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HW Virtual Serial Port vs Serial to Ethernet Connector

A side-by-side look at HW Virtual Serial Port and Serial to Ethernet Connector. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HW Virtual Serial Port

HW Virtual Serial Port

System & Hardware

HW Virtual Serial Port is software that creates virtual COM ports to connect two applications together like a physical serial port cable. Useful for connecting older software to newer systems.

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Serial to Ethernet Connector

Serial to Ethernet Connector

System & Hardware

A serial to Ethernet connector is a device that converts serial communications from a device like a PLC or instrument into Ethernet, allowing the device to connect to a network. It acts as a bridge between legacy serial devices and modern TCP/IP networks.

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