Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator User Manual

USB Mobile Port Replicator

with Ethernet

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

MOBILE PORT REPLICATOR

User’s Guide

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator
with Ethernet! It is an intelligent expansion module that easily connects to a
PC or notebook via a USB port.

This user’s guide describes the port replicator’s features, and gives instructions
for connecting various devices and installing the software.

System Requirements

v USB V.1.1 compliant port
v Operating system: Windows 98 or Windows 2000

Contents

In addition to this user’s guide, the package contains:

v Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet
v 3-foot USB cable (A/B type, attached)
v AC power adapter
v Targus driver diskette

CONNECTING THE USB PORT REPLICATOR

The USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet provides two USB ports, two
PS/2 ports, one RS232 serial port, one parallel port, and one RJ-45 Ethernet
port. This port replicator provides easy connectivity for network, serial, PS/2,
and other USB devices.

To get started, plug one end of the AC power adapter into the port replicator
and the other end into a wall outlet. Do not connect any devices at this time.
Once the port replicator is connected and the software installation is complete,
you can connect your devices and install any supporting software drivers.

Note: Your computer may be turned on or off when you connect the port
replicator.

Before you begin, make sure you can identify the ports on the port replicator
(Figures 1 and 2).

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Figure 1. USB Mobile Port Replicator Ports

Figure 2. End of the USB Mobile Port Replicator

Figure 3. USB Cable Coiled in the Cable Compartment

Figure 4. USB Mobile Port Replicator LED Lights

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Open the USB cable compartment (Figure 3), uncoil the cable, and plug the
USB connector into the USB port of your computer.

LED Status Indicators

Once you connect the port replicator to the computer and turn on the
computer, the LED lights display as follows:

v The Hub Link and both USBs glow green.
v The serial (RS232) and parallel ports glow green when devices are

attached.

v The PS/2 port lights flash green when a device is first connected

or there is activity on the ports.

v The Tx/Rx light flash green when data is transmitted to or from

the network.

v The 100M light glows green when attached to a 100 Mb hub.

NOTE: The Ethernet port is compatible with 10 or 100 Mb networks,
however, the USB connection determines the actual network speed.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

This section explains how to install the drivers to support each port on the port
replicator. If your computer is off, turn it on now.

For the initial installation, you must install the software drivers for each port
and enable them for use. Do not skip any of the following procedures.

NOTE: The sequence in which Windows detects and installs the software
drivers for each port may vary depending on the model of your computer.

If you are running Windows 98, you may need your Windows 98 CD to
complete the installation. During the installation, you may be prompted to
insert the CD.

If you are running Windows 2000, you will only need the included Targus
driver diskette. Also, you will see the message Digital Signature Not Found

Do You want to continue installation? Y/N after each port is detected. Click
Y to continue driver installation.

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Installing USB Hub Support

The New Hardware Detected message box appears when your computer
finds the Generic Root Hub device.

Then the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears.

1 Click Next .
2 When the message, What would you like Windows to do?

appears, select Search for the best driver for your device, and
click Next.

3 Insert the Targus driver diskette.
4 Click Next .

The system locates the correct software driver.

5 Click Next to install the driver.
6 When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.

NOTE: This installation process repeats once before installing the other
drivers.

Installing the Ethernet Port Driver

The Found New Hardware Please wait... message box appears when your
computer finds the PA090 Ethernet.

1 Insert the Targus driver diskette (if not already inserted) and select

Floppy disk drives.
2 Click OK to search for the driver.
3 When the driver is found, click Next.
4 When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.

Your computer prompts you to reboot.
5 Click Yes.

NOTE: After installing the Ethernet Port Driver, you must reboot to
continue the installation process.

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