# SX Virtual Link Optional Settings

This page explains the SX Virtual Link optional settings.
SX Virtual Link general settings such as startup and communication settings can be configured.

Click the Option button on SX Virtual Link's main window. The options dialog will be displayed.
The options dialog provides the following settings. Click OK when you have finished configuring the settings.

> General

> Basic operational settings can be configured.

> Launch SX Virtual Link at Windows startup | Adds SX Virtual Link to the Startup folder. When added to the Startup folder, SX Virtual Link will automatically start at Windows logon. (Default: On)
> Don't show SX Virtual Link main window on program launch | Starts SX Virtual Link as a minimized icon. The minimized icon will be displayed in task tray. (Default: On)
> Show a balloon notification when an error occurs | Notifies you of a USB device error by displaying a balloon message in the task tray. (Default: On)
> Show a confirmation message when disconnecting USB devices | Displays a confirmation message before disconnecting a USB device via SX Virtual Link. (Default: On)
> Automatically connect newly discovered USB devices | Automatically connects to a USB device when it is detected on the network. This option is convenient since you can connect to each USB device automatically when it is plugged into the device server. However, remember that this option is for exclusive use of USB devices. As long as you are connected a USB device, other people cannot use it. (Default: Off)
> Hide the main window if the close button is clicked | Minimizes SX Virtual Link if the close button is clicked on the main window. (Default: Off)
> Always accept a Request Use when a lock screen is displayed | Immediately disconnects from a USB device if a Request Use is received when a lock screen is displayed on the PC. (Default: Off)
> Main window refresh interval | Sets the refresh interval for the connected USB device status. (Default: 10 seconds)

> Search for device servers

> The search address can be configured.

> Enable the search addresses | When you want to search for device servers running on another network, register the IP address of that device server. When the IP address is not registered, only the local segment (the network separated by a router) will be searched. To register the IP address, check Enable the search address and enter the IP address for Address. Usually, the Port setting does not need to be entered. If you have used a number other than 19540 for a port forwarding setting of the router to make connection via the Internet, enter that port number. Click Add to register. (Up to 64 addresses can be registered). To delete the registered IP address, select the IP address from the list and click Delete.

> For connection via the Internet, the device server setting needs to be changed. For details, refer to the user's manual of the device server. When the router is connected to the Internet and Dynamic DNS is enabled, it is possible to enter the host name for Address. In the screen below, two addresses are registered; one is 192.168.1.200 (address), and the other one is ds-01-xxx.domain (host name) plus 19500 (port number). Check the information of the device server to register beforehand.

> 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.
> Type | Displays the type of USB devices connected to the device server. (Default: On) * This check box cannot be cleared.
> Status | Displays the status of USB devices connected to the device server. (Default: On) * This check box cannot be cleared.
> Host Name | Display the host name of the device server. The host name can be changed from the device server settings. For details, refer to the users manual. (Default: On)
> Model Name | Displays the model name of the device server. (Default: On)
> IP Address | Displays the IP Address of the device server. (Default: Off)
> IPv6 Address | Displays the IPv6 Address of the device server. (Default: Off)
> 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. Either "Enabled" or "Disabled" is displayed. (Default: Off)
> Width of selected column | Changes the width of each column heading at the top of the USB device list. * The widths of the Name and Type columns cannot be changed.

> It is impossible to hide or change the display order of Name, Type and Status.

> Filter

> Device server filter settings can be configured.

> Enable the filtering | Filters the device servers that will be shown on the SX Virtual Link's main window. To enable the filtering, check this check box and select the device servers from the list. Only the ones you have checked on the list will be displayed. Since you can hide unused device servers, it is possible to prevent mishandling of other devices. If the device server is not checked though it is in use, the USB devices connected to such a device server will be disconnected. (Default: Off)

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