User`s guide

Introduction
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Digi ConnectPort™ TS products
Digi ConnectPort TS (Terminal Server) products provide serial over Ethernet connectivity for
applications today and into the future. They support IPv4 and IPv6 Ethernet protocols. The Digi
ConnectPort TS 8 MEI product is the same size as the Digi ConnectPort TS 8 (RS-232 only) and is
the smallest 8-port device with a Multiple Electrical Interface (MEI) in the industry.
Digi ConnectPort TS 4x4 products
ConnectPort TS 4x4 and 4x2 products are device server products that not only provide serial over
Ethernet connectivity, but additional Ethernet ports allow this product to act as an Ethernet switch
in conjunction with a serial port server. The 4x4 has 4 Ethernet ports and the 4x2 has 2 Ethernet
ports. Both products have 4 RS-232 serial ports. Applications include medical, utilities, industrial
automation, banking, retail, traffic as well as many more. The Python development environment
gives users the power to create custom applications to run on the device. Simple configuration
management is available through the web browser, command-line interface; in addition, the iDigi
platform allows for easy setup, configuration, reporting and monitors of large installations.