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  • Page 1 Wireless Serial Device Server SD-330AC User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2019 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved. WA105470XX...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1-2. Safety Instructions ................3 1-3. Product Information and Customer Services ......6 Product Information ................6 Customer Support Center ..............6 2. About SD-330AC ............7 2-1. Package Contents ................8 2-2. Features ....................9 2-3. Parts and Functions .................11 Parts and Functions ................11...
  • Page 4 Software Specifications ..............23 RFC2217 Command List ..............24 2-7. Wireless Interference Information ..........25 Notes .......................25 2-8. Notes on Security ................27 3. Software Overview ..........29 3-1. What is Serial Device Server Setup? ..........30 Select Configuration Method ............30 TCP/IP Settings ...................31 Wireless LAN Settings ...............32 3-2.
  • Page 5 4-5. Configure SD-330AC Using Smart Wireless Setup ....49 Confirm that your wireless router supports WPS ....49 Configure Network Settings ............49 Push Button Method .................51 PIN Code Method ................53 5. How to Use ............57 5-1. Link to Serial Device Using the Serial Device Connection Utility ......................58...
  • Page 6 Before You Begin .................78 Link to Wireless Client Devices ............80 6. Other Functions ..........85 6-1. Configure Using the SD-330AC Web Page ......86 Access the SD-330AC Web Page ...........86 Log in to the SD-330AC Web Page ..........89 Log out the SD-330AC Web Page ..........90 Configure Advanced Network Settings ........91...
  • Page 7 Server 2008 R2 ...................125 Printing Using the LPR Port on Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 ..130 Printing Using the Standard TCP/IP Port on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016 ......135 Printing Using the LPR Port on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016 ........140 6-5.
  • Page 8 ....................159 6-5-5.How to Request for Disconnect ..........160 6-5-6.SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server Optional Settings ..162 6-5-7.Uninstall ..................167 7. Troubleshooting ..........169 7-1. Problems During the Setup ............170 7-2. Problems While Using SD-330AC ..........174 7-3. Wireless LAN Problems ..............178...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Serial Device Server SD-330AC. This manual provides information on how to configure and use SD-330AC. Please read the 1-2.Safety Instructions carefully before using SD-330AC.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1-1. Introduction About the notation * This manual uses the following symbols to indicate specific 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 operating SD-330AC.

  • Page 11: 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 SD- 330AC and on general safety issues.
  • Page 12 SD-330AC 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: Product Information And Customer Services

    If you cannot find 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 +1-657-218-5199 support@silexamerica.com Europe +49-2154-88967-0 support@silexeurope.com * Refer to the Silex Technology website ( https://www.silextechnology.com/ ) for the latest FAQ and product information. Note...

  • Page 15: About Sd-330Ac

    2. About SD-330AC About SD-330AC...

  • Page 16: Package Contents

    SD-330AC User's Manual 2-1. Package Contents Following items are bundled: * SD-330AC * AC adaptor * Rubber foot (4pcs) * Warranty Booklet * Setup Guide * GPL License Notice (Distribution of source code subject to open source software)

  • Page 17: Features

    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...
  • Page 18 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 configured to SD-330AC and your wireless client device.

  • Page 19: Parts And Functions

    2. About SD-330AC 2-3. Parts and Functions Parts and Functions The parts name and functions are as follows: <<Front>> （1） （2） （3） （4） Wireless LAN antenna This antenna is used for a wireless communication. Orange LED For details, refer to 2-4. LED Lighting Pattern.
  • Page 20 SD-330AC User's Manual <<Top>> （5） 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） （9） （10） AC Connector Connect an AC adaptor.
  • Page 21 2. About SD-330AC <<Back>> （11） (11) Ethernet Address Ethernet Address of SD-330AC...

