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  • Page 1 Manual USB-Server Model 53641 (Beta-Version) 1.02, March 2010 W&T Release...
  • Page 2 W&T © 11/2009 by Wiesemann und Theis GmbH Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Winsock and Visual Basic are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Subject to errors and changes: Since mistakes are always possible, all of the information in this manual should be applied with discretion. Please let us know of any errors or unclear instructions so that we can correct them as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3 W&T This device contains software components which are subject to one or more Open Source licenses. The Appendix to this document contains copies of these licenses. The associated source text can be downloaded at no charge from: http://www.wut.de/e.5wwww-60-inus-000.php You may also obtain the source code from us in the form of a data medium for a period of three years after the last product shipment for a nominal charge.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    W&T Content 1 Quickstart ..............7 Step 1: Installation ..............8 Step 2: Power and network connection ........9 Step 3: Connecting the USB devices ........10 Step 4: Setting the network parameters ......... 11 Step 5: Installing the W&T USB Port Redirector ....... 12 Step 6: Connecting to a USB device ........
  • Page 5 W&T 5 The W&T USB Port Redirector ........39 Overview ..............40 5.1.1 Port numbers ............40 Installation/Deinstallation of the USB Redirector ..42 5.2.1 Installation from the product CD ....... 42 5.2.2 Installation from download ........43 5.2.3 Uninstalling ............. 43 The inventory list .............
  • Page 6 W&T...

  • Page 7: Quickstart

    W&T Quickstart Those who are already familiar with use of the W&T USB-Server will find on the following pages a quick start procedure with the basic steps from hardware installation to IP assignment and starting the Windows driver. Additional information is contained in the respective detail sections. Subject to errors and modifications...

  • Page 8: Step 1: Installation

    W&T Quickstart Step 1: Installation The housing of the W&T USB-Server and the arrangement of the ventilation slot is designed for installation on a standard DIN rail per DIN EN 50022-35. Especially in local conditions at elevated temperatures any alternate method of mounting must still ensure adequate air circulation.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Power And Network Connection

    W&T Quickstart Step 2: Power and network connection Power-over-Ethernet When PoE is used (IEEE802.3af) power for the W&T USB-Server is provided by the network infrastructure, so that simply connecting the network cable is all that is required. Using an external power supply Alternately power can be brought in externally to the screw ter- minal located on the underneath of the device.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Connecting The Usb Devices

    W&T Quickstart Step 3: Connecting the USB devices The W&T USB-Server provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices. The ports are capable of providing max. 500mA each for supplying the connected devices. Network Status Power USB 1 USB 1 USB 2 USB 2 Error...

  • Page 11: Step 4: Setting The Network Parameters

    W&T Quickstart Step 4: Setting the network parameters The default address of the W&T USB-Server is: 190.107.233.110 In addition, DHCP protocol is the factory default. If the network in question has a DHCP server, the network basic parameters are automatically assigned after powering up the W&T USB-Ser- ver and after it is connected to the network.

  • Page 12: Step 5: Installing The W&T Usb Port Redirector

    W&T Quickstart Step 5: Installing the W&T USB Port Redirector The W&T USB Port Redirector implemented as a Windows core driver makes a virtual USB host controller available. Install it on a Windows XP or higher machine using the W&T product CD included in the scope of delivery.

  • Page 13: Step 6: Connecting To A Usb Device

    W&T Quickstart Step 6: Connecting to a USB device The configuration tool is started from the new program group W&T USB Port Redirector. The local subnet is automatically searched for by W&T USB Servers and connected USB devices. Double-clicking on the desired device results in the following dialog.
  • Page 14 W&T Quickstart • Permanently The USB device is permanently logged on in the system. This means that after a computer restart the connection is automatically restored and the USB device logged on in the system. Like when plugging in to a local USB port, clicking the OK button adds the USB device to the WIndows plug&play system.

  • Page 15: System Overview And Function

    W&T System Overview and Function The W&T USB-Server together with the W&T USB Port Redirector provides a transparent network tunnel for sending USB datagrams. Data connection concept Virtual USB-Host-Controller Subject to errors and modifications...

