B&B Electronics UE204 User Manual

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USB Server
UE204

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual USB Server UE204...
  • Page 2 UE204 Document Number: UE204_2711m International Headquarters: 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 Website: www.bb-elec.com Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com Technical Support: support@bb.elec.com European Headquarters B&B Electronics Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland Phone +353 91-792444 Website: www.bb-europe.com Sales e-mail: sales@bb-europe.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content   Introduction ..............................4     Features ................................5     Installation............................... 6     Running Program ............................7   Main Dialog Box ............................. 7   Status of USB Servers and Devices ........................ 8     Accessing a Device ............................10  ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction The UE204 USB Server allows connectivity to USB peripherals over a Gigabit Ethernet network. The free application software provides a user friendly interface between you and the USB Server, and includes the ability to monitor and manage the connected devices.
  • Page 5: Features

    2. Features • Centralized remote USB Server Management • Centralized remote USB Server Status Monitoring • Centralized remote USB Device Management • Centralized remote USB Device Status Monitoring UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics –...
  • Page 6: Installation

    3. Installation Insert the CD into your CD ROM Drive. The installation program should start automatically. If not, navigate to the installation executable file and double click on it. Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard. The USB server uses DHCP to assign the IP address by default.
  • Page 7: Running Program

    4. Running Program To start the USB Server application, double click the shortcut icon on the Desktop. The Main Dialog Box will open. Main Dialog Box The main dialog box consists of a Control Menu (File, Options, View and Help), a tree view in the middle that displays a list of the servers and devices discovered on the network, a Search button to get the current status of all USB Servers and devices, and a button that toggles between Open Web Page and Connect Device depending on the node you select on the tree...
  • Page 8: Status Of Usb Servers And Devices

    Status of USB Servers and Devices The tree view tells you the status of all the USB Servers and devices that are on the network. Device Free The device is free and you may connect to it. Occupied by Your Computer When you are Connected to the device, the green icon turns into an orange icon to signify the establishment of the connection.
  • Page 9 Occupied By Some Other User This status icon indicates that the device is occupied by another user on the network. Device on Different Segment This icon indicates that the server’s IP address is on a different network segment from your PC. You can NOT connect to a device on this server.
  • Page 10: Accessing A Device

    5. Accessing a Device To connect to a USB device, select it on the tree view and click on the Connect Device button or double-click on the device itself. The connection process may take up to a minute. Once you connect, you can operate the device as if it were connected directly to your PC’s USB port. Once you are connected to a device, the Connect Device button changes to Disconnect Device: Clicking on this button releases the selected device for other users.
  • Page 11: Server Configuration

    6. Server Configuration The USB Server settings are configured via a web-based UI. Select the target server on the tree view and then click on the Open Web Page button. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics –...
  • Page 12: Configuration With Web-Based Ui

    Configuration with Web-based UI Your default web browser will open and the web-based configuration UI is displayed. The main page of the configuration UI displays important information. Clicking on “Status” brings you back to this page; the other links take you to pages with different functions. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 13: Network Information

    Network Information This page displays the network settings. Restart Device Clicking on this link resets the server. If the password is enabled, it must be entered to reset the server. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics –...
  • Page 14: Change Password

    Change Password Clicking on this link takes you to the password update page. Configuration with the Utility Another way to configure the server is USB Server configuration dialog. To bring it up, RIGHT- CLICK on the server icon and select Setting Server. If a password has been set you will be prompted to enter it.
  • Page 15 Server Name: This field allows you change the Server name. Change it to whatever you want. USE DHCP: When this field is checked, your server acquires an IP address automatically. Uncheck it and you can enter the IP address manually. If a DHCP server is not available, the default IP Address for the UHB Server is 169.254.10.10 NOTE: You can apply this function to a server under different a network segment.
  • Page 16: Other Functions

    7. Other Functions Connect Automatically for Printing This function allows you to automatically connect to this printer when you send a printing task to it. When the task is completed, the printer will be AUTOMATICALLY disconnected so that other users can use it. NOTE: The printer must be installed on your PC.
  • Page 17: Connect This Device When Application Starts

    Connect this device when application starts When enabled, this function automatically connects the target device 15 seconds after the application starts running. If this device is occupied when the application starts, it will not be connected. If this device is offline when the application starts, it will not be connected. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 18: Auto Disconnect Printer/Mfp/Storage Device

    Auto Disconnect Printer/MFP/Storage Device These functions are used to disconnect a user from a Printer or Storage device after a set period of idle time. When these two functions are enabled, you will see this message when you connect a Storage device or a printer: NOTE: This function will not work with a flash drive or memory stick.
  • Page 19: Device Property

    Device Properties Device Properties dialog box displays information of the USB device. If the device is occupied, it also displays the occupying PC name and the IP of the PC occupying it. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics –...
  • Page 20: Server Settings

    8. Server Settings Setting Server: Same function as the Setting Server option on the server icon’s right click menu. Run USB Server When PC Starts Up: This utility automatically runs when your system starts. Open Web Page: Brings up the server’s configuration web pages. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 21: Device Settings

    Device Settings Connect Device and Disconnect Device: Connects and disconnects the selected device. Request Disconnect Device: When you want to use a device occupied by other user, you can highlight that device and use this function. This sends a message to the occupying user with your request.
  • Page 22: Search

    9. Search When you need to know the status of all the servers and devices immediately, use the Search button. UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics –...
  • Page 23: Appendix

    Appendix Mechanical Diagram DC Power jack RJ45 Network 60 mm 100 mm 28.9 mm USB2.0 port USB2.0 port USB2.0 port USB2.0 port UE204_2711m Document Number: B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics –...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Feature Description Model UE204 Software Included on CD Operating systems Server 2008 R2,Windows 7,Windows7 x64, Windows Server 2008, supported Windows Server 2008 x64,Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003 x64,Windows XP, Windows XP 64,Windows 2000 Dimensions 100 x 60 x 28.9 mm (3.9 x 2.4 x 1.2)

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