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  • Page 1 WA103900XA Wired/Wireless Serial Device Server SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2017 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ......... 6 User registration ..................6 Product Information ................6 Customer Support Center ..............7 2. About SD-300/SD-320AN ........9 2-1. Package Contents ................10 2-2. Features ....................11 2-3. Parts and Functions .................13 Parts and Functions ................13 Serial Port PIN Assignment and Serial Cable .......16...
  • Page 4 3-2. What is SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server? ....37 About SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server ......37 Functional Overview ................38 3-3. Download the Utilities ..............39 4. How to Configure (SD-300) ........ 41 4-1. Necessary items for Setup .............42 4-2. Power on .....................43 4-3. Configure Network Settings ............44 5.
  • Page 5 About configuration methods ............53 5-2. Necessary items for Setup .............54 5-3. Power on .....................55 5-4. Configure Network Settings ............56 5-5. Configure SD-320AN Using Smart Wireless Setup ....63 Confirm that your wireless router supports WPS .......63 Configure Network Settings ..............63 Push Button Method ................65 PIN Code Method ..................67 6.
  • Page 6 Before You Begin ..................93 Link to Wireless Client Devices ............95 7. Other Functions ..........101 7-1. Configure Using the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page ...102 Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page ........102 Log in to the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page ........105 Log out the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page ........106 Configure Advanced Network Settings ........107...
  • Page 7 7-4. Uninstall Application ..............137 8. Troubleshooting ..........139 8-1. Problems During the Setup ............140 8-2. Problems While Using SD-300/SD-320AN ......144 8-3. Wireless LAN Problems (SD-320AN Only) ......148...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Serial Device Server SD-300/SD-320AN. This manual provides information on how to configure and use SD-300/SD-320AN. Please read the 1-2.Safety Instructions carefully before using SD-300/SD-320AN.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    300/SD-320AN. * Be sure to carefully review before using SD-300/SD-320AN. : This symbol indicates important information that needs to be observed when operating SD-300/SD- 320AN. Make sure to read this information for safe and proper use. : This symbol indicates information that is useful when using SD-300/SD-320AN. If you experience difficulties operating SD-300/SD-320AN, please refer to this information first.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    1. Introduction 1-2. Safety Instructions This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of SD-300/SD-320AN. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using SD-300/SD-320AN. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of SD-300/SD-320AN and on general safety issues.
  • Page 12 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Guide Warning * In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of this product from a power outlet. Failure to follow these instructions may cause fire or an electrical shock. - When this product emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: User Registration And Customer Services

    Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/ * For user registration, a serial number is required. It can be found on the bottom of SD-300/SD-320AN. Note Product Information The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website.

  • Page 15: Customer Support Center

    Silex Technology Customer Support. Contact Information +1-801-748-1199 support@silexamerica.com Europe +49-(0)2151-65009-0 support@silexeurope.com Japan +81-(0)774-98-3981 support@silex.jp * Refer to the Silex Technology website (http://www.silexamerica.com/) for the latest FAQ and product information. Note...
  • Page 16 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Guide...

  • Page 17: About Sd-300/Sd-320An

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN About SD-300/SD-320AN...

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 2-1. Package Contents Following items are bundled: * SD-300 (wired model) / SD-320AN (wireless model) * AC adaptor * Rubber foot (4pcs) * Setup Guide * Warranty Booklet * GPL License Notice (Distribution of source code subject to open source software)

  • Page 19: Features

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 2-2. Features SD-300/SD-320AN is a serial device server which allows you to connect to serial devices via wired or wireless LAN. SD-300/SD-320AN has the following features: * Share various serial devices By using SD-300/SD-320AN and the serial device connection utility, "SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server", you can share various serial devices among Windows PCs (for...
  • Page 20 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual * Access Point Feature (SD-320AN only) Various wireless devices can be used over a wireless network using the Access Point feature of SD-320AN. * To connect to a wireless network using the Access Point feature of SD-320AN, the same wireless setting needs to be configured to SD-320AN and your wireless client device.