  • Page 16: Introduction To The W&T Usb-Server

    USB device together with the W&T USB-Server. For additional information, see our Web site at http://www.wut.de/53641. 2.1.2 Maximum number of USB devices Although the W&T USB-Server is designed for direct connection of two USB devices, connection of an external USB hub per USB port is also supported.

  • Page 17: System Overview

    W&T System Overview With respect to data throughput - especially when connecting High-Speed USB devices - it must be remembered that only a theoretical bandwidth of maximum 100Mbis/s is available on the network side. 2.1.3 System overview On the hardware side the W&T USB-Server adapts the USB devices.
  • Page 18 W&T System Overview Windows-PC W&T USB-Server W&T USB- TCP/IP- TCP/IP-Stack USB Host redirector Stack controller Device driver USB1 USB1 Application Network ports Device driver USB2 USB2 Web based management Device driver Firmware update Service ports Inventory Reset USB devices...

  • Page 19: Assigning/Changing Ip Parameters

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters After the hardware installation of the USB-Server, the IP address and any subnet mask and gateway for operation in a TCP/IP network must be assigned. Please check with your systems administrator for the correct values of these parameters. The USB-Server factory default IP address is 190.107.233.110.

  • Page 20: Managing The Network Parameters In The Usb-Server

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters 3.1 Managing the network parameters in the USB-Server The W&T USB-Server distinguishes between two modes with respect to its network-side basic parameters.. Static IP address, subnet mask and gateway are stgored in the non- volatile setup of the USB-Server, and DHCP protocol is disabled. The parameters set using this method remain stored even after power interruptions and resets until they are changed using WuTility or Web-Based-Management.

  • Page 21: Dhcp Mode (Factory Default Setting)

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters DHCP mode (factory default setting) Many networks use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) for centralized and dynamic assignining of the An explanation of the network parameters. As shipped and after a reset to the factory gasic terms and fundamentals of default settings, DHCP mode is enabled, so that in network addressing in the...

  • Page 22: Deactivating Dhcp Mode

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters the radio button DHCP and then click on the Continue button. • Activating using Web Based Management In the menu Config r Device r Basic Settings r Network select the option Static. After entering the new IP address and the valid subnet mask and gateway address, click on the Apply button.

  • Page 23: System Name

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters on the Apply button. Clicking on Logout and Save saves the new setting in the USB-Server and the device can again be accessed under the new IP address. 3.2.3 System Name To support a possible later automated updating of the DNS system using the DHCP server, the USB-Server identifies itself within the DHCP protocol by its system name.

  • Page 24: Reserved Ip Addresses

    Server on the DHCP server. This is generally done by linking the IP address to be assigned to the unique Ethernet address of the USB-Server, which can be found on the sticker on the housing. 53641 [ M o d e l ] EN=00c03d004a05 Ethernet address OK xxxxxx 3.2.6 Dynamic IP addresses...
  • Page 25 W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters services. This means when a new IP address is assigned to the UBS-Server, the DHCP server then also automatically updates the DNS system. The new address is then associated with the respective domain name. For detailed information about your network environment, consult with your system administrator if in doubt.

  • Page 26: Static Mode

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters Static mode In Static mode the USB-Server uses static network parameters and DHCP protocol is disabled. There are two ways of assigning the static values for IP address, subnet mask and gateway. 3.3.1 Assigning static IP parameters using WuTility The Windows tool WuTility in version 3.70 and higher supports inventorying and management of the network basic parameters of W&T USB-Servers:...
  • Page 27 W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters procedure can be repeated as often as desired by clicking on the Scan button: Within the inv entory list you can identify the desired USB-Ser- ver by its MAC address. For initial installations this IP address is 190.107.233.110.

  • Page 28: Assigning Static Ip Parameters Using Wbm

    W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters After clicking on the Continue button you are also prompted for the system password. Then the network parameters are stored in the USB-Server in non-volatile memory. All further settings are made using Web-Based-Management of the USB-Server and an Internet browser. Select the desired USB- Server from the WuTility inventory list and click on the Browser button.
  • Page 29 W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters Notify the responsible network administrator before makingany changes to the network settings of a computer. On the computer side one of the two following conditions must be met: • The IP address of the computer used is in the subnet range 190.107.0.0 or is temporarily changed to an appropriate value.
  • Page 30 W&T Assigning/Changing IP Parameters...

