Silex technology SD-300 User manual

Wired/Wireless Serial Device Server
SD-300/SD-320AN
User's Manual
WA103900XA

Copyright© 2017 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

Index
1. Introduction...........................................................1
1-1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 2
About the notation ................................................................................. 2
Disclaimers................................................................................................. 2
Trademarks ................................................................................................ 2
1-2. Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 3
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
2-4. LED Lighting Pattern.......................................................................17
2-5. Hardware Specications................................................................19
2-6. Software Specications..................................................................25
Software Specications.......................................................................25

RFC2217 Command List......................................................................26
2-7. Wireless Interference Information..............................................27
Notes..........................................................................................................27
2-8. Notes on Security.............................................................................29
2-9. About OpenSSL License.................................................................30
3. Software Overview............................................. 33
3-1. What is Serial Device Server Setup? ..........................................34
Select Conguration Method............................................................34
TCP/IP Settings ......................................................................................35
Wireless LAN Settings (only for SD-320AN)..................................36
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 Congure (SD-300) ................................ 41
4-1. Necessary items for Setup.............................................................42
4-2. Power on .............................................................................................43
4-3. Congure Network Settings.........................................................44
5. How to Congure (SD-320AN) ........................... 51
5-1. Before Setup.......................................................................................52
Check your wireless LAN settings....................................................52

About conguration methods..........................................................53
5-2. Necessary items for Setup.............................................................54
5-3. Power on .............................................................................................55
5-4. Congure Network Settings.........................................................56
5-5. Congure SD-320AN Using Smart Wireless Setup...............63
Conrm that your wireless router supports WPS.......................63
Congure Network Settings ..............................................................63
Push Button Method ............................................................................65
PIN Code Method ..................................................................................67
6. How to Use .......................................................... 71
6-1. Link to Serial Device Using the Serial Device Connection
Utility.............................................................................................................72
What is Serial Port Emulation Mode? .............................................72
Install Application..................................................................................73
Start SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server ...............................78
Link to a serial device...........................................................................79
Start a serial communication software..........................................83
Unlink from a serial device.................................................................83
6-2. Ecable Mode.......................................................................................84
What is Ecable Mode? ..........................................................................84
Before You Begin....................................................................................84
Link to Serial Device .............................................................................88

6-3. Raw TCP Connection Mode ..........................................................89
What is Raw TCP Connection Mode?..............................................89
Before You Begin....................................................................................89
Link to Serial Device .............................................................................92
6-4. Use Access Point Feature...............................................................93
Before You Begin....................................................................................93
Link to Wireless Client Devices .........................................................95
7. Other Functions ................................................ 101
7-1. Congure 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
Congure Advanced Network Settings.......................................107
Congure Serial Port Settings.........................................................112
Conguration Item List......................................................................114
7-2. Security Settings.............................................................................126
Change the Password ........................................................................126
Allow Communication Only from a Particular PC....................127
7-3. Maintenance ....................................................................................129
Reboot SD-300/SD-320AN ...............................................................129
Reset to Factory Default....................................................................131
Update Firmware .................................................................................134

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

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

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Disclaimers
* The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,
without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
* The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
* This manual was prepared to accurately match the content of each OS, but the actual
information shown on the computer monitor may dier from the content of this manual
due to future OS version upgrades, modications, and other changes.
* Although every eort was made to prepare this manual with the utmost accuracy, Silex
Technology will not be held liable for any damages as a result of errors, setting examples,
or other content.
Trademarks
* Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
1-1. Introduction
About the notation
* This manual uses the following symbols to indicate specic information for operating SD-
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
diculties operating SD-300/SD-320AN, please refer to this information rst.
Note
TIP

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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.
< Indication of the warning >
Warning "Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in death or serious injury if the safety
instruction is not observed. result in bodily injury if
the safety instruction is not observed.
Caution "Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in serious injury or material damage if the
safety instruction is not observed.
This symbol indicates the warning and notice.
( Example: "Danger of the electric shock" )
This symbol indicates the prohibited actions.
( Example: "Disassembly is prohibited" )
This symbol indicates the necessary actions.
( Example: "Remove the AC plug from an outlet" )
< Indication of the symbol >

