Olga Weis
Aug 7, 2024
FlexiHub
Olga Weis
Last updated Aug 7, 2024
FlexiHub
The software offers an effective method of implementing serial communication over Ethernet without the addition of extra hardware or cables.
The great thing about this RS232 to Ethernet extender is that its interface is really simple and intuitive. Just a couple of clicks is enough to share a COM peripheral over any distance.
FlexiHub offers a one-of-a-kind feature called Redirection Server. It allows connecting serial ports over the network between computers that do not have a public IP address. It means that connecting Ethernet COM ports from different subnetworks is possible with a few clicks without the need for configuring any additional settings.
Thanks to the 2048-bit SSL encryption used by the software, you can be sure that all data sent by virtual serial ports over Ethernet will stay safe and won’t be acquired by any third party.
Advanced COM port redirection technology is at the heart of FlexiHub and is the key to sending serial data over Ethernet. It creates virtual network serial ports and makes them available to remote users.
When a direct connection between two nodes is not possible, FlexiHub may use a UDP channel and UDP hole punching technique to let two computers that are hidden behind NATs connect successfully.
Accessing the local serial ports of the host machine from within a virtual environment can be notoriously difficult. The complicated configuration is necessary to enable the redirection of the serial devices to virtual machines: Hyper-V, VMware, etc. FlexiHub removes those complications and offers a streamlined method of attaching locally-attached peripheral devices to virtual sessions in just a few clicks.
Enhanced productivity can be achieved by connecting serial devices over IP where they can be monitored and controlled from a centralized, remote location. Both improved employee safety and reduced costs can be the result of implementing the connectivity of a facility’s RS232, RS422, and RS485 devices. Using serial over Ethernet technology, all of the robots, controllers, sensors and actuators can be redirected over Ethernet to the main data server.
Accessing remote serial ports of IT equipment is another valid use of serial over Ethernet software, which enables remote firmware updates or configuration changes. Traditionally, this needed to be done with a direct connection and console cables. By virtualizing the physical serial ports of routers, switches, and hubs, the devices can be accessed by a computer with serial over Ethernet capability.
Remote access to critical medical equipment introduces more flexibility in the placement and utility of the various monitors, nurses’ stations, and laboratories. With virtual serial over Ethernet connection, information from anywhere in the facility can be collected in a central location where it is available to the complete medical staff.
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