MPS/LPS Installation Guide
For the MPS100, LPS1-T and LPS1-2
Micro Print Servers
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Contents
1: Introduction..................................... ............................ ..... ....1-1
1.1 How to Use This Manual.................................................................1-1
2: Installation................................................. .... ..... ..................2-1
2.1 MPS/LPS Product Description........................................................2-1
2.2 Installing the MPS...........................................................................2-2
3: Getting Started................................ ............................ ..... ....3-1
3.1 Configuration Methods....................................................................3-1
3.1.1 EZWebCon...................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Incoming Logins..............................................................3-1
3.2 Services.......................................................................... ......... .........3-2
4: TCP/IP Configuration........................... ..... ...........................4-1
4.1 Setting the IP Address.....................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Using EZWebCon ........................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Using a Directed Ping Packet.......................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Using a BOOTP, DHCP, or RARP Reply.......................4-3
4.1.4 Using the Command Line Interface ................................ 4-3
4.2 LPR Printing....................................................................................4-3
4.2.1 LPR on Windows NT 3.5.1 (and later)............................4-4
4.2.2 LPR on Windows 95/98..................................................4-7
4.2.3 LPR on UNIX Hosts........................................................ 4-7
4.2.4 LPR on AIX Hosts...........................................................4-8
4.2.5 LPR on HP Hosts.............................................................4-9
4.2.6 LPR on SCO UNIX Hosts.............................................4-10
4.2.7 RTEL Functionality.......................................................4-11
4.3 Unix Host Troubleshooting........................................................... 4-12
5: NetWare Configuration............................. .... ..... ..................5-1
5.1 NDPS Printing............................................. ......... ......... .................. 5-1
5.2 NDS Print Queues ...........................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Obtain an NDS License...................................................5-1
5.2.2 Configure your MPS........................................................5-2
5.3 NetWare Administrator Quick Setup Print Queues.........................5-2
5.4 PCONSOLE Print Queues...............................................................5-3
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5.5 NetWare Host Troubleshooting.......................................................5-4
6: LAT Configuration...............................................................6-1
6.1 Printing Directly to a Port................................................................6-1
6.2 LAT Host Troubleshooting.............................................................. 6-2
7: AppleTalk Configuration.....................................................7-1
7.1 Bitronics...........................................................................................7-1
7.2 Macintosh Services..........................................................................7-1
7.3 AppleTalk Zones .............................................................................7-1
7.4 AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting....................................................7-2
8: DLC Configuration for LAN Manager.................................8-1
8.1 DLC Configuration..........................................................................8-1
8.1.1 MPS Configuration..........................................................8-1
8.1.2 Host Configuration..........................................................8-1
A: Contact Information........................................................... A-1
A.1 Problem Report Procedure............................................................. A-1
A.2 Full Contact Information............................................................... A-1
B: Troubleshooting................................................................. B-1
B.1 Power-up Troubleshooting..............................................................B-1
B.2 DHCP Troubleshooting...................................................................B-3
B.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting................................................................B-4
B.4 RARP Troubleshooting...................................................................B-4
B.5 Printing Problems............................................................................B-5
B.6 Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt........................................B-6
C: Pinouts................................................................................ C-1
C.1 Ethernet Connector .........................................................................C-1
C.2 Parallel Connectors.........................................................................C-1
D: Updating Software ............................................................. D-1
D.1 Obtaining Software........................................................................ D-1
D.2 Reloading Software........................................................................ D-2
D.3 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates...........................................D-4
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E: Specifications...................................... ..... .... .......................E-1
E.1 Power Information ..........................................................................E-1
E.2 Environmental Limitations.......................... ....................................E-1
F: Frequently-used Commands............................ ..... .... ..... ....F-1
F.1 Conventions.....................................................................................F-1
F.2 Server Commands ...........................................................................F-2
F.3 Port Commands........................................... ......... ...........................F-5
F.4 Protocol Commands........................................................................F-7
Warranty Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Index
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1: Introduction
The Lantronix Micro Print Servers (MPS100, LPS1-T and LPS1-2 models) are multiprotocol print servers that provide shared network access to printers for a variety of
network protocols and operating systems. The MPS supports the TCP/IP, IPX
(NetWare), Local Area Transport (LAT), AppleTalk, and LAN Manager p rotocols. The
LPS supports TCP/IP, NetWare, and LAT. Both types of servers can queue multiple
pending jobs and service those jobs in the order in which they are received from hosts.
The MPS100 can auto-negotiate between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T media connected
to its RJ45 port. The features, installation process, and configuration procedures are the
same. The LPS provides a twisted pair (10BASE-T) o r BNC (10 BASE-2) connector fo r
network connections.
Note: In this manual, all MPS and LPS servers will be referred to as “the
MPS” unless a distinction needs to be made between models.
1.1 How to Use This Manual
This guide is structured as follows:
◆Chapter 2, Installation explains how to physically install the MPS.
◆Chapter 3, Getting Started explains the minimum configuration needed.
◆Chapters 4 through 8 cover protocol-specific setup needed to ins tall print queues
and otherwise use the MPS.
❍ Chapter 4, TCP/IP Configuration
❍ Chapter 5, NetWare Configuration
❍ Chapter 6, LAT Configuration
❍ Chapter 7, AppleTalk Configuration
❍ Chapter 8, DLC Configuration for LAN Manager
◆Appendices A through F provide supplementary information.
❍ Appendix A, Contact Information
❍ Appendix B, Troubleshooting
❍ Appendix C, Pinouts
❍ Appendix D, Updating Software
❍ Appendix E, Specifications
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❍ Appendix F, Frequently-used Commands
Read chapters 2 through 4 in or der, then proceed to the protocol-specific ch apter that relates
to your network. Refer to Appendix F as needed. The Print Server Reference Manual,
located on the CD-ROM and web site, provides additional information about configuring
and using your MPS.
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2: Installation
This chapter describes the various MPS models and shows how to install them into a
basic network situation.
2.1 MPS/LPS Product Description
The front panel of the MPS100 has a Test button, 3 LEDs, a power connector, and an
RJ45 connector for 100BASE-T. The rear panel has a Centronics connector. The front
“back”
Centronics Connector
T
AC
100
LINK
TEST
5VDC
“front”
panel of the LPS has a Test button, 2 LED’s, a power connector, and a 10BASE-T
network connector for the LPS1-T or a 10BASE-2 BNC connector for the LPS1-2. The
rear panel also has a Centronics connector.
The LINK LED is solid green when there is a valid Ethernet network connection. The
ACT (Activity) LED flashes green or red when the MPS is in use. The 100 (100 MBit)
LED (MPS100 only) is solid green when a 100BASE-T network is connected.
The Test button serves two functions. When pressed briefly, it prints a test page. When
pressed for five seconds while pluggi ng in the power cable, it returns the MPS to its
factory default configuration.
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2.2 Installing the MPS
The following diagram shows a properly-insta lled MPS:
PARALLEL PRINTER
3
Network Connection
2
1
To install the MPS, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the figure
for help.
1 Connect the MPS Centronics connector directly to your printer’s connector.
2 Connect an Ethernet cable to your MPS’s RJ45 or BNC connector.
3 Attach one end of the power cable to the MPS; plug the other end into an electrical
outlet. Power will come on automatically.
4 Allow 45 seconds for the MPS to fully boot.
❍ It will run through a set of power-up diagnostics for approximately 12 seconds.
The 4 LEDs will show varying patterns corresponding to the test being run.
❍ It will try to obtain configuration information via DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP.
This step could last approximately 15 seconds if no hosts answer the requests.
The OK LED will blink approximately 3 times per second, and the NETWORK
LED will blink occasionally as network requests are transmitted.
❍ It will determine if the code in its Flash is valid. If so, it will load the code and
begin normal execution. If not, the MPS will have to download software. See
Appendix D for more information.
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5 Allow 45 seconds for the unit to fully boot. The LINK LED will be lit if there is a
valid network connection. The ACT LED gives infor mation abo ut what the MPS i s
doing; for example, when code is being downloaded as the unit boots, the LED will
blink green quickly. If you have co nnected a 100BASE-T cable (MPS100 only), The
Link and 100MBit LEDs s hould both be solid green. If not, check your network con nection.
6 Print a Test page by pressing the Test/Reset button.
Note: If the Power LED does not li ght o r the Tes t page do es not print , refe r
to Appendix B.
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3: Getting Started
It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the
MPS:
◆ You must configure the MPS IP address before any TCP/IP functionality is
available. (See Setting the IP Address on page 4-1) You cannot use t he ThinWeb
Manager until you have configured an IP address.
◆ Changing any server, service, or port setting requires privileged user status. The
default privileged password is system.
◆ The login password is requi red f or r e mote con so le logins. The default lo gin pass-
word is access.
Note: If you would like to change either the privi leged or logi n pas sword,
either use EZWebCon or refer to the Print Server Reference Manual
located on the CD-ROM.
3.1 Configuration Methods
3.1.1 EZWebCon
The EZWebCon configuration software is the recommended way to configure the MPS.
