Lantronix MPS100 User manual

MPS/LPS User Guide
For the MPS100 and LPS1-T Print
Servers
Part Number 900-191
Rev. D March 2004

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MPS/LPS User Guide 1: Introduction
Disclaimer & Revisions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user, at his or her own expense, will
be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference.
Note: This product has been designed to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operating in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with this guide,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by
Lantronix will void the user's authority to operate this device.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this guide.
Date Part
No. Rev. Comments
6/01 900-191 C
3/04 900-191 DUpdated User Guide format and removed
discontinued LPS1-2
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Contents
1: Introduction 1-9
How to use this manual_____________________________ 1-9
2: Installation 2-1
MPS/LPS Product Description _______________________ 2-1
Installing the MPS _________________________________ 2-2
3: Getting Started 3-1
Configuration Methods _____________________________ 3-1
EZWebCon __________________________________ 3-1
Incoming Logins_______________________________ 3-2
Services_________________________________________ 3-2
4: TCP/IP Configuration 4-1
Setting the IP Address _____________________________ 4-1
Using EZWebCon _____________________________ 4-1
Using a Directed Ping Packet ____________________ 4-2
Using a BOOTP, DHCP, or RARP Reply ___________ 4-3
LPR Printing _____________________________________ 4-3
LPR on Windows NT/2000/XP (and later) ___________ 4-4
LPR on Windows 95/98 _________________________ 4-7
LPR on UNIX and Linux Hosts____________________ 4-7
LPR on AIX Hosts _____________________________ 4-8
LPR on HP Hosts_____________________________ 4-10
LPR on SCO UNIX Hosts ______________________ 4-10
RTEL Functionality____________________________ 4-12
Unix Host Troubleshooting _________________________ 4-12
5: NetWare Configuration 5-1
NDPS Printing____________________________________ 5-1
NDS Print Queues_________________________________ 5-1
Configure your MPS____________________________ 5-1
NetWare Administrator Quick Setup Print Queues________ 5-2
PCONSOLE Print Queues __________________________ 5-3
NetWare Host Troubleshooting_______________________ 5-4
6: LAT Configuration 6-1
Printing Directly to a Port ___________________________ 6-1
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LAT Host Troubleshooting __________________________ 6-2
7: AppleTalk Configuration 7-1
Bitronics ________________________________________ 7-1
Macintosh Services _______________________________ 7-1
AppleTalk Zones _________________________________ 7-2
AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting _____________________ 7-2
8: DLC Configuration for LAN Manager 8-1
DLC Configuration ________________________________ 8-1
MPS Configuration ____________________________ 8-1
Host Configuration ____________________________ 8-1
A: Contact Information A-1
Problem Report Procedure__________________________ A-1
Full Contact Information____________________________ A-1
B: Troubleshooting B-1
Power-up Troubleshooting__________________________ B-1
DHCP Troubleshooting ____________________________ B-3
BOOTP Troubleshooting ___________________________ B-3
RARP Troubleshooting_____________________________ B-4
Printing Problems_________________________________ B-4
PostScript Problems ___________________________ B-5
Bitmap Graphics ______________________________ B-6
C: Pinouts C-1
Ethernet Connector _______________________________ C-1
Parallel Connectors _______________________________ C-1
D: Updating Software D-1
Obtaining Software________________________________ D-1
Via the Web__________________________________ D-1
Via FTP _____________________________________ D-1
Reloading Software _______________________________ D-2
Reloading Sequence___________________________ D-2
Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates _________________ D-4
E: Specifications E-1
Power Information ________________________________ E-1
Power Requirements___________________________ E-1
Power Supply Cord____________________________ E-1
Environmental Limitations __________________________ E-2
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Temperature _________________________________E-2
Altitude______________________________________E-2
