Lantronix EPS2-100 driver and firmware
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EPS2-100 - Product Brief - Page 1
... serial (RS-232) printers 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface (RJ45) Supports multiple operating systems and protocols Simple installation with included EZWebCon software Web-based management for easy setup Flash ROM for easy upgrades Built-in universal (95-250VAC, 50/60Hz) power supply
Multi-Port Print Server EPS2-100
Quickly and Easily Share Printers over Ethernet with Multiple Users
The EPS2-100...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 3
Contents
Print Server Installation Guide 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 i
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 11
Installation
1. Connect at least one printer to the EPS using an available serial or parallel port. 2. If desired, connect a terminal to port 1 (the console port) to receive diagnostic and initial
configuration messages. 3. Connect the EPS to the 10/100BASE-T network.
NOTE: The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bit characters, and no parity.
4. Attach one end of the power cable to the...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 14
.... See Setting the IP Address on page 4-2 for instructions.
„ 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 use on other systems.
The EZWebCon software is located on the distribution CD-ROM. All instructions for installing EZWebCon are...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 17
... address before you can use EZWebCon. See page 4-2 for instructions.
The EPS provides two major methods of printing via TCP/IP: Berkeley remote LPR and RTEL host software. Neither Windows for Workgroups nor Windows 95 support LPR directly; however, there are third party solutions available. For more information about recommended peer-to-peer printing solutions, see the Lantronix Windows...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 38
... the remote printer name. However, you may change the queue name later by manually editing the printcap file.
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 flexibility), configure the Lantronix-supplied RTEL software on the host. After installing the software configuring...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 61
...„ Technical Support Europe, Middle East, Africa
Phone: +33 1 39 30 41 72 Email: eu_techsupp@lantronix.com or eu_support@lantronix.com
When you report a problem, please provide the following information:
„ Your name, and your company name, address, and phone number „ Lantronix model number „ Lantronix serial number „ Software version (use the Show Server command to display...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 77
..., using anonymous FTP through the Internet, and via dial-up modem.
K.1 Updating Via the Web
The latest version of EPS.SYS can be downloaded from the Lantronix Web site. The following instructions will lead you through the web site to the software file.
1. On the home page, http://www.lantronix.com, click on Free Software Updates. 2. From the directory that appears...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 78
Updating Software
K.2 Updating Using FTP
The server software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these files are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the files. All released files are in the pub directory. Always download the README file in the pub directory before downloading anything else; it contains a directory...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 80
Updating Software
Remember that the download files (EPS.SYS) and executable images are image data and should only be transferred in binary mode, otherwise the files will be corrupted.
SunOS UNIX (nexus) login: ets Password:....com SunOS Release 4.1.3_U1 (NEXUS) #2: Fri Dec 2 10:08:39 PST 1997 Welcome to the Lantronix BBS. Type 'h' for help userid ('new' for new user): new Welcome, new user! Enter a...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 81
... available software directories. Select the board name by entering its number. At any menu, press 'h' to receive additional help. Press [Return] to continue:
K.4 Reloading Software
The Server stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process, operation, and command processing. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new version of the operational software via...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 82
..., and MOP booting, in that order, provided that it has enough information to try each download method.
Downloading and rewriting the Flash ROM will take approximately two minutes from the time the Initialize command is issued. If the download file cannot be found or accessed, the Server can be rebooted with the code still in...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 83
... downloads the new software, it will send DHCP, BOOTP, and/or RARP queries (BOOTP and RARP queries are enabled by default). Next, the Server will attempt to download the EPS.SYS file using TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol).
If a host provides DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP support, it can be used to set the Server's IP address...
EPS2-100 - Install Guide - Page 84
Updating Software
hardware address, and download path and filename to the appropriate host file (usually /etc/ bootptab).
Some ...> SET PRIVILEGED Password> SYSTEM (not echoed) Local>> DEFINE SERVER IPADDRESS nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Local>> DEFINE SERVER SOFTWARE "/tftpboot/ EPS.SYS" Local>> DEFINE SERVER LOADHOST nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Local>> LIST SERVER BOOT Local>> INITIALIZE RELOAD
NOTE: For instructions on...
EPS Reference Manual - Page 11
... model, please refer to the Installation Guide that came with your print server.
Lantronix servers store their executable software in Flash (rewritable) ROM, meaning that they do not have to download software from a host each time they boot. Software must only be downloaded when a new software version becomes available. See Appendix D for more information.
Note: In this manual, all servers will be...
EPS Reference Manual - Page 31
...to its factory default settings.
Figure 3-9: Restoring Factory Defaults
Local>> INITIALIZE FACTORY
3.6.5 Reloading Operational Software
The Server stores software in Flash ROM that controls initialization, operation, and command processing. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new version of the operational software.
Reloading the code into the Flash ROMs is a straightforward...
EPS Reference Manual - Page 115
... implementations; contact Lantronix Technical Support for more information.
11.1.1 DLC
To use the DLC protocol, you must associate the DLC characteristic with a service. Figure 11-1: Enabling DLC
Local>> SET SERVICE NTX DLC ENABLED PORT 1
Open the NT Print Manager; its icon is located in the Main window of the Windows Program Manager. If the printer driver isn't already installed, you will...
EPS Reference Manual - Page 170
... with BOOT ROM versions. EPS2-100, EPS4-100
Restrictions
You must be the privileged user to use this command.
See Also
Show/Monitor/List Server, page 12-68; Editing the Boot Parameters, page 37.
12.28.35 Set/Define Server Software
SET
DEFINE
SERVER
SOFTWARE
filename
Specifies the name of the download software file (if...
EPS Reference Manual - Page 205
...), or via anonymous FTP through the Internet (ftp.lantronix.com).
C.1 Obtaining Software
C.1.1 Via the Web
The latest version of MPS.SYS can be downloaded from the Lantronix Web site. The following instructions will lead you through the web site to the software file.
1 On the home page, http://www.lantronix.com, click on Firmware Downloads.
2 From the All Products pop-up...
EPS Reference Manual - Page 213
....
Read-Only Memory. This kind of memory device retains its information even when its power source is removed. A ROM version of the Server does not need to download code, since it carries the entire executable code in ROM. Frequently the ROM is provided as flash ROM, which can be reprogrammed if the software needs to be updated.
Hosts on large networks that are connected...