IOGear GUWH204KIT User Manual

Installation Guide

Installation

Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit

GUWH204KIT

PART NO. M1064

Table of Contents

System Requirements 4

Package Contents 5

Device Overview 6

Installation 8

Hardware Preparation 9

Software Installation 10

Driver Installation 15

Connecting USB Devices 23

Advanced Settings 25

Frequently Asked Questions 28

Technical Specications 32

Technical Support 34

Limited Warranty 36

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Contact 38

System Requirements

- PC System requires Windows XP 32-bit (with SP2 and .NET Framework 2.0)

or Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit

- Available AC outlets in the room

- Available USB ports

- Software requires Windows and CD-ROM drive

Package Contents

1 x Wireless USB Hub

1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter

1 x Power Adapter

1 x USB 2.0 Type A to mini-B Cable (3 ft.)

1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable (5 ft.)

1 x Software CD (with Electronic Manual)

1 x Quick Start Guide

1 x Registration / Warranty Card

Device Overview

1. Host PC LED

Solid LED indicates that the Wireless USB Hub has established a wireless connection with the Wireless USB Host Adapter

2. Hub LED

Flashing indicates that data is being transmitted

3. Security LED

Normally Off. Flashes during cable association process. Solid LED indicates a successful cable association process. During wireless operation, solid LED indicates that a secure wireless connection has been established with the Wireless USB Host Adapter

4. Host Selection button*

Allows you to manually connect/disconnect the Wireless USB Hub with up to 8 Wireless USB Hosts that have been previously associated

5. Mini USB Connector

6. USB Device Connector

7. Power Adapter Connector

8. Wireless USB Activity Indicator

* The Host Selection button can be used if the Wireless USB

Hub has already been successfully associated with more than one Wireless USB Host Adapter-PC combination. The Wireless USB Hub can support up to 8 such associations. Use the Host Selection button to manually cycle through the up to 8 choices for which Wireless USB Host Adapter-PC combination to connect to. Using this button, you can force the Wireless USB Hub to connect to one of 8 pre-associated PCs of your choosing.

Installation

Before we get started, please NOTE: Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices; Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces;

Hardware Preparation

Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer until you are instructed to do so 1. later in the section titled “Driver Installation”.

Remove the Wireless USB Host Adapter, Wireless USB Hub, USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, power 2. adapter, extension adapter, and the installation CD from the package.

Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Host Adapter’s placement. Make sure you avoid the places 3. mentioned above. You will need to make available a USB 2.0 port on your PC. Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer at this time. If using a Desktop PC, plug the Wireless

USB Host Adapter into the provided extension cable. Place the extension cable on a at surface,

preferably the top of the desk/work area in order to ensure a good line-of-sight signal with the Wireless USB Hub.

Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Hub. During a one-time-only installation, the Wireless USB 4. Hub needs to be close to your PC. After installation the Wireless USB Hub can be moved to a more permanent location. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above. Do not plug in to an AC outlet at this time.

Attach the power adapter connector to the Wireless USB Hub. Do not plug in to an AC outlet at this 5. time.

Software Installation

Please always check www.iogear.com for the latest drivers.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If your PC already has a previous version of this software installed, please be sure to un-install it before proceeding.

To un-install go to Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs. Scroll to “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)”

Click “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)”, then click Remove.

Restart your PC once you have completed removing any pre-existing UWB software.

Note:

If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack 2 (SP2) is required. Please Verify that SP2 has been installed on your PC before proceeding with the UWB installation software.

To install the UWB software, insert the included 1. CD into your computer. The following menu should appear automatically. If not, select “Run CD_Start.exe” OR navigate to the CD Rom drive containing the installation CD and double click on CD_Start.exe to bring up the user menu. Click on Installation to begin the installation process.

The next screen will let you choose if you want 2. to install the latest software from the Internet or if you want to install the software included on the CD.

If you choose ‘Option 2: Download latest software installer from the Web’, a browser window will appear redirecting you directly

to the IOGEAR website where you’ll nd the

most up-to-date driver software. Once you download the software, double-click on the

.exe le to begin the installation process.

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