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Serial-Ethernet Server
GW21W
1. Introduction
The Atop GW21W Serial-Ethernet Server is a gateway between Ethernet (TCP/IP) and RS-232/RS-485
communications. The information transmitted by GW21W is transparent to both host computers (Ethernet)
and devices (RS-232/RS-485). Data coming from the Ethernet (TCP/IP) is sent to the designated
RS-232/RS-485 port and data being received from RS-232/RS-485 port is sent to the Ethernet (TCP/IP)
transparently.
In the computer integration manufacturing or industrial automation area, the Atop GW21W Serial-Ethernet
Server is used for field devices to direct connect to Ethernet network. Terminal Server (main control
program run in GW21W) transforms whatever data received from RS-232/RS-485 to TCP/UDP port then
connect devices to the Ethernet network via a single application program or multiple application programs.
Many control devices provide the ability to communicate with hosts through RS-232/RS-485 however
RS-232/RS-485 serial communication has its limitations. For one, it is hard to transfer data through a long
distance. With Atop GW21W, it is possible to communicate with a remote device in the Intranet
environment or even in the Internet and thus, increases the communication distance dramatically.
GW21W from Atop Technologies Inc. offers two RS-232/ RS-485 ports, one wireless Ethernet
(IEEE802.11b, 11Mbps) and Watch-Dog Timer etc.
1.1 Packaging
Atop Serial-Ethernet Server x 1
Atop Serial-Ethernet Server quick start guide x 1
Power adapter (AC 110V or 230V to DC 12V ) x 1
Product CD containing configuration utility and sample programs x 1
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