Lantronix Terminal Server Setup
Lantronix Definition Dialog Controls
The Lantronix EPS, ETS and ETSP model terminal servers must be configured before attempting to connect or define resources to be attached to the servers.
Lantronix Terminal Server Setup
A location for the server should be determined as part of the network setup. The server should be within 50 feet of the consoles it will be servicing and, since powering down the server will terminate all active sessions, the server should be in a location secure from user access.
Consult your network administrator to determine the subnet mask on the Vantage workstation before starting. The subnet mask on the Lantronix hardware must match the Vantage workstation.
The EPS.SYS/ETS.SYS file used in step 9 below will differ depending on the Lantronix hardware being installed. The default EPS.SYS/ETS.SYS in the Vantage directory is for Version V3.1 of the Lantronix software. This version can only be installed on Lantronix UF version of hardware. If you have any questions about which version to install call Vantage Technical Support.
Refer to Lantronix connectivity setup to skip the network setup instructions and go directly to the Lantronix Definition dialog.
Lantronix Network Setup Instructions
The output shown below varies depending on which version of the Lantronix hardware and software is being installed and may differ from what is actually displayed on your server. The example below is for an EPS4.
1. Connect a terminal to Port 1 on the rear of the server. To establish this connection, connect a short RJ12 to RJ45 adapter to port 1 and to an appropriate length of the cable provided with the Vantage product. Attach a Vantage Console hood to the terminal and connect the cable. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud and parity set to none, 8, and 1.
2. Connect the MAU (Medium Attachment Unit) to the network then disconnect the MAU from the AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) on the server.
3. Apply power first to the terminal then to the server. You should see:
LANTRONIX EPS-4 Initialization
Flash Rom Version 3.1
Ethernet Address: 00-80-a3-02-1d-5c Internet Address (undefined)
WARNING!! The power-up diagnostics report a network fault.
Check the network transceiver and/or cable.
LANTRONIX EPS-4 Boot Configuration Program.
Type HELP for more information.
Boot>
4. Re-connect the MAU to the AUI on the server.
5. Boot>FLUSH NVR(This command flushes non-volatile RAM)
The EPS-4 will now be rebooted....
LANTRONIX EPS-4 Initialization
Flash Rom Version 3.1
Ethernet Address: 00-80-a3-02-1d-5c Internet Address (undefined)
Request BOOTP: no valid reply received.
Request RARP: no valid reply received.
Loading 4 sections from flash:
From address 0x40004 to 0x100000, 1652 bytes) -
From address 0x4068c to 0x140000, 169054 bytes) -
From address 0x69afe to 0x180000, 39624 bytes) -
From address 0x90cfa to 0x220000, 50322 bytes) -
Loaded 1124452 bytes.
Load completed - Boot in Progress
Press Return
LANTRONIX EPS-4 TERMINAL SERVER VERSION V3.1/01(930223)
Type HELP at the 'Local_>' prompt for assistance.
6. Items in bold face are required user input.
Username> vantage
Local_1> su
Password> system
Local_1>> set server ip (IP address of the server)
Local_1>> set server subnet mask (Your subnet mask)
Local_1>> set server incoming telnet
Local_1>> set server loadhost (IP address of the Vantage Host)
%Info: Boot parameters must be DEFINEd or SAVEd to be useful.
Local_1>> save server
Local_1>> list server
EPS4 Version V3.1/1(930813) Time Since Boot: 31 Days 05:38
Hardware Addr: 00-80-a3-02-2c-3b Name:LAT_0080A3022C3B Number: 0
Ident String: EPS4 Print Server Daytime: 10:29:55
Circuit Timer (msec): 80 Password Limit: 3
Console Port: 1 Queue Limit: 40
Inactive Timer (min): 30 Retrans Limit: 50
Keepalive Timer (sec): 20 Session Limit: 4
Multicast Timer (sec): 30 Node/Host Limits: 50/20
IP Address: (Server IP Address) Subnet Mask: (Your Subnet Mask)
Nameserver: (undefined) Backup Nameserver: (undefined)
TCP/IP Gateway: (undefined) Backup Gateway: (undefined)
Network Buffering: 512 Domain Name: (undefined)
Prompt: Local_%n%P
Groups: 0
Characteristics: Announce Broadcast Lock
Incoming Logins: LAT Telnet (Passwords Required)
Local_1>> list server boot
EPS4 Version V3.1/1(930813) Time Since Boot: 37 Days 03:37
Hardware Addr: 00-80-a3-02-2c-3b Name: LAT_0080A3022C3B Number: 0
Ident String: EPS4 Print Server Daytime: 10:21:23
TFTP Loadhost: (Vantage host IP address)
Backup TFTP Host: (undefined)
NetWare Loadhost: None
Software File: (default path) EPS.SYS (or ETS.SYS)
Startup File: (undefined)
Boot Flags: None.
