telnet port. This is supported by default. Creating a LPR port allowing jobs to be submitted to a “Service” offered by the ETS. Services are the basic method allowing the ETS to provide a queuing mechanism to a network host.
- Page 27 Printing on the ETS 5. In the Add Port dialog box, enter the IP address of the ETS in the Printer Name or IP Address field. Enter a user-friendly name in the Port Name field. (Windows uses this as the display name for this printer configuration). ETS Installation Guide...
- Page 28 Printing on the ETS 6. In the Additional Information required dialog box, select Custom as the Device Type. Click Settings. 7. If configuring the printer to use a Standard TCP/IP port, select RAW. Identify the appropriate ETS port to use in the Port Number field. ETS Installation Guide...
- Page 29 Printing on the ETS Note: Lantronix uses the following convention to identify the TCP ports on the ETS: 3000 + port number. For example: Port 1 = 3001, Port 2 = 3002, Port 3 = 3003 etc. 8. If configuring the printer to use a LPR port, select LPR. Identify the appropriate ETS service to use in the Queue Name field.
- Page 30 Printing on the ETS 11. Click Next. Click Finish. LPR on Windows NT 3.5.1 (and later) This section assumes that TCP/IP, Simple TCP/IP, and Microsoft TCP/IP printing have been installed on the Windows NT host. 1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. 2.
- Page 31 Printing on the ETS 5. Select LPR Port. Note: If LPR Port is not an option, open the Network Control Panel and add “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” to the List of services. 6. Enter the name or IP address of your ETS on the first line, and enter the name of your ETS print service on the second line.
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Page 32: Lpr On Windows 95/98
10. Test the printer by choosing Yes and clicking Finish. LPR on Windows 95/98 Lantronix provides a utility to enable LPR printing on Windows 95/98. To request this utility, contact Lantronix Technical Support and ask for “ltxlpr.exe”. 1. Install the file ltxlpr.exe. Once installation is complete, a ReadMe file will open automatically. -
Page 33: Lpr On Aix Hosts
Printing on the ETS Figure 5-1. Adding /etc/hosts Entry xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ETS_xxxxxx 2. Add the host print queue to the /etc/printcap file. The punctuation shown in Figure 5-7 is required, and no extra spaces should be added. Figure 5-2. Adding /etc/printcap Entry ets_prt|Printer on LAB ETS:\ :rm=ETS_xxxxxx:\ :rp=ETS_xxxxxx_TEXT:\... -
Page 34: Lpr On Hp Hosts
Printing on the ETS 4. From the dialog box that appears, choose remote. 5. From the next dialog box, choose Remote Printing. 6. The Add a Standard Remote Print Queue dialog box will appear. Enter the following information. The name of the print queue, The name of the ETS unit, The name of the ETS service, The type of print spooler on the remote server, and... -
Page 35: 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. After installing the software configuring the connections to the ETS, you can use normal UNIX print commands and queue utilities such as lpc and lpstat. -
Page 36: Unix Host Troubleshooting
Printing on the ETS Unix Host Troubleshooting Table 5-1. TCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The ETS IP address Telnet to the ETS using the name in the host file and name are entered and verify that the ETS name is resolvable and in the host file. -
Page 37: 6: Netware Configuration
Manual located on the CD-ROM. NDPS Printing Lantronix Terminal and Print Servers support Novell's NDPS for printing using the Novell NDPS Gateway. For instruction on setting up NDPS, refer to your Novell documentation. Lantronix also provides information on setting up NDPS in our FAQs on our support web site (http://www.lantronix.com/support). -
Page 38: Netware Administrator Quick Setup Print Queues
NetWare Configuration Figure 6-2. Defining Directory Service Tree Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE DSTREE foodco Note: For an explanation of the structure of the NetWare Directory Service tree, see your host documentation. 3. Define the directory service context in which the ETS is located. Figure 6-3. -
Page 39: Netware Host Troubleshooting
NetWare Configuration 3. From the main menu, choose Quick Set-Up. 4. When prompted by PCONSOLE, enter the information with which to configure the print queue. The print server name (ETS_xxxxxx), The new printer name (service name, such as ETS_xxxxxx), The new print queue name, and The print queue volume (the name of the file server from which the printer receives print requests). - Page 40 Disable unused protocols and/or remove fileservers without print queues from the NetWare access list. 2, 3 Unexpected Report the problem to Lantronix response from file Technical Support. server No printers found for Ensure that there are printers for the...
