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Configure Network Settings in Windows

This page explains how to configure SX-DS-4000U2 using "Device Server Setup" included in the CD-ROM.


The IP address of SX-DS-4000U2 can be assigned automatically or manually. SX-DS-4000U2 is set to Assign IP address automatically by factory default.


  • If you are using the firewall feature of a commercial security application, disable it while you configure SX-DS-4000U2. Refer to the FAQ on our homepage ( http://www.silexamerica.com/ ) for details.

How to setup SX-DS-4000U2 is as follows:

Insert the Device Server Setup CD into your computer.


Startup menu is displayed. Click Device Server Cofiguration.


Click Configure using the setup utility (Recommended).

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

The message below is displayed. Click Yes.


The Device Server Setup screen is displayed. Click Next.


Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.


Select SX-DS-4000U2 and click Next.


Configure the TCP/IP settings appropriate for your environment.


<< When assigning an IP address manually in a DHCP environment >>
Enter an IP address and click Next.

<< When assigning an IP address manually in a non-DHCP environment>>
Enter an IP address and click Next.

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • When there is a DHCP server on your network and you wish to obtain an IP address automatically from it, select Get IP Address Automatically and click Next.


Check the settings and click Execute.

  • The information displayed on this screen will vary depending on the items you have configured.


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.
    • When you do not use the Device Server feature on the computer used for this setup.
    • When you use only a printer with standard Windows printing.

The setup is now complete.

To use the Device Derver feature, go on to install the software, "SX Virtual Link".
For details on how to install SX Virtual Link, refer to Install Application in Windows.

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 Feature.


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