NPort 5210 device server can operate in TCP Server, TCP Client, or UDP operation mode. With the Real COM/TTY drivers that are provided with each NPort, software designed for communication with COM/TTY ports can be instantly and seamlessly integrated into a TCP/IP network. By specifying the NPort 5210's IP address and port number, a network sockets API can obtain access to the attached serial device over the network, from any host computer that supports TCP/IP