At this point the factory defaults of the terminal server have been reset, the Subnet Mask has been set and an IP address for the server and the Vantage loadhost have been configured. Attempt to "ping" the server from the Vantage workstation by opening a terminal window and typing /etc/ping nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (The IP address of the server). Do not proceed if you are unable to ping the server. Call Vantage Technical Support.
Lantronix TCP/IP terminal servers require the use of tftp (trivial file transfer protocol). The following steps will ensure that the required file structure exists on the Vantage workstation in order to download the Flash code to the terminal server.
Open a terminal window on the Vantage workstation, su to root, cd / and perform the following commands:
7. cat /etc/passwd | grep tftp (look for the user tftp in the passwd file) If the user does not exist add the following line to the end of the /etc/passwd file:
tftp:*:510:10:tftp server:/usr/tftpdir:/bin/false
8. cat /etc/group | tftp (look for the group tftp in the /etc/group file) If the group does not exist add the following line to the end of the /etc/group file:
guest::10:tftp
9. ll -d /usr/tftpdir (check for the existence of the tftpdir directory) If the directory does not exist type the following commands to create it:
cd usr
mkdir tftpdir
chown tftp /usr/tftpdir
chgrp guest /usr/tftpdir
cp /drivers/Lantronix/ETS* /usr/tftpdir/.(These files ares on the
Vantage cdrom.)
The ETS file you install will differ depending on the Lantronix hardware being installed. The ETS.SYS file is used for models beginning with ETS. Call Vantage Technical Support if you have any questions about which software to install.
10. Add the Lantronix server to the configuration file by adding the following lines to the end of the file /etc/bootptab
lantronix:\
ba:\
bf=EPS.SYS:\ (or ETS.SYS if appropriate)
hn:\
ht=ether:\
vm=rfc1048:\
ha=nnnnnnnnnnnn:\(Hardware address of the server)*
ip=nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn(IP address of the server)
NOTE: The hardware address for your server can be found in the boot information as shown in item 6 of the previous section.
11. Start the bootpd Internet Boot Protocol server by typing /etc/bootpd -s
12. Local_1>> initialize reload (download Flash code to the server)
Attempting TFTP boot:
Host 169.100.100.1 File: /EPS.SYS (or ETS.SYS)
Downloading from 08-00-09-25-75-89
.text @00100000 (2584 bytes): .
.code @00140000 (243664 bytes):................................
.data @00180000 (63548 bytes): ...............................
%Loader: Entry point: 0x100993
Loaded image 169.100.100.1:/EPS.SYS (309796 bytes) (or ETS.SYS)
Download Completed - Flash Load in Progress
compress .text @100000 (2584 bytes) -- 1644 (%36.4)
Flash load to address 0x40004 Checksums: RAM: 0x2dcf0 FLASH: 0x36301
compress .code @140000 (243664 bytes) -- 167891 (%31.1)
Flash load to address 0x40684 Checksums: RAM: 0x1788693 FLASH: 0x158316f
compress .data @180000 (63548 bytes) -- 39570 (%37.8)
Flash load to address 0x6966b Checksums: RAM: 0x588757 FLASH: 0x4f8559
Total bytes programmed 209169
Load Completed - Boot in Progress
LANTRONIX EPS-4 Initialization
Flash Rom Version 2.0 (June 1, 1992)
Ethernet Address: 00-80-a3-02-1d-5c Internet Address 169.100.100.20
Request BOOTP: reply from 169.100.100.1 - new IP address: 169.100.100.20
Loading 3 sections from flash:
From address 0x40004 to 0x100000, 1644 bytes) -
From address 0x40684 to 0x140000, 167891 bytes) -
From address 0x6966b to 0x180000, 39570 bytes) -
Loaded 309796 bytes.Load Completed - Boot in Progress
LANTRONIX EPS-4 Terminal Server
Ethernet Address: 00-80-a3-02-1d-5c Internet Address 169.100.100.20
Load Completed - Boot in Progress
LANTRONIX EPS-4 Terminal Server
Ethernet Address: 00-80-a3-02-1d-5c Internet Address 169.100.100.20
13. Press Return
14. Local_1>> lo (logout of lantronix port 1)
Exit the root login on the Vantage workstation and issue the following command as vanmgr:
15. lanxload nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn ExSn [-omit -deconfig] port# Where nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is the server's IP address, ExSn is the model number of the server being configured (EPS4 for the Lantronix 4 port terminal server) and -omit or -deconfig port # is the option to omit or reconfigure a port number. Since boot messages are displayed on port 1, it is recommended that the -omit 1 argument be used and that resources not be connected to port 1. Refer to Resource Admin Menu for information on initializing terminal servers and maintaining passwords on the terminal servers using dialogs.
