User Guide

AXIS 2490 User’s Manual Overview
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With its own built-in Web server, the AXIS 2490 allows direct access from any browser on
the network and provides full Web-based control of the management and configuration
functions.
The AXIS 2490 Serial Server supports high data rates and high throughput. It enables 10
Mbit and 100 Mbit Ethernet network access to serial devices using TCP/IP or HTTP as the
transport protocol.
One or two serial servers replace long cables and one PC, allowing dramatic reductions in
installation costs. The network solution also makes it possible to contact the
application/device remotely. As there are no physical confinements, the device can be
managed from anywhere within the network and controlled centrally, which is useful if
many people need access. Service engineers especially, will find it much more convenient
to troubleshoot devices remotely. System uptime will also be increased, as many moving
parts, i.e. the hard drives in the PC’s, are eliminated.