BELKIN F5U302 User Manual [fr]

User Manual

F5U302ea

Wireless USB Hub

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1. Introduction ....................................................................1

Features ........................................................................3

System Requirements ...................................................3

Package Contents .........................................................3

Product Description ......................................................4

2. Installation ................................................................ 5-12

3. Operation .................................................................

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Devices Tab ................................................................

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Advanced Tab ............................................................. 17

System Tray ................................................................18

Uninstalling the Software ............................................19

4. Maintenance ............................................................

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Troubleshooting .........................................................20-23

Support for USB Classes ............................................... 24

Wireless Link Out of Range ............................................24

Extended or External Wired USB Hub Connections ...... 24

5. Technical Specifications ................................................

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6. Information ..............................................................26-29

Table of Contents

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin
Wireless USB Hub. This revolutionary product lets you
connect all your USB devices to your computer—wirelessly.
Now you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and
burn CDs from anywhere within the room, up to 10m (30 feet)
away, without the hassle of connecting cables. The Hub is
easy to use and gives you the freedom to roam—and stay
connected.

Please review this User Manual carefully so that you are sure
to get the most from your Wireless USB Hub.

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Figure 1: Wireless USB Hub

Figure 2: Wireless USB Adapter

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Features

• Wireless connectivity through USB technology for printers,
cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer,
from up to 10m (30 feet) away

• Reduced cable clutter

• Ports for linking up to 4 high-, full-, and low-speed devices
with your computer

• Belkin Lifetime Warranty

System Requirements

• Pentium® processor-based computer (or equivalent) with
available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port

• Windows

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XP with Service Pack 2

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• Windows Vista™ 32-bit/64-bit

Package Contents

• Wireless USB Hub

• Wireless USB Adapter

• Wireless USB Adapter Dock

• Power Adapter

• USB Cable (A to mini-B)

• Installation CD

• User Manual

• Quick Start Guide

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Product Description

Upstream USB Ports: 1
Downstream USB Ports: 4
Per-Port Voltage: 5V
Per-Port Current: 500mA
Power Mode: Self-powered

Power Supply:
Input: 100–240 50/60Hz
Output: 5V DC, 3A
Plug Size: 3.5mm

Plug Polarity: Center-pin positive

LED Indicators
Wireless Status LED (Adapter)

Color: Blue
Status: Blinks when a wireless connection is established

Wireless Status LED (Hub)

Color: Blue
Status: Constant on, when power supply is connected;

blinks to indicate a wireless connection

USB Port Status Indicator LED (Hub Only)

Individual-status LED for each downstream port
Color: Bicolor, green or amber
Status: Off: No USB device plugged in

(or device not enumerated)
Green: USB device enumerated
Amber: Over-current condition

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The Wireless USB Hub installation process consists of four
main steps:

Step 1: Initial driver installation

The driver installer places all Hub and Adapter drivers into
their proper folders and creates necessary registry entries.

Step 2: Cable-association procedure

You set up the Wireless USB Hub’s security by connecting
the Hub to the computer via a USB cable.

Step 3: Wireless USB Hub installation

This step completes installation of the Hub.

Step 4: Wireless USB Adapter installation

This final step completes installation of the Adapter.

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Initial Driver Installation

1. Insert the Belkin driver-installation CD into your CD

drive. After a few moments, the setup application should
appear on your computer screen.

Note: If the setup application does not appear, double-click

“My Computer”, and then click your CD-drive icon.
This will load the setup-applications main page.

2. Click the “Install Driver” button.

3. The driver installer will launch. Choose either 32bit or

64bit then click “Next”.

4. Accept the license agreement. Then, click “Next”.

5. Enter a user name, if desired. Then, click “Next”.

6. Click “Next” to accept the default folder location; or

select “Change” to specify an alternate folder location.

7. Click “Install”.

8. Click “Finish” to complete the driver-install process.

9. The Wireless USB Control Center will now be displayed

on your Windows desktop. Leave the Control Center
open on your Windows desktop and proceed to the
“Cable-Association Procedure” below.*

Note for Windows Vista Users: You must open the
Wireless USB Control Center manually. Double-click the
“Wireless USB Control Center” icon found in the Windows
system tray, which is located in the bottom, right-hand
corner of the Windows desktop.

