I assume your network is on ethwrnet backbone, and would suggest
"Terminal Server" as the best option.

Kishore

-----Original Message-----
From:   Modular Components National, Inc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Thursday, May 07, 1998 8:11 AM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        [TN] Connecting NC machines to network

Hello all,

What is the best way to connect NC drill machines to the network so
they
can upload and download files on the server?  All the NC machines
have
serial ports and only able to send ascii codes.  Right now we have
serial
connections to manual switch box.  This box is connected to a network
PC.
We are looking for new hardware that will autoswitch the com ports
and
software that will be able to receive and send up to 9600 baud in
ascii.
Modular Components National, Inc.
2302 Industry Court
Forest Hill, MD 2150
PH (410) 879-6553
Fax (410) 838-7629

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