Lantronix MSS4-D Installation Manual

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5-15: Using the MSSThis chapter explains how to use the MSS once it is running. Users can make host-initiated(incoming) connections and use the host applications and code examples included on theMSS distribution CD-ROM. Users can also use the MSS interactively to make outgoingconnections, manipulate sessions, and view server and network information with the helpof Show commands.In addition, this chapter explains: Using the MSS Flash disk and removable ATA flash cards (see Disk Managementon page 5-7). Configuring an MSS-to-MSS encrypted session (see Encrypted Sessions on page 5-9). Setting up two MSS units to emulate a direct serial connection over the LAN (seeSerial Tunnel on page 5-10). Using the MSS as a data pipe between a serial device and multiple hosts on thenetwork (see Multihost Mode on page 5-11). Making the MSS look like a modem so that it can be used with existingcommunications software (see Modem Emulation Mode on page 5-13). Using the Lantronix COM Port Redirector software to redirect PC COM ports (seeCOM Port Redirector on page 5-15).5.1 Incoming Connections5.1.1 Socket ConnectionsEach node on a network has a node address, and each node address can allow connectionson one or more sockets. Sometimes these sockets are referred to as ports. TCP/IPconnections can be made directly to one of the MSS serial ports using sockets.Note: If a serial port is in use, the socket connection will be refused.There are two categories of sockets. Well-known sockets are those that have been definedin RFCs (Requests for Comments); for example, port 23 is used for Telnet connections.There are also custom sockets that users and developers define for their own specific needs.