Lantronix MSS4 Installation Manual

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3-13: Getting StartedThis chapter covers all of the steps needed to get the MSS on-line and working. There are three basicmethods you can use to log into the MSS and begin configuration: Incoming (Remote) Logins: EZWebCon is the preferred method for initial MSS configuration. Userscan also use the MSS’s internal HTTP server via a standard web browser. After the initialconfiguration, the MSS can be accessed remotely across TCP/IP networks through Telnetconnections. Incoming connections also include network socket port connections (ports 2001-2004and 3001-3004). Serial Port Logins: Users can connect a terminal directly to one of the serial ports, log in, and use thecommand line interface to configure the unit. Remote Console Logins: TCP/IP users can make a Telnet connection to the remote console port (port7000).Consider the following points before you log in and configure the MSS: Most configuration commands require privileged user status. Connecting a terminal to a serial portor logging into the remote console port does not automatically create privileged user status—youmust enter the Set Privileged command to become the privileged user (see Privileged Password on page3-1). The MSS IP address must be configured before any TCP/IP functionality is available (see IP AddressConfiguration on page 3-3). Only one person at a time may be logged into the remote console port (port 7000). This eliminates thepossibility of several people simultaneously attempting to configure the MSS. Although passwords can be required, remote console logins cannot be disabled. This ensures that thesystem manager will always be able to access the unit.System PasswordsThe MSS has both a privileged password and a login password. These passwords have default settings andare discussed in the following sections.Note: Default passwords pose a security risk and should be changed as soon as possible. Thisis especially true of the privileged password.Privileged PasswordOnly the privileged user can change server or port settings. To become the privileged user, enter the SetPrivileged command, followed by the privileged password. The default privileged password is system.Figure 3-1: Set Privileged CommandIf another user is currently the privileged user for the MSS, use the Set Privileged Override command toforcibly become the privileged user. To relinquish privileged status, enter the Set Noprivileged command.Local> SET PRIVILEGEDPassword> system (not echoed)