Print Server Installation Guide For MPS1-T and MPS1-2 Ethernet Print Servers and MPS100 Fast Ethernet Print Servers
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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Installation 3 Getting Started 4 TCP/IP Configuration 5 NetWare Configuration 6 LAT Configuration 7 AppleTalk Configuration 8 LAN Manager/DLC Configuration A Contact Information B Troubleshooting C Pinouts D Updating Software E Specifications F Frequently-used Commands Warranty Statement Declaration of Conformity Index i
Introduction 1 - Introduction The Lantronix Micro Print Server (MPS) is a multiprotocol print server that provides shared network access to printers for a variety of network protocols and operating systems. The MPS supports the AppleTalk (EtherTalk), Microsoft LAN Manager, Local Area Transport (LAT), IPX (NetWare), and TCP/IP protocols. The MPS can queue multiple pending jobs and service those jobs in the order that they are received from the hosts.
Introduction 1.1 How to Use This Manual This guide is structured as follows: ¥ Chapter 2, Installation, explains how to physically install the Server. ¥ Chapter 3, Getting Started, explains the minimum conÞguration needed to operate the Server. ¥ Chapters 4 through 8 cover protocol-speciÞc setup needed to install print queues and otherwise use the Server. Read chapters 2 and 3 in order, then proceed to the protocol-speciÞc chapter that relates to your network.
Installation 2 - Installation 2.1 Product Description The front panel of the MPS has a Test button, LEDs, a power connector, and one of the following Ethernet ports: a BNC connector for 10BASE-2 (MPS1-2), an RJ45 port for 10BASE-T (MPS1-T), or an RJ45 port for 10/100BASE-T (MPS100). The rear panel has a Centronics connector. “back” Centronics Connector LINK AC T 100 10/100BASE-T Port TEST MPS100 5VDC “front” The LINK LED is solid green when there is a valid Ethernet network connection.
Installation The Test button serves two functions. When pressed brießy, it prints a test page. When pressed for Þve seconds while plugging in the power cable, it returns the Server to its factory default conÞguration. 2.2 Installation The following diagram shows a properly-installed MPS: PARALLEL PRINTER ➂ ① ➁ 100BASE-T MPS100 To install the server, complete the following steps in order. Refer to the numbers in the Þgure for help.
Installation 1. Connect the MPS Centronics connector directly to your printerÕs connector. 2a. For MPS1-T and MPS100 models, connect a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the MPS RJ45 connector. 2b. For MPS1-2 models, connect a thin coaxial Ethernet cable to the MPS 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. NOTE: The LINK LED indicates a good network connection.
Getting Started 3 - Getting Started It is important to consider the following points before logging into and conÞguring the MPS: ¥ The MPS IP address must be conÞgured before any TCP/IP functionality is available. (See Setting the IP Address on page 4-2.) ¥ There are two important passwords on the MPS: the privileged password and the login password. Changing any server, service, or port setting requires privileged user status. The default privileged password is system.
Getting Started 3.1 EZWebCon Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the recommended way to conÞgure the MPS. EZWebCon is a graphical user interface that guides Þrst time users through the initial conÞguration process and allows experienced users to update and change any conÞgurable parameters. There are two important things to note about EZWebCon: ¥ Your Server must have an IP address before EZWebCon can log into it for conÞguration purposes.
Getting Started 3.2 Incoming Logins Incoming logins made via EZWebCon can be used to conÞgure the server. Incoming LAT and TCP/IP logins can also be used. Incoming Telnet is enabled by default to allow TCP/IP connections. To change this setting, use the DeÞne Server Incoming command described in the Command Reference chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual located on CD-ROM. Incoming logins do not prompt for a login password; therefore, you may wish to disable them.
Getting Started If you need to modify a default service, see the Server ConÞguration chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM. Be sure to reboot after conÞguring services so that the changes take effect.
