SENA LS100M-SK - Manual (Page 5)

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1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
The HelloDevice Lite Series allows you to network-enable a variety of serial devices that were not
originally designed to have network-capability. This capability brings the advantages of remote
management and data accessibility to thousands of serial devices over the network.
The LS100M is DIL(Dual-In-Line) package, cost-effective single-port serial-Ethernet communication
module. The LS100M supports RS232 serial communication allowing virtually any asynchronous serial
device to be accessed over a network. Its compact size enables users to easily develop their network-
enabled device by simple on-board installation. For easier evaluation, the LS100M-SK, the starter’s kit
is provided. In the LS100M-SK, there are several additional items for evalua tion, such as carrier board
for testing the LS100M module, CD-ROM for the software and the power-supply.
As for the Internet connectivity, the LS100M supports open network protocols such as TCP/IP allowing
serial devices to be accessed over broadband network or conventional LAN (Local Area Network)
environment.
The LS100 provides the management console using Telnet and serial console port under the
password protection support. And the LS100 also provides the management function using the
HelloDevice Manager Software Utility.
The LS100M was designed to accommodate the unique requirements of the Retail POS, Security,
Automation and Medical marketplaces.
Parts of this manual assume the knowledge on concepts of the Internetworking protocols and serial
communications. If you are not familiar with these concepts, please refer to the standards or the
documentation on each subject.