  • Page 21: Parts And Functions

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 2-3. Parts and Functions Parts and Functions The parts name and functions are as follows: <<Front>> （1） （2） （2） （3） （3） （4） （4） SD-300 SD-320AN This antenna is used for a wireless communication. Wireless LAN antenna (SD-320AN only)
  • Page 22 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual <<Top>> （5） SD-300 SD-320AN This push switch is used to reset to the factory defaults. For details on the factory default configuration, refer to Reset to Push Switch Factory Default. <<Bottom>> （6） （7） （8） SD-300/SD-320AN （9） （10）...
  • Page 23 ご注意 5GHzワイヤレスLANは、電波法によりW52、W53の 帯域については屋内での使用に限定されます。 （11） Contains : FCC ID N6C-SDMAN2 Contains : IC : 4908A-SDMAN2 E/A : XXXXXXXXXXXX S/N : YYYYYYYYY E/A : XXXXXXXXXXXX S/N : YYYYYYYYY Made in Japan Made in Japan SD-300 SD-320AN (11) Ethernet Address Ethernet Address of SD-300/SD-320AN...

  • Page 24: Serial Port Pin Assignment And Serial Cable

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Serial Port PIN Assignment and Serial Cable The serial port PIN assignment is as follows: PIN No. Details Input / Output DCD(Data Carrier Direct) Input RxD(Receive Data) Input TxD(Transmit Data) Output DTR(Data Terminal Ready) Output GND(Ground) Input...

  • Page 25: Led Lighting Pattern

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 2-4. LED Lighting Pattern SD-300/SD-320AN has 3 LEDs (Orange, Yellow, Green) to show the operating status. <<FRONT>> Orange LED Yellow LED Green LED SD-300 Orange LED Yellow LED Green LED SD-320AN Orange LED Product Status SD-300/SD-320AN is powered on...
  • Page 26 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual <<BOTTOM>> SD-300/SD-320AN Yellow LED Green LED Yellow / Green LED Product Status Yellow LED Green LED A network cable is not connected Connected in 10BASE -T network Connected in 100BASE -TX network...

  • Page 27: Hardware Specifications

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 2-5. Hardware Specifications SD-300/SD-320AN 32bit RISC CPU RAM : 64MByte Memory FlashROM : 8MByte Wired network interface 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX 1 port (auto-sensing) Serial Interface RS-232C : 1 port Power supply Operating voltage : 5V Push Switch...
  • Page 28 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual SD-320AN Wireless network IEEE802.11a 5GHz Bandwidth interface (*Wireless OFDM Transmission model only) system 6M / 9M / 12M / 18M / 24M / 36M / 48M / Transmission 54M (auto-sensing) speed Channel [US] W52 / W53 / W56 (excluding 120-128 channels) /...
  • Page 29 2. About SD-300/SD-320AN FCC / IC Notice (SD-300) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 30 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual FCC / IC Notice (SD-320AN) FCCID : N6C-SDMAN2 IC : 4908A-SDMAN2 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...
  • Page 31 2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 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 finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC.
  • Page 32 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 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 5250- 5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

  • Page 33: Software Specifications

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 2-6. Software Specifications Software Specifications Supported protocols TCP/IP DHCP, BOOTP, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, IPv4, SNMP, TELNET, HTTP, #3001, #9100, #9200, JCP(silex proprietary protocol), SXSPE(silex proprietary protocol) Supported OS Windows 2000 SP4 or newer Windows XP SP2 or newer...

  • Page 34: Rfc2217 Command List

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual RFC2217 Command List SD-300/SD-320AN supports RFC2217. When SD-300/SD-320AN 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 SET-BAUDRATE Changes the baud rate.

  • Page 35: Wireless Interference Information

    Do not use SD-300/SD-320AN near a cellular phone, TV or Radio. A cellular phone, TV, and radio use a different radio band than our product. Generally if they are used near SD-300/SD-320AN, it will not cause a problem. However, when they approximate SD-300/SD-320AN, sound or image noise can happen.
  • Page 36 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 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.

  • Page 37: Notes On Security

    2. About SD-300/SD-320AN 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...

  • Page 38: About Openssl License

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 2-9. About OpenSSL License This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. ( http://www.openssl.org/ ) OpenSSL License --------------- /* ============================================================ * Copyright (c) 1998-2016 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 2. About SD-300/SD-320AN * "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project * for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)" * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY * EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 40 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual * If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution * as the author of the parts of the library used. * This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or * in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package.

