Tripp Lite U225-004-R User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

4-Port USB 2.0 Hub

Model #: U225-004-R

About the U225-004-R

The U225-004-R 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub allows you to attach and link all of your USB devices (up to 127) to your computer via the USB port. The U225-004-R supports all three data transfer speeds: low-speed (1.5 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps) and high-speed (480 Mbps).

Technical Support

If you need help installing, configuring or running the U225-004-R, call your Tripp Lite Technical Support Representative, visit Tripp Lite's website:

www.tripplite.com

Or contact tech support at: (773) 869-1234.

Tripp Lite World Headquarters

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

(773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.com

Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit

respective owners. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

1. Product Features 3

2. System Requirements 3

3. Software Installation 3

3.1 Windows

3.2 Windows

3.3 Windows

3.4 Windows

3.5 Mac OS X Driver Installation 5

4. Warranty/Warranty Registration 6

5. FCC Statement 6

6. Figures 19

98 Driver Installation 3

ME Driver Installation 4

2000 Driver Installation 4

XP Driver Installation 5

1. Product Features

• True USB 2.0 specification and USB specification revision 1.1 compliant

• Compact desktop design

• Links up to 127 USB devices

• LED lights

• OHCI specification for USB 1.1 Compliant

• Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer rates

• Plug & play and hot-swappable capability

2. System Requirements

• PC Pentium 233 and higher

• 1 USB 2.0 port

• Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XP

Macintosh

• iMac, ibook, G3 or better systems

• Available USB 2.0 port. A USB 2.0 host controller

• Mac OS X

3. Software Installation

3.1 Windows®98 Driver Installation

3.1.1 Power on the computer, connect the USB hub to your computer, Windows®will detect a new device "Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus", click "Next" to continue (see figure 3.1.1, page 19).

3.1.2 Select "Search for the best driver for your device"; click "Next" to contiune (see figure 3.1.2, page 19).

3. Software Installation (continued)

3.1.3 Windows®will search for the drivers; click "NEXT" to continue (see figure 3.1.3, page 19).

3.1.4 Windows®will detect the suitable driver; click "NEXT" to continue (see figure 3.1.4, page 19).

3.1.5 Click "Finish" (see figure 3.1.5, page 19).

3.1.6 After installation is complete, check "My Computer"-

"Control Panel"-" System"-"Device Manager" Hub on USB 2.0 Bus" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller

(see figure 3.1.6, page 19).

3.2 Windows®ME Driver Installation

After connecting the USB hub to your PC, the system will load the driver automatically.

While installation is complete, check "My Computer"-

"Control Panel"-" System"-"Device Manager" and you will see a "Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller (see figure 3.2, page 20).

3.3 Windows®2000 Driver Installation

After connecting the USB hub to your PC, the system will load the driver automatically.

While installation is complete, check "My Computer"- "Control Panel"-"System"-"Device Manager" and you will see a "Generic USB Hub" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller (see figure 3.3, page 20).

3. Software Installation (continued)

3.4 Windows®XP Driver Installation

After connecting the USB hub to your PC, the system will load the driver automatically. While installing, Windows will pop up a dialog box saying, "The software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP". Click on "Continue Anyway" to continue. After installation is complete, check "My Computer"- "Control Panel"-

"System"-"Device Manager" and you will see a "Generic USB Hub" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller (see figure 3.4,

page 20).

3.5 Mac OS X Driver Installation

After connecting the USB hub to your Mac, the system will load the driver automatically. After installation is complete, check "Apple system Profiler"-"About this computer" and you will see a new Hub under the USB High-Speed Bus. Check the properties and you will see the device speed is "Up to 480Mb/sec" (see figure 3.5, page 20).

4. Lifetime Warranty

TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life. TRIPP LITE's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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5. FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product.

This product designed and engineered in the USA.

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