Relative Humidity______________________________E-2
F: Fequently Used Commands F-1
Conventions _____________________________________ F-1
Server Commands ________________________________F-1
Port Commands __________________________________ F-7
Protocol Commands _______________________________F-8
G: Warranty Statement G-1
H: Declaration of Conformity H-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1: ARP and Ping on UNIX ___________________ 4-2
Figure 2: ARP and Ping on Windows ________________ 4-2
Figure 3: Configuring Permanent IP Address __________ 4-3
Figure 4: Adding /etc/hosts Entry ___________________ 4-7
Figure 5: Adding /etc/printcap Entry _________________ 4-8
Figure 6: Creating Spooling Directory________________ 4-8
Figure 7: Printing to Queue________________________ 4-8
Figure 8: Printing to Queue________________________ 4-9
Figure 9: Configuring Remote Printer_______________ 4-11
Figure 10: Licensing NDS__________________________ 5-1
Figure 11: Defining Directory Service Tree_____________ 5-2
Figure 12: Defining Directory Service Context __________ 5-2
Figure 13: Defining Access List______________________ 5-2
Figure 14: Rebooting______________________________ 5-2
Figure 15: Creating LAT Application Port ______________ 6-1
Figure 16: Creating and Starting Print Queue___________ 6-1
Figure 17: Printing to Queue________________________ 6-2
Figure 18: Translating LAT Error Codes_______________ 6-2
Figure 19: Enabling DLC___________________________ 8-1
Figure 20: RJ45 Ethernet Connector _________________C-1
Figure 21: Sample FTP Login_______________________D-1
Figure 22: Configuring TCP/IP Reload ________________D-3
Figure 23: Configuring NetWare Reload_______________D-4
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List of Tables
Table 1: Default Services_________________________ 3-2
Table 2: TCP Troubleshooting____________________ 4-12
Table 3: NetWare Host Troubleshooting
(Bindery Mode)_______________________________ 5-4
Table 4: NetWare Host Troubleshooting (NDS) _______ 5-4
Table 5: NDS Errors from the File Server ____________ 5-5
Table 6: NDS Printing Errors ______________________ 5-6
Table 7: Troubleshooting LAT Configurations
Using a Port _________________________________ 6-2
Table 8: AppleTalk Host Troubleshooting ____________ 7-2
Table 9: Error Messages _________________________B-1
Table 10: Power-up Problems and Error Messages _____B-2
Table 11: DHCP Troubleshooting ___________________B-3
Table 12: BOOTP Troubleshooting __________________B-3
Table 13: RARP Troubleshooting ___________________B-4
Table 14: General Printing Problems_________________B-4
Table 15: PostScript Troubleshooting ________________B-5
Table 16: Flash ROM Troubleshooting _______________D-4
Table 17: Frequently-used Server Commands _________F-1
Table 18: Port Commands_________________________F-7
Table 19: Protocol Commands _____________________F-8
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1: : I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n
The Lantronix Print Servers (MPS100 and LPS1-T) are multi-
protocol print servers that provide shared network access to
printers for a variety of network protocols and operating systems.
The MPS supports the TCP/IP, IPX (NetWare), Local Area
Transport (LAT), AppleTalk, and LAN Manager protocols. The LPS
supports TCP/IP, NetWare, and LAT. Both types of servers can
queue multiple pending jobs and service those jobs in the order in
which they are received from hosts.
The MPS100 can auto-negotiate between 10BASE-T and
100BASE-T media connected to its RJ45 port. The features,
installation process, and configuration procedures are the same for
both products, except as noted above. The LPS provides a twisted
pair (10BASE-T) connector for network connections.
Note: In this manual, all MPS and LPS servers will be referred to
as “the MPS” unless a distinction needs to be made between
models.
How to use this manual
This guide is structured as follows:
Chapter 2: Installation explains how to physically install
the MPS.
Chapter 3: Getting Started explains the minimum
configuration needed.
Chapters 4 through 9 cover protocol-specific setup needed to install
print queues and otherwise use the MPS:
Chapter 4: TCP/IP Configuration
Chapter 5: NetWare Configuration
Chapter 6: LAT Configuration
Chapter 7: AppleTalk Configuration
Chapter 8: DLC Configuration for LAN Manager
Appendices A through F provide supplementary information:
Appendix A: Contact Information
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Appendix C: Pinouts