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Cable-Association Procedure

When you initially install the Hub, you must “associate” it
with the host computer. To do this, connect the Hub to
your computer using the provided USB cable. This “cable
association” procedure allows the computer and Hub to
share information that is used to establish a secure wireless
connection.

1. Plug the power supply into the wall, and then plug the

DC connector into the Hub.

2. Attach the Hub to your computer using a standard USB

cable (mini-B to USB-A connector).

a. Plug the “Mini B” connector into the port next to the

Hub antenna.

b. Plug the “USB A” connector into a USB port on the

host computer.

c. After a few moments, the Windows “Found New

Hardware Wizard” will launch.*

Note for Windows Vista Users

: You will not see the dialog

noted in step 3. Proceed to step 4.

3. There are four separate drivers to install in this step:
a. Belkin Cable Association Device
b. Belkin Cable Association RCI Device
c. Belkin Cable Association DFU Interface
d. Belkin Cable Association Interface

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The Windows “Found New Hardware” Wizard installs each
of these drivers separately, one after the other.

4. After all four drivers have been installed, a pop-up

window displays the prompt, “The security setup for the
device Belkin... is now complete”.*

5. For additional confirmation that the association process

is complete, look in the upper, right-hand corner of the
Wireless USB Control Center for the message, “Cable
attached”.

6. Remove and store the USB cable.

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Automatic Connect Feature

When the cable-association procedure is completed, the
Hub automatically connects to the host computer whenever
it is within operating range. To associate with another Hub,
follow the instructions for “Cable-Association Procedure”, on
page 7. Multiple Hubs may be associated with a single-host
PC. Likewise, a single Hub may be associated with multiple
hosts.*

*Important Note: Even though it is possible for the Hub
to store association information for more than one host
computer, only one of the hosts can access the Hub at any
given time.

Installing the Wireless USB Adapter

1. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into an available USB

2.0 port.*

2. There are five separate driver modules to install in this
step:

a. Belkin Wireless USB HWA
b. Belkin HWA Radio Control Interface
c. Belkin HWA DFU Interface
d. Belkin Host Wire Adapter
e. Belkin Wireless USB Hub

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The Windows “Found New Hardware” Wizard installs each of
these drivers separately, one after the other.

3. After the Wireless USB Adapter is installed, the Wireless
USB Control Center will display up to five green bars
under the “Connected Column” (depending upon signal
strength). The blue LEDs on the Adapter and the Hub will
begin to flash. The Hub is now fully operational.

Confirming Proper Installation

To confirm that the Wireless USB Hub is properly installed,
check the Windows Device Manager. In the Device Manager,
you should see: “Belkin Host Wire Adapter”, “Belkin HWA
DFU Interface”, “Belkin HWA Radio Control Interface”, and
“Belkin Wireless USB Hub”.

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Proper Orientation of Antennas

By design, Ultra-Wideband technology (UWB) radios
transmit at very low power levels. To achieve peak
performance, it is important to properly orient the antennas
on the Hub and Adapter.

As a general rule, the antennas should be positioned in a
vertical orientation relative to the horizontal plane. Please
see drawings below for an explanation. We also recommend
that you place the antennas in a direct line-of-sight
orientation.

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Remote Adapter Stand

When the Adapter is to be attached to a desktop or tower
computer, you might need to position it in a remote location.
The included Adapter Stand allows you to position the
Adapter up to six feet away from the host computer.

Using the Wireless USB Control Center

The user interface for the Wireless USB Control Center
consists of a window with three tabs. These tabs are:

• Devices

• Advanced

• Administration

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Devices Tab

The “Devices” tab shows all Wireless USB devices available
for use on the host computer. From the “Devices” tab, you
can set the connection mode, and view or delete association
information.

Connection Tab

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You can view the device’s connection options by clicking
the connection tab for any device. If the device is available
but currently not connected, you can click the “Connect”
button on this screen to connect it, and click one of the
radio buttons to determine how the device will connect in
the future. Your choices are:

a. Auto connect to this device. The device will always

connect automatically with no prompting from the
user, when it is within range.

b. Prompt before connecting to this device. In this

mode, the device prompts the user to connect
through a tray bubble, when it is within range.

c. Manually connect to this device. The device will

not prompt the user when it is in within range of
the computer. This choice requires you to go to
the connection options and click the “Connect”
button each time you want to link the device to your
computer.

