Lantronix Device Server MSS 485 Installation Manual - B.2 Bootp Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

BOOTP Troubleshooting 

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B.2 BOOTP Troubleshooting

BOOTP failure does not disable the unit from booting. If the BOOTP 

request fails even though you have configured your host to respond to 

the request, check the following areas:

Table B-2:  

BOOTP Troubleshooting

Area to Check

Explanation

Is BOOTP in your 

/etc/services 

file? 

BOOTP must be in the /etc/services file as a real TCP/IP 

service. It must not be commented out.

Is the MSS in the 

loadhost’s /etc/hosts file?

The MSS must be in this file for the host to answer a BOOTP 

or TFTP request.

Is the download file in 

the right directory? Is it 

world-readable?

The download file must be in the correct directory and be 

world-readable for the BOOTP request to be answered. You 

should generally specify the complete pathname for the 

download file in the BOOTP configuration file. 

Are the MSS and the host 

in the same IP network?

Some hosts do not allow BOOTP replies across IP networks. 

Use a host that is running a different operating system, or 

change the MSS so that it is on the same IP network as the 

host.