  • Page 31: Hardware - Interfaces And Indicators

    W&T Hardware - Interfaces and Indicators Supply voltage via PoE and external Ethernet port USB ports LED indicators Subject to errors and modifications...

  • Page 32: Supply Voltage

    Power for the W&T USB-Server can be provided either via PoE or from an external power supply. 4.1.1 PoE supply The model 53641 USB-Server is suitable for use in PoE environments according to IEEE802.3af. Here the supply voltage is brought in by the network infrastructure through the RJ45 terminal.

  • Page 33: Ethernet Port

    W&T Ports and indicators 4.2 Ethernet port The USB-Server Industry has an IEEE 802.3 compatible network terminal. The physical connection is made using TP copper cable. 4.2.1 10/100BaseT to RJ45 The 10/100BaseT network interface has a shielded RJ45 connector. The assignments indicated in the following illustration correspond to an MDI interface, so that the connection to the hub or switch is made using a max.
  • Page 34 W&T Ports and indicators Auto Negotiation: 10/100BaseT, Full/Half Duplex In its factory default setting the W&T USB-Server uses Auto- Negotiation mode. To prevent communication problems caused for example by a duplex mismatch, we recommend also operating the used port on the switch or hub in Auto- Negotiation mode.

  • Page 35: Usb Ports

    W&T Ports and indicators 4.3 USB ports The USB standard specifies both the wiring of the port and the names of the signal lines. The configuration shown below corresponds to a USB standard port. Both USB ports are able to provide devices with 5V and a maximum of 500mA each, independently of each other.

  • Page 36: Led Indicators

    W&T Ports and indicators 4.4 LED indicators The USB-Server has six LEDs on the front panel. Status Power USB 1 USB 1 USB 2 USB 2 Error Connect Power OFF: No power is present. Check for proper connection of the supply voltage on PoE or from the external power supply.
  • Page 37 W&T Ports and indicators Error USB1|2 ON: The corresponding port was automatically disabled due to an overload. The connected USB device requires a current of > 500mA or is defective. Special case - firmware update If the USB-Server was initialized by the WuTility management tool for a firmware update, the four LEDs USB-Connect USB1/2 and USB-Error1/2 flash cyclically approx.
  • Page 38 W&T Ports and indicators...

  • Page 39: The W&T Usb Port Redirector

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector The W&T USB Port Redirector consists on one hand of the virtual host controller designed as a Windows core driver. In addition to controlling the network connection to the USB-Server, it takes care of system-side processing of the USB handling.

  • Page 40: Overview

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector 5.1 Overview The W&T USB Port Redirector, which is implemented as a Windows core driver, provides a virtual USB host controller which behaves with respect to the Windows system like a local standard controller. Configuration of the core driver is registry-based using the configuration tool which is started using the link Configure USB Port Redirector.
  • Page 41 W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector manually (for additional information see section The inventory list).5.2 Installation/Deinstallation of the W&T USB Port Redirector Subject to errors and modifications...

  • Page 42: Installation/Deinstallation Of The Usb Redirector

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector 5.2 Installation/Deinstallation of the USB Redirector Installation of the W&T USB Port Redirector can be done directly from the product CD included in the scope of delivery. Alternatively the current version and updates are always available on the W&T Web site at http://www.wut.de.

  • Page 43: Installation From Download

    5.2.2 Installation from download From the homepage http://www.wut.de the simplest methodd is to enter article number 53641 in the Search function. Set the drop-down box to Drivers and then click on the Go button. The following page contains a direct link to the current version.

  • Page 44: The Inventory List

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector 5.3 The inventory list The inventory lists in the configuration tool represent the required and available W&T USB-Servers with the connected USB devices along with additional information in a tree structure. • Icon for USB-Server •...

  • Page 45: Automatic Inventory List Creation

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector 5.3.1 Automatic inventory list creation Here the local subnet automatically searches for W&T USB- Serverns and USB devices connected to them. The inventorizing is done in two phases, whereby first the W&T USB-Servers are found using a UDP broadcast (port 8513).

