RAD Data Communications TinyBridge/U/V24

The Data Communications TinyBridge/U/V24 is a compact Ethernet bridge manufactured by RAD Data Communications for extending Ethernet networks over serial WAN links using a V.24/RS-232 interface. It was commonly used in industrial, telecommunications, military, and remote networking applications where Ethernet traffic needed to be transported across existing serial infrastructure.

Key Features

• Miniature remote Ethernet bridge/extender
• 10Base-T (UTP) Ethernet LAN interface
• V.24 / RS-232 WAN interface
• Supports synchronous WAN speeds up to 10 Mbps
• Supports asynchronous WAN speeds up to 115.2 kbps
• Self-learning bridge with automatic MAC address learning
• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet compatible
• Filtering and forwarding rate up to 15,000 frames per second
• Supports simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex WAN operation

Typical Applications

• Ethernet extension over leased serial lines
• Remote LAN-to-LAN connectivity
• Industrial control network bridging
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Military and radar system communications networks