  • Page 41: Software Overview

    3. Software Overview Software Overview...

  • Page 42: What Is Serial Device Server Setup

    The Serial Device Server Setup is the configuration 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-300/SD-320AN is powered on and displayed on this utility. Select Configuration Method...

  • Page 43: Tcp/Ip Settings

    3. Software Overview TCP/IP Settings Configure the IP address appropriate for your environment. Get IP Address Automatically Select this to automatically assign an IP Address using the DHCP server. Assign IP Address Select this to manually configure IP Address, subnet mask and default gateway.

  • Page 44: Wireless Lan Settings (Only For Sd-320An)

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Wireless LAN Settings (only for SD-320AN) Configure the wireless LAN settings appropriate for your environment.

  • Page 45: What Is Sx Virtual Link For Serial Device Server

    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.

  • Page 46: Functional Overview

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 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.

  • Page 47: Download The Utilities

    3. Software Overview 3-3. Download the Utilities The utilities to configure and use SD-300/SD-320AN can be downloaded from our website. Access the URL below on the PC to use to configure SD-300/SD-320AN. USA: http://www.silexamerica.com Europe: http://www.silexeurope.com Go to the Support page and select the product model.
  • Page 48 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual...

  • Page 49: How To Configure (Sd-300)

    4. How to Configure (SD-300) How to Configure (SD-300)

  • Page 50: Necessary Items For Setup

    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-300 to 100BASE-TX network, please use the Ethernet Hub and network cable which support 100BASE-TX (category 5 or above).

  • Page 51: Power On

    4. How to Configure (SD-300) 4-2. Power on Connect a network cable to SD-300 and the other end to an Ethernet Hub (or broadband router, Access Point, PC). Then, connect the AC adaptor to SD-300 and the plug to the outlet.

  • Page 52: Configure Network Settings

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 4-3. Configure Network Settings Extract the compressed file of Serial Device Server Setup that you have downloaded. 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.
  • Page 53 4. How to Configure (SD-300) * If the User Account Control screen is displayed, click Continue or Yes. * If the message below is displayed, click Yes. The Serial Device Server Setup screen is displayed. Click Next. Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.
  • Page 54 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Select SD-300 and click Next. * If SD-300 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.
  • Page 55 4. How to Configure (SD-300) << 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.
  • Page 56 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Check the settings and click Execute. * The information displayed in this screen will vary depending on the items you have configured. * If an error occurs after clicking Execute, please refer to Communication error occurs when configuring with Serial Device Server Setup.
  • Page 57 Network Ethernet Hub SD-300 Network Cable AC adaptor Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-300 using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-300 into the outlet. Network Ethernet Hub SD-300...
  • Page 58 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual...

  • Page 59: How To Configure (Sd-320An)

    5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) How to Configure (SD-320AN)

  • Page 60: Before Setup

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 5-1. Before Setup This page explains the preparation and configuration method to be noted before starting the setup. Check your wireless LAN settings To use SD-320AN over wireless LAN network, you need to configure the wireless settings appropriate for your network.

  • Page 61: About Configuration Methods

    5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) About configuration methods The following configuration methods are available: * Configure through a wired LAN (Recommended) Connect SD-320AN to the network using a network cable and configure from a PC. * Configure using Smart Wireless Setup Use the PIN code method or push button method to configure the network settings when the wireless router supports WPS.

  • Page 62: Necessary Items For Setup

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 5-2. Necessary items for Setup The following items are required in order to connect SD-320AN to a network. Ethernet Hub Use to connect SD-320AN and other network devices such as a PC. When there are available LAN ports on the network in which SD-320AN...

  • Page 63: Power On

    5-3. Power on Connect a network cable to SD-320AN and the other end to an Ethernet Hub (or broadband router, Access Point, PC). Then, connect the AC adaptor to SD-300 and the plug to the outlet. Network Ethernet Hub SD-320AN...