EZWebCon’s graphical user interface guides first time users through the initial
configuration process and allows experienced users to update any configurable
parameters.
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.
The EZWebCon software is located on the distribution CD-ROM. All instructions for
installing EZWebCon are provided in the README file. For assistance once
EZWebCon is running, refer to the EZWebCon on-line help.
Note: EZWebCon is also available from the Lantronix website and FTP
3.1.2 Incoming Logins
server. See Appendix D for more info rmation.
You can log in via EZWebCon to configure the MPS. you can also use incoming LAT
and TCP/IP logins.
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Services Getting Started
Incoming Telnet is only possible if your MPS has an IP address configured. Incoming
Telnet is enabled by default to allow TCP/IP connection s. To ch ange this setting, use the
Define Server Incoming command described in the Command Reference chapter of the
Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM.
Incoming logins do not prompt for a login password, so you may wish to disable them for
security reasons. If it i s undesirable to dis able incoming lo gins, the MPS can be confi gured
to prompt for a password with the Define Server Incoming Password Enabled command.
3.2 Services
With few exceptions, you must create a service before you can configure print queues on
the MPS. 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.
The following default services are available once the MPS100, LPS1-T, or LPS1-2 has
booted:
Table 3-1: Default Services
MPS100 LPS1-T & LPS1-2 Function
MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT LPS_xxxxxx_TEXT Used for text print
jobs
MPS_xxxxxx_PCL LPS_xxxxxx_PCL Used for binary
print jobs, such as
plotter or PCL
files
MPS_xxxxxx_PS LPS_xxxxxx_PS Used for Post-
Script print jobs
The default service names are based on the server name; therefor e the server nam e must be
no more than 13 characters. If you change the server name, the service names will change
as well. For example, changing the server name from MPS_xxxxxx to BIOLAB will
change the service names to BIOLAB_TEXTS1 and so on.
The default serial port services 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 MPS 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.
If you need to modify a default service, see the Server Configurat i on chapter of the Print
Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM.
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4: TCP/IP Configuration
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The f ollowing sections cover IP address co nfiguration and print config uration metho ds for TCP/
IP hosts.
4.1 Setting the IP Address
The MPS IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP func tionality is available.
Use one of the following methods to set the IP address: EZWebCon; a directed Ping
packet; a BOOTP, DHCP, or RARP reply; or commands entered via the command line
interface.
4.1.1 Using EZWebCon
Use the following steps to assign an IP address using the EZWebCon Expert Shell.
1 From the Action menu, select Assign IP Address.
2 Enter or change the IP-related settings:
A For Ethernet Address, enter the number that appears on the bottom label of
your MPS.
B For IP Address, enter the desired IP address to use for this MPS.
C For Subnet Mask, change the valu es provide d only if you wish to u se a mask
other than the default. The default value should be correct in most cases.
D For Loadhost, en ter th e I P add ress of th e lo adho st where yo u intend to store
your operating code and SDK files (if used).
3 Click OK.
4 Reboot the MPS. EZWebCon will let you know whet her the configuration was
successful.
Note: If you have an older version of EZWebCon , refer to the Read me that
was included with it.
4.1.2 Using a Directed Ping Packet
The ARP/ping method is available under UNIX and Windows-based sys tems. If the MPS
has no IP address, it will set its address from the first directed IP packet it receives.
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On a UNIX host, create an entry in the host’s ARP table and substitute the intended IP ad-
dress and the hardware address of the MPS, then ping the MPS. This process typically requires superuser privileges.
Figure 4-1: ARP and Ping on UNIX
# arp -s 192.0.1.228 00-80-a3-xx-xx-xx
% ping 192.0.1.228
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.
Figure 4-2: ARP and Ping on Windows
C:\ ARP -S 192.0.1.228 00-80-A3-XX-XX-XX
C:\ PING 192.0.1.228
Note:
There should be replies from the IP address if the ARP command
worked.
When the MPS receives the ping packet, it will notice that its IP address is not set and will
send out broadcasts to see if another node is using the specified address. If no duplicate is
found, the MPS will use the IP address and will respond to the ping packet.
The MPS will not save the learned IP address permanently; this procedure is intended as a
temporary measure to enable EZWebCon to communicate with the MPS, or allow an administrator to Telnet into the MPS. Once logged in, the administrator can enter the Change
IPaddress command to make the address permanent.
Figure 4-3: Configuring Permanent IP Address
% telnet 192.0.1.228
Trying 192.0.1.228
Lantronix MPSx Version n.n/n (yymmdd)
Type Help at the ‘Local_>’ prompt for assistanc e.
Enter Username> gopher
Local> SET PRIVILEGED
Password> system (not echoed)
Local>> DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS 192.0.1.228
Any host wishing to access the MPS will have to be told the MPS’s IP address. This is typically configured in the unix file /etc/hosts or via a nameserver. Refer to the host’s documentation for additional information.
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4.1.3 Using a BOOTP, DHCP, or RARP Reply
At boot time a host-based DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server can r espond to an MPS 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 console terminal or a terminal emulation
program, and press Return. The serial port settings are 9600 baud , 8 bits , 1 stop bit,
no parity.
2 Become the privileged user.
Figure 4-4: Becoming the Privileged User
Local> SET PRIVILEGED
Password> system (not echoed)
Local>>
3 Enter the new IP address.
Figure 4-5: Configuring the IP Address
Local>> define server ipaddress 192.0.1.201
4.2 LPR Printing
The MPS provides two major methods of printi ng via TCP/IP: Berkeley remote LPR and
RTEL host software.
Two parameters must be configured for LPR printing:
1 The IP address or host name of the MPS.
2 The remote output queue (the name of the service on the MPS).
In addition, there are a few important things to note about LPR printing:
◆ Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows 98 do not support LPR di-
rectly; however, Lantronix has provided a peer-to-peer printing solution on the distribution CD-ROM.
◆ Because of the way the LPR protocol is typically implemented on the host, the pro-
cessing options and banner page are sent after the job data itself. The MPS 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 beginn ing of th e printout, in stall and use
the RTEL software. If banners are not needed, they can be disabled.
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◆ The MPS cannot print multiple copies of the print job when using the “-#n” lpr op-
tion.
◆ If two print queues on the host refer to two services on the same MPS, they must use
separate spooling director i es.
◆ No special purpose input or output filters can be used when printing via LPR. If this
functionality is necessary, use the named pipe interface program in the RTEL print
queue configuration software.
4.2.1 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 Double-click the Add Printer icon.
3 In the window that appears, choose My computer and click Next.
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4 Select the Add Port button and click Next.
5 Select LPR Port.
Note: If LPR Port is not an option, open the Networ k Control P anel and add
“Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” to the List of services.
6 Enter the name or IP address of your MPS on the first line, and enter the name of
your MPS print service on the second line.
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7 Select the manufacturer and printer type.
8 Enter the queue name.
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. )
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10 Test the printer by choosing Yes and clicking Finish.
4.2.2 LPR on Windows 95/98
To enable LPR printing on Windows 95/98, you must download and install the LPR for
Windows 95/98 application from the Lantronix CD included with the product.
1 From the Distribution CD, install Lantronix LPR.
2 Follow the directions in the readme file to configure LPR on your PC.
4.2.3 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 MPS name and IP address to the
/etc/hosts file:
Figure 4-6: Adding /etc/hosts Entry
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx MPS_xxxxxx
2 Add the host print queue to the /etc/printcap file. The punctuation shown in Figure
4-7 is required, and no extra spaces should be added.
Figure 4-7: Adding /etc/printcap Entry
mps_prt|Printer on LAB MPS:\
:rm=MPS_xxxxxx:\
:rp=MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt:
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This will create a host queue named mps_prt. The rm parameter is the name of the
MPS in the host’s address file, the rp parameter is the name of the service as it exists
on the MPS, 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.
Figure 4-8: Creating Spooling Directory
# mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt
# chmod 777 /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt
4 If desired, use the mx option to allow unlimited size files to be printed and the sh
option to prevent head er pag es from being generated . S ee the ho st ’s do cument at ion
or man pages for more information on the format of the printcap file and how to create the spool directory.
5 Print to the queue using normal lpr commands:
Figure 4-9: Printing to Queue
% lpr -Pmps_prt /etc/hosts
4.2.4 LPR on AIX Hosts
The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) allows you to enable LPD printing and
create print queues. LPR has only been tested on AIX versions 3.2 and higher.
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 dae-
mon).
4 In the Start the Print Server Subsystem dialog box, type both in the first field.
5 The message “The lpd subsystem has been started ” w ill 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.
4 From the dialog box that appears, choose remote.
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5 From the next dialog box, choose Remote Printing.
6 The Add a Standard Remote Print Queue dialog box will appear. Enter th e fol-
lowing information.
❍ The name of the print queue,
❍ The name of the MPS unit,
❍ The name of the MPS service,
❍ The type of print spooler on the remote server, and
❍ A description of the printer on the remote server.
7 A dialog box will appear: “Added print queue mps_prt”. Click Done.
Note: If you are unable to use SMIT, see the Print Server Reference Manual
on the CD-ROM for UNIX commands used to set up print queues.
