MiTAC MUH-4100 User Manual

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MUH-4100 / MiTAC
MUH-4100
User's Guide
November 2006

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  • Page 1 MUH-4100 / MiTAC MUH-4100 User’s Guide November 2006...
  • Page 2 TRADEMARKS All brand, product names, and intellectual property rights are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 5 NOTE: Operation under the provisions of this section is limited to UWB transmitters employed solely for indoor operation. (1) Indoor UWB devices, by the nature of their design, must be capable of operation only indoors. The necessity to operate with a fixed indoor infrastructure, e.g., a transmitter that must be connected to the AC power lines, may be considered sufficient to demonstrate this.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. Do not open or attempt to disassemble or modify the device. Never insert any metallic object into the device to avoid any risk of electric shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions.
  • Page 7 Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the device. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Regulatory Information................i Safety Information ................iv Chapter 1 Introduction..............1 1.1 Unpacking ..................2 1.2 Specifications ................3 1.3 Components View .................4 Chapter 2 Setting Up................ 7 Step 1. Install the Software Application and Driver.......7 Step 2. Connect the Wireless Hub............8 Chapter 3 Using the USB Dongle and Wireless Hub......
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Your MUH-4100 Wireless USB Hub allows you to connect with MUD-100 Wireless USB dongle. It can allows you to set up an ad hoc, wireless network instantly, extending USB range without the hassle of setting up a network infrastructure;...
  • Page 12: Unpacking

    1.1 Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items: Wireless Hub Power Adapter Utility Disc User Manual...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximum Output Power Chipset –35.12 dBm Wisair 531 MAC/BB chip + Wisair 502 RF chip Maximum Power Consumption Operational Range • For Wireless Hub – Up to 10 to 20 meters (30 to 60 feet) 3 W (600 mA at 5 VDC from external PHY Data Rate power supply)
  • Page 14: Components View

    1.3 Components View...
  • Page 15 Wireless Hub Components Component Description LED Indicators Shows the current wireless hub status. Traffic Blinks to indicate Rx/Tx traffic on each of the four USB ports. USB Dongle Glows to indicate when user on the host side approves the Association connection request from the wireless hub with your computer.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Setting Up

    Chapter 2 Setting Up Minimum system requirements: One available high speed USB 2.0 port Windows XP with SP2 3 MB of free disk space Step 1. Install the Software Application and Driver NOTE: Do not attach the USB dongle to your computer and make sure that the wireless hub is not connected to power at this point.
  • Page 18: Step 2. Connect The Wireless Hub

    Step 2. Connect the Wireless Hub 1. Make sure that the wireless hub is not connected to power. 2. Place the wireless hub within 0.5 meter distance from the USB dongle and make sure the two devices have a clear line-of-sight. 3.
  • Page 19 6. The system will automatically detect and begin installation of the connected device using the “Found New Hardware Wizard.” Select “No, not this time” and click “Next >.” 7. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next >” to install the wireless hub driver. The “Hardware Installation” screen is displayed.
  • Page 20 8. Click “Continue Anyway” and the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen is displayed. 1. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation. 2. Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer’s USB port and disconnect power off the wireless hub. 3.
  • Page 21 4. Connect the USB dongle to your computer’s USB port and connect the wireless hub to power. 5. Verify a successful driver installation by running the Window’s “Device Manager” utility (e.g., Start > Run > devmgmt.msc) and confirm that it recognizes the drivers and the following names: “531 Control,”...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Using The Usb Dongle And Wireless Hub

    Chapter 3 Using the USB Dongle and Wireless Hub After successfully installing the drivers for the USB dongle and wireless hub, you can start communicating with other USB devices wirelessly. The Connection Manager icon appears on your Windows system tray. The following table shows the icon color and the corresponding activity status: Please Note: In compliance with 47 CFR 15.519(a)(1) the wireless dongle and /or hub will cease transmission within 10 seconds...
  • Page 24: Making The Connection

    Making the Connection To start using the USB dongle and wireless hub: 1. Connect the USB dongle to the USB port of your computer and the power LED lights up. Power The USB dongle which has a unique host ID pre-configured (a product ID that resembles the MAC address format) will start scanning the airwaves for first available channel.
  • Page 25 Approve the association by clicking “Connect” and the wireless hub will switch to the Connected state. NOTE: The association authorization screen is only displayed the first time the wireless hub is requesting association with your computer. The next time you use the same wireless hub it will be automatically associated.
  • Page 26: Configuration Properties

    3.2 Configuration Properties The USB dongle “Properties” screen provides direct access to the hardware configurations. To open the “Properties” screen, right-click on the Connection Manager icon and click “Properties.” The following table shows the properties that can be configured or viewed: Property Description Connection Status...
  • Page 27 Property Description USB Dongle Details Description Shows the brand name of the USB dongle. (read only) Product ID Shows the unique identification number of the USB dongle. (read only) Firmware Version Shows the host (computer) firmware version installed. (read only) Driver Version Shows the host (computer) driver version installed.
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    MiTAC reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

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