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Configure SD-310AN

This page explains how to configure SD-310AN from a PC using a network cable.


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-310AN to a network.

Ethernet Hub
Use to connect SD-310AN and other network devices such as a PC.
When there are available LAN ports on the network in which SD-310AN is to be installed, you do not have to purchase a new Ethernet Hub or broadband router as SD-310AN can be connected to the available LAN port.
Network Cable
Use to connect SD-310AN and network devices such as an Ethernet Hub, broadband router and PC.
Serial Cable
Use to connect SD-310AN 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-310AN 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-310AN and the other end to an Ethernet Hub (or broadband router, Access Point, PC).
Then, connect the AC adaptor to SD-310AN and the plug to the outlet.


Check that the LEDs on SD-310AN 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-310AN and click Next.

  • If SD-310AN 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.

Configure the wireless settings and click Next.

  • The settings used in the screen above are sample values. See the information below for your reference.


    Wireless Mode Fixed to Infrastructure.
    SSID Enter the same SSID as the Access Point.
    Network Authentication Select Open.
    Use WEP Select ON.
    Key Size Set the same WEP key size as the Access Point (128bit).
    To enter a WEP key by a string, select 128bit (ASCII).
    To enter a WEP key by a number, select 128bit (hexadecimal).
    WEP Key Enter the same WEP key as the Access Point.
    Key Index Enter the same key index as the Access Point.
    Network Authentication Select WPA.
    Encryption Mode Fixed to AUTO.
    Pre-Shared Key Enter the same Pre-Shared key as the Access Point.
    Network Authentication Select WPA2.
    Encryption Mode Fixed to AES.
    Pre-Shared Key Enter the same Pre-Shared key as the Access Point.
    Network Authentication Select Open.
    Use WEP Select OFF.


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 11.

  •   When No is selected, go on to 11.

Remove the power plug from the outlet and the network cable from SD-310AN.

  • If you plan to use SD-310AN in a wired network after completing the configuration, the network cable does not need to be unplugged

Connect the serial device that you wish to share over the network to SD-310AN using a serial cable and insert the power plug of SD-310AN into the outlet.


Network configuration is complete.



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