  • Page 64: Configure Network Settings

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 5-4. Configure Network Settings This page explains how to configure SD-320AN from a PC using a network cable. Extract the compressed file of Serial Device Server Setup that you have downloaded. Double-click Sdsetup.exe in the extracted folder to start the Serial Device Server Setup utility.
  • Page 65 5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) * If the User Account Control screen is displayed, click Continue or Yes. * If the message below is displayed, click Yes. The Serial Device Server Setup screen is displayed. Click Next. Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.
  • Page 66 Configure the TCP/IP settings appropriate for your environment. * 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-300? in 8-1. Problems During the Setup. Note <<...
  • Page 67 5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) << 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.
  • Page 68 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Configure the wireless settings and click Next. * The settings used in the screen above are sample values. See the information below for your reference. Fixed to Infrastructure. Wireless Mode SSID Enter the same SSID as the Access Point.
  • Page 69 5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) Check the settings and click Execute. * The information displayed in this screen will vary depending on the items you have configured. * If an error occurs after clicking Execute, please refer to Communication error occurs when configuring with Serial Device Server Setup.
  • Page 70 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-320AN. Network Ethernet Hub SD-320AN AC adaptor Network Cable * If you plan to use SD-320AN in a wired network after completing the configuration, the network cable...

  • Page 71: Configure Sd-320An Using Smart Wireless Setup

    5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) 5-5. Configure SD-320AN Using Smart Wireless Setup This page explains the Smart Wireless Setup which can be used when your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Confirm that your wireless router supports WPS To perform the wireless configuration using WPS, you wireless router must support WPS. Please make sure that a wireless router supporting WPS is set up in your environment.
  • Page 72 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual From the left menu on the Web page, click Wireless LAN. Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab.

  • Page 73: Push Button Method

    5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) Push Button Method Press the WPS button on your wireless LAN router. Check that your wireless router start to wait for a wireless connection. * The name, position and shape of the WPS button will differ depending on your wireless router. For details, refer to the operation manual that came with your wireless router.
  • Page 74 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual When the configuration is completed, SD-320AN will be configured with the same setting as the wireless router. Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-320AN. Network Ethernet Hub SD-320AN AC adaptor Network Cable Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-320AN using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-320AN into the outlet.

  • Page 75: Pin Code Method

    5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) PIN Code Method Check the PIN code on the Web page. 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, Safari, etc).
  • Page 76 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual The Smart Wireless Setup will begin. When the configuration is completed, SD-320AN will be configured with the same setting as the wireless router. Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-320AN. Network...
  • Page 77 5. How to Configure (SD-320AN) Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-320AN using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-320AN into the outlet. SD-320AN TO Serial Cable AC adaptor Serial Cable...
  • Page 78 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual...

  • Page 79: How To Use

    6. How to Use How to Use...

  • Page 80: Link To Serial Device Using The Serial Device Connection

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 6-1. 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 communicate with a serial device on the standard Windows COM port using SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server. Once this feature is used, users can communicate with the serial device over a network using a serial port communication utility such as a terminal software program.

  • Page 81: Install Application

    6. How to Use 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.
  • Page 82 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server Install wizard is displayed. Click Next. Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes. Select a folder to install SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server into and click Next.
  • Page 83 6. How to Use Enter a Group Name to be displayed in the Start Menu. Click Next. Click Start to begin the installation. A confirmation message for software installation is displayed. Click Install.
  • Page 84 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Again, click Install. * If the message below is displayed, click Yes. Select an appropriate action that you wish to take when a new serial device is discovered and click Next. * This screen does not appear if SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has already been installed.
  • Page 85 6. How to Use SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has been installed. Click Finish. * If using a firewall function of commercial security software, please add SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server to the exception list in your security software. Refer to the FAQ on our website ( http://www. silexamerica.com/ ) for details on adding an application to the exception list.

  • Page 86: Start Sx Virtual Link For Serial Device Server

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 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. * 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.

  • Page 87: Link To A Serial Device

    6. How to Use 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 connect to it. How to Link: Double-click Double-click the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window.
  • Page 88 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual * To specify the COM port manually, please complete the following steps before you link to the serial device. Note 1. Select the serial device that you wish to link and click the Properties button 2. In the General tab, check Specify the COM port check box and select the COM port that you wish to use from Virtual Port Name.
  • Page 89 6. How to Use Once you successfully link to the serial device, the status icon is changed in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window. The COM port that you have selected is displayed in the status column. * If Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed, install software for the device according to the followings: 1.
  • Page 90 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 2. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. 3. Click Continue Anyway. 4. Click Finish. The software has been installed. You can link to the serial device using it.

