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For example, if the converter taking address 192.168.0.5. The user runs the re-director software on their PC and sets the address to address 192.168.0.5, and chooses an available COM Port (ex COM4). The user's software or the pcProx Configuration application sees this pcProx reader as a standard serial reader at COM 4. When a card is presented, the card's data will appear in ASCII at COM 4.

No software or other changes are necessary.

The pcProx Ethernet model emulates the serial port reader and comes with software to redirect the IP address to a virtual COM port on Windows-based PC’s. 

Compatibility:

Compatible with Windows CE, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, Macintosh, Linux. No client side software is required.

Improves accuracy of information and productivity:

Eliminates errors associated with individual identification

Versatile mounting options:

Unobtrusive design can be placed anywhere on the desktop, or may be mounted on monitors, time clocks, etc. using optional brackets.

Meets medical/healthcare HIPAA requirements:

When used as a log-on reader.