Serial to Ethernet Connector

Access Serial port over Network
Share serial device over Ethernet

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Build Info
File size:
6.51Mb
Latest build:
5.0.6.331
Release date:
22nd August, 2008
Build compiled:
28th October, 2008
Works with Vista User ManualChangelog (RSS)
serial to ethernet - serial over ethernet

Share serial device over IP Network

Serial to Ethernet Connector is a solution that will easily let you share up to 255 serial port devices over network (Internet or LAN). It doesn't matter how many serial ports you have: with Serial to Ethernet Connector your computer can have dozens of serial ports with serial devices connected to it. Even if the shared COM port device is physically in the other part of the world you will be able to access it as if it was connected to your computer.

When the attached serial port device sends communication data, it is actually transmitted over TCP/IP network and back from the network to your serial device.

Share serial over IP network

With Serial to Ethernet Connector you can:

Share serial port for incoming connections (Server)

Server connection will be waiting for incoming client connections and actually will share local real or virtual serial port over network. Server connection provides the ability to connect many clients simultaneously and each connected client is able to transmit input/output serial data to their local real or virtual serial port while Serial to Ethernet Connector automatically joins these data streams on server. Client can be any application that can initialize outgoing connection to TCP/IP server (SEC, Telnet, etc).

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Connect serial port to remote host (Client)

Creating client connection will initiate local real or virtual serial port data redirection to the remote server using TCP/IP protocol. Client connection does not require SEC presence at the remote side. All that you have to do is specify remote server's IP address (or network name) and TCP port to connect to. Once connection is established, all data sent from remote end, will be immediately delivered to local serial port where it can be processed further.

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Share serial port using UDP

You can redirect input/output data from local real or virtual serial port using UDP/IP as a transport protocol. This type of connection does not require SEC presence at the remote side as well. Besides, in this way you can broadcast all serial data over your local network.

Serial to Ethernet Connector lets you select data transmission protocol, which will be used for connection: RAW data transmission algorithm or Telnet (RFC 2217) protocol.

Full features list:

  • No limitation on the quantity of virtual serial ports or connections created (except your system resources)
  • Manage port signal lines states in connections
  • Verify connection's integrity by using "send command to keep connection alive" feature
  • Set pauses after which all received data is sent to remote end when using UDP as underlayer protocol
  • Share your serial ports and devices with others over TCP/IP network
  • Both TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols are supported
  • Easily connect to remote computer using TCP/IP Telnet protocol, with the RFC 2217 Telnet extensions for COM Port Control
  • Share an unlimited number of serial ports simultaneously for remote connections
  • Serial port names are not restricted to COMxx only and may have virtually any name
  • High speed data exchange from/to virtual serial port (up to 256 Kbits)
  • Virtual serial ports work like real physical ports
  • Automatically restore connection within a customizable timeout on connection breaks
  • Small packet transmission speed can be increased by disabling Nagle algorithm
  • Dynamically change COM port parameters without necessity to reopen or re-create it
  • Ports could be automatically configured every time you boot your PC
  • Map your real serial port to any other virtual or real port
  • Customize advanced connection settings when you switch to Advanced mode
  • Easily track all program's activity in "Activity log"
  • Secure your data transmission over network by authorization system and traffic encryption
  • Connection speed in serial port pairs is much more reliable and faster than in physical links
  • Ability to create your own libraries for authorization and encryption (OEM only)
  • User-friendly and convenient program interface
  • Fully compatible with Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008 (including 64-bit editions)
  • Fully compatible with HyperThreaded and multi-processor systems
  • Works in virtual machine
  • Single license allows you to install this application on two computers to provide client-server architecture
  • Connect to several remote computers simultaneously
  • Ability to send data on certain event in UDP connection type (when block reaches certain size, on receiving special char and on certain timeouts)
  • Renaming full port names in Device Manager
  • Strict baudrate emulation option for virtual ports

Demo version limitations:

  • 14-day trial period

Interface languages:

English

Compatible with:

  • Windows NT 4.x
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP x32
  • Windows XP x64
  • Windows 2003 x32
  • Windows 2003 x64
  • Windows Vista x32
  • Windows Vista x64
  • Windows 2008 x32
  • Windows 2008 x64

OEM LICENSE

for Serial to Ethernet Connector

Why OEM?
OEM License permits you to embed Serial to Ethernet Connector into your own software or hardware products.

OEM license grants you the right for unlimited redistribution of Serial to Ethernet Connector as an integral part of your software. OEM license is royalty-free one-time purchase.

Purchasing the OEM license you get:
  • OEM documentation on how to work with service using PIPE and the OEM license key with the possibility of silent registration
  • Source code of security DLLs (auth.dll and crypt.dll) which will help you implement your own protection system
  • All virtual serial port drivers by Eltima for all Windows-platforms (as part of a re-distribution package)
How to evaluate the OEM license
To let you evaluate the OEM license before purchasing, we are ready to send you the OEM Evaluation Kit, so you can try integrating Serial to Ethernet Connector into your project. The documents will be sent to you upon your request.

Supported IDEs
You will be able to use Serial to Ethernet Connector OEM license in the following IDEs: Borland Delphi, C++ Builder, Microsoft VC++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual Basic.Net, Visual Studio C#, Visual C.Net, some other "exotic" IDEs which our clients randomly report us about.

SOURCE CODE LICENSE

for Serial to Ethernet Connector

Ordering Source Code license for Serial to Ethernet Connector you receive all extensively commented programming source code (GUI sources are not included). In addition, we provide technical and information lifetime support by email, IMs and phone, and high-end consulting services. Our leading developers will help you implement Source codes and understand the advanced part of the product.

SITE LICENSING

for Serial to Ethernet Connector

Unlimited Site License grants you the right to install and utilize Serial to Ethernet Connector application with GUI on unlimited number of computers by all workers of your company worldwide. It is the ideal solution if your company has representation offices in the different parts of the world.

If you know the certain number of computers to be equipped with Serial to Ethernet Connector you may consider obtaining Limited Site License. The advantage of Site Licensing comparing to multiple Single licenses is one license key for all company computers.