  • Page 91: Start A Serial Communication Software

    SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window. Also, configure 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-300/SD-320AN. 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.

  • Page 92: Ecable Mode

    Access the Web page of the SD-300/SD-320AN that you wish to use as the transmitter end. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click General.
  • Page 93 6. How to Use Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility. When completed, click the Submit button. In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf. In the page displayed, configure the following settings at General Configuration as appropriate for your serial device.
  • Page 94 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Select Enabled for Ecable Mode. For Destination IP Address, enter the IP address of the receiver end (another SD-300/ SD-320AN). And for Destination Port, enter the port number that you wish to use. When completed, click the Submit button.
  • Page 95 6. How to Use Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility. When completed, click the Submit button. In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf. and configure the settings at General Configuration. When completed, click the Submit button.

  • Page 96: Link To Serial Device

    For TCP Port, enter the same value for both receiver end and transmitter end. When completed, click the Submit button. The configuration has been completed. Link to Serial Device Power on both serial devices and then both SD-300/SD-320AN's. After they are powered on, bidirectional communication will be active between the serial devices.

  • Page 97: Raw Tcp Connection Mode

    Change the settings to use SD-300/SD-320AN in Raw TCP Connection Mode. Access the Web page of SD-300/SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click General.
  • Page 98 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility. When completed, click the Submit button. In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf.
  • Page 99 6. How to Use In the page displayed, configure the following settings at General Configuration as appropriate for your serial device. * Baud Rate * Bits per character * Stop Bits * Parity * Flow Control When completed, click the Submit button. In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Service.

  • Page 100: Link To Serial Device

    The configuration has been completed. Link to Serial Device Power on the serial devices and then SD-300/SD-320AN. 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.

  • Page 101: Use Access Point Feature

    How to turn on the Access Point mode on SD-320AN is explained as follows. Access the Web page of SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN.
  • Page 102 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Select AccessPoint at Wireless Mode and configure the following settings at Wireless LAN Basic Configuration. * SSID * Channel * Network Authentication When it is finished, click Submit. To take effect of the changes, restart SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page.

  • Page 103: Link To Wireless Client Devices

    * Move the wireless client device closer to SD-320AN so that both devices can communicate. Check that the client device supports WPS and is powered on. Access the Web page of SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note...
  • Page 104 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN. Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab. Click Execute at Push Button.
  • Page 105 6. How to Use Press the wireless configuration switch on the client device. * The name, position and shape of the wireless configuration switch (WPS button) will differ depending on your wireless device. For details, refer to the operation manual that came with your wireless device. Note * Please use only one wireless device.
  • Page 106 Check that the client device supports WPS and is powered on. Access the Web page of SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN.
  • Page 107 6. How to Use Enter the PIN code of the wireless client device at PIN Code and click Execute. The Smart Wireless Setup will begin. When the configuration has completed, the same settings as SD-320AN will be configured for the wireless client device. Check that the client device communicates with SD-320AN.
  • Page 108 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual...

  • Page 109: Other Functions

    7. Other Functions Other Functions...

  • Page 110: Configure Using The Sd-300/Sd-320An Web Page

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 7-1. Configure Using the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page Since SD-300/SD-320AN has the HTTP protocol, advanced settings can be configured or changed via a Web browser. Useful functions such as a remote restart or factory default configuration for SD-300/SD-320AN are available.
  • Page 111 7. Other Functions Properties dialog is displayed. In the General tab, click Device Server Properties. The Web browser will run and the Web page will be displayed.
  • Page 112 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual <<Use a Web browser to display the Web page>> Enter the IP address that is configured on SD-300/SD-320AN in the address bar of the Web browser. Press the ENTER key. Example) Enter 172.25.72.239 and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 113: Log In To The Sd-300/Sd-320An Web Page

    7. Other Functions Log in to the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page Follow the instructions below to log in to the Web page. In the left pane of the Web page, click Login. In the login page, enter the password and click Login.

  • Page 114: Log Out The Sd-300/Sd-320An Web Page

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Log out the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page Follow the instructions below to log out the Web page. In the left pane of the Web page, click Logout. Click Yes to the confirmation message.

