IOGear GUIP204 User Manual
Installation Guide
Installation
4-Port USB Sharing Hub
GUIP204
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Part No. M1057-a
Table of Contents
Package Contents 4
System Requirements 5
Product Overview 6
Hardware Installation 7
Software Installation 10
Firewall Setting 12
Network Device Overview 14
Status of USB Device 15
Access a USB device 18
Server Congurations 20
Server Conguration - Network 23
Server Conguration - Firmware Update 24
Server Conguration - Reset Device 25
Server Conguration - Factory Default 26
Server Conguration - Password Change 27
Advanced Features - Automatic Printer Switch 28
Advanced Features - Device Auto Connect 29
Advanced Features - Auto Disconnect 31
Advanced Features - Program Shortcut 32
Advanced Features - Program Auto Launch 36
Advanced Features - Startup Settings 37
Advanced Features - Request Disconnect 38
Limited Warranty 39
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
CE Statement 41
Contact 42
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Package Contents
1 x 4-Port USB Sharing Hub (also referred to as “server” or “Net ShareStation” in this document)
1 x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 x Software CD
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty / Registration card
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System Requirements
Computer:
CPU of 1.7GHz and above •
Minimum 512MB RAM •
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7•
Available Ethernet port in home/ofce network •
Supported Devices:
Printer or Multi-function printer with USB connection* •
External USB hard drive •
USB speaker* •
USB webcam* •
USB ash drive •
USB memory card reader •
USB scanner •
*Note: Some USB devices may require a direct connection for optimum performance.
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Product Overview
Ethernet
Reset
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USB connection LED (Port 4, Port 3, Port 2, Port 1)1.
USB port (Port 1)2.
Power Adapter Port3.
Network Port4.
Reset Button5.
USB ports (Port 2, Port 3, Port 4)6.
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Hardware Installation
Ethernet
Reset
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NOTE: Before you connect your USB device to the network, please refer to the device’s user
manual and install the device’s driver and required software under the USB connection rst.
When the installation is completed, safely remove your USB devices from the system. Disconnect the power source from USB devices and GUIP204 USB Sharing Hub.
Connect your USB device to any one of the USB ports of the USB Sharing Hub.1.
USB device (not included)
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Ethernet
Reset
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Connect the USB Sharing Hub to the router or switch with the included Ethernet cable.2.
router (not included)
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Ethernet
Reset
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Connect the power adapter to the USB Sharing Hub. Turn on your USB device. The USB connection LED will turn on 3.
indicating that unit is correctly connected to the network.
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Software Installation
Please insert the driver CD into your PC.
The CD should auto play and bring up
the software installer.
If you have disabled the auto-play
function, please browse the CD and
install the driver program manually. Follow
the instructions of the wizard to complete
the installation process.
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PLEASE RESTART THE SYSTEM
AS REQUESTED BY THE INSTALLER WHEN THE INSTALLATION COMPLETES, OTHERWISE
THE SOFTWARE MIGHT NOT
WORK PROPERLY.
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Firewall Setting
The software application should
automatically launch after your
computer restarts. If not, please
double click the shortcut icon on the
Desktop.
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If your Windows system or rewall
program blocks the program, PLEASE
“UNBLOCK” or “ALLOW ACCESS” for
both Private and Public networks.
After you have done this once, the system
will remember your setting and not ask
you again.
Certain anti-virus or Internet security
programs have rewall functions that
might prevent this program from accessing the network. Please make sure that
you unblock this application from these
programs as well.
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Network Device Overview
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 all the server and
devices discovered on the network. An
inaccessible USB device may not show
on the list. It is either disconnected from
the network, powered off or having
technical issues.
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