Connect The Hardware - Digi AnywhereUSB Plus Series User Manual

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If you install the AnywhereUSB Manager as a stand-alone, Digi recommends that you select the Run
AnywhereUSB Manager at Startup option during the installation process to automatically launch the
AnywhereUSB Manager each time you log in to your Windows user account.
If the auto connect feature is enabled, the AnywhereUSB Manager automatically connects to groups
and devices when the user logs in and starts the AnywhereUSB Manager.
Both Administrators and non-Administrators can run the AnywhereUSB Manager and configure it.
Groups and devices are disconnected when user logs out.
Service
Install the AnywhereUSB Manager as a service if USB devices must be available before user login and
remain connected even when all users log out. The service automatically runs in the background.
Only an Administrator can start the AnywhereUSB Manager or
If the auto connect feature is enabled, the AnywhereUSB Manager automatically connects to groups
and devices at Windows boot time.
Groups and devices remain connected when the user logs out.
If you are not the Administrator, you are able to see and use the devices connected to the Hub that
are in the groups to which your client ID is
Hub or device without assistance from an Administrator.

Connect the hardware

Before you begin, verify that you have your AnywhereUSB® Plus Hub, the required additional
equipment for your Hub, and any additional optional equipment. See
WARNING! Digi recommends that you use a private network to connect the computer to
the Hub, as described in this section. If you do not use a private network, and the same
client ID is assigned to both a known and an unknown computer, there is a risk of
misidentification. In this situation, an unknown computer may connect to the Hub before
the known computer does, resulting in the wrong computer being allowed to connect to
your Hub.
It is recommended that you download a
1. Connect one end of a Shielded CAT 7 (STP) Ethernet cable to the Hub.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer.
3. Connect the appropriate power supply for your model:
AnywhereUSB 2 Plus Hub: Connect the power supply to the Hub, and use the twist-
n
lock feature to secure the power supply.
AnywhereUSB 8 Plus Hub: Connect the power supply to the Hub and tighten the
n
screws to secure.
AnywhereUSB 24 Plus Hub: Connect one IEC 60320 power cord into the Hub. The
n
second power cord is used for redundancy.
4. Plug the power supply to an outlet. You may have two power supplies for an AnywhereUSB 24
Plus Hub.
5. Verify that the blue power LED is illuminated.
AnywhereUSB® Plus User Guide
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assigned, but you cannot choose to connect to an additional
PDF copy of this manual to your computer.
Connect the hardware
to configure service.
Verify product components.
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