The Tibbo DS100R is a Serial Device Server that externally connects any existing serial device to an Ethernet (TCP/IP) network. The DS100R features a compact and stylish design and an RS232 serial port available through a single DB9M connector.

The DS100R Serial Device Server internally is based on the Tibbo EM100 Ethernet Module.

10Mbps Ethernet to Serial (RS232) Device Server Features

• Dimensions: 95 × 57 × 30 mm
• Power requirements: 12V DC, approx. 80mA
• One 10BaseT Ethernet port
• One RS232 port (RX, TX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR)
• RTS, CTS, DTR, and DSR lines can be used as remotely controlled I/O
• Four LEDs display status information (two on side; two on top)
• Two internal 510-Byte routing buffers
• On-board EEPROM stores numerous user-definable functioning parameters
• Supported network protocols include UDP, TCP, ARP, ICMP (PING), DHCP, PPPoE, and LCP
• Setup can be performed through the serial port or network (over-the-network IP-address configuration is also supported)
• Specialized "on-the-fly" commands for serial port control, "modem" commands to control network connections, status commands for remote status monitoring, etc.
• Direct control of ADSL modems
• Internal firmware is upgradeable through the serial port or network
• Supplied with Tibbo Device Server Toolkit for Windows, including Virtual Serial Port Driver (COM redirector)
• Linux version of the VSPD is also available

View a video of the Tibbo Connection Wizard showing how to create a Virtual Serial Port and link it with the Device Server.

If you want to get one of the DB9-to-Terminal adapters shown in the options below, the normal version (as opposed to inverted) is recommended as it will make the terminal connections face up and be more easily accessible.