  • Page 46: Saving And Opening Inventory Lists

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector The menu path Devices r Add opens the following dialog: Enter here the IP address or the host name of the desired USB- Server. The local TCP port on the USB-Server used for further communication is factory set to 32032.

  • Page 47: Using Usb Devices - Plug/Unplug

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector 5.4 Using USB devices - Plug/Unplug To enable a USB device connected on the USB-Server in the Windows plug and play system, it must be included using the configuration tool. Compared with a local computer, this corresponds to plugging the device into a USB port.

  • Page 48: Closing A Connection - Unplug

    W&T The W&T USB Port Redirector The Properties menu opens the following dialog box: While adding you have three options. Clicking on the OK button after selecting the desired option opens the connection to the USB device and triggers the plug event in the Windows system. •...

  • Page 49: Web-Based-Management

    W&T Web-Based-Management The W&T USB-Server configuration is Web-based and can be opened using any Web browser. WBM (Web-Based Management) is session-oriented. This means all changes made are first temporarily buffer stored and not saved in the non-volatile Setup of the USB-Server until a final save function has been performed.

  • Page 50: Starting And Navigating The Wbm

    W&T Web-Based-Management 6.1 Starting and navigating the WBM To access the WBM of the USB-Server, start your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the USB-Server and a port number if appropriate. http://[IP-Adresse]:[port number] Ab Werk ist für das WBM der HTTP-Standard-Port 80 konfigu- riert.

  • Page 51: The Start Page Of The Usb-Server

    W&T Web-Based-Management 6.1.2 The Start page of the USB-Server The basic struction of the Web pages in the USB-Server is divided into the navigation tree on the left side and the main frame with the contents of the respective menu branch on the right side.

  • Page 52: Wbm - Configuration Sessions

    W&T Web-Based-Management 6.2 WBM - configuration sessions Setting on the W&T USB-Server are made within password- protected configuration sessions. These are exclusive, i.e. only one session can be active at a time. 6.2.1 Login The Config link in the navigation tree takes you to the login page of the USB-Server.
  • Page 53 W&T Web-Based-Management 6.2.2 Logout Quit a configuration session by using the Logout page of the USB-Server. All functions except for Cancel cause any connections from PCs to connected USB devices to be closed. To prevent data loss, we recommend any users listed on the homepage of the USB-Server to be previously notified.

  • Page 54: Wbm - Assigning Passwords

    W&T Web-Based-Management 6.3 WBM - Assigning passwords The password may be up to 32 characters and protects the following configuration accesses to the W&T USB-Server. • Web Based Management • Uploading configurations • Firmware update • Reset Port • Setting using WuTility Deleting an unknown or forgotten password to the can only be done by a hardware reset of the USB-Server to its default settings.

  • Page 55: Wbm - Network Basic Parameters

    W&T Web-Based-Management 6.4 WBM - Network basic parameters Config r Device r Basic Settings r Network in the navigation tree takes you to the Web page with the network-side basic parameters. Saving changes made here closes any connections from PCs to connected USB devices. To prevent data loss, we recommend any users listed on the homepage of the USB-Server to be previously notified.
  • Page 56 W&T Web-Based-Management For entering the IP address when DHCP is disabled. For entering the subnet mask for the respective network when DHCP is disabled. For entering the gateway for the respective network when DHCP is disabled. Valid values for IP address, subnet mask and gateway canbe obtained from your network administrator.
  • Page 57 W&T Web-Based-Management The Keep-Alive-Check, which is factory set to 5s, monitors all TCP connections. If there is no data traffic within a TCP connection for the specified time limit, the USB-Server generates a Keep-Alive packet. If the connection partner does not respond to this packet, the connection in the USB-Server is reset.
  • Page 58 W&T Web-Based-Management...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    W&T Appendix Up-/downloading configuration data Firmware update Reset to factory default settings Used ports and network security Technical data Subject to errors and modifications...

  • Page 60: Up- And Downloading Configuration Data

    W&T Appendix 7.1 Up- and downloading configuration data The USB-Server allows you to read out all its current configuration data or write it back to the device. This allows complicated setting profiles to be archived and sent back complete to thedevices whenever needed. FOr group startups all you need to do is configure a device using Web-Based-Ma- nagement and then copy the profile you have created to the other USB-Servers.