TCP/IP Configuration 4 - TCP/IP Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover IP address conÞguration and print conÞguration methods for TCP/IP hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See page 4-2 for instructions. The MPS provides two major methods of printing via TCP/IP: Berkeley remote LPR and RTEL host software.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.1 Setting the IP Address The MPS IP address must be conÞgured before any TCP/IP functionality is available. To set the IP address, use one of the following methods: EZWebCon; a directed Ping packet; a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP reply; or commands entered at the command line (Local>) interface. 4.1.1 Using EZWebCon The MPS must have an IP address before you can log into it using EZWebCon. To assign the IP address from EZWebCon: 1. Start EZWebCon.
TCP/IP Configuration C. The subnet, if you wish to use a subnet other than the default. D. The IP address of the TFTP server you wish to use, if desired. 4. Click OK. 5. Cycle power on the server. EZWebCon will let you know whether the conÞguration was successful. 4.1.2 Using a Directed Ping Packet The ARP/ping method is available under UNIX, Windows 95, and Windows NT. If the MPS has no IP address, it will set its address from the Þrst directed IP packet it receives.
TCP/IP Configuration In order for the ARP command to work on Windows, the ARP table on the PC must have at least one IP address deÞned other than its own. If the ARP table is empty, the command will return an error message. Type ARP -A at the DOS command prompt to verify that there is at least one entry in the ARP table. If there is no other entry beside the local machine, ping another IP machine on your network to build the ARP table. This has to be a host other than the machine that you're working on.
TCP/IP Configuration administrator to Telnet into the MPS. Once logged in, the administrator can enter the Change IPaddress command to make the address permanent. % telnet 192.0.1.228 Trying 192.0.1.228 Lantronix Version n.n/n (yymmdd) Type Help at the ‘Local_>’ prompt for assistance. Enter Username> gopher Local> SET PRIVILEGED Password> system (not echoed) Local>> DEFINE IPADDRESS 192.0.1.228 Any host wishing to access the MPS will have to be told the MPSÕs IP address.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.1.3 Using a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP Reply At boot time a host-based DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server can respond to an MPS request for an available IP address. For information about conÞguring the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server, see your host documentation. 4.1.4 Using the Command Line Interface 1. Connect to the serial port (Port 1) using a terminal emulation program. The serial settings should be 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. 2.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.2 Notes About LPR There are four important things to note about the LPR printing method: 1. Because of the way the LPR protocol is typically implemented on the host, the processing options and banner page are sent after the job data itself. The 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 beginning of the printout, install and use the RTEL software.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.3 LPR on Windows NT 4.x NOTE: This installation assumes that TCP/IP, Simple TCP/IP, and Microsoft TCP/IP printing have been installed on the Windows NT host. 4-8 1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. In the window that appears, choose My computer and click Next.
TCP/IP Configuration 4. Select the Add Port button and click Next.
TCP/IP Configuration 5. Select LPR Port. NOTE: If LPR Port is not an option, refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions on installing the ÒMicrosoft TCP/IP PrintingÓ service. 6. 4 - 10 Enter the name or IP address of your MPS on the Þrst line, and enter the name of your MPS print service on the second line.
TCP/IP Configuration 7. Select the manufacturer and printer type.
TCP/IP Configuration 8. 4 - 12 Enter the queue name.
TCP/IP Configuration 9. If applicable, choose Shared and select the type of operating system that the printer will be working with. (First conÞrm that the print queue is working.
TCP/IP Configuration 10. Test the printer.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.4 LPR on UNIX Hosts The Berkeley remote printing system is supported on many machines, and is simple to conÞgure. This section describes how to conÞgure LPR print queues on generic UNIX hosts such as SUN hosts. There are slight variations in LPR conÞguration 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 Þle: 192.0.1.83 2.