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Properties Tab

Select the “Properties” tab to change the name of the
Wireless USB device. (The image above shows the
“Properties” section of the “Device” tab.)

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Security Setup Tab

The “Security Setup” option allows the user to remove a
Wireless USB Hub from the list of known devices. To access
the Hub again in the future, follow the steps in the “Cable­Association Procedure” section on page 7.

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Advanced Tab

The “Advanced” tab displays the active Wireless USB
channel, and provides an option to choose the default
channel:

Clicking the “Apply Now” button will save the selected
default channel, and re-initialize the Hub. This button can be
used without changing any parameters to reset and reload
the Wireless Hub driver.

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System Tray

When the Wireless USB Control Center is running, the
“Wireless USB Control Center” icon displays in the Windows
System Tray. Place your mouse over the icon to see whether
the radio is enabled or disabled.

Right-clicking this icon gives you the option to exit the
application, hide/show the application window, or disable/
enable the radio.

Double-clicking this icon will bring up the “Wireless USB
Control Center” application window. Alternatively going to
“Start > Programs > Belkin Wireless USB > Wireless USB
Control Center” can be used to launch the application.

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Uninstalling the Software

If you need to uninstall the software, you can do so by using
the automatic uninstaller or by using the “Windows Control
Panel > Add or Remove Programs” utility.

To uninstall the software:

1. Detach the Adapter from the USB port of the PC.

1.1 Select “Uninstall” from “Start > Programs >
Belkin Wireless USB”.

OR

1.2 Use the “Windows Control Panel > Add or
Remove Programs” utility under “Belkin”.

The following sections provide maintenance information and
troubleshooting advice.

Troubleshooting

1. How do I delete a computer that has been previously

set up to work with my Hub?

The Wireless USB Hub maintains a list of computers to

which it can connect securely. To delete one computer
from the list, plug the included USB cable (or one like it)
into the Hub and computer, as you did during the initial
setup. After a few seconds, a new “Administration” tab
will appear in the Wireless USB Control Center. Select
the “Administration tab” and view a list of the computers
that have been set up to communicate with this Hub.
Follow the instructions on the screen to delete one or
more computers from this list.

2. I have gone through the cable-association procedure,

but still cannot connect to the Hub.

Check that the power supply is connected and that the

blue LED on the Hub is lit.
If you are sure there is power to the Hub, open the

Wireless USB Control Center. On the “Devices” tab,
your Hub should be one of the devices listed. If it is not,
perform the cable-association procedure again.

If you see your device listed, make sure that it says
“Connected” and you see green bars indicating that it
is connected. If the software says “Not Available”,
move your Hub closer to the computer to see if that
fixes the problem.

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If neither of those steps work, try resetting your Hub by
unplugging the power-supply connector from the back
of the Hub, waiting a few moments, and then plugging it
back in.

Note: After doing this, you must repeat the cable-

security setup.

3. I have a device installed but I still can’t seem to connect
to it. What should I check before contacting Technical
Support?

Have you completed the one-time cable-association
procedure? If so, please verify that the device you set up
appears in the “Devices” page of the Wireless USB Control
Center. If it does

not, try the security-setup process again,
following the instructions carefully. You will be prompted
when the process has completed successfully. Do not

unplug the cable until you receive this message.

Try moving the devices very close together to determine
if a connection can be made. Once the connection has
been made, begin moving them further apart to determine
the maximum operating distance for your environment.
Note that this distance could be reduced by large solid
objects placed between the two devices, such as a wall or
refrigerator. The best setup places the devices in a line-of­sight orientation.

Check the Windows Device Manager and verify that
there are no “Unknown” devices that are related to the
installation of the Wireless USB Hub. If they are related
to the installation of the Wireless USB Hub, please try
reinstalling the drivers or restarting the “Found New
Hardware” Wizard to see if it will install the drivers properly.
If this does not clear up the issue, please contact Technical
Support.

Check the blue LED status lights on both the Wireless
USB Adapter and Hub. When there is a good wireless
connection between the two, the blue LEDs flash at a
constant rate.

