Lantronix 1-port Secure Serial to IP Device Server vs NPort 5110 1-Port Serial Device Server, 10/100 Ethernet, RS232
Overall winner: Lantronix 1-port Secure Serial to IP Device Server
Key Differences
Moxa NPort 5110 (A) offers a more affordable listed price, compact installation and broad driver/configuration support for Windows and Linux. Lantronix 1-port (B) supports multiple serial standards (RS232/422/485) and stronger security with up to 256-bit AES, but its PoE features require PoE infrastructure
Lantronix 1-port Secure Serial to IP Device Server
Compact 1-port serial-to-Ethernet device server with rs232/rs422/rs485 support and up to 256-bit AES encryption. PoE 802.3af + integrated HTTP server for remote management. Customer note: secure, plug-and-play serial-to-ip conversion
Pros
- 1-port serial-to-Ethernet interface
- Supports rs232, rs422, rs485
- AES encryption up to 256-bit
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable
Cons
- Limited to 1 serial port
- Requires PoE infrastructure for PoE functionality
- No explicit mention of rack-mounting or external power adapter
NPort 5110 1-Port Serial Device Server, 10/100 Ethernet, RS232
Compact serial device server with 10/100 Ethernet and RS232 support. Features real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux and multiple configuration options via Telnet, web, or Windows utility. Customer insight indicates balanced expectations from users
Pros
- compact size for easy installation
- supports Windows and Linux drivers
- multiple configuration methods (Telnet, web, Windows utility)
Cons
- limited to 1 serial port
- no explicit mentioning of SNMP beyond MIB-II
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Moxa |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Lantronix |
| User Reviews | Moxa |