On Fri, Aug 30, 2002 at 03:43:11PM -0500, Brian wrote:
> I have a device that has some neat console features, but it requires a
> serial connection.  I'd like to set up something so I can admin it from
> boxen in various locations.  What I would do if I had the option is set up
> a linux box with minicom and access it through SSH.  I want to find a
> hardware component that would replace the need for the linux box.  I guess
> what I'm thinking of would be similar to a print server or a DSL router, a
> small box with an ethernet port and a serial port that just sits quietly
> and requires no administration.  Ids there such a thing?

If you truely need only ethernet to serial, for single devices, there are
some excellent little devices out there that allow you to telnet to them
(i know.. maybe they support ssh now), I had to use some at one point and
they worked pretty well. [1]


If you need to control a larger amount of units, look into buying an old
portmaster 2e with 10, 20, or 30 ports.


[1]
single serial port: http://www.bb-elec.com/product.asp?sku=98810-6&dept_id=602
4 port: http://www.bb-elec.com/product.asp?sku=98751-2&dept_id=602
8 port: http://www.bb-elec.com/product.asp?sku=98750-5&dept_id=602



> 
> -Brian
> 

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