  • Page 22: Serial Port Pin Assignment And Serial Cable

    SD-330AC 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 23: Led Lighting Pattern

    2. About SD-330AC 2-4. LED Lighting Pattern SD-330AC has 3 LEDs (Orange, Yellow, Green) to show the operating status. <<FRONT>> Orange LED Yellow LED Green LED Orange LED Product Status SD-330AC is powered on SD-330AC is not powered on Blink Updating the firmware...
  • Page 24 SD-330AC User's Manual <<BOTTOM>> 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 25: Hardware Specifications

    Green LED VCCI Class B / FCC Class B / ICES Class B / CE Temperature : 0°C to +50°C * AC adapter (that comes with SD-330AC) : 0℃ to +40℃ Operating environment Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Temperature : -20°C to +70°C...
  • Page 26 SD-330AC User's Manual Wireless network IEEE802.11a 5GHz Bandwidth interface Transmission OFDM system Transmission 6M / 9M / 12M / 18M / 24M / 36M / 48M / speed 54M (auto-sensing) Channel [US] W52 : 36, 40, 44, 48 W53 : 52, 56, 60, 64...
  • Page 27 2. About SD-330AC Wireless network IEEE802.11na Bandwidth 5GHz interface HT20 / HT40 Transmission OFDM system Transmission MCS 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 speed Channel [US] W52 : 36, 40, 44, 48...

  • Page 28: Standards Compliance

    SD-330AC User's Manual 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...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 SD-330AC User's Manual - 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 5250- 5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

  • Page 31: Software Specifications

    2. About SD-330AC 2-6. Software Specifications Software Specifications Supported protocols TCP/IP Supported OS * 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...

  • Page 32: Rfc2217 Command List

    SD-330AC User's Manual RFC2217 Command List 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 SET-BAUDRATE Changes the baud rate.

  • Page 33: Wireless Interference Information

    Do not use SD-330AC 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-330AC, it will not cause a problem. However, when they approximate SD- 330AC, sound or image noise can happen.
  • Page 34 SD-330AC 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 35: Notes On Security

    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...
  • Page 36 SD-330AC User's Manual Blank page...

  • Page 37: Software Overview

    3. Software Overview Software Overview...

  • Page 38: What Is Serial Device Server Setup

    SD-330AC is powered on and displayed on this utility. Select Configuration Method Wired Connect a network cable to SD-330AC and start the initial configuration from a PC. Wireless Start the initial configuration from a PC over the wireless network.

  • Page 39: Tcp/Ip Settings

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

  • Page 40: Wireless Lan Settings

    SD-330AC User's Manual Wireless LAN Settings Configure the wireless LAN settings appropriate for your environment.

  • Page 41: 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 42 SD-330AC User's Manual * 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.

  • Page 43: Download The Utilities

    3. Software Overview 3-3. Download the Utilities The utilities to configure and use SD-330AC can be downloaded from our website. Access the URL below on the PC to use to configure SD-330AC. URL: https://www.silextechnology.com/ Go to the Support page and select the product model.
  • Page 44 SD-330AC User's Manual Blank page...

  • Page 45: How To Configure

    4. How to Configure How to Configure...

  • Page 46: Before Setup

    Communication data is encrypted based on the encryption key (Pre- Shared Key). WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key and Encryption mode (AES / AUTO) must be the same as that of destination device. * When you will use SD-330AC in a wired network, you do not have to collect these information. Note...

  • Page 47: About Configuration Methods

    Please choose the one appropriate for your environment. * 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.

  • Page 48: 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-330AC to 100BASE-TX network, please use the Ethernet Hub and network cable which support 100BASE-TX (category 5 or above).

  • Page 49: Power On

    4. How to Configure 4-3. Power on Connect a network cable to SD-330AC and the other end to an Ethernet Hub (or broadband router, Access Point, PC). Then, connect the AC adaptor to SD-330AC and the plug to the outlet.

  • Page 50: Configure Network Settings

    SD-330AC User's Manual 4-4. Configure Network Settings This page explains how to configure SD-330AC 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 51 4. How to Configure * 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 52 SD-330AC User's Manual Select SD-330AC and click Next. * 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.
  • Page 53 4. How to Configure << 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 54 SD-330AC 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 55 4. How to Configure 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 56 AC adaptor  Network Cable * If you plan to use SD-330AC in a wired network after completing the configuration, the network cable does not need to be unplugged Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-330AC using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-330AC into the outlet.

