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- Page 1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Media Adapter User Manual V1.1.0...
- Page 2 About This Manual This manual explains Z-Com VUS-100 IEEE 802.11n Wireless Virtual USB Storage (hereafter called “USB”), how to build the infrastructure based on the VUS-100 and proposals when using this USB storage. For your attention on important parts, special characters and patterns are used in this manual: Note: This indicates an important note.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENT CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..........................7 ................................7 NTRODUCTION ................................7 PPEARANCE ................................7 EATURES ............................. 8 YPICAL PPLICATIONS CHAPTER 2 BASIC INSTALLATION ........................10 ............................10 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ............................... 10 ACKAGE ONTENTS ............................10 ARDWARE NSTALLATION LED D ..............................11 EFINITION CHAPTER 3 BASIC SETTINGS .......................... - Page 4 LICKR CCOUNT ..........................24 AXIMUM HOTOS TO ETURN ......................24 ROWSE RIVATE LICKR ETWORK LBUM CHAPTER 6 MANAGEMENT ..........................31 VUS-100 B ....................... 31 IEW THE ASIC NFORMATION ..........................31 TATISTICS NFORMATION ............................... 32 IRMWARE PGRADE ........................... 34 ACKUP ESTORE ETTINGS ........................
- Page 5 FIGURE 1 VUS-100 ................................ 7 IGURE – L ......................8 IGURE PPLICATION OCAL HARED OLDER – N ........................8 IGURE PPLICATION ETWORK LBUM – C LED TV ..................... 8 IGURE PPLICATION OMPATIBLE ISENSE – PS3 ............................9 IGURE PPLICATION ........................13...
- Page 6 27 U ........................33 IGURE PGRADE IRMWARE VIA 28 B ....................34 IGURE ACKUP ESTORE ETTINGS VIA TILITY 29 B ....................... 35 IGURE ACKUP ESTORE ETTINGS VIA 30 R ................. 36 IGURE ESTORE ACTORY EFAULT ETTINGS VIA TILITY 31 R ..................
- Page 7 TABLE 1 VUS-100 LED D ..........................11 ABLE EFINITION 2 VUS-100 F ......................12 ABLE ACTORY EFAULT ETTINGS ..........................41 ABLE RODUCT PECIFICATIONS ............................44 ABLE ECHNICAL ERMS 5 ASCII ................................45 ABLE...
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Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing Z-Com VUS-100 IEEE 802.11n Wireless Virtual USB Storage! Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n, this VUS-100 brings you with ideal transmission data rate and wider compatibility as well. As a concept of virtual USB storage, the USB host support is a must for connecting device. -
Page 9: Typical Applications
Typical Applications Play photos in local shared folders via digital photo frame Figure 2 Application – Local Shared Folder Play photos in Flickr network album via digital photo frame Figure 3 Application – Network Album Play photos in local shared folders or Flickr network album via compatible Hisense LED TV Figure 4 Application –... -
Page 10: F Igure 5 A Pplication – Ps3
Figure 5 Application – PS3 Chapter 1 Introduction... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Basic Installation
One set of PC installed with 10/100 Base-TX network adapter Keep the IP address of PC, access point and VUS-100 in the same network segment. By default, VUS-100 is set to 192.168.1.1, configure the IP address of PC to 192.168.1.X (X can not be 0, 1 or 255) A Web browser on PC for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above... -
Page 12: Led Definition
Chapter 3 & for configuration details.) Plug VUS-100 out from your computer after configuration, and connect it to the digital photo frame, compatible Hisense LED TV or PS3 to complete installation. LED Definition The following table demonstrates the definition of LED which indicates the network activity of VUS-100. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Basic Settings
Chapter 3 Basic Settings Factory Default Settings The VUS-100 is set to default values when you first use it. The following table demonstrates the default settings of VUS-100, you can re-acquire these parameters by resetting the device. If necessary, please refer to Restore Factory Default Settings. -
Page 14: Basic Settings
Alternatively, after accessing the wireless network, you can input the IP address (By default it is set to 192.168.1.1) of VUS-100 in the IE address field to login VUS-100 Web-based management interface or use UPnP to login VUS-100 and make configuration. -
Page 15: Ip Settings
Figure 7 Basic Settings Device Name You can specify the name of VUS-100 at will. Note that it is 15 characters at most and case-sensitive. UPnP By enabling UPnP, VUS-100 is able to search for available network devices automatically, so as to establish connection with other network devices much faster. -
Page 16: F Igure 8 Ip A Ddress A Ssignment
Obtain IP Address Automatically By checking this option, VUS-100 will request for an IP address from the network if being connected to the wireless network, then the DHCP server will select an idle IP from its IP pool and allocate it to VUS-100 after receiving this request. -
Page 17: Wireless Basic Settings
For AP and STA to identify a wireless network, SSID is composed of 32 ASCII characters at most and is case-sensitive. Keep the SSID on VUS-100 and AP identical for connection. By default, it is set to any which means VUS-100 will search and establish connection with the available AP of strongest signal strength. -
