Silex Technology WLAN receiver 1 port 54 Mbit/s 2.4 GHz Serial WLAN Device Server SX-500-1033 User Manual

Product codes
SX-500-1033
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SX-500 User’s Guide
 
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Section 1: Product Overview 
Introduction 
The SX-500 Series Serial Server is a high-performance, standalone device designed to connect a wide range of 
serial devices (i.e., security devices, telecommunications equipment, modems, data display devices, industrial 
instrumentation, etc.) to an Ethernet network.  The Serial Server supports RS232 serial interfaces at a variety of baud 
rates (data transmission speeds), automatically senses both 100baseTX Fast Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet 
network connections, and the wireless version allows connections to 802.11g wireless networks as well.  
 
The installation can be performed by the least-experienced users, while providing networking professionals with 
advanced features for configuration.  silex is confident that you will enjoy the many features of the Serial Server.  For 
more information on this product or for downloading firmware upgrades, visit the silex web site at 
Package Contents 
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SX-500 Series Serial Server 
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Power supply adapter 
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Serial Server Installation CD 
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Hardware Installation Guide 
 
 
IMPORTANT 
 
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view or print the PDF files contained on the CD. 
About This User’s Guide 
This User’s Guide contains information on system requirements, basic troubleshooting, and instructions on the 
following: 
 
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Installing the Serial Server hardware 
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Configuring the Serial Server for use with a serial device 
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Configuring the Serial Server for use on your network 
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Configuring the Serial Server using the ExtendView Utility 
 
NOTE: The Serial Server can be used with a variety of network operating systems and protocols.  Refer to Section 3: 
Management Methods for detailed information.