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- Page 1 Installation Guide Installation 4 ports USB Net ShareStation GUIP204 Part No. M1057...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction About this Manual Features Package Contents System Requirements Physical Description Hardware Installation Software Installation - XP Connecting to a USB device Connecting to a USB Printer / Multifunction Printer Disconnecting a USB device Request to Disconnect Software Installation - VISTA Connecting to a USB device in Vista Connecting to a USB hard drive in VISTA... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR GUIP204 4-ports USB Net ShareStation (hereafter referred to as “USB Net ShareStation”). The USB Net ShareStation is designed to connect your All-In-One/Multifunction devices, standard printers, and USB storage devices (hard drives, flash drives, and memory card readers) -
Page 5: About This Manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the IOGEAR GUIP204 4-port USB Net ShareStation in various network environments. To fully benefit from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. The instructions described in this manual are based on the settings in a new server. -
Page 6: Features
Features • Share 4 USB devices through your home or office network • Wirelessly share your USB devices through your wireless router. • Share an external hard drive, flash drive or memory card reader with multiple users over your network •... -
Page 7: Package Contents
Package Contents Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the checklist below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Please confirm the items in the package below: 1 x 4-port USB Net ShareStation 1 x User Manual 1 x Software CD 1 x Power Adapter... -
Page 8: System Requirements
System Requirements Computer: • CPU of 1.7GHz and above • Minimum 512MB RAM • Windows XP/Vista • Available Ethernet port in home/office network Support Devices: • Printer or Multi-function printer with USB connection* • External USB hard drive • USB speaker* •... -
Page 9: Physical Description
Physical Description USB connection LED USB port Power Adapter Port Network Port Reset Button USB ports 12Vdc Reset Ethernet... -
Page 10: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation *Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the server’s power adapter is disconnected. 1. Connect your USB device to any one of the USB ports of the USB Net ShareStation. 12Vdc Reset Ethernet... - Page 11 2. Connect the USB Net ShareStation server to the router or switch with the included Ethernet cable. 12Vdc Reset Ethernet...
- Page 12 3. Connect the power adapter to the USB Net ShareStation server. The USB connection LED will turn on and the USB Net ShareStation is correctly connected to the network. 12Vdc Reset Ethernet...
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Page 13: Software Installation - Xp
Software Installation - XP 1. Insert the Software CD into your computer. A splash screen should appear with a menu of options, including the option to install the appropriate USB Net ShareStation software, access the User Manual, or Exit out of the splash menu. - Page 14 2. The installation wizard will start the installation Finish 3. When the installation completes, click “ ” to process, select the language you like to install the close the installation wizard. software as, then click “ ” to continue.
- Page 15 4. On your desktop you will see a new IOGEAR icon Launch IOGEAR Net ShareStation called “ double click the icon and it will bring up the IOGEAR Net ShareStation server configuration utility. 5. Once the IOGEAR utility is launched Windows ”,...
- Page 16 Install the software automatically 7. Windows will install the necessary drivers for the 6. Click on “ (Recommended) Next USB Net ShareStation. ” and click on to continue.
- Page 17 USB Net ShareStations connected on your network. In this screen, you will see the product listed as “IOGEAR GUIP204 – 567890 (192.168.10.59)”. The “567890” is the last 6 digits of the device’s MAC address, and the “192.168.10.59”...
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Page 18: Connecting To A Usb Device
USB ports on the USB Net ShareStation, and make sure both the USB device and the USB Net ShareStation are powered on. The USB device will IOGEAR Net ShareStation then show up on the IOGEAR GUIP204.. utility underneath the “... - Page 19 3. Once the device has been connected, the GREEN 2. Select the USB device that you will want to connect icon will turn ORANGE to indicate that the Connect and click on the “ ” button at the bottom 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.
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Page 20: Connecting To A Usb Printer / Multifunction Printer
Connecting to a USB Printer / Multifunction Printer 1. Connect the USB cable on your printer or multi function printer to the IOGEAR GUIP204 and make sure your printer is powered on. You will then see the connected printer show up in the ShareStation utility underneath the “... - Page 21 2. The printer will be detected as if it was plugged directly into your computer. 3. If this printer is connected to your computer for the first time, then you will need to complete the setup wizard for the printer software and driver installation. Please follow the wizard to setup the printer.
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Page 22: Disconnecting A Usb Device
Disconnecting a USB device 1. To disconnect a USB device, simply click on the connected USB device on the list of the utility software, and press the “Disconnect” button. The device will then no longer stay connected to your computer, however, you may re-connect the USB device again once the icon becomes GREEN... -
Page 23: Request To Disconnect
Request to Disconnect 1. If a USB device is being used by another computer on your network, a RED icon will be displayed in front of the device name. You will not have the option to disconnect the device, however, you may send a courtesy message to request that the other user disconnect/release the device. - Page 24 The chart list below shows what each colored icon means in the configuration software. USB device is available and ready to be connected The device is not connected but has some type of problem such as out of ink USB device has been established and is now connected Error with USB device.
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Page 25: Software Installation - Vista
Software Installation - VISTA 1. Insert the Software CD into your computer. A splash screen should appear with a menu of options. Click on “Windows Vista installation” to set up the USB Net ShareStation on Windows Vista 2. Click OK to start the installation process... - Page 26 3. During the driver installation a Windows Vista 4. Click on Finish to complete the installation security message will appear. Select “Install process. this driver software anyway” to continue.
