The ELK-M1XEP is an Ethernet Appliance with a RS-232 Serial Port Interface. It may be used to connect a control in the M1 Family to an Ethernet network. It features email event notification and FIPS compliant encryption algorithms for security sensitive environments. It is powered by an ELK-P1216 12 Volts DC, 1.5 Amp plug-in power supply/adapter. A software setup utility is built into ElkRP for configuring the connection setup, network password, etc. The M1 Ethernet Interface is factory defaulted to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router, cable modem, etc.). It may optionally be setup with a static IP address.Features: Secure connection with password protection and SSL/TLS encryption Flash Memory for Firmware Updating Event notification via E-Mail (SMTP) Supports automatic Dynamic DNS Updates with providers using the DynDNS protocol. Supports Network Time Protocol for synchronizing the M1/EZ8's clock with an Internet time server. Internet Monitoring and Reporting Capability Network stack supporting the following protocols: TCP,UDP,DHCP,SSL/TLS, NTP, SMTP Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 128 bit encryption Integrated 802.3 compliant 10/100 Mbit network interface RS232, DB9M 9-pin serial port connection Connects to the M1 RS-232 Serial port (Port 0). The baud rate for this port must be set to 115,200 (factory default) RJ45 8-pin Network Jack 2.1mm barrel type power connector (center positive) LED Indicators for Power, Link, and Data Whats Included: M1 Ethernet Interface Plastic Housing 4 #6 Plastic Anchors 4 #6 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws ELK-P1216 1.6A, 12Vdc Power Supply ELK-W040A DB9 Pin Serial Cable Assembly Instructions