FlexiHub
Olga Weis
Last updated Aug 2, 2024
Serial over IP is a technology that enables data packets to be sent from real or virtual serial ports over a TCP/IP network. This provides a method to configure, monitor, and manage COM interfaces remotely.
With Serial over IP software, distance is no longer a barrier. No matter where your device is located, this software ensures seamless communication. Simply install the application on the computer with the physical connection to the device and on the machines that need access. That's all it takes to establish remote communication.
This versatile TCP/IP converter software can be used for various purposes, such as:
FlexiHub provides users with a serial over IP software solution that enables connectivity between locally-attached serial devices and remote network-connected machines with a few clicks.
Working with FlexiHub is really easy, no advanced setup or lengthy configuration process is required. As a result, the user can connect a serial device over IP from a remote location and doesn’t have to worry about where the device is located physically.
To share serial devices over an IP network, you will require to:
For the video instructions on how to share serial ports over IP protocol, please refer to this video:
FlexiHub goes beyond what other serial-to-IP apps are able to offer, especially concerning the speed of connections and security of data transfer.
Serial to Ethernet Connector is a user-friendly software that enables you to route data from all your COM devices over IP networks.
The Serial to Ethernet Connector solution works seamlessly on both Windows and Linux, displaying the equipment in Device Manager as if it were physically connected to your machine.
Understanding the Basics
Here’s a simple guide to help you set up a serial over IP connection:
And that’s it! Now, any device connected to the server’s COM ports will be accessible to clients anywhere in the network.
A serial to IP converter is a hardware device used to enable the remote management and control of serial-based equipment connected to an IP network. It converts data generated by devices using serial protocols such as RS232, RS422, or RS485 to TCP/IP packets that can be transferred over a network.
Typically an RS232 to TCP/IP converter is configured with a wired 10/100/1000 Ethernet or wireless network interface on one side, with the other side containing one or several serial ports. Some are very simple devices with limited functionality. More advanced serial to IP adapters provide advanced data transmission security with features like data encryption and user authentication.
The StarTech RS232 to IP converter can be used to remotely manage and connect to remote network-attached serial devices over a local area network (LAN).
The device provides a single serial port and the functionality to interact with remote serial devices as if they were directly connected to your computer.
It works efficiently with your integrated serial ports and has faster data transfer rates than many competing RS232 to IP converters. Configuration can be done with onboard software or through a web browser.
Perle IOLAN RS232 to IP converters are designed to provide enhanced security to enable IT assets to be securely and remotely managed from any location.
These serial port to TCP/IP converters address enterprise compliance policies with a feature like SSH/SSL encryption.
They can be easily integrated with existing network and IT equipment and offer Centralized Management Software that consolidates the management of network and IT resources in a single application.
Moxa NPort serial to TCP/IP converters are small and easy to use and set up. Their size and flexibility make them perfect for connecting payment terminals, card readers, and other serial devices to an IP-based network.
The Moxa NPort line of serial servers fully supports use with the Windows and Linux operating systems.
They offer simplified installation and configuration that allow you to keep using legacy software requiring access to serial ports over an IP-based network.
