Nuvo NV-USBW User Manual

NV-USBW Wireless USB Extender

Installation Guide

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

EN55022 Class-B
EN55024

IC Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo NV-M3 audio server and the new NV-USBW wireless USB
extender from Silex. The M3 is unique in its ability to easily sync with Window’s Media Player with a
single USB connection. The new NV-USBW is a wonderful tool for enabling multiple computers to sync
with Media Player over a wireless home network. Enjoying the entire family’s music from a single M3,
triple output audio server is now easier and more affordable than ever before.

Table of Contents

NV-USBW/SX-2000WG Compatibility Page 3
What You Need for Setup and Use of Your NV-USBW/SX-2000WG Page 3
Wireless Network Setup Page 4
Wired Network Setup Page 12
Virtual Link Operation with an NV-M3 Music Server Page 19

NV-USBW Package Contents

Silex NV-USBW/SX-2000WG Wireless USB Device Server-NV-M3 Enabled
NV-USBW/SX-2000WG Setup disc for NuVo
10-watt power supply
NuVo NV-USBW Wireless USB Extender Installation Guide

NV-USBW/SX-2000WG Compatibility

Before proceeding with setup, please verify that your NV-USBW/SX-2000WG USB Extender, or “Device
Server” has an adhesive label on it that says “NuVo NV-M3 Enabled”. Compatibility with the NV-M3
requires a special firmware available only on the NV-USBW/SX-2000WG units sold through NuVo, and
not on the mass-market Silex NV-USBW/SX-2000WG units.

If you have installed Sync Mate for NV-M3 USB connectivity, you must uninstall it. The NV-USBW/SX­2000WG virtual link replaces the Sync Mate functionality.

What you Need for Setup and Use of your NV-USBW/SX-2000WG

(1) The unpacked NV-USBW/SX-2000WG Device Server unit, and its power supply, along with the

AC cord that connects to the power supply. The Device Server unit should be set up at the top
of the equipment rack containing the NV-M3 unit (if it is rack-mounted), or in a location
within two meters of the NV-M3's USB jack. The Device Server's antenna should extend above
the rest of the music system gear in this location.

(2) An operational wireless broadband router that is connected to the host PC containing the

user's music library, either via a wireless connection, or a wired Ethernet connection from the
PC to the router. Alternately, for wired operation, you may use an operational network wired
access point, broadband router, or Ethernet hub.

(3) If the host PC with the music library is going to be permanently set up with a wired connection

to the home network router, then for wireless operation with the NV-M3, you will need a wire­less equipped notebook PC set up to operate on that home network.

(4) If the home network is set up with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, you will need the

WEP key permanently programmed into the router. If your user does not already have this
key available, follow the router manufacturer's instructions to log into the set functions on a
web browser. After logging in, navigate the setup pages to find the working key(s) following
the router manufacturer's instructions to access this information. Figure 1 shows the wireless
security screen and the screen's position in the menu headings for a popular Linksys router.
Note that you select the “Wireless Security” page under the Wireless menu heading. If the
user's router has been set up with WEP security (as it should to prevent outsider from using
their Internet access service), then four alpha-numeric keys will show up in the Key1 to Key4
fields as shown. Record one of the keys for use later in this setup procedure. You will need
this key for setting up the NV-USBW/SX-2000WG on the network as explained in the next
section.

(5) Finally, you will need the NuVo NV-USBW/SX-2000WG setup CD.

There are two options for network setup – wireless and wired. The setup instructions are covered in

separate sections.

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Figure 1- Linksys router Wireless Security Setup Screen

Wireless Network Setup

(1) Make certain that the Wireless G router is powered up and operating correctly. You can test

this by accessing the wireless connection with a wireless-equipped PC in the area. If the
router is connected to an active Internet access modem (cable or DSL), then once the wireless
icon in the lower right of the task bar shows a wireless connection, it is a good idea to simply
open a browser and verify access to the Internet.

(2) Make certain that the NV-USBW/SX-2000WG is set up close to the NV-M3 as described in

paragraph (1) of the previous section. Connect the power supply to the NV-USBW/SX­2000WG. Connect the power cable to the power supply, and then plug it in to a live AC
receptacle. Observe the rectangular LED's on the side of the unit opposite the antenna. All
three LED's should flash on at first, then the bottom LED, labeled “Link” should flash for a few
seconds. Finally the Link LED should go out, and the top “Wireless” LED should begin to
flash.

(3) Insert the NuVo NV-USBW/SX-2000WG setup disk into the wireless-connected PC operating

on the wireless network. A top-level “Device Server Setup CD” menu screen will come up.
Left-click on the “Device Server Setup” button on the left.

(4) The Setup Screen shown in Figure 2 will come up. Left-click on the large “Wireless” button on

the right.

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Figure 2: – Setup Screen

(5) Left-click “yes” on the decision window shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3 – “Yes” to Exceptions List addition

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(6) The screen shown in Figure 4 will come up. Make certain that “Setup device server from PC” is

the default setting. Then, left-click “Next”.

Figure 4 – Selecting “Setup Device Server from PC by wireless LAN”

(7) Left-click “Yes” to accept the Silex Software License Agreement.
(8) A status window will come up which indicates, “Stopping the WZC service …”, and then the
status window shown in Figure 5 will come up.

Please note that because the Device Server Setup application does not know the network parameters
at this point, it must necessarily disconnect the PC you are using from the network, and establish a
peer-to-peer connection with the Device Server. You will see the wireless status indicator in your
desktop taskbar show a “connecting” status (animated dot sequence under the wireless icon) while
the peer-to-peer link setup completes.

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Figure 5 – “Changing the Wireless LAN configuration” status

(9) The Device Server Search window shown in Figure 6 should come up within a few minutes.

Figure 6 – Device Server Search window

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