7-1. Problems During the Setup ........................................................170
7-2. Problems While Using SD-330AC .............................................174
7-3. Wireless LAN Problems .................................................................178
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1. Introduction
1.
Thank you for purchasing the Serial Device Server SD-330AC.
This manual provides information on how to congure and use SD-330AC.
Please read the 1-2.Safety Instructions carefully before using SD-330AC.
Introduction
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1-1. Introduction
About the notation
* This manual uses the following symbols to indicate specic information for operating SD-330AC.
* Be sure to carefully review before using SD-330AC.
: This symbol indicates important information that needs to be observed when
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Note
operating SD-330AC. Make sure to read this information for safe and proper
use.
: This symbol indicates information that is useful when using SD-330AC. If you
experience difficulties operating SD-330AC, please refer to this information
rst.
Disclaimers
* The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,
without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
* The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
* This manual was prepared to accurately match the content of each OS, but the actual
information shown on the computer monitor may dier from the content of this manual
due to future OS version upgrades, modications, and other changes.
* Although every eort was made to prepare this manual with the utmost accuracy, Silex
Technology will not be held liable for any damages as a result of errors, setting examples,
or other content.
Trademarks
* AMC Manager® is a registered trademark of silex technology.
* Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
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1. Introduction
1-2. Safety Instructions
This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of SD-330AC.
To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using
SD-330AC. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of SD330AC and on general safety issues.
< Indication of the warning >
"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could
Warning
Caution
result in death or serious injury if the safety instruction
is not observed. result in bodily injury if the safety
instruction is not observed.
"Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in serious injury or material damage if the safety
instruction is not observed.
< Indication of the symbol >
This symbol indicates the warning and notice.
( Example: "Danger of the electric shock" )
This symbol indicates the prohibited actions.
( Example: "Disassembly is prohibited" )
This symbol indicates the necessary actions.
( Example: "Remove the AC plug from an outlet" )
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* In the following cases, turn o the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of this
product from a power outlet. Failure to follow these instructions may cause re or an
electrical shock.
- When this product emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to
touch.
- When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into this product.
- When this product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.
* Do not disassemble or modify this product. It may cause fire, electrical shock or
malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with this product. It may
cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Do not cover up the vents on this product. The temperature inside may rise and
cause re or malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on top of this product. It may cause re, electrical shock or
malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on top of this product. It may cause re, electrical shock or
malfunction.
* Do not roll up or wrap the AC cord. It may cause re or an electrical shock.
* Do not plug or unplug the AC adaptor or any other cables with wet hands. It may
cause an electrical shock or malfunction.
* Keep the small parts out of reach of young children. If these are swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
Warning
* For use of the devices connected to this product, please follow all warnings, cautions
and notices given by that manufacturer and carefully use them in a proper manner.
* Failure to follow these instructions may cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Use the correct power voltage. Improper voltage may cause fire or an electrical
shock.
* If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground
terminal in order to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire
to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod or telephone ground wire. It may cause
malfunction.
* Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or
serious injury.
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1. Introduction
Caution
* Use the AC adaptor supplied with this product. Other AC adaptors may cause
malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on the cable or bend, twist, or pull it excessively.
* Do not use or store this product under the following conditions.
* It may cause malfunction.
- Locations subject to vibration or shock
- Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight
- Humid or dusty places
- Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)
- Near a heater or stove
- Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature
- Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)
* Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code
may be broken, which could result in re or an electrical shock.
* Follow the law of each country when you discard this product.
* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using this product.
* When this product will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of
* this product and the other devices you are using with it.
* When removing this product, disconnect the AC plugs of both this product and the
other devices you are using with it.
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1-3. Product Information and Customer Services
Product Information
The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit
the Silex Technology website.
Silex Technology website
URL:https://www.silextechnology.com/
* Latest rmware download
* Latest software download
* Latest manual download
* Support information (FAQ)
Customer Support Center
Customer Support is available by e-mail or telephone for any problems that you may
encounter. If you cannot nd the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if
the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology
Customer Support.
Contact Information
USA+1-657-218-5199 support@silexamerica.com
Europe+49-2154-88967-0support@silexeurope.com
* Refer to the Silex Technology website ( https://www.silextechnology.com/ ) for the latest FAQ and product
(Distribution of source code subject to open source software)
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2. About SD-330AC
2-2. Features
SD-330AC is a serial device server which allows you to connect to serial devices via wired or
wireless LAN.
SD-330AC has the following features:
* Share various serial devices
By using SD-330AC and the serial device connection utility, "SX Virtual Link for Serial
Device Server", you can share various serial devices among Windows PCs (for details on
the supported OS, refer to 2-6. Software Specications). Serial devices can be used as
if they were connected directly to your PC.
* Support various applications
In addition to SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server, SD-330AC has 2 communication
modes as follows to support a wide variety of network environments and operating
systems.
Ecable Mode
If two SD-330AC's are used, you can communicate with serial devices or PCs with no
network interface over the network. For details, refer to 6-2. Ecable Mode (Link to the
Registered Device).