- Page 41 NetWare Configuration Meaning Remedy Ensure the ETS login password is the Authentication failed same as the print server object password. If the ETS is using the default password (access), there should be no print server object password. ETS Installation Guide...
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Page 42: 7: Lat Configuration
The ETS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. . 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 ETS. LAT print queues can be created by printing to a port or printing to a service. - Page 43 Area to Check Explanation The unit is licensed for LAT To use LAT you must obtain a LAT license from your dealer or from Lantronix. Then enter the Define Protocol LAT License string command on your ETS. The specified node name Use the Show Server command.
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Page 44: 8: Appletalk Configuration
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the ETS. The following sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts. Note: The ETS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. Note: Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an Ethernet card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the ETS. -
Page 45: Appletalk Host Troubleshooting
AppleTalk Configuration AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Table 8-1. AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The printer is available to Make sure the printer is in the right zone. be selected in the Chooser Bidirectional Lock the printer in PostScript mode and communication issue the Test Service PostScript Count n command. -
Page 46: 9: Dlc Configuration For Lan Manager
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the ETS. This chapter explains DLC/Digital Network Port configuration for Windows NT 4.x hosts. Note: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. Printing using an LPD client is the preferred method for sending print jobs to the ETS. Windows 95 does not support DLC printing (see 5:Printing on the ETS for more... -
Page 47: A: Contact Information
If you are experiencing an error that is not described in this book, or if you are unable to fix the error, you may: To check our online knowledge base or send a question to Technical Support, go to http://www.lantronix.com/support. Email us at support@lantronix.com. -
Page 48: B: Troubleshooting
This appendix discusses how to diagnose and fix errors quickly yourself without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It will help to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view any summary messages that are displayed. -
Page 49: Dhcp Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem/Message Error Remedy A rapidly-blinking OK LED Reboot the unit. When the ETS is may signal boot failure. running normally, the OK LED blinks every two seconds. The terminal shows a The ETS is not connected Ensure that the ETS is firmly Boot>... -
Page 50: Rarp Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The ETS is in the The ETS must be in this file for the host to loadhost’s answer a BOOTP or TFTP request. /etc/hosts file The download file is in the The download file must be in the correct correct directory and is directory and world-readable. - Page 51 Troubleshooting Figure B-1. BCP Command Examples Boot> SET IPADDRESS 192.0.1.229 Boot> SET SOFTWARE /tftpboot/ETS*.SYS Boot> SET LOADHOST 192.0.1.188 Boot> SET SECONDARY 192.0.1.22 Boot> FLASH % Initialization begins in 5 seconds..These commands set the Server’s address, the software loadfile, and the loadhost’s IP address (as well as that of a backup loadhost).
- Page 52 Troubleshooting SET RARP {Enabled, Disabled} Enables or disables the sending of RARP queries during the boot sequence. It is enabled by default. SET Secondary ip_address Specifies a backup loadhost. The IP address should be in standard numeric format (no text names are allowed). The backup loadhost will be queried if the primary host cannot load the server.
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Page 53: C: Pinouts
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 C-3. Note: For a full list of adapters, see http://pscprod.lantronix.com/paal/paalInterfaceLookup.jsp ETS Installation Guide... - Page 54 Pinouts Figure C-3. Pinouts of RJ45-DB25 Connections The arrows in Figure C-3 represent the direction of the signal. The pinouts assume that the 8-conductor cable connecting the ETS and the adapter block is a swapped/ rolled serial cable. Both the transmit and receive ground signals on the ETS connector are wired to the signal ground on a DB25 adapter.