TCP/IP Configuration 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. # mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt # chmod 777 /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt 4.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.4.1 LPR on AIX Hosts LPR has only been tested on AIX versions 3.2 and higher. The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) allows you to enable LPD printing and create print queues. To create a print queue: 1. At the host prompt type smit. 2. Choose Print Spooling. 3. Choose Manage Print Server and Start the Print Server Subsystem (lpd daemon). 4. In the Start the Print Server Subsystem dialog box, type both in the Þrst Þeld.
TCP/IP Configuration 5. From the next dialog box choose Remote Printing. 6. The Add a Standard Remote Print Queue dialog box will appear. Enter the following information. Ð The name of the print queue, Ð The name of the MPS unit, Ð The name of the MPS service, Ð The type of print spooler on the remote server, and Ð A description of the printer on the remote server. A dialog box will appear with the message ÒAdded print queue mps_prt.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.4.2 LPR on HP Hosts The System Administration Manager (SAM) allows you to create print queues. NOTE: If you are unable to use SAM, the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM described UNIX commands that can be used to set up print queues. To create a print queue: 1. At the HP prompt type sam. 2. From the main application window choose Printers and Plotters. 3. Choose Printers/Plotters from the Printers and Plotters window. 4.
TCP/IP Configuration NOTE: Printer names on HP hosts are limited to 13 characters. The MPS text service name will be too long, so you will have to rename the Server. 4.4.3 LPR on SCO UNIX Hosts LPR is supported in SCO V3.2 release 4 with TCP/IP Version 1.2 and greater. To conÞgure a print queue using LPR: 1. Issue the mkdev rlp command. This will install the Berkeley remote printing Þles and executable programs. NOTE: The mkdev rlp command should only be issued once, or serious problems will occur.
TCP/IP Configuration Remote Printing Configuration Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting remote printing requests Please enter the printer name (q to quit): backupprinter Is printer backupprinter a remote printer or a local printer? (r/l) r Please enter the name of the remote host that backupprinter is attached to: MPS_xxxxxx The backupprinter is connected to host MPS_xxxxxx. Is this correct? (y/n) y Would you like this to be the sys.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.5 RTEL Functionality If the LPR method of printing is not adequate for an application (for example, if you need banners before jobs, or more ßexibility), conÞgure the Lantronix-supplied RTEL software on the host. After installing the software conÞguring the connections to the MPS, you can use normal UNIX print commands and queue utilities such as lpc and lpstat. NOTE: RTEL binaries are provided for many systems. Source code is also provided for use on non-supported systems.
TCP/IP Configuration 4.6 Unix Host Troubleshooting Table 4-1: TCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server IP address and name are entered in the host Þle Telnet to the Server using the name in the host Þle and verify that the Server name is resolvable and that the Server is reachable via the network.
NetWare Configuration 5 - NetWare Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover print conÞguration methods for NetWare hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions. This chapter explains creating NDS print queues with NetWare Administrator and with the PCONSOLE Quick Setup option.
NetWare Configuration 5.1 Obtaining an NDS License If you wish to create NDS print queues, you must read and complete an NDS registration form via one of the following methods: ¥ Using a forms-capable Internet browser, navigate to the Lantronix World Wide Web site (located at URL http://www.lantronix.com) and Þnd the NDS Registration link. ¥ Send email to nds-info@lantronix.com. You will receive a blank registration form that can be completed and returned to Lantronix.
NetWare Configuration NOTE: For an explanation of the structure of the NetWare Directory Service tree, see your host documentation. 3. DeÞne the directory service context in which the Server is located. Local>> DEFINE PROTOCOL NETWARE DSCONTEXT ou=kiwi.ou=exotic.o=fruit 4. Enter the List Protocol NetWare Access command to ensure that at least one of the Þle servers in the directory service tree is in the access list. 5. If desired Þle server is not in the access list, add it.
NetWare Configuration 5.2 Creating Print Queues Using NetWare Administrator Quick Setup 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. To create a print queue with the Quick Setup option. NOTE: NetWare Administrator can be used for both NDS and bindery print queues. 5-4 1. Start NetWare Administrator. 2.