Open the “Wireless USB Control Center” application,
select the “Advanced” tab, and try changing to a different
channel. Then, see if the devices will connect.

Ascertain that power is being applied to both devices
(you can refer to the power LEDs at this point for
verification). Try resetting the power to both devices, and
then try the connection again.

Verify that the host USB port on your system (the one to
which you have connected the Hub) works properly. Do
this by connecting another USB device to it.

If you are using any additional extension cables for
connection, please remove them, and then retest the
connection.

If possible, try the entire Hub and Adapter installation
process on another PC to determine if there is a problem
with only the current system.

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Verify the following by referring to your computer
manufacturer’s support information:

A. that your system has the latest drivers

(available from the manufacturer) installed for the
system’s chipset;

B. that your system is using the latest BIOS (“basic

input/output system”, software that controls basic
computer functions).

4. What does the status light mean?

The blue LED blinks when an active connection exists
between your computer and the Hub.

5. I have two hubs in my house. I can only get one at a
time to run.

You may have a situation in which both setups are
trying to access the same channel. Open the Wireless
USB Control Center and click on the “Advanced” tab.
By default, both should operate instantly in the same
environment. If both hubs are set to the same channel,
change one of them to a different channel.

8. I keep getting the message, “No Channels Available”,
when I try to use one of my hubs. What does
that mean?

If you have multiple hubs in the same environment, you
may have reached the limit of available channels. Free up
a channel by disconnecting Wireless USB communication
on one of the configured setups.

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Support for USB Classes

Audio devices (“USB Audio” class) and some webcams (“USB
Video” class), which have isochronous end points, are not
supported by the Hub.

Wireless Link Out of Range

If you are experiencing frequent wireless-link breaks, the Hub
may be out of range—the solution is to shorten the range
between the Adapter and Hub.

Extended or External Wired USB Hub Connections

If you are connecting the Adapter to a PC via an external
wired USB hub, we recommend that you:

• Apply external power to the wired USB hub.

• When installing the Hub ensure it is located within easy
reach of a power socket to reduce trailing cables

• Do not connect the external hub during initial connect
and driver installation.

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Model Number F5U302ea — Wireless USB Adapter

F5U302ea — Wireless USB Hub

UWB Chipset

WiQuest® WQST110 BB/MAC + WQST101

RF IC
Operational Range Up to 10m (30 ft.)
PHY Data Rate Up to 480Mbps (automatically selected)
Frequency Range 4.2GHz to 4.8GHz
RF Modulation Type Multiband OFDM
Max. Output Power 80 μW (-41.25 dBm/MHz max.)
Max. Power Consumption Adapter — 2.1W (420mA max. @ 5VDC from

USB port)

Hub — 15W (3A @ 5VDC from external power

supply)
USB End-Point Types Bulk In/Out, Interrupt, Control
Number of End Points

20
USB Power Drive Powers up to 4 USB external devices (500mA

@ 5VDC each)
USB Association Type Host GUI-based association
LED Indicators Wireless link, Hub port status
PCB Size Adapter — 21mm x 63mm

Hub — 61mm x 94mm
Antenna Adapter — external UWB omnidirectional

antenna

Hub — external UWB omnidirectional antenna
Operating Temperature Range 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
Operational Humidity Less than 95%
PHY Compliance Complies with WiMedia

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PHY spec. rev. 1.0

FCC Compliance Complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 subpart F;

UWB intentional radiation and subpart B
CE Compliance Conforms to standard EN 302 065
USB Hub Compliance Complies with USB 2.0/1.1
OS Compliance

Microsoft® Windows XP SP2; Windows Vista;

Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit; Windows Plug-

and-Play-compliant
Coexistence Coexists with standard WiMedia devices

Coexistence with co-located additional

dongles or Wireless USB systems (FFI, TFI

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This product complies to the WEEE directive. For recycling
information please follow the following link: www.belkin.com/
environmental

At 3 October 2007 this device may be used in : Germany,
Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Poland, Estonia, Czech
Republic, Norway, Finland, Luxembourg, Denmark, Spain,
Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Ireland and Belgium. Please see national
legislation or Recommendation 70-03 implementation table

for current position http://www.ero.dk/

Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product
Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original
purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall
be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or
workmanship.

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the
product.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective
product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the
product).