  • Page 57: Configure Sd-330Ac Using Smart Wireless Setup

    * The wireless configuration at 8 will not be necessary. Click Next then. Access the Web page of SD-330AC using the Web browser. * For details on how to access the Web page of SD-330AC using the Web browser, refer to Access the SD- 330AC Web Page.
  • Page 58 SD-330AC User's Manual From the left menu on the Web page, click Wireless LAN. Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab.

  • Page 59: Push Button Method

    * 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. * Please use only one wireless router. If two or more routers are waiting for wireless connections, SD-330AC Note will not be able to connect properly.
  • Page 60 Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-330AC. Network Ethernet Hub SD-330AC AC adaptor  Network Cable Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-330AC using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-330AC into the outlet. SD-330AC TO Serial Cable  AC adaptor  Serial Cable ...

  • Page 61: Pin Code Method

    Open the Web page of Access Point using the Web browser (Internet Explorer, Edge, etc). 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 Access Point.
  • Page 62 SD-330AC User's Manual The Smart Wireless Setup will begin. When the configuration is completed, SD-330AC will be configured with the same setting as the wireless router. Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-330AC. Network Ethernet Hub SD-330AC AC adaptor ...
  • Page 63 4. How to Configure Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-330AC using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-330AC into the outlet. SD-330AC TO Serial Cable  AC adaptor  Serial Cable ...
  • Page 64 SD-330AC User's Manual Blank page...

  • Page 65: How To Use

    5. How to Use How to Use...

  • Page 66: Link To Serial Device Using The Serial Device Connection

    SD-330AC User's Manual 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".
  • Page 67 5. How to Use Extract the compressed file of SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server that you have 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. Select English and click Next.
  • Page 68 SD-330AC User's Manual Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes. Select a folder to install SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server into and click Next. Enter a Group Name to be displayed in the Start Menu. Click Next.
  • Page 69 5. How to Use Click Start to begin the installation. A confirmation message for software installation is displayed. Click Install. Again, click Install. If the message below is displayed, click Yes.
  • Page 70 SD-330AC User's Manual 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 ( https://www.

  • Page 71: Start Sx Virtual Link For Serial Device Server

    5. How to Use 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 72: Link To A Serial Device

    SD-330AC User's Manual 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 the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's Double-click main window.
  • Page 73 5. How to Use * 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 Optional settings tab, check Specify the COM port check box and select the COM port that you wish to use from Virtual Port Name.

  • Page 74: Start A Serial Communication Software

    SD-330AC User's Manual 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. Start a serial communication software Start a serial communication software such as a terminal software program.

  • Page 75: Unlink From A Serial Device

    5. How to Use 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 the serial device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main Double-click window.

  • Page 76: Ecable Mode

    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.

  • Page 77: 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. * 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.
  • Page 78 * 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.
  • Page 79 5. How to Use Also, access the Web page of the receiver end and click General. Select OFF for SX Virtual Link compatibility. When completed, click the Submit button.
  • Page 80 SD-330AC User's Manual In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Conf. and configure the settings at General Configuration. When completed, click the Submit button. In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Service.

  • Page 81: 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-330AC's. After they are powered on, bidirectional communication will be active between the serial devices.

  • Page 82: Raw Tcp Connection Mode

    Change the settings to use SD-330AC in Raw TCP Connection Mode. Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * 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.
  • Page 83 5. 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 84 SD-330AC User's Manual When completed, click the Submit button. In the left pane of the Web page, click Serial Service.

  • Page 85: Link To Serial Device

    The configuration has been completed. 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.