8 Print to the queue using normal lp syntax.
Figure 4-10: Printing to Queu e
% lp -dmps_prt filename
4.2.5 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 lo-
cated on the CD-ROM describes UNIX commands tha t can be used to
set up print queues.
Note: Printer names on HP hosts are limited to 13 characters. The MPS text
To create a print queue:
1 At the HP prompt, type sam.
2 From the main application window, choose Printers and Plotters.
3 In the Printers and Plotters window, choose Printers/Plotters.
service name will be too long, so you will have to rename the MPS.
4 In the pull-down menu, select Remote Printer/Plotter from the Actions menu.
5 The Add Remote Printer window will appear. SAM will prompt you for:
❍ The printer name (the name of the print queue),
❍ The remote system name (the MPS name),
❍ The remote printer name (the MPS service),
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❍ The remote cancel model, and
❍ The remote status model.
4.2.6 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, 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 prob-
lems 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. To
create a remote printer:
1 Issue the rlpconf command.
2 Answer the questions that follow.
Figure 4-11: Configuring Remote Printer
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: MPS_xxxxxx
The backupprinter is connected to host MPS_xxxxxx.
Is this correct? (y/n) y
Would you like this to be the sys.default printer? (y/n) y
Make sure your hostname appears in MPS_PRT’s /etc/hosts.equivor or /
etc/hosts:lpd file.
Make sure backupprinter appears in /etc/printcap (in BSD format).
Make sure backupprinter has a spool directory on MPS_PRT.
Putting the printer in printer description file and creating spool directory... done
Updating LP information... done
In the example, the printer name is your MPS service name, and the remote host
name is the name of your MPS as it is listed in your hosts file.
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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.
4.2.7 RTEL Functionality
If the LPR method of printing i s not ad equat e fo r an ap pl icat ion (for example, if you need
banners before jobs, or more flexib ility), configure the Lantronix-supplied RTEL software
on the host. After installing the software configuring the connections to the MPS, you can
use normal UNIX print commands and queue utilities su ch as lpc and lpstat.
Note: RTEL binaries are provided for many systems. Source code is also
To print to the MPS using special formatting or using third-party software packages, you
may have to create print pipes on the host. The RTEL software provides this functionality
by providing a UNIX named-pipe interface.
To recreate the RTEL source files:
1 Copy the file RTEL_SRC.TAR in binary mode from the distribution CD-ROM to
2 Untar the archive.
3 See the README files in the created directories that describe the contents of the
provided for use on non-suppor ted syst ems .
the UNIX host.
RTEL distribution and man pages that describe the actual software functionality.
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Unix Host Troubleshooting TCP/IP Conf iguration
4.3 Unix Host Troubleshooting
Table 4-1: TCP Troubleshooti ng
Area to Check Explanation
The MPS IP address and name are
entered in the host file
Jobs that appear in the host queue
reach the MPS
Telnet to the MPS using the name in the host file and
verify that the MPS name is resolvable and that the
MPS is reachable via the net w ork.
From within the LPC administrative utility, enter these
commands to clear and reset the h ost queue:
abort queue
clear queue
enable queue
start queue
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5: NetWare Configuration
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The f ollowing sections cover print configuration methods for NetWare hosts.
Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See
Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions.
This chapter explains creating NDS print queues with NetWare Administrator and with
the PCONSOLE Quick Setup option. To crea te NDS prin t queues, you must be run ning
NetWare version 4.x with NDS capabilities.
If you are running NetWare versio ns 2.x, 3.x, or v ersion 4.x with b indery emulation, yo u
may configure bindery print queues using QINST (bindery only) or PCONSOLE. For
more information, see the NetWar e chapter of the Print Server Ref erence Manual located
on the CD-ROM.
5.1 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/).
5.2 NDS Print Queues
5.2.1 Obtain an NDS License
If you wish to create NDS print queues, you must r ead and complete an NDS regi stration
form via one of the following methods:
◆ Using a forms-capable Internet browser, navi gate to the Lantronix World Wide
Web site (www.lantronix.com), go to the Tech nical Support section, and find the
Novell ND S Re gistrat i o n link.
◆ Send email to support@lantronix.com. You will receive a blank registration
form that can be completed and returned to Lantronix.
◆ If you don’t have Internet access, contact a Lantronix technical support represen-
tative for assistance. Contact information is provided in Appendix A.
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NetWare Administrator Quick Setup Prin t Queues NetWare Configuration
5.2.2 Configure your MPS
1 License NDS on your MPS using the string obtained from Lantronix.
Figure 5-1: Licensing NDS
Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE DSLICENSE licensestring
2 Define the directory service tree in which the MPS is located.
Figure 5-2: Defining Directory Service Tree
Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE DSTREE foodco
Note:
3 Define the directory service context in which the MPS 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
5 If desired file server is not in the access list, add it.
6 Reboot the MPS.
For an explanation of the structure of the NetWare Directory Service
tree, see your host documentation.
Figure 5-3: Defining Direc tory Servic e Conte xt
file servers in the directory service tree is in the access list.
Figure 5-4: Defining Access List
Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE ACCESS fileserver
Figure 5-5: Rebooting
Local>> INITIALIZE DELAY 0
5.3 NetWare Administrator Quick Setup Print Queues
The NetWare Administrator management utility allows you to manage network resources,
such as queue-based print services, in a tree structure. You can either use the Quick Setup
option or individually create printing-related objects.
Note: NetWare Administrato r can be used for both NDS and bindery print
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queues.
NetWare Configuration PCONSOLE Print Queues
To create a print queue with the Quick Setup option:
1 Start the 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 MPS (viewable by entering
the Show Server command at the Local> prompt).
5 In the Printer Name field, enter the name of the desired print service configured on
your MPS. For example, MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT.
6 In the Print Queue Name field, enter the name of the print queue to create. The
name should be meaningful to you; it will not affect MPS configuration.
7 Click Create.
8 Reboot the MPS.
5.4 PCONSOLE Print Queues
1 Log in as Admin on the file server you will be changing.
2 At the prompt, type PCONSOLE 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 When prompted by PCONSOLE, enter the information with which to configu re the
print queue.
❍ The print server name (MPS_xxxxxx),
❍ The new printer name (service name, such as MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT),
❍ The new print queue name, and
❍ The print queue volume (the name of the file server from which th e printer re-
ceives print requests).
The remaining fields can be left in their default settings.
5 Press the F10 key to save the print queue information.
6 Reboot the MPS.
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NetWare Host Troubleshooting NetWare Configuration
5.5 NetWare Host Troubleshooting
Table 5-1: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (Bindery Mode)
Area to Check Explanation
The print server names in PCONSOLE match the MPS name and its
service name
The MPS NetWare access table Use the Show Protocols NetWare Access command.
Table 5-2: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (NDS)
Area to Check Explanation
The MPS NetWare access table Use the Show Protocols NetWare Access command. By
The MPS login password and the
queue password on the file server
The MPS has successfully attached to
the queue
The DSTree, DSContext, and
DSLicense
Use PCONSOLE to check.
Scanning too many file servers can cause a delay
between jobs. Configu re the access list to only scan for
jobs on the file servers of interest.
default, only local file servers are scanned for queues.
The passwords must match or the MPS will not be able to
log into the file servers to scan for jobs.
Type NETSTAT at the Local> prompt. This will display
information about fileservers, printers, and queues that
the MPS has found. If a queue is in JobPoll, th e MP S has
successfully attached to the queue.
Type Show Protocol NetWare NDS. This command
shows the tree and the context that you have configured, a
failure code, and an NDS error code for each server.
DSTree is the directory service tree on w hi c h the MPS is
located. DSContext is the context where the MPS is
located; it must match the context on the file server (The
DSContext must be of the following form:
ou=fruit.o=exotic). DSLicensed should be yes.
Printer and queue changes have propagated through the NDS tree
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It may take a few minutes for the changes to propagate. If
the MPS doesn’t attach, reboot the MPS.
NetWare Configuration NetWare Host Troubleshooting
Table 5-3: NDS Errors from the File Server
Code Meaning Remedy
0xfffffda7 Object could not be
found in the given
context
0xfffffda5 Requested attribute
could not be found
0xfffffd69 DS Database is locked An administrator is probably updating the database. Wait a
0xfffffd63 Invalid password The password for the print server object under PCONSOLE
0xfffffd54 Secure NCP vi olation Turn down the NCP packet signat ur e level so that it is not
Bit Meaning Remedy
1 Server out of memory Turn the MPS off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Disable
Check the MPS server name, DScontext, and DStree to
ensure the printer server is set up correctly with PCONSOLE.
Use PCONSOLE to ensure that the MPS has associated printers and the printers have associated queues.
few minutes and issue the Set Protocol NetWare Reset command.
must match the MPS login password. If the login password
on the MPS is left as the default (access), there should be no
password for the print server object.
required.
Table 5-4: NDS Printing Errors
unused protocols and/or remove fileserver s without print queues
from the NetWare access list.
