Topshine USB 4by4 Console, USB 2by2 Console Owner's Manual
Universal Serial Bus
Console
OWNER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CHECKLIST ----------------------------------------------------------------- P. 2
2. REQUIREMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------- P. 2
3. USB OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------------------------- P. 2
4. MODELS --------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 2
5. INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------- P. 3
6. FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------ P. 3
7. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------- P. 4
8. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------- P. 5
9. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------- P. 6
10. POWER ADAPTER -------------------------------------------------------- P. 6
11. CHANGING CONNECTIONS MANUALLY ------------------------- P. 7
12. SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS ----------------------------------------------- P. 10
13. LEGENDS ------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 11
13. APPLICATION PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- P. 11
14. PRINTER DETECTION -------------------------------------------------- P. 15
15. CASCADING USB CONSOLES ---------------------------------------- P. 16
16. NAMING THE PC'S ------------------------------------------------------ P. 17
17. EXTENDING THE DISTANCE ---------------------------------------- P. 18
18. APPLE’S iMAC ------------------------------------------------------------ P. 18
19. RADIO & TV INTERFERENCE ---------------------------------------- P. 18
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CHECKLIST
Your package should contain the following:
· One USB Console
· One CD Containing the Application Program
· One Power Adapter
· One USB A-to-B Cable
· This User’s Manual
REQUIREMENTS
· Any version Windows 98 or Windows 2000
· Your PC must have a USB port
· You will need a separate USB A-to-B Cable for each system
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USB OVERVIEW
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a connection technology that simplifies
communication between computers and their peripheral devices (mice,
keyboards, joysticks, printers, audio components, etc.). The computer is the
USB Host; it connects to the USB Devices via standard USB cables. A USB
Hub acts as a bridge between the USB Host and multiple USB peripherals. Buspowered hubs draw electrical current for their operation directly from the USB.
High-powered devices will not work with bus-powered hubs. A high-powered
device is one that can draw up to 500mA from the upstream connection. The
USB Console contains four self-powered hubs (one for each system). Therefore,
any USB device, high or low powered, can be attached to the USB Console
.
MODELS
USB 4by4 Console:
Allows up to four USB devices to be accessed by up to four PC’s.
USB 2by2 Console:
Allows up to two USB devices to be accessed by up to two PC’s.
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INTRODUCTION
Multiple PC’s can share USB peripherals, such as USB printers, USB scanners,
USB cameras, USB keyboards, etc. in various combinations. Access to each
USB device is selected by either manual push buttons on the USB Console or
via a Windows Application Program that displays the status and type of each
USB device attached. Any individual PC can control all connections.
Any PC can connect to any, or all devices, provided that another PC is not
currently using the device. Each PC sees the USB Console as a regular USB
hub to the PC, assuring USB compatibility and meeting all USB specifications.
{4by4 Model}
FEATURES
· Four PC’s share four USB devices (4X4)
· Self-Powered Type Hub
· Each PC sees an independent, four-port USB hub
· Graphical application program and manual device connections
· Fully compliant with the USB Specification 1.1
· Over current detection and prevention
· LED indicators for active ports
· Automatic printer detection and re-connection
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
1. Place CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the installation does not begin automatically, then run SETUP.EXE from
the CD.
3. Follow the installation procedures.
4. Plug in the Power Adapter and insert its plug into the Power Jack on the
USB Console.
5. Connect the USB-A plug from the USB device to any USB Console
downstream port.
6. Connect the USB-B plug from the USB Cable to any USB Console upstream
port.
7. Connect the USB-A plug from the USB Cable to any PC.
8. Each PC sees two USB functions in the USB Console: a hub and a device.
Both are installed.
9. To install the Drivers for the USB Console you may need to insert your
Windows CD.
10. If the Window’s installation box appears select ‘Next’ until you get to this
window.
11. If the box above appears select ‘Browse’ and select the directory that the
USB Console was loaded into during installation (default = C:\Program
Files\USB USB Console), then select ‘Next’ and complete the installation.
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Power Self Powered
Upstream Connectors 4 Type B Receptacles (4by4 model)
2 Type B Receptacles (2by2 model)
Downstream Connector 4 Type A Receptacles (4by4 model)
2 Type A Receptacles (2by2 model)
Port Selection Software or Push-button
Housing Plastic
External Power Supply 5V/2.5A +/-5%
Operating Temperature 5OC ~ 40OC
Storage Temperature -20OC ~ 60OC
Upstrea m Port Co nnectors to PC's
PC LED Indicators
Port Select Push Buttons
Power Jack
USB CONSOLE
Device LED Indicators
Downstream Port Connectors to Devices
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