Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• Installation and Setup
  • Audience
  • Product Overview
  • Installation
    • Initial Hardware Installation to Configure the ATS- LNX
      • 1. Place the DeviceMaster ATS-LNX on a stable surface or attach it to a suitable surface using th...
      • 2. Verify that the compact flash is fully inserted. When installed correctly, the compact flash i...
      • 3. Use one of the following methods to set up communications:
    • Connecting Optional Devices to the ATS- LNX
      • 1. To dial-in and manage the ATS-LNX through a modem, connect an external modem to the AUX A conn...
      • 2. If you want to connect a parallel printer to the system, connect the printer cable to the PARA...
      • 3. Optionally, insert a PCMCIA device into one of the PCMCIA slots. See PCMCIA/USB Package Suppor...
      • 4. Optionally, connect up two USB devices to the USB ports.
      • 5. If the PC104 RocketPort® option is installed, connect the PC104 RocketPort cable (quad- or oct...
    • Powering on and Configuring the ATS-LNX
      • 1. Connect the power cable into the power supply and connect the power supply (with the latch and...
      • 2. Connect the power cable to a power source.
      • 3. If connected to the CONSOLE port, press any key when this message appears:
      • 4. Select the kernel that you want to run:
      • 5. Log in as root at the Debian prompt. The default system password is devicemaster and it is cas...
      • 6. Change the default system password.
      • 7. Run the ./newsshkeys.sh shell script in the user root home directory, which automatically gene...
      • 8. Run the ./netconfig.sh shell script in the user root home directory to configure the network s...
      • 9. Edit the /etc/resolv.conf file to modify the IP address.
      • 10. Confirm that the /etc/nsswitch.conf file contains this line:
      • 11. Connect Ethernet cables to the ports that you configured.
      • 12. Ping the ATS-LNX to verify proper network configuration.
  • Webmin
    • 1. Point your browser at: https://dm-ats:10000/
    • 2. Log in as root; devicemaster is the default Webmin password and it is case- sensitive.
    • 3. Under the Webmin tab, select Webmin Users.
    • 4. In the left column of the user list, select root.
    • 5. Enter a new password in the Password field and select the Save button at bottom of page.
• Hints and Tips
  • Telnet and FTP
    • Enabling Telnet and FTP Servers
    • Removing Telnet and FTP Packages
  • PARALLEL Port Information
  • Windows SSH Client
  • Installing and Adding Packages
    • 1. Verify that the network is configured (including DNS server) so that you have http access to t...
    • 2. Connect to the server by typing GET and pressing the Enter key. You should see something like ...
    • 3. Update the available package list:
    • 4. Install the desired package:
    • 5. You may also download and install any package updates that have been released by doing:
• PC104 RocketPort Option
  • Configuring the RocketPort PC104 Serial Ports
  • Connecting Serial Devices
  • RocketPort Serial Port Connectors
    • DB9 Connectors
    • Building Additional DB9 Loopback Plugs
    • DB25 Connectors
    • Building Additional DB25 Loopback Plugs
    • RJ45 Connectors
    • Building Additional RJ45 Loopback Plugs
    • Building an RS-485 Test Cable
    • Building Null- Modem Cables
    • Building Straight- Through Cables
  • Testing Serial Ports
    • lcom(1)
    • File Transfer
    • Changing Serial Port Settings (stty)
    • Setting Up Terminals and Modems (mgetty, getty)
• PCMCIA Network Cards
  • Network Card Installation and Configuration
    • 1. Configure IP address information as describe below.
    • 2. For 802.11 wireless cards, configure ESSID and Key as described below.
    • 3. Insert PCMCIA network card.
    • 4. Examine /var/log/daemon.log to see if card was recognized.
    • 5. Use ifconfig and iwconfig (802.11 only) commands to see if card was configured properly.
    • ESSID and Encryption Key (802.11)
      • 1. Remove the following four lines from the wireless.opts file.
      • 2. Add the following lines in the wireless.opt file for the ESSID and encryption key for your dev...
    • IP Configuration (802.11 and Ethernet)
• AUX A Port
  • Using the AUX A Port as a Standard tty Port
  • Modem Initialization
• CONSOLE Port
  • Using the CONSOLE Port as a Standard TTY Port
• Troubleshooting and Technical Support
  • Troubleshooting Checklist
  • Using the Recovery CD
    • 1. Install the compact flash adapter or reader using the instructions that came with the device.
    • 2. Insert a compact flash into the compact flash adapter or reader.
    • 3. Log in with root privileges.
    • 4. Mount the CD-ROM drive. For example, on a Redhat machine:
    • 5. Change the directory on the CD-ROM:
    • 6. Determine the IDE drive by entering:
    • 7. Reformat the compact flash using this command:
    • 8. Change to the appropriate image directory on the CD.
    • 9. Determine the name of the file in the directory:
    • 10. Enter the following command using the file name from Step 9:
  • Customer Support Policy
  • Technical Support
• Appendix A. Connectors
  • VGA Connector
  • PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
  • Ethernet Connectors
  • USB Interfaces
  • Compact Flash Disk Connector
  • AUX A and CONSOLE Port Connectors
  • PARALLEL Port
  • Serial Ports 1-8 Connector (Optional)
• Appendix B. Specifications and Notices
  • Product Specifications
    • Electromagnetic Compliances
    • Environmental Condition Specifications
    • Hardware Specifications
    • Technical Specifications
  • Default Operating System Configuration
    • Installed Packages
    • Additional Installed Packages
    • Kernel Configuration
    • File Systems
  • PCMCIA/USB Package Supported
    • Ethernet Cards
    • Fast Ethernet (10/ 100baseT) Adapters
    • Ethernet Cards - Not Recommended
    • Token-Ring Adapters
    • Wireless Network Adapters
    • Modem and Serial Cards
    • Modem and Serial Cards - Not Supported
    • Parallel Port Cards
    • Memory Cards
    • SCSI Adapters
    • IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Cards
    • Multifunction Ethernet/Modem Cards
    • Multifunction Ethernet/Modem Cards - Not Recommended
    • ATA/IDE Card Drives
    • ATA/IDE Interface Cards
    • ATA/IDE CD-ROM and DVD Adapters
    • ATA/IDE Interface - Not Supported
  • Notices
    • Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105)
    • Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19)
    • Modifications (FCC 15.21)
    • Serial Cables (FCC 15.27)
    • Underwriters Laboratory
    • Important Safety Information
• Appendix C. lcom(1)
  • Name
  • Synopsis
  • Description
    • Channel Modes
    • Options
    • Command Line Examples
  • Channel Window
  • Operation
  • Environment
  • FTP Location
• Appendix D. Changing the WatchDog Timer
• Appendix E. Default System Values
  • Default Device Names
  • System I/O Address Map
  • First MB Memory Map
• Appendix F. Changing BIOS Configuration
  • Getting Started
  • Standard CMOS Setup
    • 1. Press either the Arrow or <Enter> key on your keyboard to select one of the fields (Month, Dat...
    • 2. Press either <PgUp> or <PgDn> to increase or decrease the value of that field.
    • 3. Use the same key sequence to change the time setting.
  • BIOS Features Setup
  • Chipset Features Setup
  • Power Management Setup
  • PNP/PCI Configuration
  • Load BIOS Defaults
  • Load Setup Defaults
  • Integrated Peripherals
  • Supervisor Password and User Password
    • 1. Enter the BIOS SETUP program with the Supervisor password.
    • 2. Press the <Enter> key when prompted for a new password.
  • SVGA Setup Introduction
• Index