The PortServer TS family of terminal servers delivers simple, reliable, and cost effective EIA-232/422/485 serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for a wide range of applications. The PortServer TS provides hardware independent solutions that allow access to network server applications supporting TCP/IP. PortServer TS incorporates Digi's patented RealPort software, which provides local serial port functionality as well as incoming and outgoing Rlogin and Telnet sessions on each port. The Digi Port Authority - Remote (DPA-Remote) gives PortServer TS users a management tool for monitoring network and serial activity from a Windows or UNIX-based client or server.