Serial to Ethernet Connector

Share COM port over IP Network
Connect to remote serial device

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File size:
4.34Mb
Latest build:
6.1.524
Release date:
17th April, 2012
Build compiled:
8th October, 2012
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serial to ethernet - serial over ethernet

Share serial devices over IP Network

Serial to Ethernet Connector is a software utility that allows you to share up to 255 serial port devices over any TCP/IP network. It effectively turns the computer into a low-cost network access server, so that a device connected to the COM port becomes accessible from anywhere.

As virtual serial port technology implemented in the Serial to Ethernet Connector provides full emulation of COM ports, the operating system treats virtual serial ports just as real ones. You are no longer limited to using only a few COM ports: add more serial port connections whenever you need, without occupying hardware ports.

Serial to Ethernet Connector is also available for Linux OS! Now you can choose whether Linux or Windows OS will be a client or a server; broadcasting over UDP is possible too.
Note, that Serial to Ethernet Connector for Linux is a command-line product at the moment.
Download Serial to Ethernet Connector for Linux OS now!
Serial to Ethernet Connector Linux version for ARM-based devices is available! Now you can share serial ports on ARM devices or connect to remote devices. You are welcome to request an evaluation copy of this version here.
Note: you need D-Bus to be installed on your device to use this version.
serial over IP

With Serial to Ethernet Connector you can:

Create an unlimited number of virtual COM ports

As the solution is software-based, you don't have to tackle cables and can leave alone hardware COM ports. All the created ports are located in Device Manager's Ports group and are easily recognized by any software and hardware you install. You can define which applications are allowed to access specific virtual COM ports.

serial over TCP/IP

Connect a serial port to remote host (Client)

Creating a Client connection initiates local (real or virtual) serial port data redirection to the remote server using the TCP/IP protocol. A Client connection does not require the presence of SEC at the remote side - you only need to specify the remote server's IP address (or network name) and the TCP port to connect to. Once the connection is established, any data sent from the remote end will be delivered for further processing to the local serial port.

COM device over network

Share a serial port using the UDP protocol

You can redirect input/output data from a local (real or virtual) serial port using UDP/IP as a transport protocol (not requiring the presence of SEC at the remote side). This approach allows you to broadcast all serial data over your local network.

Serial to Ethernet Connector lets you select the data transmission mode to be used for connection: RAW data transmission or Telnet (RFC 2217).


# Feature SEC for Windows SEC for Linux
1 Share your serial ports and devices with others over TCP/IP network
yes
yes
2 Both TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols are supported
yes
yes
3 Easily connect to remote computer using TCP/IP Telnet protocol, with the RFC 2217 Telnet extensions for COM Port Control
yes
yes
4 Share an unlimited number of serial ports simultaneously for remote connections
yes
yes
5 No limitation on the quantity of virtual serial ports or connections created (except your system resources)
yes
yes
6 Manage port signal lines states in connections
yes
yes

(for real ports only)

7 Verify connection's integrity by using "send command to keep connection alive" feature
yes
yes
8 Ability to send data on certain event (when block of data reaches certain size, on receiving special char and on certain timeouts)
yes
yes

(also in TCP connection)

9 Serial port names are not restricted to COMxx only and may have virtually any name
yes
yes
10 High speed data exchange from/to virtual serial port
yes
yes
11 Virtual serial ports work like real physical ports
yes
no

(native Linux kernel virtual ports are used)

12 Automatically restore connection within a customizable timeout on connection breaks
yes
yes
13 Small packet transmission speed can be increased by disabling Nagle algorithm
yes
yes
14 Dynamically change COM port parameters without necessity to reopen or re-create it
yes
yes

(greater possibilities)

15 Ports could be automatically configured every time you boot your PC
yes
yes
16 Map your real serial port to any other virtual or real port
yes
yes
17 Customize advanced connection settings when you switch to Advanced mode
yes
yes

(without Advanced mode)

18 Easily track all program's activity in "Activity log"
yes
yes

(the log is considerably more detailed)

19 Secure your data transmission over network by authorization system and traffic encryption
yes
yes
20 Connection speed in serial port pairs is much more reliable and faster than in physical links
yes
yes
21 Ability to create your own libraries for authorization and encryption (OEM only)
yes
no
22 User-friendly and convenient program interface
yes
no

(command-line version only)