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Appendix D: Updating Software
Appendix E: Specifications
Appendix F: Frequently Used Commands
Read chapters 2 and 3 in order, then proceed to the protocol-
specific chapter that relates to your network. Refer to Appendix F
as needed.
The Print Server Reference Manual, located on the CD-ROM and
web site, provides additional information about configuring and
using your MPS.

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This chapter describes the various MPS models and shows how to
install them into a basic network situation.
MPS/LPS Product Description
The front panel of the MPS100 has a Test button, three LEDs, a
power connector, and an RJ45 connector for 100BASE-T. The rear
panel has a Centronics connector.
The front panel of the LPS has a Test button, two LEDs, a power
connector, and a 10BASE-T network connector for the LPS1-T. The
rear panel also has a Centronics connector.
The front panel LEDs are:
The LINK LED is solid green when there is a valid
Ethernet network connection.
The ACT (Activity) LED flashes green or red when the
MPS is in use.
The 100 (100 MBit) LED (MPS100 only) is solid green
when a 100BASE-T network is connected.
The Test button serves two functions. When pressed briefly, it
prints a test page. When pressed for 10 seconds while plugging in
the power cable, it returns the MPS to its factory default
configuration.

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Installing the MPS
The following diagram shows a properly installed MPS:
To install the MPS, complete the following steps in order. Refer to
the numbers in the figure for help.
1. Connect the MPS Centronics connector directly to your
printer’s connector.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to your MPS’s RJ45 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.
4. Allow 45 seconds for the MPS to fully boot.
It will run through a set of power-up diagnostics for
approximately 12 seconds. The four LEDs will show
varying patterns corresponding to the test being run.
It will try to obtain configuration information via DHCP,
BOOTP, and RARP. This step could last approximately 15
seconds if no hosts answer the requests. The OK LED will
blink approximately 3 times per second, and the
NETWORK LED will blink occasionally as network
requests are transmitted.
It will determine if the code in its Flash is valid. If so, it will
load the code and begin normal execution. If not, the MPS
will have to download software. See Appendix D for more
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5. Allow 45 seconds for the unit to fully boot. The LINK LED will
be lit if there is a valid network connection. The ACT LED gives
information about what the MPS is doing; for example, when
code is being downloaded as the unit boots, the LED will blink
green quickly. If you have connected a 100BASE-T cable
(MPS100 only), The Link and 100MBit LEDs should both be
solid green. If not, check your network connection.
6. Print a Test page by pressing the Test/Reset button.
Note: If the Power LED does not light or the Test page does not
print, refer to Appendix B:Troubleshooting.

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It is important to consider the following points before logging into
and configuring the MPS:
You must configure the MPS IP address before any
TCP/IP functionality is available. (See Setting the IP
Address on page 4-1) You cannot use the Web Manager
until you have configured an IP address.
Changing any server, service, or port setting requires
privileged user status. The default privileged password is
SYSTEM.
The login password is required for remote console logins.
The default login password is ACCESS.
Note: If you would like to change either the privileged or login
password, either use EZWebCon or refer to the Print Server
Reference Manual located on the CD-ROM.
Configuration Methods
EZWebCon
The EZWebCon configuration software is the recommended way to
configure the MPS.
EZWebCon’s graphical user interface guides first time users
through the initial configuration process and allows experienced
users to update any configurable parameters.
EZWebCon requires a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) on the client.
Lantronix provides JVM installers for Solaris and 32-bit Windows
users, as well as source code and instructions for compiling it for
other systems.
The EZWebCon software is located on the distribution CD-ROM. All
instructions for installing EZWebCon are provided in the README
file. For assistance once EZWebCon is running, refer to the
EZWebCon on-line help.
Note: EZWebCon is also available from the Lantronix website and
FTP server. See Appendix D for more information.

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Incoming Logins
You can log in via EZWebCon to configure the MPS. You can also
use incoming LAT and TCP/IP logins.
Incoming Telnet is only possible if your MPS has an IP address
configured. Incoming Telnet is enabled by default to allow TCP/IP
connections. To change this setting, use the DEFINE SERVER
INCOMING command described in the Command Reference
chapter of the Print Server Reference Manual located on the CD-
ROM.
Incoming logins do not prompt for a login password, so you may
wish to disable them for security reasons. If it is undesirable to
disable incoming logins, the MPS can be configured to prompt for a
password with the DEFINE SERVER INCOMING PASSWORD
ENABLED command.
Services
With few exceptions, you must use a service to configure print
queues on the MPS. A service is a resource accessible to network
hosts. A Lantronix service is also known as a remote printer name
or remote queue name on many operating systems.
The following default services are available once the MPS100 or
LPS1-T has booted:
Table 1: Default Services
MPS100 LPS1-T Function
MPS_xxxxxx_TEXT LPS_xxxxxx_TEXT Used for text print jobs
MPS_xxxxxx_PCL LPS_xxxxxx_PCL Used for binary print jobs,
such as plotter or PCL files
MPS_xxxxxx_PS LPS_xxxxxx_PS Used for Post-Script print
jobs