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Network USB Hub User Manual F5L009
Table of Contents 1. Introduction......................................................................1 2. Setting Up your Network USB Hub...................................2 3. Using the Network USB Hub Control Center.....................5 4. Appendix – Operation/Compatibility Notes..................... 17 5. Information.....................................................................
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Network USB Hub (the Hub) from Belkin. By connecting to your network router, this innovative sharing tool gives you a great way to enhance its capabilities, as well as those of all the USB devices connected throughout your network. It lets you access your USB devices remotely without the hassle of setting up network software.
Setting Up your Network USB Hub 1 2 3 4 5 The Hub works with Windows® XP and Windows VistaTM (32- and 64-bit), and Mac OS® X (v10.3~v10.4). In order to use the Hub, you must have a networking router connecting your network. 1. Preparing for Setup NOTE: If you are connected to a network router that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which most networks do, you do not need to set up your Hub. 1.1 Plug the AC adapter into the Hub. 1.2 Check the Power LED (green). It should be illuminated. 1.
Setting Up your Network USB Hub 2.2 Y ou will see the Hub Setup CD screen. Click “Install Control Center”. 1 2 3 4 2.3 Y ou will see the “Welcome” screen. Click “Continue”. 5 2.4 Select a destination in which to install the software and click “Continue”.
Setting Up your Network USB Hub 1 2.5 C lick “Install” to start the installation. 2 3 4 5 2.6 I f prompted please enter name and password for authentication. 2.7 I nstallation is complete. Click “Restart”. Warning: Please update your firewall and Internet security software to make sure your computer works properly with the Network USB Hub.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Once the setup is completed, launch the Belkin Network USB Hub Control Center through the “Start” menu. The main Control Center (see image below) gives you a visual depiction of your connection configuration. 1 2 3 4 5 You can connect to a device by Ctrl+Clicking the device on the list, or by selecting it on the list, and then clicking “Connect”, on the bottom of the screen.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 What the designations mean Device: Name of the device. You can change the name by clicking “Properties”. Status: Status of the device. The status changes automatically. 3 Type: Category of the device. This is detected automatically. 4 Automatically connect: This allows the PC to automatically connect to this device. This can be enabled or disabled in “Properties”. 5 Hub ID: The ID of the Hub into which the device is plugged. This is detected automatically.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 Not Connected: The device is being used by someone else and it is not available. You can make a request for the device by clicking “Request Use”. 2 3 4 5 Unavailable: The device has been disconnected from the Hub. It will be removed from the list when you click “Refresh”.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 Requesting a device when it is being used by someone else 2 3 4 5 When someone else is connected to a device that you want to use, you can make a device request. Ctrl+Click on the device in the list and select “Request Use” from the pop-up menu, or, you can select the device from the list and click “Request Use”.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center When the other user clicks “Yes”, the device will be disconnected automatically from that user’s computer and it will be available for you to use. 1 2 Changing the connection settings You can set the Control Center to automatically connect to devices when the software launches. Selecting “Automatically Connect” simplifies the overall experience for most users; however, it may not be a suitable default setting if the devices are shared among many users.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 3 4 5 Click on the “Connection” tab and check or uncheck the box next to “Automatically connect this device when the Control Center starts”, depending on whether or not you want to automatically connect the device on start-up, then click “Apply”.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Sharing a USB printer You can set the Network USB Hub Control Center to share any USB printers on the network. Note: You must install the printer driver on your computer before enabling sharing. 1 2 Note: You must install the Network USB Hub Control Center software on each computer that is going to access the printer. 3 1. I nstall the Network USB Hub and printer software, and driver first. 2. Select the printer from the list and click “Connect”.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 8. T his setting has to be set on all the computers on the network to enable the sharing feature correctly.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Changing the Network USB Hub Control Center settings 1 2 3 4 5 Click the “General” link, under “Common Tasks” on the left of the “Control Center” screen to open the “Network USB Hub settings” window.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 3 4 5 Simply check or uncheck the box to determine whether you want to launch the Network USB Hub Control Center when MAC OS starts. Checking “Show the Hub Control Center” causes the “Control Center” screen to display when you launch the Control Center.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Accessing the Network USB Hub hardware setting 1 2 3 4 5 Click the “Network USB Hubs” link, under “Common Tasks”, on the left side of the “Control Center” screen to open the “Network USB Hub settings” window.
Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 3 4 5 Select and click the Network USB Hub from the list. Then click “Properties”. Your web browser will launch and open the web page built into the Network USB Hub. From there, you can change the advanced network settings and update the firmware for the Network USB Hub. The password for the web page is blank or none by default.
Appendix – Operation/Compatibility Notes Certain USB devices may not be compatible with the Hub. Since the Network USB Hub uses virtual network technology, some USB devices (e.g., TV tuners, webcams, and USB audio devices) are not compatible with it in Mac OS. They will not appear on the Control Center even when they are attached to the Network USB Hub. WLAN connection The Network USB Hub’s virtual network technology may not work properly if the WLAN connection is interrupted.
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