Silex technology SX-600 User Manual
SX-600
Ethernet to Wireless
Client Adapter
Setup Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Windows™ System Requirements................................................................................................................... 4
Other Operating Systems................................................................................................................................4
Wireless Requirements................................................................................................................................... 5
SX-600 Installation......................................................................................................................................... 5
Configure the Network Settings on your Computer................................................................................... 6
Configure the SX-600................................................................................................................................. 8
Web Browser Interface............................................................................................................................. 14
Command Line Console Configuration.................................................................................................... 14
Connecting to your network enabled device................................................................................................ 15
Verifying Succesful Installation................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................ 15
Rear Button Function ............................................................................................................................... 17
LED Function........................................................................................................................................... 17
Where to Get Help........................................................................................................................................ 18
Safety and Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................................... 19
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Introduction
The SX-600 Ethernet to Wireless Client Adapter allows you to easily add 802.11 b/g wireless
capabilities to any Ethernet product. It is ideal for connecting Ethernet enabled printers, scanners,
and multifunction printers (MFPs) to a wireless network without having to change drivers or
management utilities. The SX-600 also brings 802.11 b/g wireless capabilities to Ethernet
enabled product such as desktop or laptop computers, point of sale terminals, medical devices,
and networked industrial control devices.
Once configured, the SX-600 is platform independent so it will work with any operating system
and any network device. It provides Ethernet pass-through to the wireless network for network
features already provided by your Ethernet enabled device. The SX-600 includes an RJ-45
connector for an auto-sensing 10/100 Ethernet, a reset button, a power jack, LEDs for status
indication, 802.11b/g WLAN connectivity, and a serial port for configuration or diagnostics.
Package Contents
SX-600 Adapter
Power supply adapter
Installation CD
Hardware Installation Guide
Crossover Ethernet Cable
Windows™ System Requirements
To configure the settings of the SX-600 using the provided ExtendView Utility in Windows, your
Windows-based system should include the following components:
• A PC with a 133 MHz or higher processor
• Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or 2003 server operating system
• At least 64 MB of RAM (memory)
• At least 10 MB of free hard disk space (to install the software)
• A CD-ROM drive (to load the software)
• An Internet connection (for online product registration)
Other Operating Systems
Users can access the configuration settings for the SX-600 through a standard web browser by
entering the IP address of the SX-600 into the address bar.
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Wireless Requirements
The SX-600 allows you to connect to a wireless network consisting of either of the following:
• An 802.11b/g-compatible wireless-enabled PC connected directly to the serial server
(Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer Mode).
• An 802.11b/g-compatible wireless access point that allows wireless and wired
Ethernet-enabled computers to connect to the serial server.
To configure the SX-600 to communicate with your wireless network, you will need the following
information from your wireless network administrator:
• Wireless Mode used (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc)
• The SSID (service set identifier) for your wireless network.
• Wireless Security Settings (WEP/WPA keys, 802.1x settings, etc.)
SX-600 Installation
Follow the steps below to install the SX-600.
Before attempting to install the SX-600, make sure you have installed and set up your Ethernet
device and network connection as described in the documentation that came the same way you
would for connecting it to the wired LAN.
Important: Before attempting to use the wireless connection with the SX-600, you must verify
that your Ethernet enabled device is able to connect directly with the wired LAN. If you can not
connect to the device on a wired LAN, you will not be able to connect to it and access it from the
wireless network. For details on configuring the networking functions of your Ethernet enabled
device, please see your device’s documentation.
1. Connect the SX-600 to a computer’s RJ-45 Ethernet connection using the included
Ethernet cable. The SX-600 Ethernet port supports MDIX (Automatic Crossover) so you
can use any crossover or standard Ethernet cable, but you will want to connect it directly
to the computer.
Important: Do not connect the SX-600 to a hub or a switch. It is designed to
connect with one Ethernet address and could cause network loop-back issues if
connecting from a hub or switch to a wireless network.
2. Plug the SX-600 power supply adapter into a suitable AC receptacle, and then plug the
power supply cable into the SX-600. The SX-600 will run through a sequence of powerup diagnostics for a few seconds.
3. Configure the SX-600 to associate with your access point or wireless network.
Note: The SX-600 will only allow configuration from one network interface at a time.
While both network interfaces (wired and wireless) are enabled to transmit and receive
raw packets, only one interface can be active for configuration (HTTP, Telnet or SNMP)
purposes at a time. The default interface is wired, but it can be changed to the wireless
interface by depressing the button on the back of the SX-600 for less than 5 seconds or
in the software configuration using either ExtendView or the web browser interface.
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Configure the Network Settings on your Computer
The default IP Address of the SX-600 is 169.254.111.111. You should set your computer to
automatically receive an IP Address so it will acquire an Auto-IP Address in order to be on the
same subnet as the SX-600 to configure it. Below are the instructions for configuring a Windows
XP PC:
1. Click on Start, and then Control Panel. Go to Network Connections.
2. Right-Click on your Local Area Network connection and select Properties.
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3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically in the TCP/IP properties and click OK, then
OK again.
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