Introduction, Capabilities, Applications – Lantronix XPort User Manual
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This chapter familiarizes you with what the XPort device server can do and some
basic information you need to know before you get started.
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Capabilities
The XPort device server has the following capabilities:
Connects devices through a TCP data channel or through a Telnet
connection to computers or to another device server. The XPort can also
send UDP datagrams.
Contains a web [HTTP] server that allows presentation of custom content
and easy configuration through the browser.
Has three programmable IO pins that can be used to monitor or control
attached devices.
Applications
The XPort device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to
Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
ATM machines
CNC controllers
Data collection devices
Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Security alarms and access control devices
Handheld instruments
Modems
Time/attendance clocks and terminals
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