USBMax SW-102A -A User Manual

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2 T o 1 Auto Printer

USB 2.0 SHARING SWITCH

User Manual

Model #SW-102A -A

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PRODUCTS OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

USB Share Switch allows multiple PCs to share one USB devices. It provides you a
great solution to share USB devices between two PCs to save the limited budgets on
USB devices and the effort on doing hot-plug process. Easy Software Switching Via a
Small Tool Bar Icon

FEATURES

 Compatible USB 1.1/2.0 Specifications
 Supports both UHCI and OHCI USB interface
 USB B-Type corresponds to computer and USB A-Type connects to USB device.
 No extra power required.
 The Application Software makes switch between multiple computer easier
 The Icon displays on the task bar as device status monitors

SPECIFICATION

Function

Specification

Model No.

SW-102A-A

PC Port

USB B-Type x 2

USB Device Port

U S B A -Type x 1

Port Selection

Auto Printer Detection

LED

2 LED to show used PC

Operating System

Windows 2000 / XP / Vista and Mac OS X 10.3 up

Compatible USB Device

USB 1.1 / 2.0

USB Power

Bus Power

Power Adapter

No

Module Weight

36g

Module Dimension (L x W x H)

L70 x H19 x W43 mm

Operation Temperature

0~40℃

Storage Temperature

0~60℃

Power Consumption

5V / 100mA(Maximum)

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Hardware Installation

Connect USB device(s) to the USB device port of Intelligent AP Sharing Switch.

Software Installation

1. Please insert the CD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2. The Installation Wizard window of the docking station will pop up. Click “Next” to

proceed.

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3. Click “Next” to proceed.

4. Click “Next” to proceed.

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5. Click “Next” to proceed.

6. Click “Install” to proceed.

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7. Click “Finish”.

NOTE: When you Installation Finish, Setup will create icon on your desktop of task bar

shows --

Accessing the USB Device

1. This USB 2.0 Automatic switch, it is First come first serve.

2. click “ “is make enforce switch and stop current printer job.

Please note:

Green light : Computer shows “green” icon, is connected to device, ready to us

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device or computer on printing mode

Yellow light: Computer shows “Yellow” icon , is other computer active

To ready use device .

Red light : Computer shows” Red” icon , Is other computer on printing mode .

Setting

Monitor Printer: 1. Select the desired printer to be connected.

2. Mouse cursor click “OK”
.

Switch: 1. Mouse cursor click “Switch”, for controlling to switch between PC’s

3. No switching allow, when “red” icon is showing.

Operation—Example

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1. Computer A Computer B

Green Yellow

Computer A, shows “green” icon, Computer B, shows “yellow” icon.

is connected to device, ready to us device.

2. Computer A Computer B

Green Red

While Computer A is on printing mode, will show “green” icon. , Computer B
shows “red” icon.
When Computer B is ready to be on printing mode, press “print”, “AP Sharing
Switch” will follow to print accordingly.

Note: If want to make printer job for priority, please mouse cursor to click
“ “, when “red” icon is showing.

W a r n i n g : If click “ “is make enforce switch and stop current printer
job.

3. Computer A Computer B

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Red Green

While Computer B is on printing mode, will show “green” icon, Computer A
shows “red” icon.
When Computer A is ready to be on printing mode, press “print”, “A P Sharing
Switch” will follow to print accordingly

4. Computer A Computer B

Yellow Green

Computer A, shows “yellow” icon. Computer B, shows “green” icon,

is connected to device, ready to use
device.

Software Uninstallation

1. Click “start”→ ”All Programs”→“AP Sharing Switch” →“Uninstallation AP

Sharing Switch”.

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2. The Installation Wizard window of the docking station will pop up. Click “Yes” to

proceed.

3. Click “OK”

FAQs

Q: Does the Switch support USB 1.1 devices?
A：Yes, The USB sharing switch work and comply USB 1.0/1,1/2.0.

Q: Does the Switch support automatic printer sharing?
A : No, The Switch will not support automatic printer sharing.
As for the automatic printer sharing use the ACTION STAR
Part # SW-102A-A for First COME FIRST SERVE.

Q: Does the Switch need power supply?
A : No, The Switch is design for Non power switch , It’s share with
computer
Power when you connect to computer.
Q: What operating systems will the switch work with?
A: The switch will support Windows 2000, XP, VISTA , and Mac. OS 10.3
Up.

Q: What is the maximum distance from the switch that a computer can be
Connected?
A: USB standard maximum as 15 feet .

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. The switch does not detect to my computer.

• Check that the cable between the switch and the computer is

completely connected.

• Try connecting the computer to a different port.

2. USB device is not detected by the switch software.

• Make sure the drivers are installed and that the USB device

supports the operating system.

• Make sure the connected computer and USB device is not further

than 15feet away.

3. If USB device is not working properly.

• Please removed the AP software and driver from “Add or remove

programs” it under control panel and unplug USB sharing switch
An d device ,than reconnect and install driver again.

4. If USB device can’t switch to another computer.

• Please unplug from USB sharing switch to host computer of USB

port than plug again.