The Ether I/O 24 is an UDP/IP controlled digital Input/Output module. The module features three 8-bit ports with 5V level signal lines. Each of the 24 lines can be independently programmed as either an input or output. The module connects to any Ethernet network supporting the TCP/IP protocol suite and can communicate with any point on that network. By connection with an Internet Router the device can communicate with any Internet connected device.