Lantronix MSS100, MSS-VIA, MSS4 Quick Start Manual

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MSS100 / MSS-VIA / MSS4 Quick Start Guide

MSS100 / MSS-VIA / MSS4 Device Servers

MSS100 / MSS-VIA / MSS4 QUICK START CONTENTS

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assign IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Device Networking starts with a Device Server™, which enables virtually any device
with a serial port (RS-232, RS-422/485) to connect to Ethernet networks quickly and
cost effectively.

The MSS family of Device Servers includes all of the elements needed for device
networking - a processor,an operating system, a robust TCP/IP stack,a web server,
and a network connection to provide an Ethernet bridge to serial devices.

The MSS connects to virtually any serial device, for example:

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Barcode scanners

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Card readers and receipt printers

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Scales

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Automation equipment, PLC, and motor drives

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LED message displays

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Medical blood analyzers and ventilators

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Security and access control systems

Our approach to device networking is transparent to your software and attached
devices - meaning that you won’t need to a make any software or configuration
changes. It’s also scalable and does not require a server or gateway,giving you the
flexibility to tackle a project of any size.

The MSS Device Servers are equipped with high-speed asynchronous serial ports
supporting baud rates between 300 and 230.3k bits per second,and a 10/100
Ethernet port. In addition,the MSS-VIA has a PC card interface providing 802.11
wireless access to connected devices.

This Quick Start guide explains how to connect, configure, and troubleshoot your
unit. For more detailed information and alternative configuration methods,refer to
the User Guide and Reference Manual on the CD ROM supplied with this product.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

In addition to the MSS, the box contains the following items:

Part #Component Description

MSS100

-- Documentation CD-ROM and Quick Start Guide
520-036 For the MSS100-11, power cube with cord
520-062 For the MSS100-12, power cube with international adapters
520-050 For the MSS100-14,desktop IEC power cube with US domestic cord

MSS-VIA

-- Documentation CD-ROM and Quick Start Guide
520-061 Power cube with cord

MSS4

-- Documentation CD-ROM and Quick Start Guide
520-061 For the MSS4-D-01, power cube with international adapters

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Serial

Reset

regulated 5V DC

10/100 BaseT

Ethernet Port

Reset Button

Power Connector

TX

RX CTS GND

RTS DSR DCD (in)

113

14

25

CD (out)

DTR

MSS100 FRONT

DB25 SERIAL CONNECTOR (DTE DB25 Male)

MSS100 REAR

serial 1console/serial 2

reset

7-24VDC

PC card

10/100/port T

TX

RX CTS GND

RTS DSR DCD (in)

113

14

25

CD (out)

DTR

113

14

25

TX

TX

+

RX

RX

+

--

DSR

RTS

CTS

TX GND

RX DTR

1

6

5

9

MSS-VIA FRONT

DB25 SERIAL CONNECTOR (DTE DB25 Male)

DB9 RS-232 SERIAL CONNECTOR (DTE DB9M)

MSS-VIA REAR

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IP ADDRESSING

Your unit must have a unique IP address on your network.

The systems administrator generally provides the IP address.The IP address
must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the same subnet
as your PC.You’ll need the following information before you set up the unit.
(See Assign IP.)

IP Address: ___ ___ ___ ___
Subnet Mask: ___ ___ ___ ___

CONNECT

1) Mount or place the MSS in a secured room.

2) Connect serial devices to the serial ports.

3) Connect your network to the MSS (via one of its Ethernet ports or
the PCMCIA slot, if applicable).

4) Connect the power supply to the MSS.

5) Wait about 30 seconds.

6) Confirm the following:

a) OK LED blinks green
b) Link LED glows green

7) If the MSS is connected to the network via the PC card slot or Ethernet,
confirm the following:

a) PC Card LED glows green
b) 100 LED glows green if there is a 100Mb connection

9-30VDC

Reset

Screw Block

Power Connector

Serial 1
Console

Serial 2 Serial 3 Serial 4

10/100BaseT

Link
OK

Serial1
Serial2
Serial3

Serial4

RJ45

Ethernet

Port

DB9 Serial

Console Port

DB9 Serial Ports

DSR

RTS

CTS

TX GND

RX DTR

1

6

5

9

MSS4 FRONT

DB9 RS-232 SERIAL CONNECTOR

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CONFIGURE

1) In the EZWebCon window, click the device name you wish
to configure.

2) Click Action ➔ Manage.

Note: Your Web browser opens,displaying the Server Configuration window.

ASSIGN IP

1) Open EZWebCon on the CD-ROM.

2) Click Action ➔ Assign IP Address.

3) Select the MAC address of your SCS device and click Next.

4) Select Assign Specific IP and click Next.

5) Type your IP Address.

6) Confirm the Subnet Mask Address.

7) For Gateway,select None.

8) Click Next.

9) Click the Assign IP button.

10) Click the Done button.

Note: Your device name and IP address should be listed in the EZWebCon
window. If it is not, minimize and then restore the window.

EZWebCon Home Page

Note: The EZWebCon wizard

walks you through the
process of assigning an IP.
The Next button at the
bottom of each EZWebCon
screen advances you to the
next step in the process.

SERVER CONFIGURATION

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e) Confirm that the following screen displays:

f) Configure the port settings and click the Update Port Settings

button at the bottom of the window when finished.

5) Repeat step 4 for the other groups of settings.

6) To close the active sessions and implement the changes,power cycle

to reboot.

CONFIGURE (CONT.)

4) Configure a group of settings:
a) Select a link from the left navigation column, for example, Ports.
b) Enter the password, system and press Login
c) Confirm that a window similar to this displays:

PORT PROPERTIES PAGE

d) Click the Configure link for the port you want to configure.

SERIAL PORT SETTINGS PAGE

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base
at www.lantronix.com/support

If you need additional help call us at:
[phone] Domestic
[phone] International
[phone] Fax

Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway,Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.lantronix.com

TROUBLESHOOT

LEDs on the top of the MSS indicate Ethernet and serial activity.The
significance of these LEDs is explained in the following table:

Serial

OK
OK
PC Card
PC Card
PC Card
100
Link

Green blinking
Amber/red blinking
Green blinking
Green
Amber blinking
Red blinking
Green
Green

Serial transmissions
Not booting
SCS functional
Card functioning
Card recognized
Card not recognized
100Base-T valid
10/100Base-T valid

LEDS

COLOR

MEANING