Zonet ZUH2000 - V1.0 User Manual

Network usb over ip server with 1-usb2.0 port

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  • Page 1 Network USB over IP Server With 1-USB2.0 Port User Manual V1.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS OPYRIGHT ............................4 INTRODUCTION........................5 RODUCT VERVIEW ........................5 OMPONENTS AND EATURES ......................5 ARDWARE NSTALLATION ......................... 5 2. THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................... 6 2000/XP U INDOWS SERS ...................... 7 INDOWS ISTA SERS ......................20 3. WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE..................29 2000/XP U INDOWS SERS...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents Copyright

    Trademarks Windows 2000/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative (such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without the express written consent of the manufacturer as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Product Overview The Network USB over IP Servers enhance capability by letting you place your USB devices at convenient locations directly on the Ethernet network. It’s designed to connect your USB printers, MFP, and USB storage devices to your network, allowing all network users access to these USB devices remotely.
  • Page 6: The Software Installation

    Connect your USB device to the USB port of the Network USB over IP Server. Connect the Network USB over IP Server to the router or switch/HUB with the Ethernet cable. Connect the power adapter to the Network USB over IP Server. When the Link LED lights up, the Network USB over IP Server is correctly connected to the network.
  • Page 7: For Windows 2000/Xp Users

    For Windows 2000/XP Users 1. Insert the setup CD into your computer. A welcome screen should appear with a menu of options, including the option to install the proper Network USB over IP Server software, access the User Manual, or Exit out of the welcome menu. 2.
  • Page 8 5. The setup utility will show up and display all the active Network USB over IP Servers on your network. In this screen, you will see the product listed as “USB over IP Server-8810C0(192.168.0.21)”. The “8810C0” is the last 6 digits of the Network USB over IP Server’s MAC address, and the “192.168.0.21”...
  • Page 9 Connecting to an USB Device 1. Connect the USB cable on your USB device to the USB port of the Network USB over IP Server, and make sure both the USB device and the Network USB over IP Server are powered on.
  • Page 10 3. Once the USB device has been connected, the green icon( ) will turn orange( ) to indicate that the connection has been established. The USB device now becomes available on your computer, and you can use this USB device as if it was directly connected to your computer.
  • Page 11 Connecting to an USB Printer or Multi-functional Printer 1. Connect the USB cable on your printer or multi-functional printer to the Network USB over IP Server and make sure your printer is powered on. You will then see the connected printer show up in the USB over IP Server setup utility.
  • Page 12 Note: If your printer does not show up on the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect the printer to the USB port of the Network USB over IP Server. Also, please make sure the Network USB over IP Server and your printer are powered on. 2.
  • Page 13 Note: Please refer to your printer user manual on how to setup your printer on the computer. Connecting to an USB HUB 1. If you have more than one USB device that you would like to share over your network, you may add an USB HUB(4-port maximum) to the Network USB over IP Server.
  • Page 14 3. After the USB device(s) are connected to the USB HUB, the Network USB over IP Server setup utility will automatically display the connected USB device(s). If you do not see the USB device(s) that are connected, press “Search” button to refresh the list. Note: If your USB device does not show up on the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect the USB device to the USB HUB.
  • Page 15 Request to Disconnect 1. If the USB device is being used by another computer on your network, a red icon( ) will be displayed in front of the USB device name. You will not have the option to disconnect the USB device; however, you may send a courteous message to request that the other user disconnect/release the USB device.
  • Page 16 2. To send the courteous message, right-click on the USB device and select “Request Disconnect”. A message will then be sent to the user requesting that they disconnect from the USB device.
  • Page 17 Note: If the occupying user denies this request, then you will not be able to send any further requests to the same user for 5 minutes. This is to prevent any user from flooding the occupying user will multiple requests within a short period of time. The chart list below shows what each colored icon means in the configuration software.
  • Page 18 Setting the Polling Interval 1. The polling interval will allow the setup utility to pull information from your network to find out the status of all connected Network USB over IP Server and USB devices. To configure the polling interval, in the utility, click on File -> Settings -> Polling Interval. 2.
  • Page 19 2. A Server Setting window will be displayed. You may set the DHCP(default), IP address and password. Moreover, you can upgrade the firmware and reboot the Network USB over IP Server.
  • Page 20: For Windows Vista Users

    For Windows Vista Users 1. Insert the setup CD into your computer. A welcome screen should appear with a menu of options, including the option to install the proper Network USB over IP Server software, access the User Manual, or Exit out of the welcome menu. 2.
  • Page 21 4. Click on “Finish” to complete the installation process. 5. Once the installation process has been completed, you will need to go to the Network window to configure the Network USB over IP Server. To do so, click on your screen and select Network from the right-hand side of the menu.
  • Page 22 6. The Network USB over IP Server icon will appear under other devices on the Network window. If the Network USB over IP Server or any other network icons in the network window do not appear, then a message will show up across the network screen indicating that Network Discovery is turned off.
  • Page 23 Note: If you are prompted by a User Account Control message notifying you that “Windows needs your permission to continue” screen, please click on Continue to process 8. Select “Yes, turn on network discovery and file sharing for all public networks”. 9.
  • Page 24 10. Click on the blinking window at the system tray which is prompted by the “User Account Control” permission window. Click Continue to proceed with the installation. 11. After the driver installation has been completed, the “USB over IP server…..” icon will change to a new product image.
  • Page 25 2. When the USB device is connected, the Network USB over IP Server will detect the connection of the USB device, and an icon of the USB device will show up in the Network window. In this example, we have connected a USB flash disk. 3.
  • Page 26 2. You will now see the external hard drive become available as if were directly connected to your computer. Connecting to an USB HUB 1. If you have more than one USB device that you would like to share over your network, you may add an USB HUB(4-port maximum) to the Network USB over IP Server.
  • Page 27 Disconnecting an USB Device 1. To safety disconnect an USB device under the Network window, right-click the USB device icon and select “Disconnect” from the menu. Once the USB device has been disconnected, it will no longer be connected to your computer, and you can unplug the USB cable of the USB device from the Network USB over IP Server.
  • Page 28 Depending on the performance of your computer and the number of active Network USB over IP Server on your network, it may take up to 3 minutes for your computer to recognize all Network USB over IP Server. This is because Windows Vista needs time to probe the entire network before it loads the necessary driver to run the Network USB over IP Server.
  • Page 29: Web Management Interface

    3. WEB Management Interface For Windows 2000/XP Users To Access WEB management interface in Windows 2000/XP, in the USB over IP Server setup utility, select the USB over IP Server on the list, and click on the “Config” button. For Windows Vista Users To Access WEB management interface in Windows Vista, in the Network window, right-click on the “USB over IP Server…..”...
  • Page 30: Web Page Description

    WEB Page Description The left panel of the WEB management interface provides a list of different options to choose from. Status: Displays the current Network USB over IP Server, connected USB devices and IP address information. The interface is limited to support up to 4 USB devices. Setup: You can add or change any existing password on the Network USB over IP Server in this window.
  • Page 31 address field along with the subnet mask and click “Save & Restart” button to reboot the Network USB over IP Server. Please note that if the Network USB over IP Server has a set password, you will need to enter it into the password field box.
  • Page 32 Restart: The Restart window will allow you to reboot the Network USB over IP Server. Please note that if the Network USB over IP Server has a set password, you will need to enter it into the password field box.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    4. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 1. How come I can’t connect to my USB device to my computer through Network USB over IP Server? ● Make sure the USB device functions normally when you plug it into your computer via USB cable.

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