2: Introduction; Capabilities; Applications - Lantronix XPort Direct+ User Manual

2: Introduction

This chapter summarizes the XPort Direct+ device server's features and the basic
information needed to get started.

Capabilities

The XPort Direct+ device server has the following capabilities:

Applications

The XPort Direct+ device server connects serial devices such as those listed below
to Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
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Connects devices through a TCP data channel or through a Telnet
connection to computers or to another device server. The XPort Direct+ also
supports UDP datagrams.
Contains a web [HTTP] server allowing presentation of custom content and
easy configuration through a browser.
Has three programmable I/O pins used to monitor or control attached
devices.
ATM machines
CNC controllers
Data collection devices
Environmental sensors
Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Security alarms and access control devices
Handheld instruments
Modems
Time/attendance clocks and terminals
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