- Page 27 5. Once the installation process has been completed you will need to go to the Network window to configure the USB Net ShareStation. To do so, click on the Vista logo on the lower right corner of your screen and select Network from the right hand side of the menu.
- Page 28 6. The USB Net ShareStation icon will appear under other devices on the Network window. If the USB Net ShareStation 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 29 7. To turn Network Discovery on, right click on the message, then select “Turn on network discovery and file sharing” from the list. Once Network Discovery has been enabled you will be able to see the USB Net ShareStation icon under Other Devices.
- Page 30 8. Select “Yes, turn on network discovery and file sharing for all public networks”.
- Page 31 9. Right click on the USB Net ShareStation “IOGEAR GUIP204…” icon, and select “Install” to begin using the USB Net ShareStation. 10.Click on the blinking window at the system tray which is prompted by the “User Account Control” permission window.
- Page 32 11.After the driver installation has been completed the “IOGEAR GUIP204…” icon will change to a new product image. If the new product image icon does not change, press “F5” to refresh the Network window. After driver installation the device icon will change.
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Page 33: Connecting To A Usb Device In Vista
Connecting to a USB device in Vista 1. After you have successfully installed the USB Net ShareStation driver, connect the USB cable of your USB device into the USB port on the USB Net ShareStation, and make sure both the USB device and the USB Net ShareStation are powered on. - Page 34 3. Right click on the USB device that you will want to connect and select “Connect” to establish the connection. You will see the device driver is installing and the status will show at the bottom right corner on your system tray. This message will go away once the drivers have been installed. After the installation is completed, the USB device will become available as if it were directly connected to your computer.
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Page 35: Connecting To A Usb Hard Drive In Vista
Connecting to a USB hard drive in VISTA 1. Connect the USB cable of the USB hard drive to the USB port on the USB Net ShareStation, and make sure both the USB hard drive and the USB Net ShareStation are powered on. -
Page 36: Disconnecting A Usb Device In Vista
Disconnecting a USB device in Vista To safely disconnect a 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 USB Net ShareStation. -
Page 37: Request To Disconnect In Vista
Request to Disconnect in Vista If you would like to use a USB device that is being occupied by another user you may send a courtesy message asking the user to disconnect. You may do this by right clicking on the USB device icon that you will like to use and selecting “Request Remote to Disconnect.”... - Page 38 NOTE: after a system reboot, you might not be able to connect to any USB device for a short period of time. When right clicking on a device, you will see the following message instead of the option to “Connect.” Depending on the performance of your PC and the number of active USB Net ShareStations on your network, it may...
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Page 39: Setting The Polling Interval Widows -Xp
To configure the polling interval, in the IOGEAR USB Server utility, click on File -> Settings -> Polling Interval. You may set a number from 1 – 60 in the “Seconds”... -
Page 40: Web Management Interface
Web Management Interface 8. To access web management interface in XP, in the IOGEAR Net ShareStation utility, select the USB Server on the list, and click on the “Config” button. - Page 41 2. To access web management interface in VISTA, in the Network window, right click on the “IOGEAR GUIP204…” icon, and select “View device webpage.”...
- Page 42 3. The left panel of the web management interface provides a list of different options to choose from. Device Status: Displays the current USB device info and will tell you which computer a USB device is connected to. The interface is limited to support up to 4 USB devices.
- Page 43 Network: You can change the network settings according to your network specifications. If you would like to give the USB Net ShareStation a static IP address, you will need to Disable DHCP in the “DHCP Setting” menu. Once DHCP is disabled, enter the desired IP address on the IP address field along with the subnet mask and click the “Submit”...
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Page 44: Upload Firmware
“Browse” to specify the firmware location on your PC. Once the location path of the firmware has been set, click “Submit” to begin the update. For all the latest firmware updates, please visit http://www.iogear.com/support/dm/ Please note that if the USB Net ShareStation has a set password, you will need to enter it into the... -
Page 45: Reset Device
Reset Device The Reset Device window will allow you to reboot the USB Net ShareStation server. Please note that if the USB Net ShareStation has a set password, you will need to enter it into the password field box. -
Page 46: Factory Default
Factory Default Allows you to restore the USB Net ShareStation back to factory default. Please note that if the USB Net ShareStation has a set password, you will need to enter it into the password field box. -
Page 47: Password Change
Password Change You can add or change an existing password on the USB Net ShareStation in this window. By default the USB Net ShareStation does not come with a default password. -
Page 48: Faq
USB devices. Please refer to the supported device list for details. 2. How come I cannot see any servers on my IOGEAR USB Server listing window after installing it? Please make sure that all of your USB Net ShareStations are correctly connected to your network. Also, certain anti-virus programs come with firewall functions that might prevent the USB Net ShareStation utility from accessing the network. -
Page 49: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) 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. - Page 50 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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Page 51: Ce Statement
CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. -
Page 52: Customer Support
Customer Support Should you require any technical assistance, call toll-free: 866-9-IOGEAR (866-946-4327) or visit our website at http://www.iogear.com for the latest product information and support files. This document is subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 53: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. -
Page 54: Contact
Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. - Page 56 The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste. HEALTH IOGEAR supports healthy and fit lifestyles. By integrating products with the latest scientific developments, IOGEAR’s solutions enhance the life of end- users. © 2008 IOGEAR, INC.
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