Attached is a brochure for the Lantronix Ubox that is like a terminal server.  W7KWS and I are going to purchase one and determine how well they will work for remote control.  Has anyone has experience using this type of hardware for remote control?  The price of this device is under $130.

 

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Hank

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UBox™

USB-to-Ethernet Device Server

UBox


Overview Highlights Features/Specifications Ordering

Access and Share USB Devices Securely Over a Network or the Internet

UBox removes the distance limitations of USB, enabling you to access USB peripherals over a network. These devices can be individually dedicated or shared among users, maximizing your USB device investment.

Lantronix’s UBox, a compact USB-to-Ethernet Device Server, provides increased mobility enabling you to remotely access and control USB devices via a LAN/WAN connection or the Internet. With UBox, users can network devices such as storage subsystems, security ID devices, card readers, bar code scanners, multifunction printers, scanners and even PDAs easily and without distance limitations.

Beneficial to OEMs and systems integrators designing products and solutions for a variety of markets, some applications for UBox include printing, medical devices, and security and access control.

UBox offers a host of competitive features, including a dedicated networked USB host controller, exceptionallycompact design and feature-rich software that enables devices to be dedicated to individual users or shared among many users on a network. An auto-connect feature eliminates user intervention to access the attached device.

Easy to Install and Use

Lantronix’s innovative approach to network-enabling devices is transparent to your attached devices and software, so you won’t have to change the way you work. UBox is USB 2.0 compliant, offers simple plug-and-play operation and does not require special device drivers.

UBox includes firmware that works in conjunction with software to be installed on each PC accessing USB devices connected to the UBox. This UBox is configured controlled and upgraded from within the software utility. The software is designed to access, identify, configure and upgrade each UBox on the network as needed. Once configured, the software runs in the background and USB devices are automatically connected to associated PCs in the same manner as if they were connected locally.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to connect your USB devices for remote accessibility, look no further than UBox from Lantronix.

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Highlights

  • Enables USB peripherals to be shared over a network
  • Eliminates distance limitations of USB
  • Removes the necessity of a dedicated PC
  • Ethernet enabled USB host controller
  • 4 USB 2.0 Full-speed ports (12Mbps)
  • 10/100 Ethernet interface
  • Supports DHCP, Static IP or Zeroconfig IP addressing

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Features / Specifications

USB Interface
  • Four USB Ports: USB 2.0 (full speed; 12Mbps)
Network Interface
  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Protocols
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • Zeroconfig IP (AutoIP)
  • DHCP
Indicators (LED)
  • System Status
  • Network
  • USB Ports Status
Power
Input 5 VDC @ 2.6A
Consumption 2.5 A max.
USB Ports 500 mA each
  AC adapter included (see ordering information below)
Environmental
Operating Temp. 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Operating Humidity 90 %
Storage Temp. Range -40° to 66 ° C (-40° to 151° F)
Device Packaging
Materials Plastic case with wall mount holes on back side
Dimensions 13.20 x 8.12 x 2.5 cm (5.2 x 3.2 x 1.0 in.)
Weight 0.11 kg (0.25 Lbs)
Shipping Dimensions
Dimensions 25 x 21 x 6.8 cm (9.8 x 8.2 x 2.6 in.)
Weight 0.11 kg (0.25 Lbs)
Agency Approvals
  • FCC-B
  • C/UL
  • CSA
  • CE
  • VCCI
Included Software
  • UBox application software for Windows® 2000/XP (or higher)

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Ordering Information

Lantronix's products are available from a wide variety of leading technology Resellers in the USA and from our International Partners. Please call your Lantronix sales representative at (800) 422-7055 to find the best ordering method for your needs.

Part Number Model Description
UB4100001-01 UBX4100 4 port USB Device Server - US 115 VAC
UB4100002-01 UBX4100 4 port USB Device Server - European 100-240 VAC
UB4100003-01 UBX4100 4 port USB Device Server - UK 100-240 VAC
ACDIN2001-01   DIN Rail Mount Clips

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