Raw TCP Connection Mode
Serial port data can be sent or received transparently over TCP/IP. You can communicate
with a serial device using an application that runs on the TCP Socket API. For details,
refer to 6-3. Raw TCP Connection Mode (Link to Serial Device Using TCP Raw Port).
* IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN standard
SD-330AC supports IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac which allows sharing of various serial devices
over a wireless network.
For authentication method, WEP, WPA and WPA2 can be selected, and 128 bit for WEP,
AUTO for WPA and AES for WPA2 can be selected respectively as the encryption method.
Also, as IEEE802.1X is supported, LEAP/EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP/EAP-FAST can be used.
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* Access Point Feature
Various wireless devices can be used over a wireless network using the Access Point
feature of SD-330AC.
* To connect to a wireless network using the Access Point feature of SD-330AC, the same wireless setting
needs to be congured to SD-330AC and your wireless client device.
Note
* Easy Wireless Conguration
Wireless conguration using the push button or PIN code is available to congure SD-330AC
when your wireless router supports WPS.
SD-330AC supports the total management software, "AMC Manager". The AMC Manager
provides the useful features as follows:
- Remote device control and monitoring
- Bulk conguration and rmware updates
Note
- For details on the "AMC Manager", please visit our homepage.
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2-3. Parts and Functions
Parts and Functions
The parts name and functions are as follows:
<<Front>>
2. About SD-330AC
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)Wireless LAN antennaThis antenna is used for a wireless communication.
(2)Orange LED
For details, refer to 2-4. LED Lighting Pattern. (3)Yellow LED
(4) Green LED
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<<Top>>
(5)
(5)Push Switch
<<Bottom>>
This push switch is used to reset to the factory defaults.
For details on the factory default configuration, refer to Reset to Factory Default.
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(6)AC Connector Connect an AC adaptor.
(7)Serial Port Connect a serial cable.
(8)Network Port Connect a network cable.
(9)Yellow LED
(10) Green LED
Indicates the network connection status.
For details, refer to 2-4. LED Lighting Pattern.
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<<Back>>
2. About SD-330AC
(11)
(11)Ethernet Address Ethernet Address of SD-330AC
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Serial Port PIN Assignment and Serial Cable
The serial port PIN assignment is as follows:
PIN No.Details Input / Output
1 DCD(Data Carrier Direct) Input
2RxD(Receive Data) Input
3TxD(Transmit Data) Output
4DTR(Data Terminal Ready) Output
5GND(Ground) Input
6DSR(Data Set Ready) Input
7RTS(Request To Send) Output
8CTS(Clear To Send) Input
9RI(Ring Indicate) Input
Use the serial cable that came with your serial device (the one you may have been using to
directly connect the PC and serial device) or that is recommended in the operating manual
of your serial device.
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2-4. LED Lighting Pattern
SD-330AC has 3 LEDs (Orange, Yellow, Green) to show the operating status.
<<FRONT>>
OrangeLED
YellowLED
GreenLED
2. About SD-330AC
Orange LEDProduct Status
ON SD-330AC is powered on
OFF SD-330AC is not powered on
Blink Updating the rmware
Yellow / Green LED
Yellow LED Green LED
OFF OFF Operating in a wired LAN mode
OFF ON
Blink OFF
ON OFF
ON ON Connected in Raw TCP mode
OFF Blink
Connected to Access Point in Infrastructure mode
(Authentication is not completed)
Connected to Access Point in Infrastructure mode
(Trying to obtain an IP address)
Connected to Access Point in Infrastructure mode
(IP address is determined)
Operating in AccessPoint mode
Product Status
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<<BOTTOM>>
YellowLED
GreenLED
Yellow / Green LED
Yellow LED Green LED
OFF OFF A network cable is not connected
OFF ONConnected in 10BASE -T network
ONON Connected in 100BASE -TX network
Product Status
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2-5. Hardware Specications
Hardware specication list
2. About SD-330AC
Memory
Wired network interface 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX 1 port (auto-sensing)
Serial Interface RS-232C : 1 port
Power supply Operating voltage : 5V
Push Switch 1 button
LED
EMI VCCI Class B / FCC Class B / ICES Class B / CE
Operating environment
RAM : 128MByte
FlashROM : 32MByte
3 Orange LED
Front
Wired LAN connector
Temperature : 0°C to +50°C
* AC adapter (that comes with SD-330AC) : 0℃ to +40
Antenna (*Wireless model only) Non-directional antenna
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Standards compliance
FCC / IC Notice
FCCID : N6C-SDMAC
IC : 4908A-SDMAC
Channel Selection
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
Fcc Rules Part 15
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Rules, Part 15 §15.19(a)(3) / IC RSS Gen §8.4
Below sentences must be indicated on the final product which contains this module
inside.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247 and Subpart E / IC RSS-102 §2.6
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be
installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s
body.
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2. About SD-330AC
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées
pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de
la FCC lignes directrices d'exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF)
CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de
20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps humain.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(c)
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is then passed down through
the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and nally to the RF chip. Several
special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband
portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns o at the end of the packet.
Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is
being transmitted.