  • Page 86: Use Access Point Feature

    How to turn on the Access Point mode on SD-330AC is explained as follows. Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * 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.
  • Page 87 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC by clicking Restart from the left pane of the Web page. * If you are to continue configuration on the other pages, you do not have to restart SD-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 88: Link To Wireless Client Devices

    * Move the wireless client device closer to SD-330AC so that both devices can communicate. Check that the client device supports WPS and is powered on. Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page. Note...
  • Page 89 5. How to Use In the left pane of the Web page, click Wireless LAN. Click the Smart Wireless Setup tab. Click Execute at Push Button.
  • Page 90 330AC can connect only one device which replied first. The Smart Wireless Setup will begin. When the configuration is completed, the same setting as SD-330AC is configured to the wireless client device. Check that the client device communicates with SD-330AC.
  • Page 91 Check that the client device supports WPS and is powered on. Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * 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.
  • Page 92 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-330AC will be configured for the wireless client device. Check that the client device communicates with SD-330AC.

  • Page 93: Other Functions

    6. Other Functions Other Functions...

  • Page 94: Configure Using The Sd-330Ac Web Page

    SD-330AC User's Manual 6-1. Configure Using the SD-330AC Web Page Since SD-330AC 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-330AC are available.
  • Page 95 6. 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 96 SD-330AC User's Manual <<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 browser. Press the ENTER key. Example) Enter 172.25.72.239 and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 97: Log In To The Sd-330Ac Web Page

    6. Other Functions 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. In the login page, enter the password and click Login.

  • Page 98: Log Out The Sd-330Ac Web Page

    SD-330AC User's Manual 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. Click Yes to the confirmation message.

  • Page 99: Configure Advanced Network Settings

    To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 100 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 101 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 102 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 103 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 104: Configure Serial Port Settings

    To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 105 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 106: Configuration Item List

    SD-330AC User's Manual Configuration Item List The SD-330AC 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 107 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-330AC. 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 108 SD-330AC 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 109 PEM-encoded X.509 file. If no certificate is installed, a self-signed certificate is installed when this product is powered on. When a certificate is not set when SD-330AC is turned on, the self-signed certificate below is automatically applied. : v1...
  • Page 110 To delete the secret key, check the checkbox at Delete and click [Submit] at bottom right of the page. When a local private key is not set when SD-330AC is turned on, the private Default key corresponding to the local certificate is automatically set.
  • Page 111 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-330AC automatically switches the channel to that of the device. Default...
  • Page 112 SD-330AC 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 113 6. 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 114 SD-330AC 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 (only when Infra. mode is on) Name Current Setting Shows the current client certificate.
  • Page 115 6. 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 116 SD-330AC User's Manual <<Serial Port Configuration (Serial Configuration)>> General 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 117 Ecable Mode Configuration Name Ecable Mode When Ecable mode is enabled, SD-330AC 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 118 Default Name Queued (TCP) When ON is selected and raw TCP port is specified, SD-330AC adds the job to queue after it is sent to that port. Details When OFF is selected, the received job is discarded when SD-330AC is handling other jobs.
  • Page 119 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-330AC as long as they have the IP address within the registered range. Default 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 120: Security Settings

    6-2. Security Settings Change the Password Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * 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 Password.

  • Page 121: Allow Communication Only From A Particular Pc

    To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.
  • Page 122 To take effect of the changes, restart SD-330AC 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-330AC. Restart it when all configuration is done.

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    <<Remote reboot from the Web page>> Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * 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 Restart.
  • Page 124 SD-330AC 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 125: Reset To Factory Default

    * Before you start, please make sure that no PCs are currently linked. * Do not turn off SD-330AC while resetting to factory default. * Do not press the push switch on the top when turning on SD-330AC again after it was reset to the factory default settings.
  • Page 126 <<Reset from the Web page>> Access the Web page of SD-330AC. * 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 Factory Default.
  • Page 127 6. Other Functions A confirmation message is displayed. Click OK to start the factory default configuration. 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 128: 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-330AC. * 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 Firmware Update.
  • Page 129 6. Other Functions The Firmware Update page is displayed. Click Browse to select the firmware file to be loaded to SD-330AC. Check that the file name is displayed in the New firmware field and click Update. A confirmation message is displayed. Click OK.
  • Page 130 SD-330AC 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 131: About The Print Server Feature

    SD-330AC supports the common network printing protocols, "Raw" and "LPR". When a printer is connected to SD-330AC, standard Windows printing can be used. Please note that you do not have to use SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server for printing via the print server feature.

