Configuration via a Network Cable
(For Windows)
This page explains how to connect DS-520AN to your existing network
using a network cable and configure from your computer.
1. Necessary Items
2. Start Setup
The following items are required in order to connect DS-520AN to a
network.
Wireless Router (Ethernet HUB)
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Use to connect DS-520AN and other network devices such as a
computer.
When there are available LAN ports on the network in which DS-520AN is
to be installed, you do not have to purchase a new Ethernet Hub or
broadband router as DS-520AN can be connected to the available LAN
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Network Cable
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Use to connect DS-520AN and network devices such as an
Ethernet Hub, broadband router and computer. |
USB Cable
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Use to connect DS-520AN and USB devices.
A USB Cable is not required if the device is the one that connects
itself directly to a USB port (e.g. USB flash drive) or there is a
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- When using DS-520AN in a wired network, please use the
Ethernet HUB and network cable appropriate for your environment.
- In a 100BASE-TX environment, please use Ethernet Hub
and network cable that support 100BASE-TX network (category 5 or
above).
- In a 1000BASE-T environment, please use Ethernet Hub
and network cable that support 1000BASE-T network (category 5e or
above).
- It is recommended to use a USB cable supporting USB2.0
Hi-Speed.
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Connect a network cable to DS-520AN and the other end to an
Ethernet Hub or wireless router.

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Connect an AC adapter to DS-520AN and power plug to an outlet.

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Check that the POWER LED
turns on.

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- In the following cases, DS-520AN is not connected to
a wired network. Go back to 2-1. Connect a network
cable to and power on DS-520AN and follow the instructions again.
- If the POWER LED is off, DS-520AN is not powered
on. Check that the AC adaptor is plugged in properly.
- If the WLAN LED is on, the network cable is not connected. Check that the network cable is plugged in
properly.
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If the WLAN LED is on even though the network
cable is plugged in properly, DS-520AN may have the setting which does
not allow a wired LAN connection. In such a case, reset DS-520AN to
factory defaults. For
details on how to reset DS-520AN to factory defaults, refer to Resetting to
Factory Defaults.
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Extract the downloaded Device Server Setup file on your desktop.
Double-click Dssetup.exe to start the Device Server Setup utility.
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Click Device Server
Configuration.

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Click Configure using the
setup utility (Recommended).

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The User Account Control window is displayed. Click Yes.
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Click Yes in the message below.

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Device Server Setup is displayed. Click Next.

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Read the software license agreement and click Yes.

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Select DS-520AN and click Next.

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Configure the TCP/IP settings appropriate for your environment.
<< When obtaining an IP address
automatically from a DHCP server >>
Select Get IP Address Automatically and click Next.

<< When assigning an IP address
manually >>
Select Assign IP Address, enter an IP address and click Next.

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- 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.
- 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.

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Check the settings and click Execute.

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- The information displayed here will differ depending
on your selection.
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Remove the AC plug from the power outlet and the network cable
from DS-520AN.

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- If you plan to use DS-520AN on a wired network, it
is not necessary to unplug the network cable.
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Connect the USB device that you wish to use over the network
to DS-520AN using a USB cable and then insert the AC plug of DS-520AN
into the power outlet.

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Check that the WLAN LED turns
to Green.

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- In the following cases, DS-520AN is not connected to
a wireless network.
- If the POWER LED is off, DS-520AN is not powered
on. Check that the AC adaptor is plugged in properly.
- If the WLAN LED blinks in Orange, DS-520AN is still searching for a wireless network. Please wait for a while.
If the WLAN LED does not turn Green within 2-3 min, DS-520AN's wireless
settings may not have been configured properly. In such a case, go back
to Necessary Wireless Setting Information and check the
wireless setting information once again.
- If the Wireless LED is off, the network cable is plugged in.
If you plan to use DS-520AN in a wireless network, go back to step1 at 2-3 Enable
the new settings. If you plan to use DS-520AN in a wired network, check the WLAN LED turns off.
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Select Yes or No and click Finish.
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- 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.
- If you do not plan to use the Device Server
feature from the computer used for this setup.
- If you will only use a printer with standard
Windows printing.
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The setup is now complete.
To use the Device Server feature, go on to install the software, "SX Virtual Link".
For details on how to install SX Virtual Link, refer to Installing the 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.