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Introduction
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
VLINX Models ESP901 and ESP902 Ethernet Serial Servers provide Ethernet to Serial connections for
Figure 1. VLINX ESP901 and ESP902 Ethernet Serial Servers
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Introduction
Features
•Multi-interface serial ports
oESP901 and ESP902 Port 1 software selectable for RS- 232,
oESP902 Port 2 is
•10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto Selection
•LAN and WAN Communications
•TCP or UDP Client or Server operation - configurable
•Software Support - Windows 98/ME/2000/XP or NT 4.0
•Firmware Upload for future revisions/upgrades
•Configuration of Ethernet and serial port settings can be accomplished using any of four methods:
oVLINX ESP Manager Software for Windows allows configuration via a network connection or directly from the Ethernet port of a computer (using an Ethernet crossover cable).
oWeb Server allows configuration via the network using any web browser.
oTelnet allows configuration via the network by accessing the setup configuration menu.
oConsole Mode allows configuration through an
•Virtual COM Driver Software for Windows - installs virtual COM ports, viewable in the Windows Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT). Virtual COM port provides access to any of the ports on the ESP901 and ESP902, like any other serial port (legacy, PCI, USB or PCMCIA) on the computer. Any program running on the computer and using
•Heart Beat Connection - selectable protocol ensures reliable communications in Virtual COM Port or Paired Connection modes. This feature restores the connections if communications are temporarily lost at either end due to loss of power or the Ethernet connection.
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