2, 3 Unexpected response
from file server
4 No pri nters found for
the MPS
5 No printer queue found Ensure that the pri nters have associated queues.
6 Login failed Ensure there is a print server object configured with the same
7 Authentication failed Ensure the MPS login password is the same as the print server
8 Server cannot attach to
queue
Report the problem to Lantronix Technical Support.
Ensure that there are printers for the MPS, and t he printer names
match the service names on the MPS.
name as the MPS.
object password. If the MPS is using the default password
(access), there should be no print server object password.
Check the NDS partitions, replica s, a nd vo lu mes to ensu re the fil e
server where the queue lives has the correct information.
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6: LAT Configuration
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The f ollowing sections cover print configuration methods for LAT hosts.
Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See
Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions.
LAT print queues can be created by printing to a port or printing to a service. Printing
directly to a port requires no MPS configuration.
Note: Printin g directly to a port is the easiest method for printing to the
MPS. If you would like instructions for printing to a service, see the
Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD -ROM.
6.1 Printing Directly to a Port
1 Create a LAT application port that references the MPS port.
Figure 6-1: Creating LAT Application Port
$ RUN SYS$SYSTEM:LATCP
LATCP> CREATE PORT LTAnnn/APPLICATION
LATCP> SET PORT LTAnnn/NODE=MPS_xxxxxx/PORT=Port_n
LATCP> EXIT
2 Create and start a print queue that uses the LAT application port.
Figure 6-2: Creating and Starting Print Queue
$ INITIALIZE/QUEUE/START/ON=LTAnnn:/PROCESSOR=LATSYM
/RETAIN=ERROR queue_name
3 Add the commands to the SYS$MANAGER:LAT$STARTUP.COM file so the
required LAT devices will be recreated after each host reboot.
Note: LAT terminal device characteristics may have to be changed to cor-
rectly print certain files. See your VMS documentatio n for more information.
4 Print to the queue.
$ PRINT/QUEUE=queue_name filename.txt
Figure 6-3: Printing to Queue
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LAT Host Troubleshooting LAT Configuration
6.2 LAT Host Troubleshooting
By default, the LAT error message codes on the ho st are not tran slated into text er ror 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:
Figure 6-4: Translating LAT Error Codes
$ SHOW QUEUE/FULL/ALL queue_name
(note the error code nnnnnnnn)
$ SET MESSAGE SYS$MESSAGE:NETWRKMSG.EXE
$ EXIT %Xnnnnnnnn
Table 6-1: Troubleshooting LAT Configurations Using a Port
Area to check Explanation
The specified node name matches the
MPS node name
The specified port name matches the
port’s name
Use the Show Server command to verify.
Use the List Port 1 command to verify.
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7: AppleTalk Configuration
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. The f ollowing sections cover print configuration methods for AppleTalk hosts.
Note: The MPS needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See
Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions.
Note: Macintoshes that do not support Ether Talk will need either an
Note: The LPS1-T and LPS1-2 do not support AppleTalk Protocol.
Ethernet card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the MPS.
7.1 Bitronics
Printing from a Macintosh is only possible with a PostScript printer and bi-directional
communication between the MPS and that printer. The MPS supports the Bitronics interface, an extension to the standard Centronics interface. Printers that suppo rt Bitronics
allow bi-directional communication. To enable Bitronics on an MPS port, use the Define
Port 1 Bitronics Enabled command.
Note: MacOS 8.1 can also print via LPD. See the Print Server Reference
Manual located on the CD-ROM and web site for configuration
instructions.
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 a PostScript AppleTalk service is configu red,
the service will appear in the Chooser as a LaserWriter in the same zone as the MPS. 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.
7.3 AppleTalk Zones
If there is a router on the network, the MPS will appear in the default zone specified by
the router. To change the default zone use the Define Protocol AppleTalk Zone com-
mand.
If the MPS is attached to a network without an App leTalk r outer, all AppleTalk devices
(including the MPS) will appear in the default zone in the Chooser.
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AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting AppleTalk Configuration
Note: If no router is present o n the network, th e MPS will n ot accept
AppleTalk print jobs for 60 seconds after booting.
7.4 AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting
Table 7-1: AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting
Area to Check Explanation
The printer is available to be selected
in the Chooser
Bidirectional communication Lock the printe r in PostScript mode an d issue the
Make sure the printer is in the right zone.
Test Service PostScript Count n command. This
sends a job to the printer and waits for the response.
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8: DLC Configuration for LAN Manager
The EZWebCon configuration software is the easiest way to configure the MPS. 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. S ee
Setting the IP Address on page 4-1 for instructions.
Printing using an LPD client is the preferred method for send ing print jobs to the MPS.
Windows 95 does not support DLC printing (see Chapter 4 for more information).
8.1 DLC Configuration
8.1.1 MPS Configuration
To use the DLC protocol, you must have one service with the DLC characteristic enabled. The DLC characteristic may be associated with only one service on a given MPS.
Figure 8-1: Enabling DLC
Local>> DEFINE SERVICE MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT DLC
ENABLED
8.1.2 Host Configuration
To send print jobs from a Wind ows NT ho st to t he MPS, add the MPS as a Wind ows NT
printer.
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 MPS hardware address. It is printed on the MPS bottom label.
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DLC Configuration DLC Configuration for LAN Manager
7 Select Job-based.
8 Select the manufacturer and printer type.
9 Enter the queue name.
10 If applicable, choose Shared and select th e operating system the printer will be
working with. (First confirm that the print queue is working.)
11 Test the prin ter.
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A: Contact Information
If you are experiencing an error that is not li sted in Ap pendix B: or if yo u are unab le to fi x
the error, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Sup port at 800-422-7044 (US) or 949453-3990. Technical Support is also available via Internet email at support@lantron-
ix.com.
A.1 Problem Report Procedure
When you report a problem, please provide the following information:
◆ Your name, and your company name, address, and phone number
◆ Lantronix MPS model number
◆ Lantronix MPS serial number
◆ Software version (use the Show Server command to display)
◆ Network configuration, including the in form ation 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 Full Contact Information
Address: 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Phone: 949/453-3990
Fax: 949/453-3995
World Wide Web: http://www.lantronix.com
North American Direct Sales: 800/422-7055
North American Reseller Sales: 800/422-7015
North American Sales Fax: 949/450-7232
Internet: sales@lantronix.com
International Sales: 949/450-7227
International Sales Fax: 949/450-7231
Internet: intsales@lantronix.com
Technical Support: 800/422-7044 or 949/453-3990
Technical Support Fax: 949/450-7226
Internet: support@lantronix.com
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B: Troubleshooting
This Appendix discusses how to diagnos e and fix errors quickly your self 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.
When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, netwo rk
cable, and serial cable) are secure. If you hav e trouble with wireless networking, it may help
to connect the MPS to a wired Ethernet net work to veri fy that it is working p roperly an d to
check the wireless settings.
Note: Some unexplained errors may be caused by duplicate IP addresses on
the network. Make sure that your MPS IP address is unique.
B.1 Power-up Troubleshooting
There are several possible error situations if the LEDs do not flash.
Table B-1: Error Messages
Message Diagnosis/Remedy
Power-up diagnostic failure (hardware
failure)
The MPS boots but does not try to load
the Flash ROM code
Network Error: The ACT LED will
blink yellow 2- 3 times per second
Note which LED is blinking and its color, then contact
your dealer or La ntronix Technical Support.
Press the Test/Reset button. A brief description of the
problem will be queued to the pa rallel po rt and pri nted.
A. Make sure the Ethernet network cable is properly
connected and rebo ot the MPS.
B. If option A fails to resolve the problem, reload
Flash ROM. Refer to Appendix D.
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Power-up Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
Problem situations and error messages are listed in Table B-2. If you cannot find an
explanation for your problem, try to match it to one of the other errors. If you cannot
remedy the problem, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support.
Table B-2: Power-up Problems and Error Messages
Problem/Message Error Remedy
The MPS is
connected to a power
source, but there is
no LED activity.
The MPS is unable to
complete power-up
diagnostics.
The MPS completes
its power-up and
boot procedures, but
there’s no noticeable
serial activity.
The unit or its power supply is
damaged.
This generally indicates a
hardware fault. One of the
LEDs will be solid red for three
seconds, followed by one
second of anot her color.
There is a problem with the
serial connection or the set-up
of the serial device.
A rapidly-blinking OK LED
may signal boot failure.
Contact your dealer or Lantronix
Technical Support for a replacement.
Note the blinking LED and its c olor, then
contact your dea ler or Lantronix
Technical Support. The MPS will not be
operational until the fault is fixed.
Check the terminal setup and the physical
connections, including the cable pinouts
(see Appendix C). Try another serial
device or cable, or cycle power on th e
MPS.
Reboot the unit. When the MP S is
running normally, the OK LED blinks
every two seconds.
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Troubleshooting DHCP Troubleshooting
Table B-2: Power-up Problems and Error Messages, cont.
Problem/Message Error Remedy
The terminal shows a
Boot> prompt rather
than a Local>
prompt.
The MPS passes
power-up
diagnostics, but
attempts to download
new Flash ROM
code from a network
host.