In other words, this device automatically discontinues transmission in case of either
absence of information to transmit or operational failure.
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(g)
Frequency Tolerance: +/-20 ppm
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247(g) / Subpart E
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
RSS-Gen §8.3
This radio transmitter 4908A-SDMAC has been approved by Industry Canada to operate
with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this
list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.
Le numéro IC du présent émetteur radio 4908A-SDMAC a été approuvé par Industrie
Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un
gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types
d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué pour ce type, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation avec cet appareil.
- Antenna type
Non-directional antenna
- Model
H2B1PC1A1C
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- Antenna Gain
2.4GHz : +1.8dBi (Peak)
5GHz : +3.9 dBi (Peak)
RSS-210
5150-5250 MHz and 5250-5350 MHz bands are restricted to indoor operations only.
High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 52505350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.
La bandes 5150-5250 MHz et 5250-5350 MHz ont restreinte à une utilisation à l’intérieur
seulement.
Les radars de haute puissance sont désignés comme utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à dire
utilisateurs prioritaires) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz, et que ces
radars peuvent provoquer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
WARNING
The FCC / Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Notice
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2-6. Software Specications
Software Specications
2. About SD-330AC
Supported protocols
Supported OS
Serial port Baud rate
Bits per character 7, 8
Stop bit 1, 2
Parity NONE, ODD, EVEN
Flow control NONE, XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS
TCP/IP
* Windows 7
(32-Bit Edition / 64-Bit Edition)
* Windows 8.1
(32-Bit Edition / 64-Bit Edition)
* Windows 10
(32-Bit Edition / 64-Bit Edition)
* Windows Server 2008 R2
* Windows Server 2012
* Windows Server 2012 R2
* Windows Server 2016
SD-330AC supports RFC2217. When SD-330AC is used in Serial Port Emulation Mode, you can
utilize the following RFC2217 commands over the network.
Command Details Note
SIGNATURE Exchanges the device information. Not supported
SE T-BAUDR ATE Changes the baud rate. Client -> Server (one-way)
SET-DATASIZE Change the bits per character. Client -> Server (one-way)
SE T- PARITY Changes the parity. Client -> Server (one-way)
SET-STOPSIZE Changes the stop bit. Client -> Server (one-way)
SET-CONTROL
NOTIFY-LINESTATE
NOTIFY-MODEMSTATE
FLOWCONTROL-SUSPEND
FLOWCONTROL-RESUME
SET-LINESTATE-MA SK
SET-MODEMSTATE-MASK
PURGE-DATA
Enables/Disables the ow control or
use for PIN setting.
Server noties the client of line status
changes.
Server noties the client of modem
status changes.
The receiver of this command will
be unable to send any data or
commands.
The receiver of this command will be
able to send data and commands.
Set the information to send by
NOTIFY-LINESTATE.
Set the information to send by
NOTIFY-MODEMSTATE.
Requests the server to clear the serial
buer.
Client -> Server (one-way)
* Client -> Server (one-way)
Client -> Server (one-way)
Client <-> Server (bidirectional)
Client <-> Server (bidirectional)
Client -> Server (one-way)
Client -> Server (one-way)
Client -> Server (one-way)
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2. About SD-330AC
2-7. Wireless Interference Information
Notes
Do not use SD-330AC near the following devices or places.
The following equipment may use the same band. If you use this product near this
equipment, the radio waves from SD-330AC and the following devices may interfere with
each other.
* Industrial, scientic and medical devices such as microwave, pacemaker, etc.
* Licensed radio station in a factory
* Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station)
Do not use SD-330AC near a cellular phone, TV or Radio.
A cellular phone, TV, and radio use a dierent radio band than our product. Generally if they
are used near SD-330AC, it will not cause a problem. However, when they approximate SD330AC, sound or image noise can happen.
If there is reinforced concrete/metal between wireless devices, they may not connect.
SD-330AC can connect through wood or glass, but may have troubles connecting through
reinforced concrete/metal.
Wireless Equipment for 2.4GHz band
This band of equipment is used by a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and
licensed in room or low power (non licensed) radio stations.
* Before you use this equipment, verify that it will not interfere with other broadcasting.
* If interference happens, stop using the equipment or change the band. Contact us to
discuss ways of avoiding interference (example: create the wall).
DS/OF2.44
2.4: Wireless devices using 2.4GHz frequency band
DS/OF: DS-SS or OFDM is used as modulation.
4: The range of interference is equal to or lower than 40m.
: All bands can be used to avoid interference.
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Notes on using 5GHz band
Use of 5.2GHz band (W52) and 5.3GHz band (W53) outdoors is prohibited by the radio low.
Be sure to use only W56 channel and not to use W52/W53 channels outdoors.
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2. About SD-330AC
2-8. Notes on Security
Because a wireless LAN uses electromagnetic signals instead of a network cable to
establish communication with network devices, it has the advantage of allowing devices
to connect to the network easily. However, a disadvantage of this is that within a certain
range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, and if security
countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the following may
occur:
* Communication is intercepted by a third party
* Unauthorized access to the network
* Leakage of personal information (ID and Card information)
* Spoong and the falsication of intercepted data
* System crashes and data corruption
Nowadays, wireless LAN cards or access points are equipped with security measures that
address such security problems, so that you can enable security-related settings for wireless
LAN products in order to reduce the likelihood of problems occurring.
