Lantronix ETS Reference Manual - 4.6 Creating Services
Creating Services
Server Configuration
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4.6 Creating Services
A service is any resource that can be accessed locally or via the network. For example, a host is a service
to which terminals can connect. The ETS can offer its attached devices to the network as services.A
Lantronix service is also known as a remote printer name or remote queue name on many operating systems.
Autobaud should not be enabled for any port that offers a service. Also, recall that a port’s access must be
set to Dynamic or Remote to allow service connections.
When you try to modify a service that already exists, the command will simply change its characteristics.
If the service does not exist yet, the server assumes you want to create that service. The ETS will only print
an error message if you try to remove a service that does not exist. Connections and queueing are enabled
by default whenever you create a service.
If you are new to setting up services, you might want to try using the simple service in Figure 4-26 using a
terminal as the print device. You can then connect locally to the service and see if typed characters are
displayed on the terminal. Characters typed on the service terminal should also be sent to the original port.
If it seems to be working properly, you can try using a real print device and configure the port accordingly.
Recall that you will need to use the
command) to return to the command line from a service connection.
If you are new to setting up services, you might want to try using the simple service in Figure 4-26 using a
terminal as the print device.
4.6.1 Creating a Simple Service (A Line Printer)
Connections, queueing, banner, and formfeed options are enabled by default when you enter a Set Service
command, so it is not necessary to configure them explicitly. NetWare, and RTEL access are provided by
default, but LAT and AppleTalk access have to be explicitly enabled. The port providing the service must
also allow remote access, so it must have access set to Dynamic or Remote.
Figure 4-26 shows the command needed to create a service called dump_port on port 2.
Figure 4-26: Set Service Command
If the device connected to port 2 is a physical print device, the port’s baud rate should be set to reflect the
highest speed at which the printer is capable of printing. Parity, character size, and flow control might have
to be adjusted to match the printer’s settings.
Enter a Show Services command to verify that the service was created and usable.
Figure 4-27: Show Service Command
Local> SET SERVICE dump_port PORT 2 LAT ENABLED
Local> LOGOUT PORT 2
Local> SHOW SERVICE LOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
Service: DUMP_PORT
Rating: 255
Characteristics:
Enabled Groups: 0
Ident:
Ports: 2
Queuing Banner RTEL Formfeed NetWare
LAT Connections