Accton Technology USB204A User Manual
USB Hub
Quick Installation Guide
USB Hub
Introduction
Acctons USB204A offers a convenient and cost-effective
means of bringing Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity to
the desktop. Acctons Universal Serial Bus products feature
true plug-and-play connection of PC peripherals "outside the
box" and mark a significant advance in desktop cable
management. These state-of-the-art, practical products
provide ease-of-use benefits to PC users in the home, office,
and on the road.
The USB204A provides 4 downstream ports, for connection to
USB-equipped peripherals (including other hubs), and 1
upstream port for connection to your PC's USB port, or to
another USB204A. The hub features a compact case with
EZ-mount bracket for upright, flat, wall, or under-desk
mounting. Five USB hubs can be daisy-chained together in
series, supporting any combination of devices up to a
maximum of 127 (including the hubs).
The components of the USB204A are shown in the figure
below:
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Quick Installation Guide
Check the Package
The USB204A includes:
1 USB204A 2-meter shielded USB cable
1 hub stand 1 power adapter
1 user guide 1 registration card (please return)
System Requirements
The USB204A requires the following basic host PC features to
operate:
A host PC that supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
A PC operating system with a generic USB hub driver,
including Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or later), 98, 2000
Mount the Hub
The USB204A with its flexible stand can be mounted on any
flat or vertical surface.
To mount the hub on a flat surface:
1 Slide the stand onto the hub base (to
stand upright) or back (to lay flat).
2 Place the hub on any convenient
flat surface, such as a desktop or
nearby shelf.
To mount the hub on a vertical surface:
1 First secure the stand to
the desired location, such
as a wall or side of desk.
You may use two small
screws, Velcro strips, or
any other technique.
2 With the stand secured, slide the hubs back onto the stand.
Hub Operation
The USB204A is a device used to extend the host PC USB
interface. The hub supplies 4 additional USB ports to attach to
devices or other hubs.
The host PC has the ability turn on or off any hub, individual
port, or a device attached to a port. The USB204A also
supports the energy-saving suspend, resume and remote
wake-on-ring functions. Whats more, the Hub and each
downstream port are overcurrent and short-circuit protected.
Please note the following general points about USB hub
operation:
Hubs and devices are hot pluggable and can be connected/
disconnected at any time, even while the host PC is
powered on.
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