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This page explains the feature of DS-520AN.
DS-520AN has the following features:
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Supports IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless LAN standard
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n support allows the sharing of various USB devices over a wireless network.
DS-520AN supports the following authentication and encryption modes:
Authentication methods:
Open (WEP) Shared (WEP) WPA2-PSK WPA/WPA2-PSK WPA2-EAP WPA/WPA2-EAP
Encryption modes:
WEP WPA2 WPA/WPA2-PSK 64 / 128 bit AES / AUTO AES / AUTO
WPA2-EAP WPA/WPA2-EAP AES / AUTO AES / AUTO
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Supports Gigabit Ethernet
High-speed data transfer with Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) as well as 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T Ethernet (auto-sensing).
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Easy Configuration
If a DHCP server (or broadband router with DHCP function) is installed to your network, you can use the DS-520AN just by connecting it to the network.
Also, when you want to assign IP address to your network devices manually, you can easily configure the DS-520AN using the Device Server Setup which can be downloaded from our website.
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Wireless Configuration Using a Push Switch
DS-520AN support the wireless configuration using Smart Wireless Setup. If your wireless router (Access Point) supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can configure the wireless settings easily using the push switch.
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USB Device Server Feature
- Share various USB devices
By using DS-520AN and the bundled utility, SX Virtual Link, you can share various USB devices such as printers, scanners and storage devices among Windows or Macintosh computers ( refer to Software Specifications ). DS-520AN allows you to use USB devices as if they were connected directly to your computer.
( For details on SX Virtual Link, refer to What is SX Virtual Link?. )
- Support USB device that uses isochronous transfer
You can share the USB devices that use isochronous transfer (e.g. Web camera, USB speaker, etc) over the network. For the isochronous devices, it is recommended to use Gigabit Ethernet environment.
- Printer auto connection
When printing to a USB device, the print operation executed to the device will automatically prompt SX Virtual Link to connect with the device to print and disconnect after the job is printed. It is not required to manually connect to the device with SX Virtual Link for printing.
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- Silex Technology shall not be liable for any loss or damage of data in data storage devices resulting from the use of DS-520AN. Silex Technology shall also not be liable for any leak, manipulation, loss, or corruption of data in data storage devices connected to DS-520AN as a result of improper use.
- Some USB Hubs may not be compatible with DS-520AN.
- When you use isochronous devices such as Web camera, USB speaker, etc, please connect them directly to DS-520AN.
- If isochronous devices such as Web cameras or USB speakers, etc. are used on a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network, frame dropping or sound skipping may occur.
- Some USB devices may not be supported depending on the driver specification. For the latest compatibility information, please visit our website ( https://www.silextechnology.com/ ).
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Print Server Feature
- Supports Raw / LPR printing
DS-520AN supports "Raw" and "LPR" of network printing protocols.
When a printer is connected to DS-520AN, you can use the standard Windows printing feature.
Print server feature runs in bidirectional communication.
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- Depending on the USB printing device specification, the Printer auto connection function may not be available.
- When a print server feature is used, it is impossible to get printer status using the status monitor software that came with the printer or MFP.
Also, if the printer supports bi-directional printing only, a print server feature cannot be used.- When using a print server feature, only 1 printer can be used at a time. To connect 2 or more printers, SX Virtual Link must be used.
- Some USB devices may not be supported depending on the driver specification. For the latest compatibility information, please visit our website ( https://www.silextechnology.com/ ).
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ECO Mode
If DS-520AN is not used for a specified period of time, it will switch to ECO Mode which turns off the USB Bus power. This feature allows you to save power used by USB Bus powered devices connected to DS-520AN. As soon as DS-520AN is used during ECO Mode, the USB Bus power will automatically be switched on again.
Please note that DS-520AN will not switch to ECO Mode if the USB device connection utility, "SX Virtual Link", is active on any computers in your network. Please shut down all computers that have SX Virtual Link installed or close SX Virtual Link on each computer to use this feature.
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Supports "AMC Manager®"(non-free program / free program) and "AMC Finder"(free program)
DS-520AN supports the total management software, "AMC Manager®" and "AMC Finder".
The AMC Manager® provides the useful features as follows:
- Remote device control and monitoring
- Bulk configuration and firmware updates
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- For details on the "AMC Manager®" and "AMC Finder", please visit our homepage.
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