NetWare Configuration 5.3 Creating NDS Print Queues Using PCONSOLE 1. Log in as Admin on the Þle server you will be changing. 2. Type PCONSOLE at the X: prompt to start the utility. For example, if your file server is mapped to the F: drive, you would use the F: prompt. 3. From the main menu choose Quick Set-Up. 4. PCONSOLE will prompt you for information with which to conÞgure the print queue. The print server name is the name of your MPS (MPS_xxxxxx).
NetWare Configuration 5.4 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? Use PCONSOLE to check. The ServerÕs NetWare access table Use the Show Protocols NetWare Access command. Scanning too many Þle servers can cause a delay between jobs.ConÞgure the access list to only scan for jobs on the Þle servers of interest.
NetWare Configuration Table 5-2: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (NDS), cont. Area to Check Explanation The print server has successfully attached to the queue Type NETSTAT at the Local> prompt. This will display information about Þleservers, printers, and queues that the print server has found. If a queue is in JobPoll, the print server has successfully attached to the queue. The DSTree, DSContext, and DSLicense Type Show Protocol NetWare NDS.
NetWare Configuration Table 5-3: NDS Errors from the File Server Failure code Failure code meaning 0xfffffda7 Object could not be found in the Check the print server name, DSContext, and given context DSTree to make sure that the printer server is set up correctly with PCONSOLE. 0xfffffda5 The requested attribute could not be found Use PCONSOLE to make sure that the print server has associated printers and that the printers have associated queues.
NetWare Configuration Table 5-4: NDS Printing Errors Bit Failure Code Meaning Remedy 1 Server out of memory Turn the Server off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Disable unused protocols and/or remove Þleservers without print queues from the NetWare access list. 2, 3 Unexpected response from Þle server Report the problem to Lantronix Technical Support.
LAT Configuration 6 - LAT Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover print conÞguration methods for LAT hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions. LAT print queues can be created by printing to a port or printing to a service. Printing directly to a port requires no MPS conÞguration.
LAT Configuration 2. Create and start a print queue that uses the LAT application port. $ INITIALIZE/QUEUE/START/ON=LTAnnn:/PROCESSOR=LATSYM /RETAIN=ERROR queue_name 3. Add the commands to the SYS$MANAGER:LAT$STARTUP.COM Þle so the required LAT devices will be recreated after each host reboot. NOTE: LAT terminal device characteristics may have to be changed to correctly print certain files. See your VMS documentation for more information. 4. Print to the queue. $ PRINT/QUEUE=queue_name filename.
LAT Configuration 6.1.1 LAT Host Troubleshooting By default, the LAT error message codes on the host are not translated into text error messages. If a LAT job fails and appears in the queue with an eight-digit hex result code, the code can be translated by issuing the following commands: $ SHOW QUEUE/FULL/ALL queue_name (note the error code nnnnnnnn) $ SET MESSAGE SYS$MESSAGE:NETWRKMSG.
AppleTalk Configuration 7 - AppleTalk Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. The following sections cover print conÞguration methods for AppleTalk hosts. NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions. NOTE: Macintoshes that do not support EtherTalk will need either an Ethernet card or a LocalTalk-to-EtherTalk router to use the MPS. 7.
AppleTalk Configuration 7.2 Macintosh Services Before attempting to print from a Macintosh, ensure that AppleTalk and PostScript are both enabled on at least one service. Once the service is conÞgured, it will appear in the Chooser 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.
AppleTalk Configuration 7.3.1 AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Table 7-1: AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The printer is available to be selected in the Chooser Make sure the printer is in the right zone. Bidirectional communication Lock the printer in PostScript mode and issue the Test Service PostScript Count n command. This sends a job to the printer and waits for the response.