We recommend that you make yourself fully acquainted with the possible implications
of what might happen if you use a wireless product without enabling security features,
and that you configure security-related settings and use wireless products at your own
responsibility.
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3. Software Overview
3.
Software Overview
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3-1. What is Serial Device Server Setup?
The Serial Device Server Setup is the conguration utility exclusively designed for serial device servers.
TCP/IP settings, wireless LAN settings, etc. can be configured by following the instructions on the
screen after SD-330AC is powered on and displayed on this utility.
Select Conguration Method
Wired Connect a network cable to SD-330AC and start the initial conguration from a PC.
Wireless Start the initial conguration from a PC over the wireless network.
* SD-330AC does not support the conguration over a wireless LAN by clicking Wireless.
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TCP/IP Settings
Congure the IP address appropriate for your environment.
3. Software Overview
Get IP Address Automatically
Assign IP Address
* Enter a Subnet Mask and Default Gateway if necessary.
* If there are no DHCP servers on your network and the IP address of your computer is assigned manually, a
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sample address created with your computer's settings will be displayed in the window below. In such a case,
please enter an IP address manually. The IP address used in the screen below is a sample address. Please
specify an IP address appropriate for your environment.
Select this to automatically assign an IP Address using the DHCP
server.
Select this to manually configure IP Address, subnet mask and
default gateway.
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Wireless LAN Settings
Congure the wireless LAN settings appropriate for your environment.
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3. Software Overview
3-2.
What is SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server?
About SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server
SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server allows you to connect your computer to a serial device that is
connected to a device server.
Use SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server when you connect/disconnect to/from the serial device.
Functional Overview
* Easy to Use
You only have to select the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server and click the
Connect button.
The serial device can be used from your computer as if it was directly connected to your computer.
When finished using the serial device, click the Disconnect button in SX Virtual Link for Serial
Device Server.
* Allows Control from the Task tray
The minimized menu window in the task tray will allow you to connect/disconnect to/from serial
devices without displaying SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window.
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* Send a Remote Message to Another User to Request for Disconnect
When you are sharing a serial device with several users and one of them occupies the serial device
for a long time, you can request to the user to disconnect the device by sending a remote message.
If the user accepts the disconnect request, the right of use is automatically passed down to you, so
that you can use the serial device.
* Operating Settings for Each serial Device
The operational settings such as Start designated application when connected or Automatically
connect this device when it is available can be congured for each serial device.
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3-3. Download the Utilities
The utilities to congure and use SD-330AC can be downloaded from our website.
Access the URL below on the PC to use to congure SD-330AC.
1.
URL: https://www.silextechnology.com/
Go to the Support page and select the product model.
2.
Product Model SD-330AC
3. Software Overview
Download the utilities below and extract them on the PC.
3.
Utilities
* In order to upgrade the rmware version, the rmware le needs to be downloaded.
Note
The download is completed.
Serial Device Server Setup
SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server
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4. How to Congure
4.
How to Congure
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4-1. Before Setup
This page explains the preparation and conguration method to be noted before starting
the setup.
Check your wireless LAN settings
To use SD-330AC over wireless LAN network, you need to congure the wireless settings
appropriate for your network. This setting must be the same as that of destination devices
such as Access Point. Please collect the following information rst:
SSID This name is used to identify the wireless devices. It is also known as ESSID.
No encryption Communication data is not encrypted.
Communication data is encrypted based on the encryption key (WEP
WEP
Encryption
method
WPA/ WPA2
* When you will use SD-330AC in a wired network, you do not have to collect these information.
Note
key).
WEP key size (128bit) and WEP key must be the same as that of
destination device.
Communication data is encrypted based on the encryption key (PreShared Key).
Pre-Shared Key and Encryption mode (AES / AUTO) must be the
same as that of destination device.
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About conguration methods
The following conguration methods are available:
* Congure through a wired LAN (Recommended)
Connect SD-330AC to the network using a network cable and congure from a PC.
* Congure using Smart Wireless Setup
Use the PIN code method or push button method to configure the network settings
when the wireless router supports WPS.
Please choose the one appropriate for your environment.
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* Please be sure to read the operation manual of your serial device before you connect it to SD-330AC. The
connecting method and position may vary depending on the serial device to be connected.
* Please use the AC adapter bundled with SD-330AC. Other AC adapters may cause unexpected damages.
* If SD-330AC has been used in another network, reset it to the factory default settings before you start the
conguration. (Please refer to Reset to Factory Default for details.
* If using a rewall function of commercial security software, disable the rewall function while conguring SD-
330AC. Refer to FAQ in our website at (https://www.silextechnology.com/ ) for details.
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4-2. Necessary items for Setup
The following items are required in order to connect SD-330AC to a network.
Ethernet HubUse to connect SD-330AC and other network devices such as a PC.
