Etherstuff EtherTerminal ET-1 Product Manual

Ethernet to serial converter single port terminal server

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EtherTerminal
Model ET-1
Ethernet to Serial Converter
Single port Terminal Server
Etherterminal One Product Manual

Functional Overview

The ET-1 bridges the gap between your LAN-connected PC and just about any device that
communicates with a standard RS-232 port.
In a typical application, the ET-1's ethernet port connects to a hub or switch on your Local Area
Network. The RS-232 port of the ET-1 connects to the serial port of the device you wish to
have network-based connectivity to.
At the etherstuff.com website, we provide Etherset, the ET-1 configuration utility free of
charge. This utility makes the one-time setup of the ET-1's IP address and serial parameters a
breeze. Once the ET-1 has an IP address, you can also control the characteristics (baud rate,
start and stop bits, parity) of the serial port using the ET-1's built-in Webserver. Simply use
any web browser and browse the IP address you've already set up for the ET-1.
The ET-1's serial port is electrically just like your
PC's RS-232 serial port. It has a male D-Sub 9 pin
connector configured as a DTE device (just like
most PCs). It can operate over a range of standard
COM port speeds from 1200 baud to 115kbaud.
Once setup is complete, you simply open a
Serial device
connection, with Hyperterminal or your favorite
telnet software, to the ET-1's IP address and your
serial only device is controlled through an ethernet
Hub or Switch
connection.
Devices that require serial device drivers in Windows can also be connected using the ET-1 if you
install the free COM port redirector software from the etherstuff.com website.
www.etherstuff.com

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  • Page 1 Network. The RS-232 port of the ET-1 connects to the serial port of the device you wish to have network-based connectivity to. At the etherstuff.com website, we provide Etherset, the ET-1 configuration utility free of charge. This utility makes the one-time setup of the ET-1’s IP address and serial parameters a breeze.
  • Page 2 Fortunately it is very simple to set up all of the configurable parameters for your ET-1 using the Etherset Utility. The Etherset utility available free from www.etherstuff.com (Windows 2000 or later) is the best and easiest way to get started. Simply enter your ET-1’s serial number, click FIND DEVICE, and set the options as needed.
  • Page 3 Proprietary communications software which expects a local COM port can be accommodated by installing a COM port redirector utility. Coming soon to www.etherstuff.com. Technical note: “RAW” vs. “COOKED” Mode By default Telnet programs make connections on port 23 using the “cooked” Telnet protocol...
  • Page 4 LAN connection, check for proper power supply operation. Warranty and Disclaimers Etherstuff products enjoy a 1 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Damage caused by abuse will not be covered by this warranty. Disclaimer: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to this document or the product it describes without notice.

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