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Configuration via a Network Cable
(For Macintosh)

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


1. Necessary Items

The following items are required in order to connect DS-520AN to a network.

Wireless Router
(Ethernet HUB)
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 port.
Network Cable
Use to connect DS-520AN and network devices such as an Ethernet Hub, broadband router and computer.
USB Cable
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 bundled USB cable.

  • 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.


2. Start Setup

2-1. Connect a network cable to and power on DS-520AN

Connect a network cable to DS-520AN and the other end to an Ethernet Hub or wireless router.


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


Check that the POWER LED turn on.


  • 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.
    • 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.

2-2. Configure the network settings from your computer

Extract the downloaded Device Server Setup file on your desktop.
Double-click DSSetup to start the Device Server Setup utility.


Click Device Server Configuration.


Click Configure using the setup utility (Recommended).


Device Server Setup is displayed. Click Next.


Read the software license agreement and click Yes.


Select DS-520AN and click Next.


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.

  • 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.


If you plan to use DS-520AN in a wireless network, select the wireless network that you wish to connect to from a list. Enter the network key that you have checked at Necessary Wireless Setting Information for Network Key and Confirm Network Key respectively and click Next.

  • If the wireless network that you wish to use is not shown in the list, click Detailed Config and configure each setting. For help on Detailed Config, click here.
  • If you will use DS-520AN on a wired network upon completing the configuration, check Skip wireless configuration and click Next.


Check the settings and click Execute.

  • The information displayed here will differ depending on your selection.



To take effect of the settings, restart DS-520AN.
Go on to 2-3. Enable the new settings.


2-3. Enable the new settings

Remove the AC plug from the power outlet and the network cable from DS-520AN.

  • If you plan to use DS-520AN on a wired network, it is not necessary to unplug the network cable.

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.


Check that the Wireless LED turns to Green.

  • 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.

Select Yes or No and click Finish.


  • If you plan to use the Device Server feature, click Yes.
  • If you do not plan to use the Device Server feature from the computer used for this setup, select No. SX Virtual Link does not need to be installed.



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 Macintosh.



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