When there are available LAN ports on the network in which SD-330AC
is to be installed, you do not have to purchase a new Ethernet Hub or
broadband router as SD-330AC can be connected to the available LAN
port.
Network CableUse to connect SD-330AC and network devices such as an Ethernet
Hub, broadband router and PC.
Serial Cable Use to connect SD-330AC and serial devices.
For details on the supported serial cable, refer to 2-3. Parts and Functions - Serial Port PIN Assignment and Serial Cable.
* When you connect SD-330AC to 100BASE-TX network, please use the Ethernet Hub and network cable which
support 100BASE-TX (category 5 or above).
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4. How to Congure
OrangeLED:ON
YellowLED:OFF
GreenLED:OFF
4-3. Power on
Connect a network cable to SD-330AC and the other end to an Ethernet Hub (or
1.
broadband router, Access Point, PC).
Then, connect the AC adaptor to SD-330AC and the plug to the outlet.
Network
(4)
Check that the LEDs on SD-330AC light as follows.
2.
SD-330AC
(3)
(1)
EthernetHub
(2)
NetworkCableACadaptor
LEDStatus
Orange LED ON
Green / Yellow LEDs OFF
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4-4. Congure Network Settings
This page explains how to congure SD-330AC from a PC using a network cable.
Extract the compressed le of Serial Device Server Setup that you have downloaded.
1.
Double-click Sdsetup.exe in the extracted folder to start the Serial Device Server Setup
utility.
The startup menu is displayed. Click Device Server Setup.
2.
Click Wired.
3.
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* If the User Account Control screen is displayed, click Continue or Yes.
* If the message below is displayed, click Yes.
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The Serial Device Server Setup screen is displayed. Click Next.
4.
4. How to Congure
Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.
5.
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Select SD-330AC and click Next.
6.
* If SD-330AC is using the factory default settings and an IP address other than 0.0.0.0 is displayed in the list,
it means the IP address was obtained from a DHCP server.
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* If SD-330AC is not displayed on the list, click Search. If this does not help, refer to SD-330AC is not
displayed in the search result of Serial Device Server Setup. in 7-1. Problems During the Setup.
Congure the TCP/IP settings appropriate for your environment.
7.
* If you are not sure how to determine the IP address to set, refer to How should I determine the way to
assign IP address to SD-330AC? in 7-1. Problems During the Setup.
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<< Obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server >>
Select Get IP Address Automatically and click Next.
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<< Assign an IP address manually >>
Select Assign IP Address and enter an IP address. Click Next.
* The IP address used in the screen above is a sample address. Please enter an IP address appropriate for
your environment.
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* Enter a Subnet Mask and Default Gateway if necessary.
* If there are no DHCP servers on your network and the IP address of your PC is assigned manually, the
screen below will be displayed. Please congure an IP address appropriate for your environment.
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Congure the wireless settings and click Next.
8.
* The settings used in the screen above are sample values. See the information below for your reference.
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Wireless Mode Fixed to Infrastructure.
SSID Enter the same SSID as the Access Point.
When encrypting communication using WEP
Network Authentication Select Open.
Use WEP Select ON.
Set the same WEP key size as the Access Point (128bit).
Key Size
WEP Key Enter the same WEP key as the Access Point.
Key Index Enter the same key index as the Access Point.
When encrypting communication using WPA
Network Authentication Select WPA.
Encryption Mode Fixed to AUTO.
Pre-Shared Key Enter the same Pre-Shared key as the Access Point.
When encrypting communication using WPA2
Network AuthenticationSelect WPA2.
To enter a WEP key by a string, select 128bit (ASCII).
To enter a WEP key by a number, select 128bit (hexadecimal).
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Encryption Mode Fixed to AES.
Pre-Shared KeyEnter the same Pre-Shared key as the Access Point.
When using no encryption
Network Authentication Select Open.
Use WEP Select OFF.
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Check the settings and click Execute.
9.
* The information displayed in this screen will vary depending on the items you have congured.
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4. How to Congure
* If an error occurs after clicking Execute, please refer to Communication error occurs when conguring
with Serial Device Server Setup. in 7-1. Problems During the Setup.
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Select Yes and click Finish.
10.
Continue to install the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server. For details on the
installation, refer to Install Application.
After the installation is nished, go on to 11.
Note
* When No is selected, go on to 11.
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Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-330AC.
11.
Network
(1)
SD-330AC
EthernetHub
(3)
(2)
NetworkCableACadaptor
* If you plan to use SD-330AC in a wired network after completing the conguration, the network cable
does not need to be unplugged
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Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-330AC using a
12.
serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-330AC into the outlet.
(3)
SD-330AC
(1)
ACadaptor
Network conguration is complete.
(2)
TOSerialCable
SerialCable
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4. How to Congure
4-5.
This page explains the Smart Wireless Setup which can be used when your wireless router
supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
Congure SD-330AC Using Smart Wireless Setup
Conrm that your wireless router supports WPS
To perform the wireless conguration using WPS, you wireless router must support WPS.
Please make sure that a wireless router supporting WPS is set up in your environment.
