StarTech.com USB4000IP, USB4000IPEU, USB4000IPGB Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 07/12/2012

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USB4000IP / USB4000IPGB / USB4000IPEU

USB Ethernet Network Device Server - 4 Ports

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

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, 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
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Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

Installing the Server Utility Software ................................................................................................. 2

Using Your First USB Device ..................................................................5

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB4000IP USB Ethernet Network Device
Server - 4 Ports. This convenient unit allows you to share USB devices over a network/
IP so they can be accessed on multiple computers. The USB4000IP also enables you
to connect printers, scanners, card readers, external drives and more. Reach your USB
devices from anywhere on your LAN. Now you can take full advantage of CAT5 cable
lengths and the convenience of USB devices in all-in-one solution.

Packaging Contents

• 1 X Driver CD

• 1 X Instruction Manual

• 1 X Power Adapter

• 1 X USB Device Server

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Installation

Hardware Installation

Note: Do not connect your USB device(s) to the USB Server until you have nished
installing the USB Server software and hardware!

Step 1 - Connect the USB Server to Your Network

First connect one end of an ethernet cable to the USB Server’s Ethernet port, and the
other to your network. This can be a free Ethernet port on your DSL router, Ethernet hub,
or WiFi router. If you do not have a network, you can connect the USB Server directly to
the ethernet port on your computer.

Step 2 - Connect the USB Server’s Power Supply

Connect the included power supply to the USB Server’s power connector.

Installing the Server Utility Software

The following instructions outline the installation of th eserver Utility software for all
versions of Windows operating systems. Although screen shots of the Server Utility
software may not match your operating syustem, please note that the button, menu,
and tab names are all identical on both platforms.

Step 1 - Insert the USB Server CD-ROM

Turn your computer ON and place the USB Server CD into the CD-Rom drive. Windows
will automatically open the CD Browser window. Choose your systems driver folder and
click Setup to start the installation process.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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During and/or after the software installation, the Windows New Hardware Wizard may
ask you to install software several times. Select ‘Install the software automatically’ and
click next until the New Hardware Wizard completes the installation.

NOTE: You will not be able to use your USB Server until you complete the New Hardware
Wizard process.

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Step 2 - Running the PhoenixBridge2 Server Utility Application

Once the installation is complete, click the PhoenixBridge2 icon on the desktop. This
will launch the PhoenixBridge2 Server Utility Application which is used to congure the
USB Server.

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Using Your First USB Device

Step 1 - Connecting a USB Device to the USB Server

Once a USB device is connected to the USB Server, open the PhoenixBridge2 Server
Utility. You will see the names of USB devices listed in this application.

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Step 2 - Connecting a USB Device

To connect a USB device to your computer via the USB Server, select the USB device then
click Connect under the device list as shown below:

Step 3 - Disconnecting USB Devices

When nished using a USB device, you must disconnect it from your computer before it
is available to everyone else on the network. To do this, open the Keyspan Server Utility
application, select your USB device, then click the red Disconnect icon.

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
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