
CONEXTOP NEPORT User Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 System Overview
Conextop Technologies target at providing the most reliable and security M2M solution for
the worldwide customers, and NePort is the most compact serial-IP module released in 2002,
which has embedded all in a standard RJ45 connector, Neport is powered by our network
processor SoC(Nechip), which includes a 10/100 MAC/PHY and 256 KB of SRAM on chip.
It features a built-in web server for communications with a device via a standard Internet
browser. Web capability can be used for remote configuration, real-time monitoring or
troubleshooting. Neport has 512 KB of on-chip Flash for web pages and software upgrades.
It acts as a dedicated co-processor that optimizes network activities permitting the host
microprocessor to function at maximum efficiency.
NePort series of Industrial Device Servers are a robust, feature-rich, high reliability,
high-performance and cost effective way to network-enable equipment in an industrial automation
environment. In accordance with the needs of users, NEPORT series can provide one or more
serial ports, provide a cost-effective program for users to connect the RS232/RS422/RS485 serial
equipment to network.
NePort series integrates internal TCP / IP protocol stack to provide a complete network access and
data transmission functions. And can provide a wide range of access means, including
ETHERNET, PPP, PPPoE, GPRS, and users can choose one or more access methods according to
actual demand.
NePort Series provides users with a wealth of features and applications. in order to facilitate the
using, provides convenient configuration including serial, HTTP, TELNET and other, the user can
choose different ways to configure. And in order to facilitate the management of equipment,
NEPORT Series also provides windows applications to manage multiple devices on the network
through its centralized management and configuration functions.
In order to compatible with traditional serial applications, NePort Series also provides users with
the virtual serial port, so users do not need to modify existing applications to control the physical
serial port through network.