StarTech 1 Port Poe RS232 Serial Ethernet Device Server

The NETRS2321POE 1 Port RS232 Serial Ethernet Device Server - PoE (Power Over Ethernet) allows you to install your RS232 devices anywhere on your TCP/IP Ethernet WAN/LAN and access them as if they were right beside you - even over the Internet! The Serial Device Server is designed to function seamlessly with your other integrated and add-on serial ports as if they were right inside your computer. Perfect for industrial automation, security, Point of Sale or any long-range serial application, delivering reliable performance in any environment.The Ethernet/serial device server supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) when connected to a PoE compliant device - eliminating the need for an external power supply and outlet and making it easier to situate the device server as needed. Backed by a StarTech 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.• Supports standard Ethernet or Power over Ethernet (POE) • Supports UDP, IP, TCP, ICMP, HTTP, DHCP and ARP-Ping protocols • Wall mountable • Integrated 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN port • Data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps per port • Supports Auto Crossover (MDI/MDI-X) • Support for Windows 2000, XP 32bit and Vista 32bit Advantage • PoE support gives you the freedom to situate your serial device where it is needed even when no power outlet is available • IP-based connection to your serial devices allows remote administration from anywhere; even over the Internet • Remotely connect to multiple NETRS2321POE units with a single PC for simple and efficient management of devices from a single location Applications • Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers) • Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers) • Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks) • POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales) • Hospital (monitoring equipment, nurses' stations) • Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader) • Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)