To see if your wireless router supports WPS or not, refer to the operation manual that came
with the router or contact the manufacturer.
* Depending on your wireless router, WPS may need to be enabled manually. For details, refer to the operation
manual that came with your wireless router.
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* If a security feature such as MAC Address ltering is enabled on your wireless router, disable it temporarily so
that SD-330AC can communicate with your wireless router.
Congure Network Settings
Configure the TCP/IP settings and install the necessary application according to the
1.
instructions from 1 to 10 at 4-4. Congure Network Settings.
* The wireless conguration at 8 will not be necessary. Click Next then.
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Access the Web page of SD-330AC using the Web browser.
2.
* For details on how to access the Web page of SD-330AC using the Web browser, refer to Access the SD-
330AC Web Page.
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From the left menu on the Web page, click Wireless LAN.
3.
Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab.
4.
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Push Button Method
Press the WPS button on your wireless LAN router.
1.
Check that your wireless router start to wait for a wireless connection.
* The name, position and shape of the WPS button will dier depending on your wireless router. For details,
refer to the operation manual that came with your wireless router.
Note
In the Web page, click Execute at Push Button.
2.
* Please use only one wireless router. If two or more routers are waiting for wireless connections, SD-330AC
will not be able to connect properly.
4. How to Congure
The Smart Wireless Setup will begin.
3.
* Depending on your environment, it may take up to 2 mins to nish the wireless conguration.
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When the configuration is completed, SD-330AC will be configured with the same
4.
setting as the wireless router.
Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-330AC.
5.
Network
(1)
SD-330AC
EthernetHub
(3)
(2)
NetworkCableACadaptor
Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-330AC using a
6.
serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-330AC into the outlet.
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ACadaptor
SD-330AC
(1)
SerialCable
(2)
TOSerialCable
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PIN Code Method
Check the PIN code on the Web page.
1.
Keep displaying the Web page as it will be used again after you enter the PIN code on
the Access Point side.
* To change the PIN code, click Generate PIN. A new PIN code will be issued.
Note
Open the Web page of Access Point using the Web browser (Internet Explorer, Edge, etc).
2.
Enter the PIN code and start the WPS on that page.
Go back to the Smart Wireless Setup page of SD-330AC after the WPS is started on the
3.
Access Point.
Click Execute at PIN Code.
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The Smart Wireless Setup will begin.
4.
When the configuration is completed, SD-330AC will be configured with the same
5.
setting as the wireless router.
Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-330AC.
6.
Network
(1)
SD-330AC
(3)
(2)
NetworkCableACadaptor
EthernetHub
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4. How to Congure
Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-330AC using a
7.
serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-330AC into the outlet.
(3)
ACadaptor
SD-330AC
(1)
SerialCable
(2)
TOSerialCable
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5.
How to Use
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5-1. Link to Serial Device Using the Serial Device
Connection Utility
(Serial Port Emulation Mode)
What is Serial Port Emulation Mode?
Serial Port Emulation Mode is a function to emulate the standard Windows COM port on
network using the serial device connection utility, "SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server".
If this function is used, users can communicate with serial devices over the network using a
serial port communication utility (e.g. terminal software, etc.).
* If you are using the USB device management utility, "SX Virtual Link", please uninstall it and use "SX Virtual
Link for Serial Device Server". It can discover, link to and unlink from both USB devices and serial devices.
Note
For details on how to install it, see Install Application.
Install Application
This page explains how to install the serial device connection utility, "SX Virtual Link for
Serial Device Server".
* If SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server is not installed yet, install it according to the
instructions below.
* If you have completed the conguration and continue to install the application, start
from 3 in this section.
* Administrator privilege is required for installation.
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* If you are using the USB device management utility, "SX Virtual Link", you can use "SX Virtual Link for Serial
Device Server" instead of "SX Virtual Link" to discover, link to and unlink from both USB devices and serial
devices.
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5. How to Use
Extract the compressed le of SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server that you have
1.
downloaded.
Double-click Cosetup.exe in the extracted folder to start the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server installer.
* If the User Account Control screen is displayed, click Yes or Continue.
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Select English and click Next.
2.
SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server Install wizard is displayed. Click Next.
3.
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Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.
4.
Select a folder to install SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server into and click Next.
5.
Enter a Group Name to be displayed in the Start Menu. Click Next.
6.
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Click Start to begin the installation.
7.
A conrmation message for software installation is displayed. Click Install.
8.
5. How to Use
Again, click Install.
* If the message below is displayed, click Yes .
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SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has been installed. Click Finish.
9.
* If using a rewall function of commercial security software, please add SX Virtual Link for Serial Device
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Server to the exception list in your security software. Refer to the FAQ on our website ( https://www.
silextechnology.com/ ) for details on adding an application to the exception list.
Application installation is complete. SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server will run.
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Start SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server
How to start SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server is as follows:
Click the icon in the task tray.
1.
* If SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server is not running, click Start - All Programs - SX Virtual Link for
Serial Device Server - SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server.
Note
The SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window appears and the serial devices
2.
running on the network are displayed in the device list.
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Link to a serial device
How to link to serial device is as follows:
Select the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window and
1.
connect to it.
