I’ve been adding support for a network/serial adapter to be identified by a Fully Qualified Domain Name or DNS name in addition to its IP address to SPE Expert Controller today.

Using a name makes identification more human friendly; we remember names more easily than IP addresses, especially IPv6 addresses! Perhaps more importantly tho, using a DNS name adds support for deployments where an amplifier / network/serial adapter is deployed in a system using dynamic DNS.

Whilst making changes I’ve also added a Paste button, allowing the endpoint field to be completed using clipboard content. This is most helpful when using an IPv6 address or a long DNS name. Those with a keen eye will also spot the little ‘hand’ graphic; It is thumb-up for valid information and thumb-down when invalid.

As of yet there is no release date for the next version. If you have feature requests please get in touch using the Contact form on this website.

Andy