  • Page 132: Before Using Standard Windows Printing

    * Printing Using the LPR Port on Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 * Printing Using the LPR Port on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016 * For details on how to access the Web page, refer to Access the SD-330AC Web Page. Note...

  • Page 133: Server 2008 R2

    6. Other Functions Printing Using the Standard TCP/IP Port on Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 This page explains how to configure the settings to print on Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 using the standard TCP/IP port. Click Start - Control Panel - View devices and printers - Add a printer. The wizard for adding a printer appears.
  • Page 134 Select the method to add a printer. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next. Select TCP/IP Device for Device type and enter the IP address assigned to SD-330AC for Hostname or IP address. Clear Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box and click Next.
  • Page 135 6. Other Functions Select Custom and click Settings. Configure the port settings. Select Raw. Enter the RAW port number displayed on the Web page for TCP Port Number. Click OK.
  • Page 136 SD-330AC User's Manual Click Next. Select a printer driver. Select the printer driver you want to use and click Next.
  • Page 137 6. Other Functions Enter a printer name and click Next. Click Print a test page and see the result of printing. If the print result is OK, click Finish. The print setting has been completed.

  • Page 138: Printing Using The Lpr Port On Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2

    SD-330AC User's Manual Printing Using the LPR Port on Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 This page explains how to configure the settings to print on Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 using the standard LPR port. Click Start - Control Panel - View devices and printers - Add a printer.
  • Page 139 Select the method to add a printer. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next. Select TCP/IP Device for Device type and enter the IP address assigned to SD-330AC for Hostname or IP address. Clear Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box and click Next.
  • Page 140 SD-330AC User's Manual Select Custom and click Settings. Configure the port settings. Select LPR. Type the queue name displayed on the Web page for Service name and select the LPR Byte Counting Enabled check box. Click OK.
  • Page 141 6. Other Functions Click Next. Select a printer driver. Select the printer driver you want to use and click Next.
  • Page 142 SD-330AC User's Manual Enter a printer name and click Next. Click Print a test page and see the result of printing. If the print result is OK, click Finish. The print setting has been completed.

  • Page 143: Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016

    6. Other Functions Printing Using the Standard TCP/IP Port on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016 This page explains how to configure the settings to print on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / using the standard TCP/IP port.
  • Page 144 Select the method to add a printer. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next. Select TCP/IP Device for Device type and enter the IP address assigned to SD-330AC for Hostname or IP address. Clear Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box and click Next.
  • Page 145 6. Other Functions Select Custom and click Settings. Configure the port settings. Select Raw. Enter the RAW port number displayed on the Web page for TCP Port Number. Click OK.
  • Page 146 SD-330AC User's Manual Click Next. Select a printer driver. Select the printer driver you want to use and click Next.
  • Page 147 6. Other Functions Enter a printer name and click Next. Click Print a test page and see the result of printing. If the print result is OK, click Finish. The print setting has been completed.

  • Page 148: Printing Using The Lpr Port On Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server

    SD-330AC User's Manual Printing Using the LPR Port on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2016 This page explains how to configure the settings to print on Windows 8.1 / 10 / Server 2012 / using the standard LPR port.
  • Page 149 Select the method to add a printer. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next. Select TCP/IP Device for Device type and enter the IP address assigned to SD-330AC for Hostname or IP address. Clear Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box and click Next.
  • Page 150 SD-330AC User's Manual Select Custom and click Settings. Configure the port settings. Select LPR. Type the queue name displayed on the Web page for Service name and select the LPR Byte Counting Enabled check box. Click OK.
  • Page 151 6. Other Functions Click Next. Select a printer driver. Select the printer driver you want to use and click Next.
  • Page 152 SD-330AC User's Manual Enter a printer name and click Next. Click Print a test page and see the result of printing. If the print result is OK, click Finish. The print setting has been completed.

