> Yeah that's basically it. You can often assign aliases so that e.g. > `CONNECT RAID` executes a Telnet to a specific IP/DNS name, and many > support setting up a default or automatic connection so that as soon as > the terminal autobauds it just connects to whatever the default is. >
> Devices like the Lantronix UDS series also allow you to add a virtual > COM port to your OS, so that you see /dev/ttyXX in *NIX (COMx in > Windows) and when you connect to it, you're really going out over > Ethernet to the serial device. Jonathan, When I looked at the manual for the Lantronix UDS1100 I did not see any mention of it being able to be used as Telnet client. However, if it can function as you say that would be perfect. -Ali