LAN Manager/DLC Configuration 8 - LAN Manager/DLC Configuration The EZWebCon conÞguration software is the easiest way to conÞgure the MPS. This chapter explains DLC conÞguration for Windows NT 4.x hosts. Windows 95 does not support DLC printing (see Chapter 4, TCP/IP ConÞguration, for more information). NOTE: The Server needs an IP address before you can use EZWebCon. See the Setting the IP Address section on page 4-2 for instructions.
LAN Manager/DLC Configuration 8.1.2 Host Configuration To send print jobs from a Windows NT host to the MPS, add the MPS as a Windows 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.
Contact Information A - Contact Information If you are experiencing an error that is not listed in the Troubleshooting appendix or if you are unable to Þx the error, contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support at (800) 422-7044 or (949) 453-3990. Technical Support is also available via Internet email at support@lantronix.com.
Contact Information LANtronix 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.
Troubleshooting B - Troubleshooting B.1 Power-Up Troubleshooting There are several possible error situations if the LEDs do not ßash. Table B-1: Error Messages Message Diagnosis/Remedy Power-up diagnostic failure (hardware failure) Note which LED is blinking and its color, then contact your dealer or Lantronix Technical Support. The Server boots but does not try to load the Flash ROM code Press the Test button. A brief description of the problem will be queued to the parallel port and printed.
Troubleshooting B.2 Printing Problems Table B-2: General Printing Problems Area to Check Explanation Physical connection To test a non-PostScript printer use the Test Port 1 Count 100 command. This command will send 100 lines of test data out the parallel port. Service characteristics Use the Show Service Local Characteristics command from the ServerÕs Local> prompt to see if the desired service is available and to verify that the appropriate protocols are enabled on the service.
Troubleshooting B.3 BOOTP Troubleshooting If the BOOTP request is failing and you have conÞgured your host to respond to the request, check these areas: Table B-3: BOOTP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation BOOTP is in your systemÕs /etc/services Þle BOOTP must be an uncommented line in the /etc/services Þle. The Server is in the loadhostÕs /etc/hosts Þle The Server must be in this Þle for the host to answer a BOOTP or TFTP request.
Troubleshooting B.4 DHCP Troubleshooting Table B-4: DHCP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation DHCP is enabled on the Server. Use the DeÞne Server DHCP Enabled command. If you manually enter an IP address, DHCP is automatically disabled. Make sure the DHCP server is operational. Check to see that the DHCP server is on and is functioning correctly.
Troubleshooting B.5 RARP Troubleshooting Table B-5: RARP Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The ServerÕs name and hardware address in the hostÕs /etc/ethers Þle The ServerÕs name and hardware address must be in this Þle for the host to answer a RARP request. The ServerÕs name and IP address in the /etc/hosts Þle The ServerÕs name and IP address must be in this Þle for the host to answer a RARP request. The operating system Many operating systems do not start a RARP server at boot time.
Troubleshooting B.6 PostScript Problems PostScript printers will silently abort jobs if they detect an error. Table B-6: PostScript Troubleshooting Area to Check Explanation The Server is communicating with the printer To test a PostScript printer use the Test Port 1 PostScript Count 2. This command will send 2 pages of PostScript data out the parallel port. Watch the indicators on the printer to verify that the Server is communicating with the printer.
Troubleshooting Table B-6: PostScript Troubleshooting, cont. Area to Check Explanation Port Counters If PostScript jobs appear to print but nothing comes out of the printer, verify the amount of data sent from the host. Issue the appropriate print command from the host system. After the job has completed, use the Show Port 1 Counters command. The bytes output value should be approximately 171 bytes greater than the size of the Þle on the host system.
Pinouts C - Pinouts C.1 Parallel Information Lantronix uses standard Centronics parallel connectors. For optimum performance of your Server, Lantronix recommends the use of high quality parallel cables. Choose one of the following: ¥ A Lantronix parallel port cable, part number #500-011 (6 feet). ¥ Any other brand of IEEE Std 1284-1994 compliant cable. Compliant cables can easily be identiÞed by the permanent label ÒIEEE Std 1284-1994 compliantÓ on the cable itself.