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Warning
* In the following cases, turn o the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of
this product from a power outlet. Failure to follow these instructions may cause
re or an electrical shock.
- When this product emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot
to touch.
- When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into this product.
- When this product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.
* Do not disassemble or modify this product. It may cause re, electrical shock or
malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with this product. It may
cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Do not cover up the vents on this product. The temperature inside may rise and
cause re or malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on top of this product. It may cause re, electrical shock
or malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on top of this product. It may cause re, electrical shock
or malfunction.
* Do not roll up or wrap the AC cord. It may cause re or an electrical shock.
* Do not plug or unplug the AC adaptor or any other cables with wet hands. It may
cause an electrical shock or malfunction.
* Keep the small parts out of reach of young children. If these are swallowed,
consult a doctor immediately.
* For use of the devices connected to this product, please follow all warnings,
cautions and notices given by that manufacturer and carefully use them in a
proper manner.
* Failure to follow these instructions may cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Use the correct power voltage. Improper voltage may cause re or an electrical
shock.
* If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground
terminal in order to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire
to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod or telephone ground wire. It may cause
malfunction.
* Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or
serious injury.

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Caution
* Use the AC adaptor supplied with this product. Other AC adaptors may cause
malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on the cable or bend, twist, or pull it excessively.
* Do not use or store this product under the following conditions.
* It may cause malfunction.
- Locations subject to vibration or shock
- Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight
- Humid or dusty places
- Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)
- Near a heater or stove
- Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature
- Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)
* Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code
may be broken, which could result in re or an electrical shock.
* Follow the law of each country when you discard this product.
* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using this product.
* When this product will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of
* this product and the other devices you are using with it.
* When removing this product, disconnect the AC plugs of both this product and
the other devices you are using with it.

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1-3. User Registration and Customer Services
To enable us to provide better services (support and repair), please perform the user
registration process from our website below:
* For user registration, a serial number is required. It can be found on the bottom of SD-300/SD-320AN.
User registration
Product Information
The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit
the Silex Technology website.
* Latest rmware download
* Latest software download
* Latest manual download
* Support information (FAQ)
URL
USA http://www.silexamerica.com/support/product-registration/
Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/
Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/
URL
USA http://www.silexamerica.com/
Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/
Japan http://www.silex.jp/
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Customer Support Center
Customer Support is available by e-mail or telephone for any problems that you may
encounter. If you cannot nd the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if
the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology
Customer Support.
* Refer to the Silex Technology website (http://www.silexamerica.com/) for the latest FAQ and product
information.
Contact Information
USA [phone] [e-mail]
Europe [phone] [e-mail]
Japan [phone] [e-mail]
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2. About SD-300/SD-320AN
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2. About SD-300/SD-320AN

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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)

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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
details on the supported OS, refer to 2-6. Software Specications). Serial devices can
be used as if they were connected directly to your PC.
* Support various applications
In addition to SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server, SD-300/SD-320AN has 2
communication modes as follows to support a wide variety of network environments
and operating systems.
Ecable Mode
If two SD-300/SD-320AN's are used, you can communicate with serial devices or PCs
with no network interface over the network. For details, refer to 6-2. Ecable Mode (Link
to the Registered Device).
Raw TCP Connection Mode
Serial port data can be sent or received transparently over TCP/IP. You can communicate
with a serial device using an application that runs on the TCP Socket API. For details,
refer to 6-3. Raw TCP Connection Mode (Link to Serial Device Using TCP Raw Port).
* IEEE802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN standard (SD-320AN only)
SD-320AN supports IEEE802.11a/b/g/n which allows sharing of various serial devices over
a wireless network.
For authentication method, WEP, WPA(PSK) and WPA2(PSK) can be selected, and 128 bit
for WEP, AUTO for WPA and AES for WPA2 can be selected respectively as the encryption
method. Also, as IEEE802.1X is supported, EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/EAP-LEAP/EAP-PEAP(v0,v1)/
EAP-FAST can be used.

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* Access Point Feature (SD-320AN only)
Various wireless devices can be used over a wireless network using the Access Point
feature of SD-320AN.
* Easy Wireless Conguration (SD-320AN only)
Wireless conguration using the push button or PIN code is available to congure SD-320AN
when your wireless router supports WPS.
* AMC Manager (non-free program) / AMC Finder (free program) (SD-320AN only)
SD-320AN supports the total management software, "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder".
The AMC Manager provides the useful features as follows:
- Remote device control and monitoring
- Bulk conguration and rmware updates
* To connect to a wireless network using the Access Point feature of SD-320AN, the same wireless setting
needs to be congured to SD-320AN and your wireless client device.
Note
- For details on the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", please visit our homepage.
- To use the "AMC Manager" and "AMC Finder", an IP address needs to be congured to the SD-320AN.
Note