The MPS is not connected
properly to the Ethernet.
The MPS Ethernet address is
invalid.
Init Noboot command was
entered.
If the OK LED blinks rapidly,
the Flash ROM code may be
corrupt.
If you did not request a TFTP
boot, the flash ROM code is
corrupt. The unit will remain in
boot mode.
Ensure that the MPS is firmly connected
to a functional and properly-terminated
network node.
The MPS Ethernet address is located on
the bottom of the unit. Use the Change
Hardware command to set the correct
address, then reboot.
See Entering Commands at the Boot
Prompt on page B -6.
Reboot the unit. If you get the same
message, you will need to reload Flash
ROM. See Reloading Software on page
D-2.
B.2 DHCP Troubleshooting
Table B-3: DHCP Troubleshooting
Area to Check Explanation
DHCP is enabled on the MPS Use the Set Server DHCP Enabled command.
If you manually enter an IP address, DHCP is automatically
disabled.
Make sure the DHCP server is
operational.
The MPS gets its IP address
from the DHCP server
Check to see that the DHCP server is on and is function ing
correctly.
Refer to the DHCP Manager on your DHCP server for
information about addresses in use. If the DHCP server
doesn’t list your MPS IP ad d r ess , the r e may be a prob le m.
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BOOTP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
B.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting
If the BOOTP request is failing and you have configured your host to respond to the
request, check these areas:
Table B-4: BOOTP Troubleshooting
Area to Check Explanation
BOOTP is in your system’s
/etc/services file
The MPS is in the loadhost’s
/etc/hosts file
The download file is in the
correct directory and is worldreadable
The MPS and host are in the
same IP network
BOOTP must be an uncommented l in e in /etc/services.
The MPS must be in this file for the host to answer a
BOOTP or TFTP request.
The download file must be in the correct directory and
world-readable. Specify the complete pathname for the
download file in the BOOTP configuration file, or add a
default pathname to the download filename.
Some hosts will not allow BOOTP replies across IP
networks. Either use a host running a different operating
system or put the MPS in the same IP network as the host.
B.4 RARP Troubleshooting
Table B-5: RARP Troubleshooting
Area to Check Explanation
The MPS name and ha r d w are
address in the host’s /etc/ethers file
The MPS name and IP address in the
/etc/hosts file
The MPS name and hardware add ress must be in this
file for the host to answer a RARP request.
The MPS name and IP add ress 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. Check the host’s RARPD
documentation for details, or use the ps command to
see if there is a RARPD process running.
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Troubleshooting Printing Problems
B.5 Printing Problems
Table B-6: General Printing Problems
Area to Check Explanation
Physical connections To test a non-PostScript printer, use the Test Port MPS Count
100 command. This command will send 100 lines of test data out
the parallel port so you can see if the printer is receiving data.
Service characteristics Use the Show Service Local Characteristics command from the
MPS Local> prompt to se e if the desired service is availa ble and to
verify that the appropriate protocols are enabled on the service.
The IP address The IP address must be unique on the network. Many problems
can occur when there are duplicate IP addresses.
Queue Status and Port
counters
Use the Monitor Queue command to ensure queue entries appear
in the job list.
Use the Monitor Port 1 Counters command to verify that the
counter is incrementing with each job. If it is not, verify the
connection between th e MPS and the printer.
B.5.1 PostScript Problems
PostScript printers will silently abort jobs if they d e tect an error.
Table B-7: PostScript Troubleshooting
Area to Check Explanation
The MPS is communicating
with the printer
The printer is configured to
use 8-bit ch aracters
To test a PostScript printer, use the Test Port 1 PostScript
Count 2 command. This command will send 2 pages of
PostScript data out the paralle l port. W a tch the indicators on the
printer to verify that the MPS is communicating with the
printer.
If the printer i s capab le of bid irectio nal com munica tion, use the
Test Service MPS_xxxxxx_PS PostScript Count 5 command.
This will transfer data both to and from the printer.
Autoselection must be disabled and the printer must be
configured as a PostScript printer for this tes t to su cceed.
If special characters or bitmaps are not printing correctly, the
printer may be incorrectly configured to use 7-bit characters.
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Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt Troubleshooting
Table B-7: PostScript Troubleshooting, cont.
Area to Check Explanation
Service Characteristics Issue the Show Service Characteristics command. If the
service rating is zero, the parallel port is in u se. Verify that th e
PostScript characteristic and appropriate protocols have been
enabled on the service.
Port Counters If PostScript jobs appear to print but nothing comes out of the
printer, verify the amount of data sent from the h ost. 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 th e host system. These
numbers are only approximate, but will show that data is
flowing to the printer.
B.5.2 Bitmap Graphics
If files that contain embedded bitmap graphics do not print correctly, it is probably because
the bitmaps are being se nt as actual bi nary data and b inary data can not be pr inted via s erial
or parallel interfaces.
Most major application packages ha ve provisions to print using either binary postscript
(for printers connected to the network via LocalTalk) or hex postscript (for printers
connected to the network via a serial port or parallel port). If your application does not have
this provision, ask the application vendor for an upgrade version or “patch” that will add
the hex postscript function.
B.6 Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt
If the Boot> prompt appears on the serial console instead of the Local> prompt, on e of two
things may be wrong. Either the MPS does not have enough information to boot, or the
network or flash boot has failed. If pressing the Return key does not display a prompt,
press any other key. The Boot> prompt should appear.
If the MPS does not have enough information to boot, or the network or flash boot has
failed, it will print a message to the console and wait ten seconds for serial port activity. If
it detects serial port activity, it will continue booting provided the flash is good. However,
if the user presses a key during that time period, the MPS will display the Boot> prompt.
Note: If you see the message “Will attempt another download in x minutes,”
B-6
press any key for the Boot> prompt.
Troubles hooting Entering C ommands at t he Boot Prom pt
A series of commands called Boot Configurat ion Program (BCP) commands can be entered
at the Boot> prompt to configure the MPS. These commands are a subset of the entire MPS
command set. For example, a typical TCP/IP configuration might use the following
commands:
Figure B-1: BCP Command Examples
Boot> Set IPADDRESS 192.0.1.229
Boot> Set SOFTWARE /tftpboot/MPS.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). The server then reboots using the Flash
command and will attempt to load the file MPS.SYS from the host at 192.0.1.188.
Flush NVR This command is used to restore the MPS’s
non-volatile RAM to its factory default settings.
It will reset everything that is configurable on
the server, including the unit’s IP address.
Flash This command will force the MPS to download
new operational code and reload it into Flash
ROM. This is necessary when a new version of
software is released and you wish to upgrade
your unit. If the server cannot download the file,
the code in Flash ROM will still be usable.
Help Displays a one-page summary of available
commands and what they do.
Init 451 Reboots the MPS after i t has been configured. If
the MPS can find and load the specified software loadfile, it will restart itself with full functionality. If the loadfile is not found, the server
will attempt to reload continuously . If there is
an error, or if the console’s Return key is
pressed, the MPS will re-enter the Boot Configuration Program.
Set BOOTP {Enabled, Disabled} Enables or disabl es the s ending of BOOTP que-
ries during the boot sequence. It is enabled by
default.
Set DHCP {Enabled, Disabled} Enables or disables the sending of DHCP que-
ries during the boot sequence. It is enabled by
default.
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Entering Commands at the Boot Prompt Troubleshooting
Set Hardware xx-xx-xx Specifies the last three numbers of the server’s
Ethernet address. The first three numbers will
be supplied automatically.
The Ethernet address should have been set at
the factory. Setting an incorrect address could
cause serious network problems.
Set IPAddress ip_address Specifies this server’s IP address. Uses the stan-
dard numeric format.
Set Loadhost ip_address Specifies the host to attempt to load the file
from. The IP address should be in standard numeric format (no text names are allowed).
Set RARP {Enabled, Disabled} Enables or disables the s ending of RARP que-
ries 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.
Set Software filename Specifies the name of the file to load. The MPS
will automatically add .SYS to the file name you
specify. Note that all protocols must have a filename specified (either the default or set by the
user). For more information, see Appendix D.
TCP/IP users must use the Software option to
specify the loadhost, the loadfile, and their own
network address.
TFTP users can specify a complete path name
(up to 31 characters) if the file is located in a directory other than the default.The case of the
filename must match that of the filename loaded onto the host computer.
Show Server Use this command when issuing other com-
mands to view the current MPS setup.
B-8
C: Pinouts
C.1 Ethernet Connector
Figure C-1: RJ45 Ethernet C onnector
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 TX+
2 TX3 RX+
6 RX-
C.2 Parallel Connectors
Lantronix uses standard Centronics parallel connectors.
For optimum performance of your MPS, 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”
printed on the cable.
Note: Non-compliant cables have the same type of connectors but different
electrical characteristics.
C-1
D: Updating Software
D.1 Obtaining Software
Current software fi les (MPS.SYS for MPS 100, LPS.S YS for LPS1-T and LPS 1-2) are
available on the distribution CD. You can obtain software updates and release notes for the
MPS from the Lantronix World Wide Web site (www.lantronix.com), or by using
anonymous FTP through the Internet (ftp.lantronix.com).