16. Power cycle the server and attempt to ping it again to ensure that you can still access the server.
When the lanxload program completes successfully and you have verified that you can still ping the server, you can remove the terminal from port 1 and begin connecting and defining resources for the Lantronix terminal server.
The figure below is the Lantronix Definition dialog.
Refer to Using Vantage Dialogs to learn about Vantage dialogs. Each control on the dialog is explained in the text that follows.
Lantronix Definition Dialog Controls
Server:
Required. Use this control to select the model of Lantronix server, which will connect the resource to Vantage. Click to select the model server being configured if other than the default.
· EPS4 Server, 4 Port(Default)
· ETS8 Server , 8 Port
· EPS12 Server, 12 Port
· ETS16 Server, 16 Port
· ETS8P Server, 8 Port
· ETS16P Server, 16 Port
· ETS32P Server, 32 Port
Serial Port:
Required. The Serial Port control is used to assign the physical port to which the resource will be connected. This control will allow selection of a specific range of ports depending on which server is clicked in the Server control. Click to select the serial port to which the resource will be connected.
· EPS4 Serial Port - 1/4
· ETS8 Serial Port - 1/8
· EPS12 Serial Port - 1/12
· ETS16 Serial Port - 1/16
· ETS8P Serial Port - 1/8
· ETS16P Serial Port - 1/16
· ETS32P Serial Port - 1/32
Baud Rate:
Required. Use this control to select the baud rate of the port being configured. The baud rate of the Lantronix port must match the rate of the resource's console port. Click to select a value other than the default.
38400 19200 9600(Default) 4800 2400 1200 300
Parity/Data/Stop:
Required. This control sets the parity and number of data and stop bits to be used on the serial port. The values of the Lantronix port must match the values of the resource's console port. Click to select a value other than the default.
None, 8, 1(Default) Even, 7, 0 Odd, 7, 0
Server IP Address:
Required. This control is used to enter the IP address of the server. This IP address must be the same IP address assigned to the Lantronix server in the Network Setup instruction. Click the control and type the IP address in the form nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn and press Return.
Port Password:
Required. This control enables assignment of a password to the Lantronix port to which the resource will connect. Anyone connecting to this port will be prompted for the password. Three unsuccessful attempts at the password will close the connection to the server. Passwords are limited to six characters. Click the control, type the password and press Return.
NOTE: Passwords of Lantronix-connected resources are sent automatically when a console is started. This function can be disabled through the Options menu on the Launch/Status Manager dialog by clicking Don't Send Passwd for Lantronix.
The Flow Control through DTR Control should be changed only if the resource being configured specifically requires that they be changed. The default values will work for most computing and communications devices.
If the default values must be changed, please consult the Lantronix Terminal/Printer Server User's Guide that was shipped with the server. This manual contains specific information on command options and definitions.
Flow Control:
Required. This control selects the flow control used. Click to select a value other than the default.
XON(Default) CTS DSR NONE
Modem Control:
Required. This control should be changed only if the resource being configured is connected to the Lantronix Terminal Server via modem. Click to select a value other than the default.
Disable(Default) Enable
DSR Control:
Required. Use this control to enable or disable data set ready. Click to select a value other than the default.
Disable(Default) Enable
DTR Control:
Required. This control enables or disables data terminal ready. Click to select a value other than the default.
Disable(Default) Enable
Catwalk Initial State:
This control enables setting the initial state of the Catwalk 3.0 hardware-the state that the Catwalk hardware should be in when the resource is started. It will accept input only if the server model selected in the Server: control supports Catwalk 3.0. Initial state should be set only if Catwalk 3.0 hardware is connected. Click to select a value other than the default.
Click OK when all selections are complete. Click the Add button on the Resource Definition dialog to add the resource.