Page 18: Wireless Security Settings
Wireless Security Settings Figure 10 Wireless Security Settings Auth-Type (Authentication Type) Open System: Allows connection with any AP. Shared Key: Encryption and key are required. WPA-PSK: As a simplified WPA mode, there is no need for special authentication server. This WPA Pre-shared Key mode only requires to input a key in each WLAN nodes (AP, wireless router, adapter, etc) beforehand. -
Page 19: Site Survey
WPA-PSK. AES: Short for Advanced Encryption Standard, it is usually co-used with WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK. Note: Keep the Auth-Type, Encryption and Key in VUS-100 and its associated AP identical, otherwise the connection may fail! Site Survey Figure 11 Site Survey... -
Page 20: Wireless Connection Scenario
The VUS-100 will search for available APs in LAN and establish connection automatically after being powered on. You can view the information of available APs in Site Survey from Wireless. Select the AP you would like to connect and click Join to establish connection. -
Page 21: Chapter 4 Browse Local Shared Folders
Figure 13 Folders Open Folders in the left menu bar; By clicking Scan the VUS-100 will search all the available shared folders in LAN automatically. The scan result will be listed in the dialog box. Browse Several Local Shared Folders Simultaneously VUS-100 allows you to browse more than one shared folder simultaneously if there are several shared folders available in LAN. -
Page 22: F Igure 14 B Rowse S Everal S Hared F Olders
Figure 14 Browse Several Shared Folders Chapter 4 Browse Local Shared Folders... -
Page 23: Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album
Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album Add/Delete Flickr Account Click Flickr in the left menu bar to add or delete the account of Flickr network album. Figure 15 Flickr Account Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 24: Figure 16 Add Flickr Account
Figure 16 Add Flickr Account After adding an account, you can browse the shared albums under this account; as to the private albums, please refer to Browse Private Flickr Network Album. Note: The length of Flickr user name can not exceed 50 characters. Click “Apply”... -
Page 25: Maximum Photos To Return
Maximum Photos to Return Figure 17 Maximum Photos to Return Maximum Photos to Return You can specify the number of photos to be browsed in this field, ranging from 1 to 500. Besides from setting the maximum number, you can also specify the size of photos to be browsed. The available size options are: 75×75, 100×100, 240×240, 500×500, 1024×1024, and Original Photo. -
Page 26: Figure 18 Browse Private Flickr Network Album
album. Step 1. Add a Flickr account that you will use to browse the private album in Account Name field; Figure 18 Browse Private Flickr Network Album Step 2. Click Authentication to continue; Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 27: F Igure 19 A Uthentication
Figure 19 Authentication Step 3. Click the link as shown above: http://www.flickr.com/auth-72157604050924779 open Flickr website; Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 28: Figure 20 Login
Figure 20 Login Step 4. Input the Username and Password of account that you would like to browse. By clicking Sign In, you are entering into the confirm webpage as shown below: Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 29: F Igure 21 C Onfirmation
Figure 21 Confirmation Step 5. Click OK, I’LL ALLOW IT. Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 30: Figure 22 Code
Figure 22 Code Step 6. Type the code that you get into the corresponding field of your Utility, and click Complete Authentication to finish the process. Now you can browse that private Flickr Network Album. Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 31: Figure 23 Input The Code
Figure 23 Input the Code Chapter 5 Browse Flickr Network Album... -
Page 32: Chapter 6 Management
Chapter 6 Management View the VUS-100 Basic Information In the Utility, click Status in the left menu bar to view the basic information of your VUS-100. Click Refresh to view the real-time information. All is read-only. Figure 24 Basic Information View Statistics Information In the Utility, click Statistics under Status in the left menu bar to view the data statistics of VUS-100. -
Page 33: Firmware Upgrade
Folders: It illustrates the communication statistics when browsing the shared folders in LAN. Flickr: It illustrates the communication statistics when browsing the Flickr network album. Firmware Upgrade VUS-100 provides you with multiple options for firmware upgrade. Upgrade Firmware via Utility Chapter 6 Management... -
Page 34: F Igure 26 U Pgrade F Irmware Via U Tility
Click Select Firmware File and select the file you would like to upgrade; Start upgrade by clicking Upgrade; A prompt indicating successful upgrade will pop up after the firmware has been upgraded; Reboot VUS-100 to let the new firmware be applied. Upgrade Firmware via Web Figure 27 Upgrade Firmware via Web Click to open Management →... -
Page 35: Backup/Restore Settings
It is strongly recommended backing up configuration information in case of something unexpected. If tragedy hits the VUS-100, you may have an access to restore the important files by the backup. VUS-100 provides two ways to backup and restore settings. - Page 36 Backup Settings: Click to open Management → Configuration; A dialog box will pop up by clicking Save, specify the path and file name, like vus-100.cfg; This vus-100.cfg file will be saved into your local disk by clicking Yes. Restore Settings: A dialog box will pop up by clicking Browse;...