23 TCP client can connect to various servers with different encryption and/or authorization parameters
no
yes
24 Fully compatible with HyperThreaded and multi-processor systems
yes
yes
25 Works in virtual machine
yes
yes
26 License Pack allows you to install this application on two computers to provide client-server architecture
yes
yes
27 Connect to several remote computers simultaneously
yes
yes
28 Renaming full port names in Device Manager
yes
no
29 Separated traffic statistics for:
- a serial port,
- each of the TCP connections,
- UDP packets;
yes
yes
30 Strict baudrate emulation option for virtual ports
yes
no
31 Possibility to abort specified TCP connection
no
yes
32 Possibility to control serial ports (both on server and client sides) directly from your own application by executing dll functions. 64-bit applications are supported as well. (OEM only)
yes
no
33 Connections can be created, edited and deleted via command line now (OEM only)
yes
yes
34 Possibility to turn off Serial to Ethernet Connector (Administrator rights required). Permits to temporarily disable created connections without deleting them.
yes
yes
35 Possibility to specify several remote computers for simultaneous UDP connection
yes
no
36 New XML-based mode of communication with SEC Service. Data representation as xml blocks simplifies commands understanding and management. (OEM only)
yes
no

Demo version limitations:

  • 14-day trial period

Serial to Ethernet Connector for Windows is compatible with:

  • Windows XP 32-bit
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP 64-bit
  • Windows 2003 32-bit
  • Windows 2003 64-bit
  • Windows 2008 32-bit
  • Windows 2008 64-bit
  • Windows Vista 32-bit
  • Windows Vista 64-bit
  • Windows 7 32-bit
  • Windows 7 64-bit

Platforms Serial to Ethernet Connector for Linux was tested on:

  • Kubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala"
  • openSUSE 11.2

Interface languages:

English

OEM LICENSE

for Serial to Ethernet Connector

Why OEM?
OEM License permits you to embed Serial to Ethernet Connector into your own software or hardware products.

OEM license grants you the right for unlimited redistribution of Serial to Ethernet Connector as an integral part of your software. OEM license is royalty-free one-time purchase.

Purchasing the OEM license you get
with Windows version: with Linux version:
  • OEM documentation on how to work with service using PIPE and the OEM license key with the possibility of silent registration;
  • Source code of security DLLs (auth.dll and crypt.dll) which will help you implement your own protection system;
  • All virtual serial port drivers by Eltima for all Windows-platforms (as part of a re-distribution package).
  • The special OEM installation package;
  • The documentation on how to work with the daemon using D-Bus;
  • The OEM license key which allows you to integrate and distribute this technology;
  • Several XML files for creating a wrapper or/and your own GUI control tool;
  • The special script to get all the program settings and parameters of the created connections.

How to evaluate the OEM license
To let you evaluate the OEM license before purchasing, we are ready to send you the OEM Evaluation Kit, so you can try integrating Serial to Ethernet Connector into your project. The documents will be sent to you upon your request.

Supported IDEs
in Windows version: in Linux version:
You will be able to use Serial to Ethernet Connector OEM license in the following IDEs: Borland Delphi, C++ Builder, Microsoft VC++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual Basic.Net, Visual Studio C#, Visual C.Net, some other "exotic" IDEs which our clients randomly report us about. You will be able to use the XML files which are supplied with OEM license for Serial to Ethernet Connector for Linux to generate source files in any supported language. The XML files contain the description of API available via D-Bus. Thus, any compiler running on Linux (providing that you have a D-Bus development library) is compatible with Serial to Ethernet Connector for Linux.

SOURCE CODE LICENSE

for Serial to Ethernet Connector

Ordering Source Code license for Serial to Ethernet Connector you receive all extensively commented programming source code (GUI sources are not included). In addition, we provide technical and information lifetime support by email, IMs and phone, and high-end consulting services. Our leading developers will help you implement Source codes and understand the advanced part of the product.

SITE LICENSING

for Serial to Ethernet Connector

Unlimited Site License grants you the right to install and utilize Serial to Ethernet Connector application with GUI on unlimited number of computers by all workers of your company worldwide. It is the ideal solution if your company has representation offices in the different parts of the world.

If you know the certain number of computers to be equipped with Serial to Ethernet Connector you may consider obtaining Limited Site License. The advantage of Site Licensing comparing to multiple Single licenses is one license key for all company computers.
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