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Gefen WUSB User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless USB 2.0 Extender U S E R M A N U A L www.gefen.com...
  • Page 2 Chatsworth, CA 91331 support@gefen.com www.gefen.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. Wireless USB 2.0 Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction How It Works Panel Layout Before You Begin / Connecting Wireless USB Hub / Establishing Wireless Communication Checking the Installation Viewing and Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel Changing the 802.11g Radio Channel Pairing a Wireless USB 2.0 Sender and Receiver Pairing a Wireless USB 2.0 Sender and Receiver / Maintenance / Troubleshooting Maintenance / Troubleshooting Maintenance / Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This manual explains the installation and operation of the Wireless USB 2.0 Extender. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, wireless network installation requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. NOTE: Notes give additional information that could make installation easier. To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product: •...

  • Page 5: How It Works

    HOW IT WORKS The Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit is connected to the computer or USB source. The USB 2.0 peripherals are connected to the Wireless USB 2.0 receiver unit is connected to the extended USB 2.0 peripherals. A wireless 802.11 type connection is used to link the sender to the receiver.

  • Page 6: Panel Layout

    WIRELESS USB 2.0 EXTENDER SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Pair/CH Button 5v Power Supply IR Eye IR Eye Power, Link, Power, Link, Host, and Host, and Activity LED Activity LED Indicators Indicators USB IN...
  • Page 7 WIRELESS USB 2.0 EXTENDER RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT IR Eye USB Out Indicators...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin / Connecting Wireless Usb Hub / Establishing Wireless Communication

    Set up the host computer in an appropriate location. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). Determine suitable locations for the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and the Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit such that they will be able to maintain wireless communication.

  • Page 9: Checking The Installation

    CHECKING THE INSTALLATION Once the Activity LED’s on the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and Wireless USB 2.0 Check that the Power LED’s on the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit are both on. Check that the Link LED’s on the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit are both on.

  • Page 10: Viewing And Changing The 802.11G Radio Channel

    VIEWING AND CHANGING THE 802.11g RADIO CHANNEL The following instructions are for advanced users only. These instructions should only be executed if specifi cally required and if you are comfortable with the operations. Under normal operating conditions, you should not need to view or change the 802.11g Radio Channel.

  • Page 11: Changing The 802.11G Radio Channel

    VIEWING CHANGING THE 802.11g RADIO CHANNEL (CONT...) The Wireless USB 2.0 Extender can operate on one of three 802.11g radio channels. Each radio channel broadcasts data in a different frequency band within the 2.4GHz range. The Wireless USB 2.0 Extender can be confi gured to operate on channels: 1, 6, and 11.
  • Page 12 VIEWING CHANGING THE 802.11g RADIO CHANNEL (CONT...) Once the desired 802.11g Radio Channel is displayed, press and hold the Pair/CH button for 10 seconds. The button can be released when the Host, Link and Activity LED’s start to blink rapidly. NOTE: If the LED’s do not start blinking rapidly within 20 seconds release the button and confi...

  • Page 13: Pairing A Wireless Usb 2.0 Sender And Receiver

    PAIRING A WIRELESS USB 2.0 SENDER AND RECEIVER The following instructions are for advanced users only. These instructions should only be executed if specifi cally required and if you are comfortable with the operations. Under normal operating conditions, you should never need to pair a Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and a Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit.

  • Page 14: Maintenance / Troubleshooting

    PAIRING A WIRELESS USB 2.0 SENDER AND RECEIVER (CONT...) Wait for the LED’s on the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and the Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit to stop blinking and for the Link LED to turn on. NOTE: If the Link LED does not turn on within 30 seconds return to step 1. The Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and the Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit are now Paired and are free to be unplugged and moved to their desired locations.

  • Page 15: Maintenance / Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms/Cause Link LEDs on Move the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and Wireless USB 2.0 Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit together so that they are about 1 meter apart (3’) Sender unit and and power both units. Confi rm that they can establish a radio Wireless USB 2.0 link.

  • Page 16: Maintenance / Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT...) Symptoms/Cause Link LED on Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit is on; Host LED on Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit is off. Cause: The computer is not functioning. The Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit is not connected to the computer. There is too much Radio Interference for USB communication to succeed.

  • Page 17: Maintenance / Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT...) Symptoms/Cause A device is connected to Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit and the corresponding Device LED is off Cause: The USB device is malfunctioning. The computer does not recognise the USB device. The application software for the device is not operating.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT...) Symptoms/Cause All LEDs on both the Wireless USB 2.0 Sender unit and Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit are on but the device does not operate correctly Cause: The USB device is malfunctioning. The computer does not recognise the USB device.
  • Page 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Radio Max Data Rate USB device support USB host support Upstream USB hub support Yes Downstream USB hub support Maximum Devices Connected Security AC adapter(s) NOTE: Use only the AC adapters provided with the Wireless USB 2.0 Extender. Power available to USB device at Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver unit...

  • Page 20: Specifi Cations

    Gefen Inc. warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen Inc. is notifi ed within two (2) year from the date of shipment, Gefen Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi...

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