D.1.1 Via the Web
The latest version of MPS.SYS can be downloaded from the Lantronix Web site. At the
time of this writing, the exact location of the files on the re-des igned site was unkown.
Note: As a result of Netscape Navigator’s conf iguration, it may try to open
the file as an ASCII text file. To avoid this, hold down the shift key
when choosing the software file.
D.1.2 Via FTP
The MPS software resides on the Lantron i x FT P s erver (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 list of available software files.
To log into the FTP server, enter a username of anonymous and enter your full email
address as the password. The following text will be displayed:
Figure D-1: Sample FTP Login
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 800-422-7044 (US)
or 949-453-3990
230230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
Remote system type is [your type will be displayed here].
ftp>
D-1
Reloading Software Updating Software
D.2 Reloading Software
The MPS stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process, operation, and
command processing. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new
version of the operational software via NetWare, TCP/IP, or MOP. Regardless of which
protocol is used to update Flash ROM, the following points are important:
◆ The Flash ROM software file name, MPS.SYS, should not be changed.
◆ The download file should be world-readable on the host.
◆ There is a sixteen character length limit for the path name.
◆ There is a twelve character limit for the filename.
◆ Define commands must be used because Set configurations are cleared when the
MPS boots. Use the List Server Boot command to check settings before rebooting.
Note: It is important to check MPS settings before using the Initialize Reload
command to ensure that you are re loading the correct software file.
D.2.1 Reloading Sequence
If DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP is enabled on the MPS, the MPS will request assistance from
a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server before starting the download attemp ts. The MPS will
then try TFTP, NetWare, and MOP booting (in that order) provided that it has enough
information to try each download method.
Downloading and rewriting the Flash ROM will take approximately two minutes from the
time the Initialize command is issued. If the download file cannot be found or accessed,
the MPS can be rebooted with the code still in Flash ROM. The OK/ACT LED will blink
quickly while the MPS is booting (and reloading code) and then slowly when it returns to
normal operation.
Note: If you experience problems reloading Flash ROM, refer to Trouble-
shooting Flash ROM Updates on page D-4.
D.2.1.1 TCP/IP
Before the MPS downloads the new software, it will send DHC P, BOOTP, and/or RARP
queries (all are enabled by default). Next, the MPS will attempt to download the MPS.SYS
file using TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol).
Note: EZWebCon can also be used to reload software.
If a host provides DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP support, it can be used to set the MPS IP
address (all methods) and loadhost information (BOOTP and RARP only).
Some BOOTP and TFTP implementations require a specific directory for the MPS.SYS
file. See your host’s documentation for instructions.
D-2
Updating Software Reloading Software
To manually configure the MPS IP parameters for software reload, use the following
commands.
Figure D-2: Configuring TCP/IP Reload
Local> SET PRIVILEGED
Password> SYSTEM (not echoed)
Local>> DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
Local>> DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE “/tftpboot/MPS.SYS”
Local>> DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
Local>> LIST SERVER BOOT
Local>> INITIALIZE RELOAD
Note:
For instructions on how to log into the MPS to enter these commands,
see the Getting Started chapter.
The path and filename are case-sensitive and must be enclosed in quotation marks. When
attempting to boo t acr oss an IP router, yo u must confi gure the rou ter t o p roxy-ARP for the
MPS, or use the bootgateway feature. For more information, see Set/Define Bootga teway
in the Commands chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM.
D.2.1.2 NetWare
The MPS.SYS file should be placed in the login directory on the NetWare file server. The
MPS 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 MPS, specify the file server name,
filename, and path.
Figure D-3: Configuring NetWare Reload
Local> SET PRIVILEGED
Password> SYSTEM (not echoed)
Local>> DEFINE SERVER NETWARE LOADHOST fileserver
Local>> DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE SYS:\LOGIN\MPS.SYS
Local>> INITIALIZE RELOAD
D.2.1.3 MOP
The MPS.SYS filename is the only parameter that the MPS needs to reload via MOP. Make
sure the service characteristic is enabled on the host’s Ethernet circuit, copy the MPS.SYS
file to the MOM$LOAD directory, and reload the MPS using the Initialize Reload
command. Be sure to use binary mode for the file transfer.
D-3
Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Updating Software
D.3 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates
Many of the problems that occur when updating the Flash ROM can be solved by
completing the following steps:
Table D-1: Flash ROM Troubleshooting
Protocol Area to Check
NetW are Ensure the file is in the log in d irectory. Since the MPS cannot ac tually log into th e
file server, it has very limited access to the server directories.
TFTP Check the file and directory permissions.
Ensure the loadhost name and address are specified correctly and that their case
matches that of the filenames on the host system.
Ensure the file and pathnames are enclosed in quotes to preserve case.
Ensure that TFTP is enabled on the host; several major UNIX vendors ship their
systems with TFTP disabled by default.
MOP The Ethernet circuit must have the service characteristi c enabled.
D-4
Ensure that the MOM$LOAD search path includes the directory containing the
MPS.SYS file.
E: Specifications
E.1 Power Information
E.1.1 Power Requirements
Voltage: MPS100:
Frequency: 47-63 Hz
Operating Current: MPS100:
Power Consumption: MPS100:
Fuse Rating 1.6A, 250 Volts
95-250 V AC, 3-wire single pha se, autoranging
LPS1-T and LPS 1-2:
110 V AC US, 220 V AC International
800 mA (maximum) @ 5V Reg. DC
LPS1-T and LPS1-2:
700 mA (maximum) @ 6V
25 Watts
LPS1-T and LPS1-2:
4.2 Watts
E.1.2 Power Supply Cord
Cord type: 3 conductors, 1.0 mm2 minimum conductor size (ap-
proximately 18 AWG)
Rated for: 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps
Length: 3.0 meters
E.2 Environmental Limitations
E.2.1 Temperature
Operating range: 5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
E-1
Environmental Limitations Specifications
Storage range: -40° to 66° C (-40° to 151° F)
Max temp. change/hr: 20° C (36° F)
Rapid temperature changes may affect operation. Theref ore, do not oper ate t he MPS near
heating or cooling devices, large windows, or doors that open to the outdoors.
E.2.2 Altitude
Operating maximum: 2.4 km (8,000 ft)
Storage maximum: 9.1 km (30,000 ft)
If operating the MPS above 2.4 km (8000 ft.), decrease the operating temperatu re rating by
1° F for each 1000 ft.
E.2.3 Relative Humidity
Operating range: 10% to 90% noncondensing, 40% to 60% recommended
Storage range: 10% to 90% noncondensing
E-2
F:
This appendix lists some of the most frequently-used commands of the Micro Print
Server command set. More information about the command set, including additional
options, can be found in the Print Server Reference Ma nual located on the CD-ROM.
Frequently-used Commands
F.1 Conventions
Please note the following before continuing:
◆ Commands are divided into Server (general), Port, and Protocol sections. Within
each section, commands are listed alphabetically.
◆ Commands m ay require privileged user status. Enter Set Privileged, then enter
the privileged password when prompted.
◆ When you enter a Define (or Purge) command, you must reboot the MPS for the
command to take effect. Alternately, you can issue several Set commands and
then a Save command to make the Set commands take effect without rebooting.
◆ When the abbreviated syntax “{EN/DIS}” is shown, you must choose either En-
abled or Disabled to complete the command.
F-1
Server Commands Frequently-used Commands
F.2 Server Commands
Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands
Command Option(s) Description
CONNECT option servicename Makes a connection to a LAT service.
LOCAL num Makes a connection to the specified local port.
RLOGIN host Makes an Rlogin connection to the specified
host (text name or numeric IP address).
TCP host Makes a raw TCP connection to the specified
host (text name or numeric IP address).
TELNET host Makes a Telnet connection to the specified host
(text name or numeric IP address).
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 ipaddr Specifies the host to be used as a TCP/IP gate-
way to forward packets between networks.
Enter an IP address.
DEFINE SERVE R
INCOMING option
DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS ipad dr Sets the MPS’s network IP address.
DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST ipaddr Specifies the TCP/IP host from which the MPS
DEFINE SERVER LOGIN PASSWORD Sets a new password that will be required before
DEFINE SERVER NAME “newname” Specifies a new name for the MPS. Names are
BOTH Enables incoming LAT and Telnet connections.
LAT Enables only incoming LAT connections.
NONE Disables incoming connections.
TELNET Enables only incom in g Telnet connections.
PAS SWORD Causes the MPS to prompt for a password for
all incoming connections.
NOPA SSWORD Allows connections to be established without
prompting for a password.
requests its run-time code.
incoming logins are accepted. You will be
prompted for the new password (up to 6 alphanumeric characters, case-insensitive).
restricted in lengt h; generally a name of 11 or
fewer characters is permissible.
F-2
Frequently-used Comman ds Server Commands
Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont.