  • Page 115: Configure Advanced Network Settings

    To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 116 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 117 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 118 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 119 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 120: Configure Serial Port Settings

    To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 121 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 122: Configuration Item List

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Configuration Item List The SD-300/SD-320AN has the following configuration items: <<Network Configuration (General)>> General Configuration Name System Name Details Enter a unique name for the server. This name can be up to 32 ASCII printable characters. Default...
  • Page 123 The value must be 4 numbers separated by dots and expressed in the Details format [xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx]. Also, the gateway needs to be running in the same subnetwork as SD-300/SD-320AN. If "0.0.0.0" is set, this setting is disabled. 0.0.0.0 Default DNS Server (Primary) Name Set a primary DNS server address.

  • Page 124: Dhcp Server Configuration

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual IP Protocol Configuration Name Each selection controls a TCP/IP based protocol. Details Set "ON" for a protocol to allow a remote host to access the server using that protocol. Set "OFF" to disallow use of the protocol.
  • Page 125 AccessPoint mode. Wireless devices must share the same channel to Details communicate with each other on a wireless LAN. When a network device running with the same SSID but in a different channel is found, SD-300/SD- 320AN automatically switches the channel to that of the device. Default...
  • Page 126 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Name Network Authentication Select the network authentication mode that will be used to connect to the Access Point. To ensure a secure network, it is recommended to use WPA/WPA2. For IEEE 802.11n, only AES can be used.
  • Page 127 7. Other Functions WPA/WPA2 Configuration Name Encryption Mode Select the encryption mode that you wish to use for WPA/WPA2 authentication. This setting must be the same as that of your Access Point or other devices you wish to connect to. Details Select one of the following: AUTO: Used for WPA.
  • Page 128 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual Name Certificate File Uploads the certificate. When the certificate is already installed, it will be Details replaced. Only X.509 (encoded in PEM format) is supported. Default NONE Client Certificate Name Current Setting Shows the current client certificate. Client certificate is necessary for EAP-TLS.
  • Page 129 7. Other Functions Generate Self-Signed Certificate Name Generate Self-Signed Certificate Generate a self-signed certificate. The self-signed certificate is a certificate without signature of the third party certificate authority. As validity of information is not verified in an objective way, this certificate is not used for Details where higher reliability is required, but used for testing or temporal operation for a particular purpose.
  • Page 130 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual <<Serial Port Configuration (Serial Configuration)>> I/O Port Configuration Name Port Name Details Port Name Default Name Port Type Details Port Type Default Serial Name Baud Rate Select the speed at which the port should send and receive data.
  • Page 131 Ecable Mode Configuration Name Ecable Mode When Ecable mode is enabled, SD-300/SD-320AN will try to make a network connection to the remote device defined by following parameters. When Details the connection is established, data received on serial port will be sent to the remote device and data received on the remote device will be sent to serial port.
  • Page 132 Default Name Queued (TCP) When ON is selected and raw TCP port is specified, SD-300/SD-320AN adds the job to queue after it is sent to that port. Details When OFF is selected, the received job is discarded when SD-300/SD-320AN is handling other jobs.
  • Page 133 To add the IP address range for a remote host, enter the start address (lower address) and end address (higher address) and click the Add button. Details All hosts are allowed to access SD-300/SD-320AN as long as they have the IP address within the registered range. Default 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 134: Security Settings

    7-2. Security Settings Change the Password Access the Web page of SD-300/SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click Password.

  • Page 135: Allow Communication Only From A Particular Pc

    To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 136 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-300/SD-320AN by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on other pages, you do not have to restart SD-300/SD-320AN. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 137: Maintenance

    <<Remote reboot from the Web page>> Access the Web page of SD-300/SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click Restart.
  • Page 138 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual The Restart page is displayed. Click Yes. The reboot will begin. When the system status page is displayed, the reboot is completed. Finish the Web browser.

