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How to Share Serial Devices over a Network

Serial to Ethernet Connector lets you share COM port devices from remote computers with the same functionality as a direct physical connection to the peripheral equipment.
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Share COM port devices over LAN and Internet

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are found in many manufacturing facilities. These devices are noisy and possibly dangerous, making it uncomfortable for employees to work near the equipment. Operators communicate with a CNC using a computer running dedicated software. Serial to Ethernet Connector enables workers to access the CNC remotely from a network-connected computer. This functionality promotes a safer and more pleasant work environment while communicating with the CNC from a remote location.
A computer with a serial device connected to a network

How to share a serial-connected CNC over Ethernet

1
Install the Serial to Ethernet Connector software on the computer running the communication software and the machine connected to the CNC unit.
Select your OS on the website, download the installer and run it
2
Set up the TCP service via telnet on the computer connected to the CNC.
Select “Server connection” and choose Telnet in “Network settings”
3
Configure a virtual serial port on the machine running the communication software to connect to the CNC device.
Choose “Client connection” on the remote machine
4
You can now access and control the CNC device as if you had a physical connection to the equipment.
Your new connection can be seen in the list on the left

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Serial to Ethernet Connector
Share your serial port over the network
14-day Free Trial available
License price starts at $259.95
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