Updating Software D - Updating Software Current software Þles are available on the distribution CD. Software updates and release notes for the Server can be downloaded directly from the Lantronix development systems in one of three ways: via the Lantronix World Wide Web site located at http://www.lantronix.com, using anonymous FTP through the Internet, and via dial-up modem. D.1 Updating Via the Web The latest version of MPS.SYS can be downloaded from the Lantronix Web site.
Updating Software D.2 Updating Using FTP The server software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these Þles are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the Þles. All released Þles are in the pub directory. Always download the README Þle in the pub directory before downloading anything else; it contains a directory of available versions. To log into the FTP server, enter a username of anonymous and enter your full email address as the password.
Updating Software D.3 Updating Using the BBS The Lantronix system uses high speed modems for the physical connection and allows Þle transfers using KERMIT, xmodem, ymodem, and zmodem. The modem phone number is (949) 367-1051. The account name is ets and the password is server. Remember that the download Þles (MPS.SYS) and executable images are image data and should only be transferred in binary mode, otherwise the Þles will be corrupted.
Updating Software Welcome to the “NEW” Lantronix Bulletin Board System. To access the files menu, type ‘f’ at the main menu. At the files menu, type ‘p’ to select a download protocol (a=ascii, k=kermit, x=xmodem, y=ymodem, z=zmodem) At the files menu, type ‘l’ to list available software directories. Select the board name by entering its number. At any menu, press ‘h’ to receive additional help. Press [Return] to continue: D.
Updating Software ¥ DeÞne commands must be used because Set conÞgurations are cleared when the Server boots. Use the List Server Boot command to check settings before rebooting. NOTE: It is very important to check the Server settings before using the Initialize Reload command to ensure that you are reloading the correct software file. D.4.
Updating Software D.4.2 NetWare The MPS.SYS Þle should be placed in the login directory on the NetWare Þle server. The Server cannot actually log into the Þle server (since it knows no username/password); it can only access Þles in the login directory itself. On the Server, specify the Þle server name, Þlename, and path. 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.4.
Updating Software IP address, hardware address, and download path and Þlename to the appropriate host Þle (usually /etc/bootptab). Some BOOTP and TFTP implementations require a speciÞc directory for the MPS.SYS Þle; in this case the path should not be speciÞed in the bootptab Þle and the Þle must be placed in that directory. See your hostÕs documentation for instructions on how to conÞgure the MPS.SYS Þle in the directory.
Updating Software The path and Þlename are case-sensitive and must be enclosed by quotation marks. When attempting to boot across an IP router, you must conÞgure the router to proxyARP for the Server, or use the bootgateway feature. For more information, see Set/DeÞne Bootgateway in the Commands chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual on CD-ROM. D.4.4 MOP Copy the MPS.SYS Þle to the MOM$LOAD directory. The MPS.SYS Þlename is the only parameter that the Server needs to reload via MOP.
Updating Software D.5 Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates Many of the problems that occur when updating the Flash ROM can be solved by completing the following steps: Table D-1: Flash ROM Troubleshooting Protocol Area to Check NetWare Ensure the Þle is in the login directory. Since the Server cannot actually log into the Þle server, it has very limited access to the server directories. TFTP Check the Þle and directory permissions.
Updating Software Table D-1: Flash ROM Troubleshooting, cont. Protocol Area to Check MOP The Ethernet circuit must have the service characteristic enabled. Ensure that the MOM$LOAD search path includes the directory containing the MPS.SYS Þle.
