With this program in place, your computer can possess several serial ports even if it possesses none in reality. Also, you can use several serial devices over IP even if their location is overseas. You can even have an unlimited number of virtual ports, depending on the capabilities of your system. Serial communication data is IP/TCP network and then to your serial devices.
Serial to Ethernet Connector is fully compatible with Windows and Linux OS's, which makes it a cross-platform solution. It's possible to redirect serial ports to virtual PC, VMWare, Hyper-V, etc. with this specialized RS232 to TCP IP converter. With this serial over Ethernet software, you can create virtual COM port pair, as well as connect a different program to it that works with a serial device on the network. Every created and shared virtual COM port works just like real ones, and the apps that work with them don't see them differently.
Serial to Ethernet Connector is compatible with Windows – anything from XP (32-bit and 64-bit) to Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). It also works with Windows Server 2012 and above.
For users of ARM computers, you will get a Linux version for ARM-driven devices.
2. TCP/Com
TCP/Com program is a simple solution which is used to handle a range of device interfacing and RS232 or TCP/IP conversion issues. For instance, it can be useful for the following TCP COM tasks: you can convert your computer into a Serial Device Server; send data to several RS232 serial apps from a physical RS232 port; use any serial app to send and receive information over a TCP/IP; open COM ports on remote computers as if they are on a local computer; map one TCP/IP port to another. TCP/Com is compatible with Windows from 98 to Windows 10 (32- and 64-bit).
3. Network Serial Port Kit
Network Serial Port Kit is another useful serial over LAN software that makes it possible to share serial ports and COM port devices locally or over internet. This software also makes it possible for other computers to access a physical port. This means you can easily connect to a remote serial device from anywhere. Virtual serial ports are not different from physical ports in performance and behavior as the app easily emulates COM ports terminals.
Network Serial Port Kit lets you share and access a limitless number of serial devices. It integrates well with Windows operating system (32-bit and 64-bit)
4. SERIAL-TCP/IP
Serial-TCP/IP program helps to extends the range of serial communication via TCP/IP; ensures that your TCP/IP control software is accessible over the distance; allows the analysis of TCP/IP and COM network using its built-in "Ping", "COM Port State LEDs", "Resolve IP Address / HostName", as well as "Data Logging" options. Just like the software solution mentioned earlier, this is a useful app for serial software and hardware developers, making it possible for them to debug and test their projects. The only downside is that this software only works for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 (32 and 64 bits).
5. Advanced Virtual COM port
Advanced Virtual COM Port is a serial communication software that offers a combination of network and local virtual COM port features. The virtual COM ports created by this app behave just like physical ports, so the apps working with them interact with them like normal hardware ports. Without restarting the computer, one can make use of hot creation and removal of ports. It's possible to create as much as 255 virtual ports and easily monitor the state of the ports.
Advanced Virtual COM port is compatible with Windows 2000 – Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit), as well as Windows Server 2012 R2. It is also compatible with Windows CE versions: CE 5.0 - 6.0 (arm), CE 5.0 (x86), Mobile 5.0 - 6.5 and Mobile 2003 SE.
You can always try and select one of the overview software according to your needs. Some programs are available for free while others require some investment. Remember that when you invest in any software solution, you will also be getting real-time updates plus dedicated tech support to help you resolve any issues you might have.