How to Link:
Double-click
Use a button
Right-click
Use a keyboard
Double-click the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's
main window.
Select the serial device and click the Connect button in SX Virtual Link
for Serial Device Server's main window.
Right-click on the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's
main window and click Connect in the menu displayed.
Select the serial device using the up/down arrow keys and press Alt + C
on your keyboard.
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5. How to Use
* To specify the COM port manually, please complete the following steps before you link to the serial
device.
1. Select the serial device that you wish to link and click the Properties button .
2. In the Optional settings tab, check Specify the COM port check box and select the COM port that
you wish to use from Virtual Port Name.
Do not select one that is already used on your system.
3. Click OK.
The COM port has been specied.
* When the Connect button is clicked, the message below may be displayed.
Check the message and click OK. Finish the COM port currently used in your system and click the Connect
button again.
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Once you successfully link to the serial device, the status icon is changed in SX Virtual
2.
Link for Serial Device Server's main window.
The COM port that you have selected is displayed in the status column.
Start a serial communication software
Start a serial communication software such as a terminal software program.
On the serial communication software, select the COM port that is displayed in the status
column of SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window. Also, congure the serial
port settings such as baud rate, stop bit, etc.
Once the communication settings are complete, you can communicate with the serial device
connected to SD-330AC.
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Unlink from a serial device
How to unlink from serial device is as follows:
Select the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window and
disconnect from it.
How to Unlink:
Double-click
Use a button
Right-click
Use a keyboard
Double-click the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main
window.
Select the serial device and click the Disconnect button in SX Virtual Link
for Serial Device Server's main window.
Right-click on the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main
window and click Disconnect in the menu displayed.
Select the serial device using the up/down arrow keys and press Alt + D on
your keyboard.
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5-2. Ecable Mode
(Link to the Registered Device)
What is Ecable Mode?
Ecable Mode is a feature that allows serial devices with no network interface to communicate
with each other using two SD-330AC's.
One SD-330AC is used as a transmitter and the other one is used as a receiver, and a serial
device is connected for each end. To allow communication between them, the IP address of
the receiver needs to be registered to the transmitter.
When both SD-330AC's are turned on and the network connection is established, the serial
devices can communicate with each other via SD-330AC.
Serial Device
SD-330AC
Serial Cable
Ethernet Network
Transmit
SD-330AC
Serial Cable
Receive
Serial Device
When SD-330AC's are communicating with each other using Ecable Mode, the transmitter
end sends the serial port data to the receiver end, and the receiver end sends it to the serial
device.
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Before You Begin
Change the settings to use SD-330AC in Ecable Mode.
Access the Web page of the SD-330AC that you wish to use as the transmitter end.
1.
* For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page.
Note
In the left pane of the Web page, click General.
2.
5. How to Use
Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility.
3.
When completed, click the Submit button.
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In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf.
4.
In the page displayed, configure the following settings at General Configuration as
5.
appropriate for your serial device.
* Baud Rate
* Bits per character
* Stop Bits
* Parity
* Flow Control
Select Enabled for Ecable Mode.
For Destination IP Address, enter the IP address of the receiver end (another SD-330AC).
For Destination Port, enter the port number that you wish to use.
For Connection attempt time, set the interval for connection retry.
To encrypt the communication, select Enabled for Ecable Encryption.
When completed, click the Submit button.
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Also, access the Web page of the receiver end and click General.
6.
Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility.
7.
5. How to Use
When completed, click the Submit button.
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In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf. and congure the settings at General
8.
Conguration.
When completed, click the Submit button.
In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Service.
9.
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For TCP Port, enter the same value for both receiver end and transmitter end.
10.
When completed, click the Submit button.
The conguration has been completed.
5. How to Use
Link to Serial Device
Power on both serial devices and then both SD-330AC's.
After they are powered on, bidirectional communication will be active between the serial
devices.
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5-3. Raw TCP Connection Mode
(Link to Serial Device Using TCP Raw Port)
What is Raw TCP Connection Mode?
Raw TCP Connection Mode is a feature used to send or receive serial port data transparently
over TCP/IP.
Using this feature, you can directly communicate with a serial device using an application
program that runs on the TCP Socket API.
Before You Begin
Change the settings to use SD-330AC in Raw TCP Connection Mode.
Access the Web page of SD-330AC.
1.
* For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page.
Note
In the left pane of the Web page, click General.
2.
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Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility.
3.
5. How to Use
When completed, click the Submit button.
In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf.
4.
In the page displayed, configure the following settings at General Configuration as
5.
appropriate for your serial device.
* Baud Rate
* Bits per character
* Stop Bits
* Parity
* Flow Control
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When completed, click the Submit button.
In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Service.
6.
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For TCP Port, enter the TCP port number that you wish to use for your application.
7.
When completed, click the Submit button.
The conguration has been completed.
5. How to Use
Link to Serial Device
Power on the serial devices and then SD-330AC.
Start an application that runs on the TCP Socket API from your PC and bidirectional
communication with the serial device will be active when a link is established.
