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TRUlink 29578 User Manual

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  • Page 1 UIDE USB H IRELESS DAPTER Model: 29578...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction..............................2 Features..............................3 System Requirements..........................4 Package Contents............................5 Device Overview Wireless USB Host Adapter......................6 Software/Device Installation........................7 Using the Wireless USB Manager......................13 Technical Specifications..........................17 Cables To Go One Year Warranty......................18 Important Safety Information........................19 Appendix Association with other devices......................20 Cable Association Procedure......................21 Pin Association Procedure.......................23...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TruLink™ Wireless USB Host Adapter. This product utilizes the latest in wireless technology, so you can connect USB enabled devices such as printers, external hard drives, and digital cameras, monitors/displays up to 30 feet away. This adapter will transmit information from your PC to any Certified Wireless USB™...

  • Page 4: Features

    EATURES Certified by the USB-IF, guaranteeing connectivity with all Certified Wireless USB™ products Based on Ultra Wide Band technology, providing speedy data transfer and low power consumption Convenient plug-and-play connectivity, with simple software installation and setup...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    YSTEM EQUIREMENTS Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit with Service Pack 3 or higher or Microsoft® Vista® 32-bit/64-bit...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ACKAGE ONTENTS Wireless USB Host Adapter for your computer One (1) Dipole Antenna USB Extender with Cradle Quick Start Guide Driver CD w/electronic User Guide Pin-Association stickers...

  • Page 7: Device Overview

    EVICE VERVIEW USB H IRELESS DAPTER 1. Link: Data Connection Indicator • LED is solid when transfer device is connected • LED blinks when data is being transferred 2. PWR: Power • LED is solid when powered by the PC...

  • Page 8: Software/Device Installation

    IMPORTANT NOTE: • If you have purchased this TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter as an additional adapter to other TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter/s and you have already installed the software on your PC, step 1 (software installation) can be skipped.
  • Page 9 OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION This will take you to the TruLink Wireless USB Kit InstallShield Wizard. Click “Next” to go to proceed with the install. Read and accept the Wireless USB Kit software License Agreement by clicking “Yes”.
  • Page 10 Important: reboot/restart if prompted. Step 2-Driver Installation for the Wireless USB Host Adapter (for first time installation) 1. Open the Wireless USB Manager by double-clicking the icon on the icon tray at the bottom of your desktop. Figure: TruLink Wireless USB Manager...
  • Page 11 OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION The Wireless USB Manager will open and instruct you on what to do next. Figure: Getting Started Screen 2. Make sure the antenna is connected to the Wireless USB Host Adapter. 3. Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into any available USB port on your computer. You also have the option to connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to the USB Cradle provided in the package if you need to make the Adapter more mobile.
  • Page 12 OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION Windows will automatically install the appropriate Wireless USB Host Adapter drivers and you will get a Successful Install message pop-up such as the following or one similar depending on your operating system to let you know it was successful. Figure: Successful Install Message In order to use Certified Wireless USB Devices with your Wireless USB Host Adapter, you need to associate your Certified Wireless USB Devices with your Wireless USB Host Adapter.
  • Page 13 Figure: Wireless USB Hub Connected When your TruLink USB Host Adapter is not in use, you may disconnect it from your PC if you wish, and connect it back whenever you are ready to use again. Simply plugging the Wireless USB Host Adapter back in your PC will begin automatic reconnection as long as your Certified Wireless USB Device is still powered on.

  • Page 14: Using The Wireless Usb Manager

    USB M SING THE IRELESS ANAGER USB M IRELESS ANAGER The Wireless USB Manager is simple and easy to use interface to manage your Wireless USB devices and control your Wireless USB Host Adapter settings. The Wireless USB Manager can be accessed via Wireless USB Manager Icon in the Windows tray (Figure: Wireless USB Manager Icon).
  • Page 15 USB M SING THE IRELESS ANAGER The V menu will give the option of what type of devices you wish to display (All Devices, Connected Devices and Not Connected Devices). The O menu will give the option to launch Host Settings window and turn the Wireless USB Host PTIONS Adapter radio on or off.
  • Page 16 USB M SING THE IRELESS ANAGER To manage the Wireless USB Host Adapter settings, either select “Host Settings” in the “Option” menu of the Wireless USB Manager application or right click on the Wireless USB Manager icon in the Windows tray.
  • Page 17 USB M SING THE IRELESS ANAGER (Figure: Host Settings – Advanced) DVANCED TAB 1. Channel selection: this function allows you to set manually a radio channel for the wireless communication (combination of Band Group and Channel). For optimal performance, the automatic setting is recommended. Figure: Host Settings - Advanced...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Operating System Support Microsoft XP 32-bit; Microsoft Vista 32-bit/64-bit PHY Data Rate 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160Mbps, 200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Frequency 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz (WiMedia Band Group 1) Number of Channel 7 channels (3 FFI + 4 TFI) RF Modulation Type QPSK/DCM...

  • Page 19: Cables To Go One Year Warranty

    ™ W ABLES ARRANTY TATEMENT At Cables To Go, we want you to be totally confident in your purchase. That is why we offer a one year warranty on this device. If you experience problems due to workmanship or material defect for the duration of this warranty, we will repair or replace this device.

  • Page 20: Important Safety Information

    MPORTANT AFETY NFORMATION ! Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow the device to function. Refer to the specifications in this manual for power level of the unit. ! Liquid: If this unit or its corresponding power adapter has had liquid spilled on or in it, do not attempt to use the unit. Do not attempt to use this product in an outdoor environment as elements such as rain, snow, hail, etc.

  • Page 21: Appendix

    PPENDIX ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER DEVICES SSOCIATION ONCEPT In order to establish a secure wireless connection, both the Wireless USB Host Adapter and your Certified Wireless USB Device must exchange information about each other. This is done via cable or PIN association.

  • Page 22: Cable Association Procedure

    Manager icon (Figure: Wireless USB Manager). 2. Make sure the WIRELESS/WIRED switch is in the WIRELESS position 3. Plug in the power supply for your Wireless USB device adapter (TruLink Wireless VGA Device Adapter). 4. Connect the USB cable between an available USB port on your computer and your Wireless USB device adapter.
  • Page 23 (Figure: Wireless VGA Adapter and TruLink Hub Connected). Figure: Wireless VGA Adapter and TruLink Hub Connected Note: You may rename or delete the Wireless USB Device Adapter by right-clicking the device icon in the Wireless USB Manager and select “rename” or “delete”.

  • Page 24: Pin Association Procedure

    PPENDIX SSOCIATION ROCEDURE PIN association steps: Examples/Figures shown used with the association of the TruLink Wireless VGA Device Adapter. 1. Make sure your Certified Wireless USB Device is powered on and your Wireless USB Host Adapter is connected to your computer. Click the “Discovery Mode”...
  • Page 25 PPENDIX 2. The Wireless USB Host will search for any available Certified Wireless USB Device within its range. Note that this operation can take up to 20 seconds (Figure: Discovery Mode in Process). Figure: Discovery Mode in Process 3. Once the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Certified Wireless USB device have exchanged security information, the following dialog will appear.
  • Page 26 PPENDIX 4. Enter the PIN of the Wireless USB device (4-digit PIN) and click Accept Association. The Wireless USB device and Wireless USB Host Adapter are now associated and ready for operation. Stickers have been provided in case you would like to write down the 4-digit PIN of your Certified Wireless USB Devices.
  • Page 27 For more information on this product or to check for updated drivers, manuals or frequently asked questions please visit our website. www.cablestogo.com . 1.0.2.18.09...

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