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Page 1: Usb Hub
Cable-Free USB Hub User Manual F5U301... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...1 Features ... 3 System Requirements ... 3 Package Includes... 3 Technical Specifications... 4 2. Installation ...6 3. Operation ... 10 4. Troubleshooting ... 18 5. Technical Specifications ... 22 6. Information ... 24... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Figure 1: USB Dongle Figure 1: USB Dongle Figure 2: Wireless Hub... -
Page 4: Features
• Data-transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps for USB 2.0 devices • Ports for linking up to 4 high- or low-speed devices with your computer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty System Requirements For PC Users • Pentium processor-based computer with Hi-Speed ®... - Page 5 Introduction Belkin unleashes USB. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub. This revolutionary product lets you connect all your USB devices to your computer—wirelessly. Now you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room, from up to 30 feet away, without the hassle of connecting cables.
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Page 6: Technical Specifications
Introduction Technical Specifications Upstream Ports: Downstream Ports: Per-Port Voltage: Per-Port Current: Power Mode: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Power Supply: Output: Main-Power-LED Color Definitions Green: Port-Status-LED Color Definitions Green: 500mA Self 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) 5V, 2.6mA Plug Size: Plug Polarity:... -
Page 7: Chipset
Introduction Certifications Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Chipset Wisair Ports 4 USB A Indicator-Light Status Individual-status LED for each downstream port Power LED Power Supply Operating Range Up to 30 ft. -
Page 8: Installation
Installation The following diagram illustrates the basic steps in connecting and getting started with the dongle. Note: Do not attach the USB dongle before the host drivers are installed. Step 1 Install software and drivers from the included CD-ROM. Step 2 Connect the USB Dongle to the PC and approve the multiple-driver installation. - Page 9 If a previous installation of USB drivers already exists in your PC, uninstall the previous version using the uninstall utility (select “Start > Programs > Belkin >”). Install the USB Drivers and Software Ensure that your PC system hardware and software are both operational.
- Page 10 Installation Connecting the USB Dongle Place the Hub no more than three feet from the dongle. Power OFF the Hub and disconnect it from all USB devices (e.g., cameras, hard drives, scanners). Ensure that the dongle and Hub are facing each other. Connect the USB dongle to the PC’s high-speed USB port.
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Page 11: Uninstalling The Software
Installation Uninstalling the Software If you need to uninstall the software, you can do so by using the automatic uninstaller or by using the “Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs” utility. To uninstall the software: Detach the dongle from the USB port of the PC. Select “Uninstall Wireless Hub”... -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Status Indication When the Belkin Connection Manager is up, the Belkin icon displays in the Windows System Tray. The color of the icon indicates the current activity state, as follows: Icon Color Status Enabled (yellow icon) USB dongle is connected to the computer (dongle is... - Page 13 Configuration Properties The dongle “Hardware Properties” screen provides direct access to the dongle hardware configuration. To open the “Properties” screen, right-click on the Belkin icon and select “Properties” from the context menu. The following table explains the properties that can be...
- Page 14 Description Resets the connection/ disassociates Cable-Free USB Hub and restarts scanning Turns off dongle to save PHY power Packets sent (by dongle) Packets received (from Hub) Belkin Cable-Free USB dongle (HWA531) Unique hardware identification number Host-firmware version Belkin PC-driver version...
- Page 15 Operation Table 1: Wireless channel selection Belkin Channel Channel Name TFC1 TFC2 TFC5 TFC6 TFC7 Figure 3: Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status screen Band Search Pattern...
- Page 16 Operation Pairing and Association/Connection Once the Hub is powered up and completes its initialization, it is ready for association. First-time association occurs after manually registering the product ID number of the Hub with the PC. This is also called “pairing” the two entities. After the first-time connection/association, future association is handled automatically, so that no user intervention is necessary.
- Page 17 Operation Following registration/pairing, association/connection is established, and a tool tip is displayed in the System Tray area showing the product ID number and a message that the Hub is connected with the PC as shown in the image below. Check the “Operating State” field in the “Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status”...
- Page 18 Operation Changing Association/Registration (Pairing) To change the association/registration from one Hub to another: In the “Hub Connection Status” screen, click “Un-Register”. Enter the product ID number of the Hub to which you want to associate and press “Register”. A tool tip is displayed in the System Tray area, containing the product ID and a message that the Hub is now connected with the PC.
- Page 19 Operation Closing the Connection Manager Application To shut down the Connection Manager: Right-click the tray icon and select “Exit”. Click “Yes” to confirm that you want to shut down the application. Maintenance The following sections provide maintenance information and troubleshooting advice.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Dongle LED Indicator Traffic: Flashes green when packets are received. Hub LED Indicators Association/Traffic Figure 5: Cable-Free USB Hub LED Indicators Power: Constant on when 5V DC is applied. Association with Dongle/Traffic Indicator: when a new device is connected to the Hub; blinks rapidly to indicate Rx/Tx traffic with your peripheral device. - Page 21 Troubleshooting Channel Busy If the user selects a specific channel (frequency range) and the dongle (after scanning) finds it cannot be the master on that channel, an information message window will display automatically. This is the result of more than one dongle present in the same range.
- Page 22 Troubleshooting Extended or External Wired USB Hub Connections If you are connecting the dongle to a PC via an external wired USB hub, we recommend that you: • Apply external power to the wired USB hub. • Do not use the external hub during initial connect and driver installation.
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Page 23: Firmware Version
Reading Software and Firmware Versions In order to ensure that you are working with the latest version of software and hardware, you can check the versions of each component as follows: Belkin application PC host drivers version Cable-Free USB dongle firmware version... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
PCB Size HWA531 — Cable-Free USB dongle DWA531 — 4-port Cable-Free USB Hub Belkin 531 MAC/BB chip, Belkin 502 RF chip Up to 30 to 60 ft. (10 to 20m) Up to 480Mbps (automatically or manually selected) 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz; supporting... - Page 25 Technical Specifications Antenna Operating Temperature Range Operational Humidity PHY Compliance FCC Compliance USB Hub Compliance OS Compliance Coexistence HWA531 — UWB on-board omnidirectional antenna DWA531 — UWB 2 internal omnidirectional antennas 5° C to 50° C 10–95% Complies with WiMedia spec.
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Page 26: Information
Belkin International, Inc., warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product. What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY F5U301... - Page 27 Information What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin International, Inc., determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
- Page 28 INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
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Page 29: Ports
+44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2007 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.