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1 Introduction
About This Guide
Welcome
Thank you for selecting the RS-232/422/485 to
10/100Base-TX Device Server. This unit is designed
to provide a RS-232/422/485 connection over twisted-
pair cable where the connected devices have RS-
232/422/485 interfaces. Enabling serial devices such
as CNCs and PLCs to instantly connect to an existing
Ethernet/ Fast Ethernet network, the Serial-to-
Ethernet Device Server represents a robust solution
for devices controllers for MIS personnel.
Purpose
This guide discusses how to install and configure your
RS-232/422/485 to 10/100Base-TX Device Server.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “Device Server” (first letter
upper case) refers to your RS-232/422/485 to
10/100Base-TX Device Server, and “device server”
(first letter lower case) refers to other device servers.