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- Page 1 USB Multi-port User Manual F5U116 P73277...
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Page 3: Package Contents
Failure to follow installation and other recommended procedures may result in irreversible damage to the product, your computer and/or connected devices. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components F5U116 Multi-port Hub. This product provides you with the following ports: • Four downstream USB ports •... -
Page 4: Product Detail
Product Detail System Requirements • PC with one free USB port ® • Windows 98/98 Second Edition (SE) • CD-ROM drive... -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Because USB is hot swappable, you need not power down your PC. • Connect the jack of the power adapter and plug it into the back of the Multi-port Hub • Find an unused electrical outlet, and plug in the power adapter •... -
Page 6: Software Installation
Software Installation Software Installation – Windows ® 98 and Windows Second Edition (SE) First, Windows ® will automatically detect and install the built-in "General Purpose USB Hub" for the four downstream USB ports. You do not need to do anything. Next, Windows ®... - Page 7 Software Installation (continued) At the next prompt, click on Next again so that Windows ® searches for the best driver (recommended): ® You must then tell Windows where to get the drivers. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, and click on “Specify a location”.
- Page 8 Software Installation (continued) Windows ® will read the CD-ROM and find the correct drivers. Click on Next. ® Once Windows has finished copying the drivers, installation for the first serial port is complete. Click on Finish: Windows ® may prompt you to restart your computer. Because installation is not yet complete, click No.
- Page 9 Software Installation (continued) ® Windows will continue, and will detect and install the drivers ® for the second serial port. Then, Windows 98 will find an “Unknown Device”. Windows ® 98 SE will find this device as a “USB Device”. Click on Next. ®...
- Page 10 Software Installation (continued) You must then tell Windows ® where to get the drivers. Make sure the Installation CD is in your CD-ROM drive, and click on “Specify a location”. In the space provided, type in “d:\parallel\win98” (or substitute “d:” with the correct drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
- Page 11 Software Installation (continued) Once Windows ® has completed copying the files, you will see the following confirmation. Click Finish. Windows ® may prompt you to restart your computer. Installation is complete, and restarting is necessary to properly configure the system registry. Click Yes.
- Page 12 USB to Serial Converter c) USB to Serial Converter To verify that the Printer Port is installed, click on the plus sign to the left of USB Parallel Printer. You should see the following: a) Belkin USB Parallel Printer Adapter 2.02 (LPTUSB1)
- Page 13 Software Installation (continued) You’re done! You can now use the two serial ports on the Multi- port Hub as COM_A and COM_B (A and B can be any number from 2 to 10), and the parallel printer port as LPTUSB1. Take note of these port names when installing or attaching hardware to these ports.
- Page 14 Software Installation (continued) Software Installation – Windows ® Prior to installing the Multi-port Hub drivers, you must ensure that the USB ports on your system are working properly. If you plug in the Multi-port Hub and nothing happens (with the power adapter), chances are your USB is not set up yet.
- Page 15 Software Installation (continued) You must then tell Windows ® where to get the drivers. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, and click on “Other Locations…”:...
- Page 16 Software Installation (continued) In the space provided, type in “d:\serial\win95” (or substitute “d:” with the correct drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click on OK: Windows will read the CD-ROM and find the correct drivers. Click on Finish:...
- Page 17 Software Installation (continued) Windows ® will display the following prompt. Click OK: In the space provided, type in “d:\serial\win95” (or substitute “d:” with the correct drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click on OK: Next, Windows ® will detect another “Unknown Device”. This second “Unknown Device”...
- Page 18 Software Installation (continued) You must then tell Windows where to find the drivers. Make sure the CD is in your CD-ROM drive, and click on “Other Locations…”: In the space provided, type “d:\parallel\win95” (or substitute “d:” with the correct drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click on OK:...
- Page 19 Installing a Parallel Printer ® Windows will read the CD-ROM and find the correct drivers. Click on Finish: Windows ® will display the following prompt. Click OK:...
- Page 20 Software Installation (continued) In the space provided, type “d:\parallel\win95” (or substitute “d:” with the correct drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click on OK: ® Once Windows has completed copying the files, it may prompt you again for the serial port drivers. Click OK: In the space provided, type “d:\serial\win95”...
- Page 21 “Universal Serial Bus Controller”; this will expand it. Under “Universal Serial Bus Controller” you should see the following: a) Belkin USB Printer Adapter V2.03 (LPTUSB1) b) Generic USB Hub c) USB to Serial Converter d) USB to Serial Converter...
- Page 22 Software Installation (continued) You’re done! You can now use the two serial ports on the Multi- port Hub as COM_A and COM_B (A and B can be any number from 2 to 10), and the parallel printer port as LPTUSB1. Take note of these port names when installing or attaching hardware to these ports.
- Page 23 Installing a Parallel Printer • First, connect your parallel printer to the Multi-port Hub using IEEE 1284-compliant cables (Belkin F2A046-XX where “XX” is the length in feet). • Install your printer’s drivers using the software that came with it. Better yet, download the latest software from the printer manufacturer’s web site.
- Page 24 Adding Optional DOS Box Support Adding Optional DOS Box Support for Serial Ports DOS Box support for the USB Serial Adapter is useful if you intend to use DOS applications, but not necessary for Windows applications. If you are using only Windows recommended that you do not install this feature as it uses resources.
- Page 25 Adding Optional DOS Box Support 10. You will be asked for the “USB to Serial installation” CD. Insert the installation CD into your CD drive and click “OK”. If a dialog appears stating that a file could not be found, make sure that the “Copy files from:” edit box contains the name of your CD drive along with “:\Win98”...
- Page 26 Serial Plug-and-Play Device Detection (continued) 1. Attach the serial device to the USB Serial Adapter. 2. Right-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. 3. Click “Properties” from the menu that appears. 4. Click the “Device Manager” tab on the System Properties page.
- Page 27 Using USB with DOS Applications Using the USB Serial Adapter With DOS Applications To enable the USB Serial Adapter to work with DOS applications, follow the instructions in Adding DOS Box Support. You can choose a different name for DOS than what is used for Windows ®...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Port unavailable If the installation of the USB Serial Adapter has been completed but the port is unavailable to applications, follow the instructions below to diagnose the problem: 1. Check the LEDs on the USB Serial Adapter. • If the red light is on steady, skip to the next section. •... - Page 29 Troubleshooting (continued) no parity, one stop bit and hardware handshaking, errors can occur if the settings on the other device do not match. Modem not detected/illegal operation in MODEM.CPL It is possible that a modem attached to the USB Serial Adapter will not be detected or a problem will occur in MODEM.CPL if more than one USB hub is between the USB Serial Adapter and the root hub.
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Page 30: Fcc Statement
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. - Page 31 Fax: +44 (0) 1604678330 Belkin Components B.V. Diamantlaan 8 • 2132 WV Hoofddorp • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 235698765 Fax: +31 (0) 235612694 © 2000 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.