The HN6030 is a cost-effective satellite terminal simultaneously providing serial data connectivity along with high performance delivery of accelerated IP traffic to large corporations, small/medium enterprises (SMEs), and small office/home offices (SOHOs) alike. With simultaneous support of serial data and IP over Ethernet, the HN4030 is the perfect solution for integrating legacy serial devices within an IP network. Thus, the HN6030 provides a smooth transition path for users who want to upgrade serial legacy networks to IP, as well as providing an effective way to integrate standalone serial devices into an IP environment.