Table of Contents 1. Introduction................4 Product Overview .....................4 Network Management....................4 Components and Features ..................4 Hardware Installation ....................4 2. The Software Installation ............7 For Windows XP Users.....................7 Connecting to an USB Device ..................8 Connecting to an USB Printer or Multi-functional Printer.........10 Disconnecting an USB Device ................11 Request to Disconnect....................12 Setting the Network USB over IP Server by Setup Utility ........13...
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Chapter 1 Installation 1.1 Product Overview 1.2 Net work Management Components and Features 1.4 Hard ware Installation...
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The Network USB over IP Server enhances capability by letting you place your USB devices at convenient locations directly on the Ethernet network. It’s designed to connect your USB printers, MFP, and USB storage devices to your network, allowing all network users access to these USB devices remotely.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 2. Connect the power adapter to the Network USB over IP Server. When the Link LED lights up, the Network USB over IP Server is correctly connected to the network. 3. Connect your USB device to the USB port of the Network USB over IP Server.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Chapter 2 The Software Installation For Windows XP Users Connecting to an USB Device Connecting to an USB Printer or Multi-functional Printer Disconnecting an USB Device Request to Disconnect Setting the Network USB over IP Server by Setup Utility For Windows 7 Users Connecting to an USB Device Setting up Auto Connection/Auto Disconnection...
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 2. The Software Installation 2.1 For Windows XP Users 1. Insert the setup CD into your computer. A welcome screen should appear with a menu of options, including the option to install the proper Network USB over IP Server software, access the User Manual, or Exit out of the welcome menu.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 4. When prompted, restart your computer. After rebooting, you will see a new icon on your desktop. Double-click the icon and it will bring up the Network USB over IP Server setup utility.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Note: If your USB device does not show up on the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect the USB device to the USB port of the Network USB over IP Server. Also, please make sure the Network USB over IP Server and your USB device are powered on.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 2.3 Connecting to an USB Printer or Multi-functional Printer 1. Connect the USB cable on your printer or multi-functional printer to the Network USB over IP Server and make sure your printer is powered on. You will then see the connected printer show up in the USB over IP Server setup utility.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 3. If this printer is connected to your computer for the first time, then you will need to complete the setup wizard for the printer software and driver installation. Please follow the wizard to setup the printer.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Request to Disconnect 1. If the USB device is being used by another computer on your network, a user icon ( will be displayed in front of the USB device name. You will not have the option to disconnect the USB device;...
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Note: If the occupying user denies this request, then you will not be able to send any further requests to the same user for 3 minutes. This is to prevent any user from flooding the occupying user will multiple requests within a short period of time.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port For Windows 7 Users 1. Insert the setup CD into your computer. A welcome screen should appear with a menu of options, including the option to install the proper Network USB over IP Server software, access the User Manual, or Exit out of the welcome menu.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Connecting to an USB Device 1. After you have successfully installed the Network USB over IP Server driver, connect the USB device to the USB port of Network USB over IP Server and make sure both the USB device and the Network USB over IP Server are powered on.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 3. Right-click on the USB device that you want to connect to and select “Connect Device” to establish the connection. You will see the device driver is installing and the status will show at the bottom right corner on your system tray.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 3. Click “Option” and then you can: ■ Select the “Disconnect Storage When Idle” option so that the storage device will be disconnected automatically when the system is idle. ■ Select the “Disconnect Printer When Idle” option so that the printer will be disconnected automatically when the system is idle.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Note: If you select “Connect Device Automatically” and “Disconnect Storage Device while Idle” at the same time. There will be a warning message as below. This is to prevent device to be a loop while “connect” and then “disconnect” automatically. So, you just can choose one of two options.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Chapter 3 WEB Management Interface For Windows XP and Windows 7 Users WEB Page Description...
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 3. WEB Management Interface 3.1 For Windows XP and Windows 7 Users To Access WEB management interface in Windows XP or Windows 7, in the USB over IP Server setup utility, select and double-click the “USB over IP server-02A220” item, the operating system will open the browser automatically and load the management webpage.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 3.2 WEB Page Description The left panel of the WEB management interface provides a list of different options to choose from. Status: -Server Information: Displays the general server information of the USB server.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port -Device Information: Displays the information of the USB device which is currently connected to the USB server.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port -Device Information: Displays the current TCP/IP settings of the USB server. Setup: -Server Settings: The page allows you to configure general system settings of the USB server.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port -Server Settings: The page allows you to configure TCP/IP settings of the USB server. Misc: -Factory Default: Click Factory Default then OK to reload all default settings in the USB server. Warning! All current settings will be erased.
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port -Firmware Upgrade: The page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the USB server. -Restart: The page allows you to restart the USB server.
Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...
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Network USB over IP Server With 4-USB2.0 Port 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why can’t I connect my USB device to my computer through Network USB over IP Server? Make sure the USB device functions normally when you plug it into your computer via USB cable.
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