The client computer |
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Windows 7/2008/Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT4/9x, 32 and 64-bit versions, single and multi-user, native and virtual environments |
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Your application runs with no software changes, uses virtual COM ports |
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The Serial/IP Redirector |
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Kernel-level device driver, no service overhead, always available |
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High-performance data path entirely at kernel level |
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Can automatically provide credentials for serial server access |
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Connects to serial server when virtual COM port is opened or waits for inbound connections, can be used back-to-back |
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The network connection |
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Firewalls must allow outbound connections to IP addresses and port numbers configured for all virtual COM ports |
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Proxy servers are supported by Serial/IP for SOCKS v4/5 and HTTPS |
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The serial server |
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Can be any model/manufacturer that uses public TCP/IP protocols |
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Passes data between specific TCP ports to corresponding serial ports |
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Support for RFC 2217 COM port control protocol may be required for correct function of applications that use DCD, DTR, CTS signals |
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Wireless network endpoints can act as a single-device serial server |