Command Option(s) Description
DEFINE SERVER NETWARE LOADHOST
server
DEFINE SERVER PRIVILEGED PASSWORD Sets a new password that will be required for
DEFINE SERVER RARP {EN/DIS} Enables or disables querying for a RARP host at
DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE “filename” Specifies the name or path (TCP) of the soft-
DEFINE SERVER SUBNET MASK ipmask Specifies the subnet mask to be used for the
HELP option <nothing> Displays a list of top-level (general) Help top-
<keyword> Displays informa tion about the keyword(s)
DEFINE SERVICE “name” PORT num Creates a new service and associates it with the
DEFINE SERVICE
“name” option
APPLETALK {EN/DIS} Toggles whether the named service can be used
LANMAN {EN/DIS}
LAT {EN/DIS}
NETWARE {EN/DIS}
RTEL {EN/DIS}
Specifies the NetWare host from which the MPS
requests its run-time code. Enter a file server
name of up to 11 characters.
privileged use r s ta t us. You will be prompted for
the new password (up to 6 alphanumeric characters, case-insensitive).
system boot time.
ware download file. The filename can be up to
11 characters, and the pathname can be up to 26.
The MPS will add a “.SYS” ex tension.
MPS. The ipmask must be in n.n.n.n format.
ics.
entered. Multiple keywo rds must be specified in
the order they occur in a command.
specified port.
to service networks running the specified protocol. RTEL applies to TCP/IP networks.
F-3
Server Commands Frequently-used Commands
Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont.
Command Option(s) Description
DEFINE SERVICE
“name” option
DEFINE SERVICE
“name” option
INITIALIZE option DELAY num Schedules a reboot afte r num minutes. Enter a
DLC {EN/DIS} Specifies which service will handle print
requests from DLC hosts. DLC can be enabled
on one service per MPS.
BANNER {EN/DIS} When Enabled, causes the MPS to print a ban-
ner page before jobs.
BINARY {EN/DIS} When Enabled, the MPS will not process data
passed through the service. This characteristic
should be enabled when printing PCL data.
EOJ string Causes the MPS to send an end-of-job string to
the attached devic e after every job. Ente r an e nd
string or the word none.
FORMFEED {EN/DIS} When Enabled, causes the MPS to append a
formfeed to the end of LPR print jobs.
POSTSCRIPT
{EN/DIS}
PSCONVERT {EN/DIS} When Enabled, causes the MPS to place a Post-
SOJ string Causes the MPS to send a start-of-job string to
TCPPORT string Specifies a raw TCP listener socket for the ser-
TELNETPORT string Specifies a TCP listener socket for the service.
CANCEL Cancels an impending initialization.
FACTORY Reboots the MPS to its factory default settings.
NOBOOT Forces the MPS to stop in Boot Configuratio n
RELOAD Forces the MPS to download new operatio nal
When Enabled, causes the MPS to assume the
attached device is a PostScript device and act
accordingly.
Script wrapper around each job.
the attached device before every job. Enter a
start string or the word none.
vice. Enter a socket number (4000 to 4999) or
the word none.
Unlike TCPport, this option performs Telnet
IAC interpretation on the data stream. Enter a
socket numb er (4000 to 4999 ) or the word no ne.
value from 0 to 120.
Mode rather than fully rebooting.
code and reprogram its flash-ROM.
F-4
Frequently-used Comman ds Port Commands
Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont.
Command Option(s) Description
LOGOUT option <nothing> Logs out the current port (the port that issued
the command).
PORT num Logs out the specified port.
PURGE SERVICE
option
SET PRIVILEGED Enters privileged mode, pr ovided the user enters
{SHOW/MONITOR} QUEUE Displays the status of MPS queues once (Show)
{SHOW/MONITOR}
SERVER
{SHOW/MONITOR}
SERVICE option
ZERO COUNTERS
option
LOCAL Removes the definitions of all local services.
“service” Removes the definition of the specified service.
the proper privileged password wh en prompted.
or continually every three seconds (Monitor).
<nothing> Displays MPS i nf ormation once (Sh ow) or con-
tinually every three seconds (Monito r).
COUNTERS Displays characteristics related to the various
counters kept by the MPS.
<nothing> Displays characteristics about all configured
services once (Show) or continually every three
seconds (Monitor).
“service” Displays only characteristics related to the
named service.
ALL Zeroes all port, node, and server counters.
PORT num Zeroes port counters for the specified port.
F.3 Port Commands
Table F-2: Port Commands
Command Option(s) Description
DEFINE POR T 1
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.
REMOTE The port can receive host-initiated connection
requests.
F-5
Port Commands Frequently-used Commands
Table F-2: Port Commands, cont.
Command Option(s) Description
DEFINE PORT 1 BITRONICS {EN/DIS} When Enabled, ensures bidirectional functioning of
the parallel port. The atta ched p rin te r m ust a lso sup -
port Bitronics mode.
DEFINE PORT 1 CHARACTER size Toggles the port between 7-bit and 8-bit characters
(the default). Enter either 7 or 8.
DEFINE PORT 1 DSRLOGOUT {EN/DIS} When Enabled, the port will be logged out automat-
ically whenever DSR is deasserted.
DEFINE PORT 1 DTR WAIT {EN/DIS} When Enabled, the MPS will not assert DTR on the
port when it is idle (no user logins or connections).
DEFINE PORT 1 FLOW
option
DEFINE PORT 1 NAME “newname” Enter a name of up to 16 alphanumeric characters
DEFINE PORT 1
PARITY option
DEFINE PORT 1 SPEED baudnum Sets the port’s baud rate. Acceptable baudnum val-
{SHOW/MONITOR} PORT 1 Displays the port’s configuration characteristics
TEST POR T 1 opti on COUNT rows
CTS Specifies CTS/RTS (hardware) flow control.
{EN/DIS} Activates or deactivates the currently-configured
flow-control method.
NONE Removes the current flow control settings.
XON Specifies XON/XOFF (software) flow control.
for the specified port.
parity Enter even, odd, mark, or space. Specifying mark
or space will change the character size to 7 bits.
NONE Specifies that no parity will be used (the default).
ues range from 300 to / 230000 (MPS)baud.
once (Show) or continually every three second s
(Monitor). Count ers and Status keywords can be
added.
Sends an ASCII data stream to the port for the specWIDTH cols
POSTSCRIPT Sends a PostScript test page to the port.
ified number of ro ws and/or columns.
F-6
Frequently-used Comman ds Protocol Commands
F.4 Protocol Commands
In the following table, PROTO is an abbreviation for the optional keyword PROTOCOL.
Table F-3: Protocol Commands
Command Option(s) Description
DEFINE PROTO
APPLET ALK option
DEFINE PROTO IP
option
DEFINE PROTO
LANMAN option
DEFINE PROTO LAT
option
DEFINE PROTO
NETWARE option
{EN/DIS} Enables or Disables the AppleTalk protocol for
the MPS.
ZONE newzone Places the MPS in a zone other than th e default.
{EN/DIS} Enables or Disables the TCP/IP protocol for the
MPSMPS.
GATEWAY ipaddr See DEFINE SERVER GATEWAY ipaddr.
IPADDRES S ipa ddr See DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS ipaddr.
LOADHOST ipaddr See DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST ipaddr.
NAMESERVER ipaddr Specifies the IP address of the host that will
resolve text host name s int o th e ir n ume ric e quiva -
lents for TCP/IP connection attempts.
{EN/DIS} Enables or Disables the LAN Manager protocol
for the MPS.
{EN/DIS} Enables or Disables the LAT protocol for the
MPS.
LICENSE string Enables LAT on multi-port MPS’s. Enter the
license string obtained from Lantronix.
{EN/DIS} Enables or Disables the NetWare (IPX) protocol
for the MPS.
DSCONTEXT string Configures the NetWare Directory Services con-
text in which the MPS is located. For more infor-
mation about NDS contexts, see your NDS
documentation.
DSLICENSE string Configures the NetWare Directory Services
license needed to enable NDS on your MPS.
Enter the license string obtained from Lantronix.
DSTREE string Configures the NetWare Directory Services tree
in which the MPS is located. For more informa-
tion about NDS trees, see your NDS documenta-
tion.
F-7
Protocol Commands Frequently-used Commands
Table F-3: Protocol Commands, cont.
Command Option(s) Description
DEFINE PROTO
NETWARE
ENCAPSULATION
option {EN/DIS}
DEFINE PROTO NETWARE LOADHOST
server
PURGE IPSECURITY
option
PURGE PROTO NETWARE ACCESS
option
{SHOW/MONITOR} PROTO protocolname Displays operating characteristics of the specified
NATIVE Configures the MPS to use the “native mode”
frame format.
ETHER_II Configures the MPS to use Ethernet v2 frame for-
mat.
802_2 Configures the MPS to use 802.2 frame format
with NetWare SAPs.
SNAP Configures the MPS to use 802.2 frame format
with SNAP SAPs.
See DEFINE SERV ER NETWARE LOADHOST
server.
ALL Removes the entire IP security table.
ipaddress Remov es entries from the IP security table th at
are related to the specified IP address.
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.
protocol.
