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Configure SD-300

This page explains how to configure SD-300 from a PC.


1. Necessary items for Setup

2. Network Installation and Configuration


1. Necessary items for Setup

The following items are required in order to connect SD-300 to a network.

Ethernet Hub
Use to connect SD-300 and other network devices such as a PC.
When there are available LAN ports on the network in which SD-300 is to be installed, you do not have to purchase a new Ethernet Hub or broadband router as SD-300 can be connected to the available LAN port.
Network Cable
Use to connect SD-300 and network devices such as an Ethernet Hub, broadband router and PC.
Serial Cable
Use to connect SD-300 and serial devices.
For details on the supported serial cable, refer to Parts and Functions- 2. Serial Port PIN Assignment and Serial Cable.

  • When you connect SD-300 to 100BASE-TX network, please use the Ethernet Hub and network cable which support 100BASE-TX (category 5 or above).


2. Network Installation and Configuration

Power on

Connect a network cable to SD-300 and the other end to an Ethernet Hub (or broadband router, Access Point, PC).
Then, connect the AC adaptor to SD-300 and the plug to the outlet.


Check that the LEDs on SD-300 light as follows.

Orange LED ON
Green/Yellow LEDs OFF


Configure Network Settings

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.


The startup menu is displayed. Click Device Server Setup.


Click Wired.

  • 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.


Select SD-300 and click Next.

  • If SD-300 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.

Configure the TCP/IP settings appropriate for your environment.


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

<< 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.
  • Enter a Subnet Mask and Default Gateway if necessary.
  • If there are no DHCP servers on your network and the IP address of your PC is assigned manually, the screen below will be displayed. Please configure an IP address appropriate for your environment.

Check the settings and click Execute.

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


Select Yes and click Finish.
Continue to install the SX Virtual Link for Serial Device Server. For details on the installation, refer to Install Application.
After the installation is finished, go on to 10.

  • When No is selected, go on to 10.

Remove the power plug from the outlet.


Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-300 using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-300 into the outlet.


Network configuration is complete.



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