Xircom 925-609-7550 User Manual

Wireless USB Adapter Set

Guide

Reviewer Reference

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ONTENTS

Contents .................................................................................. 2

Introduction ............................................................................. 3

Installation and Setup .............................................................. 4

Performance ............................................................................ 5

Use Cases and User Experience ............................................... 7

Multi function Printer .............................................................. 7

External Hard Disk Drive .......................................................... 8

USB Hub ................................................................................... 9

Digital Still Camera (DSC) ....................................................... 10

External DVD/CD Writer ........................................................ 10

iPod ........................................................................................ 11

Card Reader ........................................................................... 11

Digital SLR Camera ................................................................. 12

Multi-Device Connectivity ..................................................... 13

Tested Devices ....................................................................... 14

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NTRODUCTION

The Wireless USB adapter set provides wireless access to existing USB devices. This allows you to place USB devices
anywhere in the room, free up your table from cable clutter, and enjoy the freedom of wireless mobility with
access to devices.

This document provides a reference review of the adapter set, providing information regarding installation and
setup, the usage scenarios with different USB devices, and the expected performance and range.

Wireless USB PC and device adapters

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NSTALLATION AND SETUP

The initial set up of the Wireless USB adapter
set is a standard Windows installation process,
similar to driver installation of USB devices. It
does not require any technical skills or
understanding of wireless technology, and can
be easily performed with the help of the
“Getting Started” leaflet (on the right). The
entire process setup takes 5-7 minutes.

1. The package includes the two adapters, a
table adapter, CD, and power supply.

2. Enter CD and follow instructions to install
drivers & software.

3. Connect the PC adapter to PC.

4. Perform association (pairing) between the PC
adapter and the device adapter. Pairing is
done for security purposes, and is performed
by attaching both adapters simultaneously to
the PC. After a few seconds a message is
displayed that pairing is complete.

5. Remove the device adapter from the PC and
place it in the table adapter.

6. Attach a USB cable to connect a USB device
(e.g, printer, hard disk drive) to the table
adapter.

7. Connect the power supply to the table
adapter.

8. Wireless USB communication is enabled and
the PC can communicate with the USB device.

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ERFORMANCE

The Wireless USB adapter set is based on Ultra-wideband technology, which is a personal area network (PAN)
technology, designed to provide wireless coverage in the range of 10 meters (30 feet). As such, the adapter set
provides full room coverage, both with line of site and with no line of site (note that it is not designed to operate
across rooms). This allows you to locate USB devices in the room without the limitation of the USB cable length.

To test performance, the adapter set was used in a large meeting room measuring 10x4 meters (30x12 feet). The
laptop and PC adapter were placed in one side of the room, and each time a different device was placed in the
other side of the room. To verify line of site, and non-line of site behavior, devices were sometimes placed on a
shelf or within a closet, and people were sitting and passing within the wireless link. Performance was not affected
by increasing the range, or by a lack of line of site between adapters.

USB device

USB device

location 1

Link establishment was tested by exiting the room with the laptop to intentionally break the wireless link between
the notebook and an external hard disk drive. Then, once returning to the room, the wireless link was
automatically re-established, enabling connectivity to the hard drive, without requiring any involvement. This
simulates a common scenario where your notebook is connected to a peripheral device and you leave the room
with the notebook, returning after a while. With wired USB you have to disconnect and connect devices, while
with Wireless USB the adapter set automatically re-connects you to the device once back in range, with no further
action.

location 2

USB device

location 3

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