Specifications E - Specifications E.1 Power Requirements Voltage: 95 - 250 Volts AC, 3-wire single phase, autoranging Frequency: 47-63 Hz Operating Current: 0.8 Amp (maximum) Power: 25 Watts E.1.1 Power Supply Cord Cord type: 2 3 conductors, 1.0 mm minimum conductor size (approximately 18 AWG) Rated for: 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps Length: ≤ 3.0 meters E.
Specifications Max temperature change per hour: 20°C (36°F) Rapid temperature changes may affect operation. Therefore, do not operate the Server near heating or cooling devices, large windows, or doors that open to the outside. E.3 Altitude Limitations Operating: 2.4 km (8000 ft.) Storage: 9.1 km (30,000 ft.) If operating the Server above 2.4 km (8000 ft.), decrease the operating temperature rating by 1°F for each 1000 ft. E.
Frequently-used Commands F - Frequently-used Commands This appendix lists some of the most frequently-used commands of the Print Server command set. More information about the command set, including additional options, can be found in the Print Server Reference Manual on the CD-ROM. Please note the following before continuing: ¥ Commands are divided into Server (general), Port, and Protocol sections. Within each section, commands are listed alphabetically. ¥ Commands may require privileged user status.
Frequently-used Commands F.1 Server Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER BOOTP {EN|DIS} Enables or disables querying for a BOOTP host at system boot time. DEFINE SERVER DHCP {EN|DIS} Enables or disables querying for a DHCP host at system boot time. DEFINE SERVER GATEWAY ipaddress SpeciÞes the host to be used as a TCP/IP gateway to forward packets between networks. Enter an IP address.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS ipaddress Sets the ServerÕs network IP address. DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST ipaddress SpeciÞes the TCP/IP host from which the Server requests its run-time code. DEFINE SERVER LOGIN PASSWORD Sets a new password that will be required before incoming logins are accepted. You will be prompted for the new password (up to 6 alphanumeric characters, case-insensitive).
Frequently-used Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE “filename” SpeciÞes the name or path (TCP) of the software download Þle. The Þlename can be up to 11 characters, and the pathname can be up to 26. The Server will add a Ò.SYSÓ extension. DEFINE SERVER SUBNET MASK ipmask SpeciÞes the subnet mask to be used for the Server. The ipmask must be in n.n.n.n format.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVICE “name” option DLC {EN|DIS} SpeciÞes which service will handle print requests from DLC hosts. DLC can be enabled on one service per Server. BANNER {EN|DIS} When Enabled, causes the Server to print a banner page before jobs. BINARY {EN|DIS} When Enabled, the Server will not process data passed through the service. This characteristic should be enabled when printing PCL data.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE SERVICE “name” option TCPPORT string SpeciÞes a raw TCP listener socket for the service. Enter a socket number (4000 to 4999) or the word none. TELNETPORT string SpeciÞes a TCP listener socket for the service. Unlike TCPport, this option performs Telnet IAC interpretation on the data stream. Enter a socket number (4000 to 4999) or the word none.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-1: Frequently-used Server Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description PURGE SERVICE option LOCAL Removes the deÞnitions of all local services. “service” Removes the deÞnition of the speciÞed service. SET PRIVILEGED Enters privileged mode, provided the user enters the proper privileged password when prompted. {SHOW|MONITOR} QUEUE Displays the status of Server queues once (Show) or continually every three seconds (Monitor).
Frequently-used Commands F.2 Port Commands Table F-2: Port Commands Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PORT 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. DEFINE PORT 1 BITRONICS {EN|DIS} When Enabled, ensures bidirectional functioning of the parallel port.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-2: Port Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PORT 1 FLOW option CTS SpeciÞes CTS/RTS (hardware) ßow control. {EN|DIS} Activates or deactivates the currently-conÞgured ßow-control method. NONE Removes the current ßow control settings. XON SpeciÞes XON/XOFF (software) ßow control. DEFINE PORT 1 NAME “newname” Enter a name of up to 16 alphanumeric characters for the speciÞed port.