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Page 55: Rj45 To Db9
Pinouts Figure C-5. Wire Splicer 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. Make sure that the wire that does not extend through the connector is in as far as possible to ensure a solid connection. -
Page 56: D: Updating Software
Obtaining Software Current software files (ETS*.SYS) are available on the distribution CD. You can obtain software updates and release notes for the ETS from the Lantronix World Wide Web site (www.lantronix.com), or by using anonymous FTP through the Internet (ftp.lantronix.com). -
Page 57: Reloading Software
Updating Software Figure D-1. Sample FTP Login 230-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server. 230- 230-IMPORTANT: Please get the README file before proceeding. 230-IMPORTANT: Set BINARY mode before transferring executables. 220- 230-Direct questions to support@lantronix.com or 800-422-7044 (US) 230- 230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply. -
Page 58: Netware
Updating Software Some BOOTP and TFTP implementations require a specific directory for the ETS*.SYS file. See your host’s documentation for instructions. To manually configure the ETS IP parameters for software reload, use the following commands. Figure D-2. Configuring TCP/IP Reload Local>... -
Page 59: Troubleshooting Flash Rom Updates
Updating Software Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Many of the problems that occur when updating the Flash ROM can be solved by completing the following steps: Table D-2. Flash ROM Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation NetWare Ensure the file is in the login directory. Since the ETS cannot actually log into the file server, it has very limited access to the server directories. -
Page 60: E: Specifications
Power Information Power Requirements Voltage: 95 - 250 Volts AC, 3-wire single phase, auto-ranging Frequency: 47-63 Hz Operating Current: 300 mA @ 120 V Power Consumption: 40 Watts (maximum) Fuse Rating: 1.6A, 250 Volts Power Supply Cord Cord type: 3 conductors, 1.0 mm2 minimum conductor size (approximately 18 AWG) Rated for: 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps... -
Page 61: F: Frequently-Used Commands
Device Server command set. More information about the command set, including additional options, can be found in the Device Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM and available for download from http://lantronix.com/support/download/index.html. Conventions Please note the following before continuing: Commands are divided into Server (general), Port, and Protocol sections. - Page 62 Frequently-Used Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER GATEWAY ipaddr Specifies the host to be used as a TCP/IP gateway to forward packets between networks. Enter an IP address. DEFINE SERVER BOTH Enables incoming LAT and Telnet connections. INCOMING option Enables only incoming LAT connections. NONE Disables incoming connections.
- Page 63 Frequently-Used Commands Command Option(s) Description RTEL {EN/DIS} DEFINE SERVICE DLC {EN/DIS} Specifies which service will handle print “name” option requests from DLC hosts. DLC can be enabled on one service per ETS. BANNER When Enabled, causes the ETS to print a {EN/DIS} banner page before jobs.
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Page 64: Port Commands
Frequently-Used Commands Command Option(s) Description COUNTERS Displays characteristics related to the various counters kept by the ETS. {SHOW/MONITOR} <nothing> Displays characteristics about all configured SERVICE option services once (Show) or continually every three seconds (Monitor). “service” Displays only characteristics related to the named service. -
Page 65: Protocol Commands
Enables or Disables the LAT protocol for the option ETS. LICENSE string Enables LAT on multi-port ETS device servers. Enter the license string obtained from Lantronix. DEFINE PROTO {EN/DIS} Enables or Disables the NetWare (IPX) protocol for the ETS. NETWARE option... - Page 66 Frequently-Used Commands Command Option(s) Description NETWARE ETHER_II Configures the ETS to use Ethernet v2 frame ENCAPSULATION format. option {EN/DIS} 802_2 Configures the ETS to use 802.2 frame format with NetWare SAPs. SNAP Configures the ETS to use 802.2 frame format with SNAP SAPs.
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Page 67: G: Compliance And Warranty Information
Supplementary Information: The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Manufacturer’s Contact Director of Quality Assurance, Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel: 949-453-3990 Fax: 949-453-3995 ETS Installation Guide... -
Page 68: Warranty
Lantronix, freight prepaid. Upon verification of warranty, Lantronix will -- at its option -- repair or replace the product and return it to the customer freight prepaid. If the product is not under warranty, the customer may have Lantronix repair the unit on a fee basis or return it.
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