  • Page 153: Sx Virtual Link For Serial Device Server

    6. Other Functions 6-5. SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server 6-5-1. Main Window and Menu Main window and buttons SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has 2 view modes as follows. To switch the view mode, click the button on the main window.
  • Page 154 SD-330AC User's Manual USB device view In USB device view, only the USB devices connected to a device server running on the network are displayed in a list. The following buttons are used to control the USB devices. Buttons Name...

  • Page 155: Device Server Icons

    6. Other Functions In USB device view, the column headings at the top of the list can be changed via optional display settings. For details, refer to SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server Optional Settings. Also, if you click a column header, the order of USB devices will be sorted by the column you have clicked.

  • Page 156: Usb Device Icons

    SD-330AC User's Manual USB device icons SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server uses a different icon for each USB device as listed below: Icons Details Multifunction devices with printing capability Single function printers Imaging devices (scanners) Storage devices (hard disks, USB memory, etc)

  • Page 157: Status Icons

    6. Other Functions Status icons SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server uses the following icons to show the status of USB devices connected to a device server: Details icons USB device is available. USB device is connected to your PC. USB device is being used by someone else.

  • Page 158: Right-Click Menu

    SD-330AC User's Manual Right-click menu The right-click menu is explained below: When a device server in the list is right-clicked, the following menu is displayed: Item Details Right-click menu Connects to all USB devices plugged Connect to all into the selected device server.

  • Page 159: Usb Device Operational Settings

    6. Other Functions 6-5-2. USB Device Operational Settings Change the USB device name displayed in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window In SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window, the default name originally registered to the USB device is shown in the USB device list. The USB device name can be changed from the General tab in the properties dialog.

  • Page 160: Automatically Reconnect To A Usb Device When It Is Discon

    SD-330AC User's Manual Automatically reconnect to a USB device when it is disconnected abnormally SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server can automatically reconnect to a USB device when the connection between the USB device and your PC is lost due to a communication error.

  • Page 161: About The Usb Device Properties Dialog

    6. Other Functions About the USB device properties dialog The above operational settings are available from the properties dialog of each USB device. How to open and use the properties dialog: Select the USB device in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window and click the Properties button The General tab is displayed.
  • Page 162 SD-330AC User's Manual Configuration Items Item Details Change the USB device name to be displayed in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window. Name For details, refer to 1. Change the USB device name displayed in SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window.
  • Page 163 6. Other Functions If you click the Connect tab, you can configure the settings shown below. COM Information Item Details When this setting is OFF, the number of unused port is automatically assigned when connected. When this setting is ON, the COM port is automatically created.
  • Page 164 SD-330AC User's Manual Application Setting Item Details Start designated application when Starts the designated application when the device is connected connected. Disconnected automatically when Automatically disconnects from the device when the application is closed designated application is closed. Application item Specify the application.

  • Page 165: How To Use A Printer

    6. Other Functions 6-5-3. How to Use a Printer SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has a feature that detects print jobs and then automatically connects to, prints to and disconnects from the printer (or USB device with printing capability) if it is connected to a device server. You will not have to click the Connect button in the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window before you print a job.
  • Page 166 SD-330AC User's Manual * If the USB device driver is not installed on your PC or the USB device has never been connected to your PC via SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server, the following window is displayed. Note To enable the Connect automatically only for printing setting, a printer driver needs to be associated with your printer.

  • Page 167: Controlling Sx Virtual Link For Serial Device Server From The

    6. Other Functions 6-5-4.SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server and the Task Tray Controlling SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server from the task tray Right-click in the task tray to display the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server menu as shown below.

  • Page 168: 6-5-5.How To Request For Disconnect

    SD-330AC User's Manual 6-5-5.How to Request for Disconnect SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has a feature allowing you to request to a user to disconnect from the USB device that you wish to connect to by sending a remote message so that the right of use is passed down to you.
  • Page 169 6. Other Functions * The disconnect request could be denied. If the disconnect request is denied, the message on the right will be displayed on the PC from which the disconnect request was sent. Note * If no response is returned, the message on the right will be displayed. * Only one disconnect request can be sent at a time.

