Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch User Manual
Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch User Manual

Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch User Manual

4x4 usb peripheral switch

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  • Page 1 +49 (0) 89 143405 0 Munich, Germany Belkin SAS +33 (0) 1 41 03 14 40 Boulogne-Billancourt, France Belkin Nordic +46 (0) 8 5229 1870 Kista, Sweden 2005 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. P74077uk-A...
  • Page 2 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Share four USB devices with up to four computers User Manual F1U400uk...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Introduction ..........1 Package Contents .
  • Page 4: Overview

    OVERVIEW Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch (the Switch). This innovative product lets you access four USB devices, such as printers, cameras, scanners, and external hard drives, from up to four computers simultaneously. It is designed to give you immediate, convenient push-button or software switching access to your USB devices.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    OVERVIEW Package Contents • Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch • Software Installation CD • USB Cable • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card • 5V DC, 2.5A AC Power Supply Feature Overview 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Software The Switch features a user-friendly software interface that allows you to share up to four USB peripherals among up to four connected computers.
  • Page 6: Equipment

    To connect to the Switch, each computer requires a USB device cable (A to B). Recommended Belkin device Cables • F3U133-XX-GLD • F3U133-XX Operating Systems The Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch is for use with computers running: Platforms • Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP...
  • Page 7: Unit Display Diagrams

    OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams Top View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Computer- Indicating LEDs Push-Button Selectors Device- Indicating LEDs Back View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch 5V/2.5A Computer Ports USB Device Ports Power Jack...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    OVERVIEW Bottom View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Wall Mount Slots Specifications Part No.: F1U400 Power: 5V DC, 2.5A AC Adapter (required) USB Device Port Connector: USB Type A Receptacle USB Computer Port Connector: USB Type B Receptacle Manual Push Buttons:...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Software Installation Windows Before you begin, be sure that: 1. the Switch is not connected to your computer; 2. the Switch supports your operating system (see page 3); and 3. your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers. To install the software: 1.
  • Page 10 “Browse” and select another folder. 8. When the InstallShield Wizard is complete, click “Finish”. 9. A shortcut icon to the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch software will appear on your desktop. Note: If the software fails to install successfully, please run “uninstall” for the...
  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Step 1: Connecting Computers to the Switch 1. Connect the USB cable’s A-type connector to an available USB port on your USB computer. 2. Connect the USB cable’s B-type 5V/2.5A connector to an available port on your Switch. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional USB computer you wish to connect.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Step 2: Powering On the Switch 1. Connect the included 5V DC, 2.5A AC power supply adapter into an available power outlet. 2. Attach the barrel plug into the power jack of the Switch. 5V/2.5A Step 3: Connecting USB Devices to the Switch Connect the A-type connector of your USB device to an available USB A-type port on your Switch.
  • Page 13: Switching Through Software

    SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Legend Icons for USB Devices Camera Device Ethernet Generic Gaming Device Device Device Speakers Mass Storage Scanner Keyboard Printer Device Mouse General Basket Active Computer Port Inactive Computer Port...
  • Page 14: Switching Usb Devices

    SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Switching USB Devices Select the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch icon located on your desktop. To switch USB devices, drag the USB device icon from the “General Basket” to the “Active Computer Port”. (“Active” refers to a computer connected to the Switch and powered on).
  • Page 15: Automatic Printing

    SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Automatic Printing In order to enable automatic printing, double-click on the printer icon located in the General Basket. Once enabled, the printer becomes the default printer. Courtesy Alert In order to enable the courtesy alert, right-click on the USB device icon. This feature is only available if the USB device icon is in an active computer port.
  • Page 16: Naming Your Computers

    SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Naming Your Computers The Switch software will allow you use up to eight characters when naming your computers. In order to rename your computers, click “Edit” located on the top left corner of the software window. Manual Push-Button Selectors Manual push-button selectors will allow you to switch your USB devices to the desired computer port at the push of a button.
  • Page 17: Faqs

    FAQs Does the Switch support USB 2.0 devices? Yes, your USB 2.0 device will work with the Switch but will only transfer data up to 12Mbps. Does the Switch support automatic printer sharing? Yes, all computers connected to the Switch will have the ability to print automatically, if the connected printer is set as the default.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The Switch software does not detect my computer. • Check that the cable between the Switch and the computer is completely connected. Tighten any loose connections. • Make sure the connected computer is not further than 15 feet away. •...
  • Page 19: Information

    Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. 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.

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