Precidia Ether232Plus - Functionality and Features; How It Works; Features

1 Before You Start Ether232Plus User Guide
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1.2 Functionality and Features
How It Works
Precidia products connect serial devices and IP networks. A device sends information
to the unit through the serial port. This information is processed according to the
protocol set in the Serial Port Settings, then transferred to the Ethernet side of the unit.
The unit then converts the information to IP compatible format and sends it out the
Ethernet port to the remote server according to the parameters set in the Ethernet
Settings. The process is reversed when information is received from the remote server.
The figure below illustrates an example configuration of the Ether232PPlus in a
network.
Ether232Plus — Network Configuration
Features
The Ether232Plus has many useful features, allowing you to:
• Configure settings locally via the COM port or remotely using telnet
• Display static Web pages using a built-in Web page server
• Display dynamic System Status and System Log pages through the built-in Web
server or the Configuration screen
• Manage information with SNMPv2c (Simple Network Management Protocol)
• Tap remotely into the datastream to monitor data and assist in debugging
• Provide security through passwords and IPsec
• Use a primary and a backup server (automatic switchover on failure)
• Capture statistics and log system information internally
• Upload firmware upgrades using TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) or via the
local com port