Lantronix XPort User Guide

XPort® Device Server User Guide 12
2. Introduction
This chapter summarizes the XPort device server’s features and the basic information
needed to get started.
Capabilities
The XPort device server has the following capabilities:
 Connects devices through a TCP data channel or through a Telnet connection to
computers or to another device server. The XPort module also supports UDP datagrams.
 Contains a web [HTTP] server allowing presentation of custom content and easy
configuration through a browser.
 Has three programmable I/O pins used to monitor or control attached devices.
Applications
The XPort device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to Ethernet
networks using the IP protocol family.
 ATM machines
 CNC controllers
 Data collection devices
 Environmental sensors
 Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units
 Telecommunications equipment
 Data display devices
 Security alarms and access control devices
 Handheld instruments
 Modems
 Time/attendance clocks and terminals

Lantronix XPort Specifications

General

Brand	Lantronix
Model	XPort
Category	Server
Language	English