  • Page 61: Up- And Downloading Using Wutility

    W&T Appendix 7.1.2 Up- and downloading using WuTility Alternately you can up- and download configuration profiles using the WuTility management tool. The advantage compared with the method of using the Web pages in the unit is that mul- tiple devices can be processed at the same time. Highlight one or more USB-Servers in the WuTility inventory list.

  • Page 62: Firmware Update

    W&T Appendix 7.2 Firmware update The operating software of the USB-Server is constantly being improved. The following section describes the procedure for uploading the firmware. 7.2.1 Where is the current firmware available? The latest firmware including the available update tools and a revision list is published on our Web site at the following address: http://www.wut.de...
  • Page 63 W&T Appendix New firmware is sent to the USB-Server using the WuTility management tool. In the inventory list highlight the desired USB-Server and then click on the Firmware button. In the following dialog box you select only the firmware file you want to send (*.uhd) and then click on the Continue button.

  • Page 64: Resetting The Usb-Server

    W&T Appendix 7.3 Resetting the USB-Server If the USB-Server needs to be reset without changing its settings, socket 8888 can be used. If a connection is opened to this port the USB-Server immediately closes it again and then performs a restart of the firmware. Use of the system password If a system password has been configured, this must be null terminated (= [password] + 0x00) and sent to the USB-Server...

  • Page 65: Reset To Factory Defaults

    W&T Appendix 7.4 Reset to factory defaults The USB-Server can be reset to its factory default settings using the following methods. 7.4.1 Hardware reset to factory default settings To use this method the motherboard of the USB-Server has a jumper next to the network port. This is OUT for standard mode.

  • Page 66: Used Ports And Network Security

    W&T Appendix 7.5 Used ports and network security In its standard factory setting the USB-Server uses the TCP and UDP port numbers shown in the table below. Port-/Socket- Password number Application protection? Configurable 32032 (TCP) Data USB redirector 80 (TCP) Web-Based-Management 8888 (TCP) Reset USB-Server...
  • Page 67 W&T Appendix The authorization concept of the USB-Server The control and configuration access to the USB-Server is password protected. The factory default setting is for no password, so that simply logging in provides full access to the corresponding settings and functions. To prevent unauthorized access, we therefore strongly recommend using a password.
  • Page 68 W&T Appendix • Reading/writing the configuration data (see section Up- and downloading the configuration data) The configuration profiles can be read from and written to USB-Servers using the WuTility tool or Web-Based-Manage- ment. In both cases this is done using the TCP port reserved for Web-Based-Management.

  • Page 69: Technical Data

    W&T Appendix 7.6 Technical data Supply voltage ... Power over Ethernet 37 - 57V DC from PSE External supply DC 24V - 48V (+/-10%) Current draw ... Power over Ethernet PoE Class 3 (6,49-12,95W) Ext. supply without USB devices typ. 50mA @24V DC Ext.

  • Page 70: Licences

    W&T Appendix 7.7 Licences GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 71 W&T Appendix We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 72 W&T Appendix source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program.
  • Page 73 W&T Appendix this License, whose permissions for other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it. Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you;...
  • Page 74 W&T Appendix form) with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code.
  • Page 75 W&T Appendix License and any other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program.
  • Page 76 W&T Appendix later version", you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. If the Program does not specify a version number of this License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation.
  • Page 77 W&T Appendix Subject to errors and modifications...

  • Page 78: Index

    W&T Index Index Half Duplex 34 High speed 35 Symbole Hot plugging 35 10/100BaseT 33 HTTP port 56 air circulation 8 Identification 44 authorization concept 67 Installation 8 Auto Negotiation 34 Interrupt transfer 35 Inventory list 44 IP address 19, 56 Bulk transfer 35 Isochronal transfer 35 Client 44...
  • Page 79 W&T Index Quickstart 7 Requested USB device 44 Reset 65 RJ45 33 Static IP 21, 26, 55 Status 44 Status LED 36 Subnet mask 56 System Name 23 System Overview 15 Technical data 69 Unplug 48 USB interface 35 USB modes 16 USB port 10, 16, 35 USB Port Redirector 12, 40 UsbServerPort 40, 56...

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