Frequently-used Commands F.3 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 APPLETALK option {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the AppleTalk protocol for the Server. ZONE newzone Places the Server in a zone other than the default. {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the TCP/IP protocol for the Server. GATEWAY ipaddr Same as DEFINE SERVER GATEWAY ipaddress, page F-2.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-3: Protocol Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PROTO LANMAN option {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the LAN Manager protocol for the Server. DEFINE PROTO LAT option {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the LAT protocol for the Server. LICENSE string Enables LAT on multi-port Servers. Enter the license string obtained from Lantronix. {EN|DIS} Enables or Disables the NetWare (IPX) protocol for the Server.
Frequently-used Commands Table F-3: Protocol Commands, cont. Command Option(s) Description DEFINE PROTO NETWARE ENCAPSULATION option {EN|DIS} NATIVE ConÞgures the Server to use the Ònative modeÓ frame format. ETHER_II ConÞgures the Server to use Ethernet v2 frame format. 802_2 ConÞgures the Server to use 802.2 frame format with NetWare SAPs. SNAP ConÞgures the Server to use 802.2 frame format with SNAP SAPs.
Warranty Statement Lantronix warrants for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of shipment that each MPS Ethernet Print Server supplied shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. During this period, if the customer experiences difficulties with a product and is unable to resolve the problem by phone with Lantronix Technical Support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be issued.
Declaration of Conformity (accordingly to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name: Lantronix Manufacturer’s Address: 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA declares that the product: Product Name: Micro Ethernet Print Server Model Number(s): MPS1-T, MPS1-2, MPS100 conforms to the following Standards: Safety (All): EN 60950:1988 + A1, A2 EMC (All): EN 55022:1988 class A EN 50082-1:1992 Additional EMC (MPS1-2): IEC 801-2:1991/prEN55024-2:1992-4kV CD, 8kV AD IEC 801-3:1992/prEN550
Index Numerics 100BASE-T...2-1 10BASE2...1-1 10BASE-T...1-1, 2-1 D DHCP...4-6, B-4 E EtherTalk...1-1 EZWebCon...2-3, 3-2, 4-2 A Access list, NetWare...5-3 AppleTalk...1-1, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 Application port, LAT...6-1 ARP table...4-3 F Flash ROM updates....D-4, D-9 FTP, updating software...D-2 H B Banner page...4-7, 4-22 Bi-directional communication...7-1 Binary service...3-3 Bindery...5-1 Bitronics...1-1, 7-1 BNC connector...2-3 Boot...2-3 BOOTP...4-2, 5-8 C Centronics...
M Index Local> prompt...4-2 Login password...3-1, 3-3 lpc...4-22 LPD...4-23, 8-1 LPR...4-1, 4-7, 4-16, 4-17, 4-19, 4-20 Generic...4-15 Print command...4-16 Unix...4-20 lpstat...4-22 PostScript...3-3, 7-1 Power connector...2-1, 2-3 Print queue...3-3, 4-7, 4-17, 4-20, 5-5, 6-2, 82 Printcap file...4-21 Privileged password...3-1 Protocols supported...1-1 Q QINST...5-1 Queue...4-7, 4-17, 4-20, 5-5, 6-2, 8-2 M Macintosh...7-1, 7-2 R N Named pipe interface...4-7 NDS...5-1, 5-2 NetWare...
Index Relative Humidity...E-2 Temperature...E-1 Superuser privileges...4-3 Supplying power...2-3 System Administration Mgr (SAM)...4-19 System Mgmt Interface Tool (SMIT)...4-17 T U UNIX named pipe interface...4-22 Updating software...D-1 V VMS...6-1, 6-3 W T TCP/IP...1-1, 4-1–4-22, 8-1, D-6 Telnet...3-3 Test...2-1, 2-2, 2-3 Troubleshooting...5-6, 6-3, 7-3, B-1–B-7, D9 Windows...4-1, 4-8 Z Zones, AppleTalk...
