The Basics :: About the Serial/IP Redirector

Features Controlled by the License Key

The Serial/IP Redirector uses a license key that enables its operation and controls optional features.

COM ports 1 through 4096 can be configured.
The license key can enable between 1 and 4096 simultaneously active virtual COM ports. (Evaluation licenses are limited to 256.)

The trial version of Serial/IP Redirector uses a built-in license key that expires 30 days from time of installation.

All encryption functions (data encryption and certificate processing) are available only if enabled by the license key.
If encryption is enabled, the license key also specifies the maximum cipher strength available when a connection is negotiated.

Some infrequently encountered legacy applications using networked serial devices require an ability to change between hardware and software flow control. The Serial/IP Redirector is able to perform this function if the serial device server supports the corresponding protocol.
Tactical Software redirectors disable this function by default. If needed, the feature can be enabled by a special license key.

The Serial/IP Redirector may accompany a specific brand or model of serial device server and be licensed for use only with that server. For these versions of the redirector, the license key "locks" the redirector to that server product.
The server lock can be removed by replacing the default license key with a purchased license key.

A license key can be viewed and updated using the Licensing command in the Serial/IP Control Panel.

The user name and company that appears in the license window is for convenience only and does not affect the function of the license key.

If the same license key is used on more than one computer, the Serial/IP Redirector issues an error message.