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Page 37: Restore Factory Default Settings
Restore Factory Default Settings The VUS-100 provides three ways to restore factory default settings. Restore Factory Default Settings via Utility Figure 30 Restore Factory Default Settings via Utility Click to open Management → Config in the left menu bar; By clicking Reset a window will pop up, suggesting you whether to restore factory default settings. -
Page 38: Reboot
Click Yes to start the process. Restore Factory Default Settings via Default Button When the VUS-100 is working with power switched on, press the default button for about 3 seconds, then the device will reboot and default settings will be applied. - Page 39 Figure 32 Reboot via Utility Click to open Management → Reboot in the left menu bar; Please wait for about 120 seconds after clicking Reboot, till the reboot process is completed. Reboot via Web Figure 33 Reboot via Web Click to open Management → Configuration; By clicking Reboot a window will pop up, click Yes to start the process.
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Page 40: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
MAC address distinguishes itself by the unique identity among network devices. There are three ways available to know it: • At the bottom of each VUS-100 posted a label with the MAC address, as shown below: • From the VUS-100 utility, open Information in Status to view the MAC address;... -
Page 41: Technical Support
• Whether the Filckr album that you are going to browse is a private one? If so, please apply for an authority; • Whether you have reboot your VUS-100 after configuration? Technical Support Please go to http://www.zcom.com.tw for the latest firmware. If there is any problem or difficulty during installation and usage, please contact local vendor for support. -
Page 42: Appendix A. Specifications
Appendix A. Specifications Table 3 Product Specifications SPECIFICATION Model VUS-100 Standards IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi Compatible) IEEE802.11g (Wi-Fi Compatible) IEEE802.11n (Wi-Fi Compatible) IEEE802.3af (Power over Ethernet) IEEE802.1x (Security Authentication) TCP/IP UPnP Ports 1× USB Port 1× Power WLAN (Green) Status (Orange) - Page 43 Data Encryption WEP (40, 128, 152-bit) with Passphrase WEP Key Generation TKIP SSID Broadcast MANAGEMENT Web-based Management Yes. Secure SSL Windows-based Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility/ HTTP Save & Load Configuration Utility /HTTP The Configuration File is human-editable. Adjacent AP/STA Scan Yes (SSID, BSSID channel, mode(11b/11g/n), security mode) RADIUS Accounting WIRELESS...
- Page 44 IEEE 802.11g Best,54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 ENVIRONMENT 40(L)mmx70(W)mmx10(H)mm Dimensions <400g Weight Power Supply DC Adapter : +5V DC@1A Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55 ℃ Operating Humidity 10 ~ 95% Non-Condensing Storage Temperature -10 ~ 65 ℃...
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Page 45: Appendix B. Technical Terms
Appendix B. Technical Terms Table 4 Technical Terms Terms Description IEEE 802.11n An extension to 802.11 specification developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO). The additional transmitter and receiver antennas allow for increased data throughput through spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity through coding schemes. -
Page 46: Appendix C. Ascii
Appendix C. ASCII WEP can be configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key (hexadecimal number or ACSII). As defined, hexadecimal number is represented by 0-9, A-F or a-f; ACSII is represented by 0-9, A-F, a-f and punctuation. Each consists of two-digit hexadecimal. Table 5 ASCII ASCII ASCII... - Page 47 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Media Adapter, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.