  • Page 170: 6-5-6.Sx Virtual Link For Serial Device Server Optional Settings

    SD-330AC User's Manual 6-5-6.SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server Optional Settings This page explains the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server optional settings. SX Virtual Link general settings such as startup and communication settings can be configured. Click the Option button ( ) on SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server's main window.
  • Page 171 6. Other Functions Don't show SX Virtual Link for Serial Starts SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server as a minimized Device Server main window on program icon. launch The minimized icon will be displayed in task tray. (Default: On) Show a balloon notification when an Notifies you of a device error by displaying a balloon error occurs...
  • Page 172 SD-330AC User's Manual Enable broadcast addresses Registers the broadcast addresses used to search for device servers over the network router. If no broadcast addresses are specified, only device servers in your local segment will be searched. To register a broadcast address, check Enable broadcast addresses, enter the broadcast address into the address field and click the Add button.
  • Page 173 6. Other Functions Display The SX Virtual Link display settings can be configured. Name Displays the name of USB devices connected to the device server. The USB device name can be changed. For details, refer to USB Device Operational Settings. (Default: On) * This check box cannot be cleared.
  • Page 174 SD-330AC User's Manual Ethernet Address Displays the Ethernet Address of the device server. The Ethernet Address is the 12-digit number found on the side or backside of the device server. (Default: Off) Auto Connect Displays the current status of the USB device's auto-connect settings.

  • Page 175: 6-5-7.Uninstall

    6. Other Functions 6-5-7.Uninstall How to uninstall SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server: * To uninstall SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server, administrator privilege is required. * In the following procedures, the screen shots captured from Windows Vista are used as examples. Please note that the actual screens or menus may vary depending on your OS.
  • Page 176 SD-330AC User's Manual When the below window is displayed, click Finish. SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server has been uninstalled.

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...

  • Page 178: Problems During The Setup

    The startup of SD-330AC may not have been completed. It takes up to 30sec for SD-330AC to get ready after it is powered on. Please wait until SD- Solution 330AC becomes ready and then click the Search in the Serial Device Server Setup.
  • Page 179 PC used for the configuration. SD-330AC may not be in the same network segment (environment without a router) as your PC. Solution During the initial configuration, place SD-330AC and PC in the same network segment.
  • Page 180 * 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-330AC. e.g. When an IP address of the PC is "192.168.0.xx", assign an address such as "192.168.0.100"...
  • Page 181 7. Troubleshooting An error message is displayed when installing SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server. An older version of SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server may already be installed on the PC. If SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server Ver.3.3.0 is installed on your PC, you cannot install Solution the newer version of SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server.

  • Page 182: Problems While Using Sd-330Ac

    Check that the IP Address of the PC is a proper address for communicating with the IP Address of SD-330AC. If the PC and SD-330AC are in the same network segment but use a different network number in their addresses, you need to change either the address of the PC or SD-330AC.
  • Page 183 If there is a reply while SD-330AC is turned off, it means there is another network device using the same IP address as SD-330AC. In such a case, change the IP address of either SD- 330AC or the other network device.
  • Page 184 SD-330AC and the serial communication software. A serial cable used to connect SD-330AC and a serial device may not be plugged in correctly. Please check that the serial cable is properly plugged into SD-330AC and the serial device.
  • Page 185 SD-330AC turns on in a wireless LAN mode although it is connected to a wired LAN using a network cable. If SD-330AC is powered on while it is connected to a 10BASE-T Ethernet HUB using a network cable, SD-330AC could turn on in a wireless LAN mode.

  • Page 186: Wireless Lan Problems

    SD-330AC User's Manual 7-3. Wireless LAN Problems Is there any information I should check before configuring SD-330AC? To connect SD-330AC in Infrastructure mode, please check the following configuration information of the Access Point. SSID (ESSID) ID to identify the Access Point.
  • Page 187 Please check the operation status and configuration of SD-330AC. SD-330AC may have been started with wired LAN mode. When the network cable is connected to SD-330AC, it starts with wired LAN mode. If an Solution Ethernet cable is connected to SD-330AC, unplug the network cable and restart SD-330AC.
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