Lantronix 900-653-R manual Introduction

2: Introduction

HVAC Systems

Medical Devices

Oil and Gas Exploration

Security Alarms and Access Control Devices

Telecommunications Equipment

Time/Attendance Clocks and Terminals

Universal Power Supply (UPS) Management Units

Using a method called serial tunneling, the xDirect encapsulates serial data into packets and transports them over Ethernet. Using two xDirect units, connected by a network, virtual serial connections can extend across a facility or around the world.

Figure 2-1 Serial Tunneling Example

The Com Port Redirector software available for download at www.lantronix.com/support/downloads simplifies the integration process by extending the functionality of COM-port-based Windows™ applications. Virtual COM ports, mapped to remote device servers on the network, can replace direct serial connections.

Figure 2-2 Direct TCP/IP or Redirector Configuration

Note: For step-by-step instructions on configuring the xDirect for serial tunneling or for use with the Com Port Redirector, see xDirect Configuration Tutorials on the Lantronix web site: www.lantronix.com/support.

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