Solvline SerialGate White Paper - Manual (Page 3)

SerialGate White Paper
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What is a Device Server?
Device Server consists of more than one LAN ports and multiple serial ports enables you to
easily connect any equipment with a serial port to Ethernet. Devices connected to a device
server get the same effect as they are directly connected to the LAN. As devices are
indirectly connected to the target computer via LAN connection with the help of the device
server, it provides an environment where a variety of tasks is performed more effectively.
SerialGate
SerialGate is network access equipment which transforms socket communication as well as
RS232/422/485 serial communication and modem to a LAN-based communication.
SerialGate does not only work as a standard device server but also provides additional
features such as Portview and Com Port Redirector.
(Image) SerialGate Application
SerialGate series is made up of various models by the number of serial ports. SG-1010
which has the basic structure of the product supports one serial port and two 10/100Mbps
LAN ports. Based on this common configuration, there are models with more number of
serial ports up to sixteen. Each of these products supports RS232/422/485 interface and
modem allowing users to select the appropriate communication method.