  • Page 139: Reset To Factory Default

    * Before you start, please make sure that no PCs are currently linked. * Do not turn off SD-300/SD-320AN while resetting to factory default. * Do not press the push switch on the top when turning on SD-300/SD-320AN again after it was reset to the factory default settings.
  • Page 140 <<Reset from the Web page>> Access the Web page of SD-300/SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click Factory Default.
  • Page 141 7. Other Functions The Restart page is displayed. Click Yes. The reboot will begin. When the system status page is displayed, the factory default configuration has completed. Close the Web browser.

  • Page 142: Update Firmware

    * It is recommended to take notes of the current settings. You cannot restore it once the firmware update is complete. Access the Web page of SD-300/SD-320AN. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-300/SD-320AN Web Page. Note In the left pane of the Web page, click Firmware Update.
  • Page 143 7. Other Functions The Firmware Update page is displayed. Click Browse to select the firmware file to be loaded to SD-300/SD-320AN. Check that the file name is displayed in the New firmware field and click Update. A confirmation message is displayed. Click OK.
  • Page 144 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual When the system status page is displayed, the firmware update is completed. See the bottom left of the page and check that the version information is changed. Finish the Web browser.

  • Page 145: Uninstall Application

    7. Other Functions 7-4. Uninstall Application The SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server can be deleted from Uninstall a program in the Control Panel. * To uninstall SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server, administrator privilege is required. Click Control Panel - Uninstall a program. Select SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server from the list and click Uninstall.
  • Page 146 SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual When a screen below is displayed, click Finish. SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has been uninstalled.

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...

  • Page 148: Problems During The Setup

    The startup of SD-300/SD-320AN may not have been completed. Solution It takes up to 30sec for SD-300/SD-320AN to get ready after it is powered on. Please wait until SD-300/SD-320AN becomes ready and then click the Search in the Serial Device Server Setup.
  • Page 149 How should I determine the way to assign an IP address to SD-300/SD-320AN? There are two ways to assign an IP address to SD-300/SD-320AN; one is to Get IP address automatically from DHCP server and the other is to Assign IP address manually. Choose the way to assign an IP address according to your environment.
  • Page 150 IP address to assign to SD-300/SD-320AN. * Assign an IP address unique in the network. * Assign an IP address that has the same address class as the PC that will use SD-300/ SD-320AN. e.g. When an IP address of the PC is "192.168.0.xx", assign an address such as "192.168.0.100"...
  • Page 151 8. Troubleshooting Is it possible to install "SX Virtual Link" (USB device management utility) and "SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server" (serial device management utility) on the same PC? t is possible to install "SX Virtual Link" and "SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server" on the same PC.

  • Page 152: Problems While Using Sd-300/Sd-320An

    The startup of SD-300/SD-320AN may not have been completed. Solution It takes up to 30sec for SD-300/SD-320AN to get ready after it is powered on. Please wait until SD-300/SD-320AN becomes ready, and then click the Refresh button in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server again.
  • Page 153 IP address of either SD-300/SD-320AN or the other network device. A serial cable used to connect SD-300/SD-320AN and a serial device may not be plugged in correctly. Solution Please check that the serial cable is properly plugged into SD-300/SD-320AN and the...
  • Page 154 SD-300/SD-320AN and the serial communication software. A serial cable used to connect SD-300/SD-320AN and a serial device may not be plugged in correctly. Solution Please check that the serial cable is properly plugged into SD-300/SD-320AN and the serial device.
  • Page 155 8. Troubleshooting SD-320AN turns on in a wireless LAN mode although it is connected to a wired LAN using a network cable. If SD-320AN is powered on while it is connected to a 10BASE-T Ethernet HUB using a network cable, SD-320AN could turn on in a wireless LAN mode. Solution Extend the amount of time to recognize a wired LAN so that SD-320AN can turn on in wired LAN mode.

  • Page 156: Wireless Lan Problems (Sd-320An Only)

    SD-300/SD-320AN User's Manual 8-3. Wireless LAN Problems (SD-320AN Only) Is there any information I should check before configuring SD-320AN? To connect SD-320AN in Infrastructure mode, please check the following configuration information of the Access Point. SSID (ESSID) ID to identify the Access Point.
  • Page 157 8. Troubleshooting Connection is interrupted and disconnected. If your wireless LAN is interrupted and disconnected, SD-320AN may be installed at a location subject to weaker radio wave signals. Solution Please reconsider the location of installation and condition of use.
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