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5-4. Use Access Point Feature
Before You Begin
How to turn on the Access Point mode on SD-330AC is explained as follows.
Access the Web page of SD-330AC.
1.
* For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page.
Note
In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN.
2.
Select AccessPoint at Wireless Mode and congure the following settings at Wireless
3.
LAN Basic Conguration.
* SSID
* Channel
* Network Authentication
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When it is nished, click Submit.
5. How to Use
To take eect of the changes, restart SD-330AC by clicking Restart from the left pane of
4.
the Web page.
* If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart SD-330AC. Restart it
when all conguration is done.
Note
The conguration has been completed.
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Link to Wireless Client Devices
The following explains how to make a link from the wireless client device when SD-330AC is
operating in Access Point mode.
Below conguration methods are available:
* Congure the Wireless Settings on a Client Device
* Make a Link Using the Web Page of SD-330AC
* Make a Link Using the PIN Code
* To make a link using the Web page or PIN code, your wireless client device needs to support WPS.
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<<Congure the Wireless Settings on a Client Device>>
Congure the client device with the same wireless settings as SD-330AC.
For details on how to configure the settings on the client device, refer to the operating
manual that came with the client device.
After the conguration is completed, the client device can be used wirelessly via SD-330AC.
<<Make a Link Using the Web Page of SD-330AC>>
* Move the wireless client device closer to SD-330AC so that both devices can communicate.
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Check that the client device supports WPS and is powered on.
1.
Access the Web page of SD-330AC.
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* For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page.
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In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN.
3.
Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab.
4.
5. How to Use
Click Execute at Push Button.
5.
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Press the wireless conguration switch on the client device.
6.
* The name, position and shape of the wireless conguration switch (WPS button) will dier depending on
your wireless device. For details, refer to the operation manual that came with your wireless device.
Note
The Smart Wireless Setup will begin.
7.
* Please use only one wireless device. Even if two or more devices are waiting for wireless connections, SD-
330AC can connect only one device which replied rst.
When the conguration is completed, the same setting as SD-330AC is congured to the
8.
wireless client device.
Check that the client device communicates with SD-330AC.
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<<Make a Link Using the PIN Code>>
* Move the wireless client device closer to SD-330AC so that both devices can communicate.
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Check that the client device supports WPS and is powered on.
1.
Access the Web page of SD-330AC.
2.
* For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page.
Note
5. How to Use
In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN.
3.
Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab.
4.
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Enter the PIN code of the wireless client device at PIN Code and click Execute.
5.
The Smart Wireless Setup will begin.
6.
When the configuration has completed, the same settings as SD -330AC will be
7.
congured for the wireless client device.
Check that the client device communicates with SD-330AC.
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6.
Other Functions
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6-1.
Since SD-330AC has the HTTP protocol, advanced settings can be congured or changed via
a Web browser. Useful functions such as a remote restart or factory default conguration for
SD-330AC are available.
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Congure Using the SD-330AC Web Page
* To use a Web browser, the TCP/IP settings need to be enabled, and an IP address needs to be congured.
* We recommend the following Web browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or higher
Microsoft Edge 20 or higher
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.0 or higher
Google Chrome Version 51 or higher
Access the SD-330AC Web Page
<<Use SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server to display the Web page>>
In the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window, select the serial device
1.
connected to SD-330AC and then click Properties button .
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6. Other Functions
Properties dialog is displayed. In the General tab, click Device Server Properties.
2.
The Web browser will run and the Web page will be displayed.
3.
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<<Use a Web browser to display the Web page>>
Enter the IP address that is configured on SD-330AC in the address bar of the Web
1.
browser. Press the ENTER key.
Example) Enter 172.25.72.239 and press the ENTER key.
The Web browser will run and the Web page will be displayed.
2.
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Log in to the SD-330AC Web Page
Follow the instructions below to log in to the Web page.
In the left pane of the Web page, click Login.
1.
6. Other Functions
In the login page, enter the password and click Login.
2.
* By default, the login password is set to access.
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Log out the SD-330AC Web Page
Follow the instructions below to log out the Web page.
In the left pane of the Web page, click Logout.
1.
Click Yes to the conrmation message.
2.
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Congure Advanced Network Settings
<<General Conguration>>
In the left pane of the Web page, click General.
1.
6. Other Functions
Enter or select the setting and click Submit.
2.
To take eect of the changes, restart SD-330AC by clicking Restart from the left pane of
3.
the Web page.
Note
* If you are to continue conguration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-330AC. Restart it when all
conguration is done.
* For details on how to restart SD-330AC, refer to 6-3. Maintenance - Reboot SD-330AC - Remote reboot
from the Web page.
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<<TCP/IP Conguration>>
In the left pane of the Web page, click TCP/IP.
1.
Enter or select the setting and click Submit.
2.
To take eect of the changes, restart SD-330AC by clicking Restart from the left pane of
3.
the Web page.
* If you are to continue conguration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-330AC. Restart it when all
conguration is done.
Note
* For details on how to restart SD-330AC, refer to 6-3. Maintenance - Reboot SD-330AC - Remote reboot
from the Web page.
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