Is there any commercial equipment available that is used for ethernet to serial or ethernet or USB converison? Also, if a custom solution for such a case is to be pursued, can anybody guide me to the way out....
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.. here's a less expensive Ethernet to serial device converter. Fairly easy to work with (assuming you have a good understanding of RS-232 signals, telnet protocol, etc..).
Multi-Tech makes a couple of items that might be of interest:
The MTS2EA is similar to the ATC100 (above) but has more features. **broken link removed**.
If you need an imbedable component, the MT100SEM could work for you.
there are a lot of USB to serial cables available on the market. If you are planning to design a conversion board, then FT232RL is a very good IC to convert USB to RS232. Drivers a available to download for free. This is TTL compatible output you might need to convert it using MAX213 IC. For USB to ethernet you can always use PIC.