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Configuration via a Network Cable
(For Windows)

This page explains how to connect SX-DS-3000WAN to your existing network using a network cable and configure from your computer.


1. Necessary Items

2. Start Setup


1. Necessary Items

The following items are required in order to connect SX-DS-3000WAN to a network.

Ethernet HUB
Use to connect SX-DS-3000WAN and other network devices such as a computer.
When there are available LAN ports on the network in which SX-DS-3000WAN is to be installed, you do not have to purchase a new Ethernet Hub or broadband router as SX-DS-3000WAN can be connected to the available LAN port.
Network Cable
Use to connect SX-DS-3000WAN and network devices such as an Ethernet Hub, broadband router and computer.
USB Cable
Use to connect SX-DS-3000WAN and USB devices.
A USB Cable is not required if the device is the one that connects itself directly to a USB port (e.g. USB flash drive) or there is a bundled USB cable.

  • When using SX-DS-3000WAN in a wired network, please use the Ethernet HUB and network cable appropriate for your environment.
    • In a 100BASE-TX environment, please use Ethernet Hub and network cable that support 100BASE-TX network (category 5 or above).
    • In a 1000BASE-T environment, please use Ethernet Hub and network cable that support 1000BASE-T network (category 5e or above).
  • It is recommended to use a USB cable supporting USB2.0 Hi-Speed.


2. Start Setup

2-1. Connect a network cable to and power on SX-DS-3000WAN

Connect a network cable to SX-DS-3000WAN and the other end to an Ethernet Hub or wireless router.


Connect an AC adapter to SX-DS-3000WAN and power plug to an outlet.


Check that the POWER LED and LAN LED turn on.

  • In the following cases, SX-DS-3000WAN is not connected to a wired network. Go back to 2-1. Connect a network cable to and power on SX-DS-3000WAN and follow the instructions again.
    • If the POWER LED is off, SX-DS-3000WAN is not powered on. Check that the AC adaptor is plugged in properly.
    • If the LAN LED is off, SX-DS-3000WAN is not connected to a wired network. Check that the network cable is plugged in properly.
    • If the LAN LED is off even though the network cable is plugged in properly, SX-DS-3000WAN may have incorrect network settings. In such a case, reset SX-DS-3000WAN to factory defaults. For details on how to reset SX-DS-3000WAN to factory defaults, refer to Resetting to Factory Defaults.

2-2. Configure the network settings from your computer

Insert the CD-ROM (Device Server Setup CD) into your computer.


Click Device Server Configuration.


Click Configure using the setup utility (Recommended).


  • In Windows 7 (or Windows Vista), the User Account Control screen is displayed. Click Yes. (Click Continue in Windows Vista.)


Click Yes.



Device Server Setup is displayed. Click Next.


Read the software license agreement and click Yes.


Select SX-DS-3000WAN and click Next.


Configure the TCP/IP settings appropriate for your environment.


<< When obtaining an IP address automatically from a DHCP server  >>
Select Get IP Address Automatically and click Next.

<< When assigning an IP address manually >>
Select Assign IP Address, enter an IP address and click Next.

  • The IP address used in the above screen is a sample address. Please specify an IP address appropriate for your environment.
  • Enter a Subnet Mask and Default Gateway if necessary.
  • If there are no DHCP servers on your network and the IP address of your computer is assigned manually, a sample address created with your computer's settings will be displayed in the window below. In such a case, please enter an IP address manually.


If you plan to use SX-DS-3000WAN in a wireless network, select the wireless network that you wish to connect to from a list. Enter the network key that you have checked at Necessary Wireless Setting Information for Network Key and Confirm Network Key respectively and click Next.


  • If the wireless network that you wish to use is not shown in the list, click Detailed Config and configure each setting. For help on Detailed Config , click here.
  • If you will use SX-DS-3000WAN on a wired network upon completing the configuration, check Skip wireless configuration and click Next.


Check the settings and click Execute.

  • The information displayed here will differ depending on your selection.


Before clicking Finish, you need to restart SX-DS-3000WAN.
Go on to 2-3. Enable the new settings.


2-3. Enable the new settings

Remove the AC plug from the power outlet and the network cable from SX-DS-3000WAN.

  • If you plan to use SX-DS-3000WAN on a wired network, it is not necessary to unplug the network cable.

Connect the USB device that you wish to use over the network to SX-DS-3000WAN using a USB cable and then insert the AC plug of SX-DS-3000WAN into the power outlet.


Check that the Wireless LED turns to Green.

  • In the following cases, SX-DS-3000WAN is not connected to a wireless network.
    • If the POWER LED is off, SX-DS-3000WAN is not powered on. Check that the AC adaptor is plugged in properly.
    • If the Wireless LED blinks in Orange, SX-DS-3000WAN is still searching for a wireless network. Please wait until a wireless connection is made. If there is no connection within 2-3 min, SX-DS-3000WAN's wireless settings may not have been configured properly. In such a case, go back to Necessary Wireless Setting Information and check the wireless setting information once again.
    • If the Wireless LED is off, the network cable is plugged in.
      If you plan to use SX-DS-3000WAN in a wireless network, go back to step1 at 2-3 Enable the new settings.
      If you plan to use SX-DS-3000WAN in a wired network, check the LAN LED's lighting pattern. If the LAN LED turns to Green or Orange, SX-DS-3000WAN has been connected to a wired network.

Select Yes or No and click Finish.


  • If you plan to use the Device Server feature, click Yes.
  • In the following cases, click No. SX Virtual Link does not need to be installed.
    • If you do not plan to use the Device Server feature from the computer used for this setup.
    • If you will only use a printer with standard Windows printing.



The setup is now complete.

To use the Device Server feature, go on to install the software, "SX Virtual Link".
For details on how to install SX Virtual Link, refer to Installing the Applications.

To use Print Server feature, configure the necessary settings for standard Windows printing.
For details on the Print Server feature, refer to About the Print Server.



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