Lantronix Device Server MSS 485 Installation Manual - 1.2 Terms

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1.2 Terms

In this manual, the following terms are used to describe parts of a network.

Host 

A computer attached to the network. The term 

host is generally used to denote interactive 

computers, or computers that people can log into.

Node

Any intelligent device directly connected to the 

Ethernet network such as a host, a printer, or a 

terminal server. All nodes have their own Ethernet 

addresses. The MSS is a node. Devices connected 

to the MSS are not nodes.

Master

The device that controlls all other devices on an 

RS-485 network. An RS-485 network typically has 

one master device. 

Slave

Any device on the RS-485 network that is not the 

master. An RS-485 network can have up to 31 slave 

devices.

Session

A logical connection to a service. A typical session 

is a terminal connected to a host through the 

server.

Local mode

The MSS user interface. It is used to issue 

configuration and session management 

commands and to establish connections. When in 

Local mode, users will see a 

Local>

 prompt.