ADAM-4570 Series User Manual 8
Chapter 2 Getting Started
In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the ADAM-4570 series
hardware installation procedures.
2.1 Understanding the Advantech ADAM-4570 Series
The ADAM-4570 series are advanced device servers. They extend tradi-
tional COM ports of a PC with access over a TCP/IP network. Through
networking, you can control and monitor remote serial devices either over
a LAN or over the WAN.Since the ADAM-4570 series is connected
through a TCP/IP network, you will need to know some basic facts about
networking in order to get the server hooked up correctly.
2.1.1 Network Architecture
Traditional serial port communication uses a COM port board that slides
into one of the slots at the back of your PC. In this case, only the com-
puter containing the board can access the serial port. With the ADAM-
4570 series, you are now able to access the COM port from a distance
through local area network. The ADAM-4570 series can be integrated
within the network architecture of any protocol. Note, all serial devices
which are connected to the port must have the same protocol running and
the same transmission speed. Connect devices running different protocols
to different ports of the ADAM-4570 series.
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