This webinar breaks down the differences between gateways, converters, device servers, and terminal servers, and shows how each one solves common industrial connectivity challenges. You’ll learn when to use a true protocol gateway (for connecting two different networks), when a device server is the right choice for bringing legacy serial equipment onto an Ethernet network, and how terminal servers enable transparent “serial tunneling” for remote maintenance and diagnostics. The presentation includes real application examples—such as integrating DALI lighting control into building automation, bridging Ethernet/IP and Modbus networks, and extending Modbus RTU devices over Ethernet—and highlights configuration methods like built-in web interfaces and virtual COM ports for easy deployment in real-world automation systems.
