Multi-Tech Systems MultiConnect Adapter - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Serial-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 7
Category Description
Software Features Internet Applications
DHCP Client:
Request IP address for Ethernet Interfaces
Telnet Server:
Command Line Configuration
Auto Dial-out Feature
Command line via custom port (other than standard port 23)
Telnet Client:
Connect to remote Telnet Server
Serial Auto Dial-in Feature
Terminal Server:
Network to Serial Connectivity
Serial to Network Connectivity
TFTP Server:
Flash Upgrade
SMTP Client:
The email client embedded in the MultiConnect sends email to the
configured recipients.
POP3 Client:
The email client embedded in the MultiConnect receives email from the
POP3 Server. This feature is useful for field upgrades. Firmware upgrades
can be sent as attachments.
HTTP Server:
To host Web pages on behalf of the serial device for monitoring and
configuration of the serial device.
Functional Features
Command Line Configuration over Serial or Ethernet
Serial - TTY
Ethernet - Telnet
Username and Password Authentication Using Local Database
The Username and Password can be created using commands.
The User database authenticates the Users before access to command
mode of the MultiConnect adapter is enabled.
Remote Transparent Bridging
Ethernet to Serial Bridging
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
Negotiations Bridging Control Protocol
- 802.3 MAC Type
CCP Compression
LED Indicators
Name Description
ACT Activity – Lit when data is being transmitted or received.
STS Status – Blinks to indicate that the unit is functioning.