F-8
Warranty Statement
Lantronix warrants for a period of FIVE years from the date of shipment that each MPS100, LPS1T and LPS1-2 Micro Print Server supplie d shall be free fr om defects in m aterial and work manship.
During this period, if the customer experiences difficulties with a pro duct and is unable to resolv e
the problem by phone with La ntron ix Te chnical Supp ort, a Return Mate rial Autho riza tion (RM A)
will be issued. Following receipt of a RMA number, the custome r is respon si ble for retu rnin g th e
product to Lantronix, freight prepaid. Lantronix, upon verification of warranty will, at its option,
repair or replace the product in question, and return it to the customer freight prepaid. No services
are handled at the cus tom e r ’s si te unde r this w arr a n ty.
Lantronix warrants software for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of shipment that each
software package supplied shall be free from defects and shall operate according to Lantronix
specification s. Any so ftwar e revisi ons req uired hereund er cove r supply of dist ributio n media on ly
and do not cover, or include, any installation. The customer is responsible for return of media to
Lantronix and Lantronix for freight associated with replace ment media being returned to the
customer.
Lantronix shall have no obligation to make repairs or to cause replacement required through
normal wear and tear of necessitated in whole or in part by catastrophe, fault or negligence of the
user, improper or unauthorized use of the Product, or use of the Product in such a manner for which
it was not designed, or by causes external to the Product, such as, but not limited to, power or
failure of air conditionin g.
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Declaration of Conformity
(according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014)
Manufacturer’s Name: Lantronix
Declares that the product:
Manufacturer’s Address: 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Product Name: Micro Print Server
Model Name/Number: MPS100, LPS1-T and LPS1-2
Conforms to the following standards:
Safety:
EMC:
Supplementary Inform ation: The product complies with the requirements of the
Manufacturer’s Contact: Director of Quality Assurance Lantronix 15353 Bar-
EN 60950:1988 + A1, A2
(all models)
EN 55022:1988 class A
EN 50082-1:1992
(LPS1-T and LPS1-2 only)
IEC 801-2:1991/prEN55024-2:1992-4kV CD, 8kV AD
IEC 801-3:1992/prEN55024 -3:19 91 - 3V/m
IEC 801-4:1988/prEN55024-4:1992-0.5kV Signal
Lines, 1kV Power Lines
IEC 801-5:1993/prEN55024-5:1992-1kV Common
Mode, 0.5kV Differential Mode, 1kV Network
Cable
Low Voltage Directive 72/23 /EEC and the EM C Directive 89/336/EEC.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
ranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
General Tel: 949/453-3990
Fax: 949/453-3995
Index
Symbols
/etc/hosts 4-2
A
Access list, NetWare 5-2
ACT LED B-1
AppleTalk 3-2, 7-1–7-2
Chooser 7-1
Configuration 7-1
Router 7-1
Troubleshooting 7-2
Zones 7-1, 7-2
Application port, LAT 6-1
ARP table 4-2
B
Banner 4-3, 4-11
BCP (Boot Configuration Program)
B-7
Bindery 5-1
Bitmap graphics troubles hooting B-6
Bitronics 3-2, 7-1
Boot prompt B-1, B-6
BOOT sequence 2-2
BOOTP 4-1, 4-3, 5-5, D-2
Troubleshooting B-4
C
Cables C-1
Centronics 7-1, C-1
Chooser (Macintosh) 7-1
CLI (Command Line Interface) 4-1,
4-3
Commands F-1–F-8
Configuration
AppleTalk 7-1
Initial setup 3-1
LAT 6-1
NetWare 5-1
TCP/IP 4-1
Contact in formation A- 1
D
Defaults, restoring B-7
DHCP 4-3, B-3, B-7, D-2
Troubleshooting B-3
Digital Network Port 8-1
Displayin g current settings B-8
DOS 4-2
Download file B-4
E
Error codes, LAT 6-2
Ethernet
Address B-8
Ethernet address 4-2
Ethernet connector C-1
EtherTalk 7-1
EZWebCon 3-1, 4-1, 5-1, 6- 1, 7-1, 8-
1
F
Factory defaults B-7
Filters, input/output 4-4
Flash B-1, D-2
Troubleshooting D-4
Updates B-2, D-2
Flash ROM B-3
Reloading B-7
Flush NVR B-7
i
H Index
FTP 3-1, D-1
H
Hardware address 4-2, B-4, B-8
I
Incoming logins 3-1
Installation 2-2
Introduction 1-1
IP address 3-1, 4-1, 4-7, 5-1, 6-1, 7-
1, 8-1, B-1, B-4
Configuring 4-1, B-8
Configuring via BOOTP 4-3
Configuring via command line
4-3
Configuring via DHCP 4-3
Configuring via Ping 4-1
Configuring via RARP 4-3
IPX (NetWare) 5-1–5-4
J
Java 3-1
L
LAN Manager 3-2, 8-1–8-2
Lantronix
Contact in formation A -1
Technical support 5-1, A-1
Web site 5-1
LAT 3-2, 6-1
Application port 6-1
Error codes 6-2
Printing to port 6-1
Printing to service 6-1
Queue 6-1
Troubleshooting 6-2
LEDs B-1, B-2
Loadfile B-8
Loadhost B-8
Local prompt B-3
Local> prompt 4-1
LocalTalk 7-1
Logins
Incoming 3-1
Password 3-1, 3-2
Remote console 3-1
Service 3-2
lpc 4-11
LPD 4-8, 7-1, 8-1
LPR 4-3, 4-8
AIX 4-8
HP 4-9
Print command 4-8
SCO Unix 4-10
UNIX (Generic) 4-7
Windows NT 4-4
lpstat 4-11
M
Macintosh 7-1
Chooser 7-1
EtherTalk 7-1
LocalTalk 7-1
OS 8.1 and LPD 7-1
Zones 7-2
MOP
Reloading software D-3
N
Named pipe interface 4-4
Nameserver 4-2
NDPS 5-1
NDS 5-1
Directory service context 5-2
Directory service tree 5-2
License 5-1, 5-2
NetWare 3-2, 5-1–5-4
Access list 5-2
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Index P
Administrator 5-1, 5-2
Bindery 5-1
NDS 5-1, 5-2
PCONSOLE 5-3
Reloading software D-3
Troubleshooting 5-4
NVRAM B-7
P
Parallel port C-1
Service 3-2
Passwords
Login 3-1, 3-2
Privileged 3-1, F-1
PCONSOLE 5-1, 5-3
Ping 4-1
Pinouts C-1
Ports
Parallel C-1
PostScript 7-1
Troubleshooting B-5
Power
Cord E-1
Specifications E-1
Supplying 2-2
Troubleshooting B-1
Power-up troubleshooting B-2
Print pipe 4-11
Print queue 3-2, 4-4, 4-8, 4-10, 5-3,
6-1, 8-2
Print troubleshootin g B-5
Printcap file 4-11
Printing to a queue 4-8, 4-9, 6-1
Privileged password 3-1, F-1
Problem report procedure A-1
Prompts
Boot B-1, B-6
Local B-3
Protocols 1-1
AppleTalk 3-2, 7-1
LAN Manager 3-2
LAT 3-2, 6-1
NetWare 3-2, 5-1
TCP/IP 3-2, 4-1
Protocols supported 1-1
Q
QINST 5-1
Queue 1-1, 3-2, 4-4, 4-8, 4-10, 5-1,
5-2, 5-3, 6-1, 8-2
R
RARP 4-1, 4-3, B-4, B-8, D-2
RARPD process B-4
Troubleshooting B-4
Rebooting B-7
Reloading software B-7, D-2
MOP D-3
NetWare D-3
TCP/IP D-2
Remote console logins 3-1
Remote printer 3-2
Remote queue 3-2
Reset/Test button B-1
Restoring defaults B-7
RJ45 C-1
RTEL 4-3, 4-4, 4-11
S
SAM 4-9
Serial port
Service 3-2
Server 3-1
Name, changing 3-2
Name, default 4-10
Service 3-1, 3-2, 5-3, 7-1
Name 4-10
Service announcements (LAT) 3-2
SMIT 4-8
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T Index
Software file B-4, D-2
Software updates D-1
FTP D-1
Web D-1
Specifications E-1
Altitude E-2
Environmental E-1
Power E-1
Relative Humidity E-2
Temperature E-1
Spooling directory 4-4
Supplying power 2-2
System Administration Mgr (SAM)
4-9
System Mgmt Interface Tool (SMIT)
4-8
T
TCP/IP 3-2, 4-1–4-12, 8-1, B-1
Reloading software D-2
Telnet 3-2, 4-2, 4-12
Test/Reset button B-1
TFTP D-2
Troubleshooting B-1–B-8
AppleTalk 7-2
Bitmap graphics B-6
BOOTP B-4
DHCP B-3
Flash (software) updates D-4
LAT 6-2
NetWare 5-4
PostScript B-5
Power-up B-1, B-2
Printing B-5
RARP B-4
Unix 4-12
Updating software D-1
V
VMS 6-2
W
Windows 4-2, 4-3, 8-1
Z
Zones, AppleTalk 7-1, 7-2
U
UNIX named pipe interface 4-11
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