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This page contains useful information that can answer your possible questions.



How can I remove a USB device connected to DS-600?

First of all, confirm that the USB device is not currently connected by looking at SX Virtual Link's main window, and then unplug it from DS-600.  Unplugging the USB device while it is being used might lead to data corruption.
For details on SX Virtual Link, see Using USB Devices Connected to DS-600.

Also, if the connected USB device is a printer, confirm that there are no print jobs being performed.
Please remember that the printer may be intended for use with the print server feature, not only by SX Virtual Link.


Is there anything I should do before connecting a USB device to DS-600?

If the driver of the USB device that you wish to use with DS-600 is not yet installed to your PC, install it first.
For details on how to install the driver, refer to the operating manual of the USB device.

If the USB device requires an external power source, power on the USB device after connecting it to DS-600.


How can I use two or more USB devices?

Two or more USB devices can be connected to DS-600 by using a USB HUB.
For the maximum number of connectable devices, refer to Software Specifications.
However, please note that when two or more USB devices are connected, data transfer speed will decrease.


How can I get my PC ready to use DS-600?

If the driver of the USB device that you wish to use with DS-600 is not yet installed on your PC, install it first.
For details on how to install the driver, refer to the operating manual of the USB device.

Second, install the necessary application on your PC.
For details, refer to Installing the Application in Windows.

If the setting to restrict a particular PC is enabled on DS-600, your PC may not be able to access it.
Please confirm that your PC is not included as a restriction target.
For details on the restriction setting, refer to Filtering Accesses from a Particular PC.


How can I change the DS-600's settings?

There are two ways to change the DS-600's settings as follows:

  • Use "Device Server Setup"

  • By using the "Device Server Setup" you have downloaded from our website, the settings can be changed as you did during the initial configuration. For details on configuration method, refer to Configuring the IP Address of DS-600 Manually at Configuration.

  • Use the Web page of DS-600

  • The settings can also be changed from the Web page.
    For details on the Web page of DS-600, refer to Using the Web Configuration Page at Other Features.


How can I initialize DS-600?

There are two ways to initialize DS-600 as follows:



What if I use a DS-600 that has been used in other networks?

If your DS-600 has been used in other networks, it may contain settings that do not match your new environment.

To use DS-600 in your new environment, initialize it first and then install and configure it according to the following procedures:
Step 1. Resetting to Factory Default
Step 2. Configuration


How can I use the print server feature?

For the print server feature, refer to About the Print Server Feature at Other Features.

  • If the IP address of DS-600 changes while the print server feature (standard Windows printing feature) is used, please also change the printer port setting on Windows, otherwise printing will become unavailable.
    To avoid this, it is recommended that you set a static IP address to DS-600 or set your DHCP server to always assign a static address to DS-600.


How can I uninstall the application from my PC?

To uninstall the application from your PC, refer to Uninstalling the Application at Other Features.



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