Lantronix UDS2100 Specification Guide

With the UDS2100, two pieces of equipment of virtually 
any type can be added to an Ethernet network in a 
matter of minutes! This dual-port device server is a quick,
simple and inexpensive way to bring the advantages of
remote management and control to equipment not
currently connected to a network.

Our approach to network-enabling devices is transparent
to your attached equipment and software so you won’t
need to change the way you work. Using a method called
serial tunneling, the UDS2100 encapsulates serial data into
packets and transports it over Ethernet. Serial tunneling
can be done in two ways:

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Using Lantronix supplied Com Port Redirector

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software, Windows

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device applications not designed 

for network communications are re-directed to 
communicate to devices connected to the UDS2100. 

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Connecting two UDS2100 device servers configured 
to automatically talk to each other over the network 
creates virtual serial connections that can extend serial 
communications across a facility or around the world. 

The built-in web server enables users to access and
configure the UDS2100 from a standard web browser.
Using Lantronix development tools, users can build web
pages to customize the UDS2100 for unique applications.

On-board Flash memory provides room for future system
software upgrades and maintenance-free, nonvolatile web
page storage.

The UDS2100 can be set up locally through its serial port,
or remotely using Telnet or a web browser. The included
DeviceInstaller

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Windows-based configuration software

simplifies setup and provides an easy way to:

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Assign IP & other network specific addresses 

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Load custom web pages 

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Enable web-based configuration of the device server 

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Ping or query the attached device(s) over the network 

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View specific device data files 

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Upgrade firmware 

In modem emulation mode, the UDS is used to replace 
dial-up modems. The unit accepts modem AT commands 
on the serial port. It then establishes a network connection
to the end device, leveraging network connections and
bandwidth to eliminate dedicated modems and phone lines.

Built into the included Com Port Redirector software,
TruPort

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technology enables Windows-based applications

to access and control serial ports on the UDS2100 as if
they were actually local PC serial ports. The application
can monitor and set hardware pins on the UDS2100 serial
ports as well as access serial buffers for total Com port
control. This allows existing applications to seamlessly
transition from controlling local devices to true remote
monitoring and control of devices around the world.

The UDS family of device servers enables users

to connect, manage and control just about 

any piece of equipment with a serial port from

virtually anywhere over Ethernet or the Internet.