Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction · · · · · Compatible USB Devices Connectivity to USB Devices Connectivity to Network Requirements What's Inside The Package 5 USB Server Network Discussion · · · · · · · · · · · · Setting Up On Different Types of Networks LAN - No Connection To Internet/WAN LAN - With Connection To Internet/WAN LAN - With DSL Router/Gateway Wireless Network (Airport/802.11) Before You Begin Status Lights UDP Ports Network Issues USB Devices Resetting The USB Server Hardware When You Need More Help 2 Installation Instructions · Installing the USB Server Hardware · Installing the USB Server Software · Uninstall Instructions 6 Troubleshooting 3 Using Your USB Devices On The Network · · · · Overview Using Your First USB Device Device Connection Modes Overview Performance Comparison: USB Server vs Built-In USB Ports Overview Editing A Specific USB Server USB Server Settings Descriptions Applying/Canceling New Server Settings Restoring Default Settings Config Menu 7 Appendices · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) · USB Device Compatibility · Overview · Tested USB Devices · Status Light Behavior · Windows XP Firewall Configuration · Notices · Keyspan License and Warranty Information · Support Information 4 Changing USB Server's Settings · · · · · · This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 1 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual 1 Introduction The USB Server makes it possible for USB printers and scanners to be used and shared by client PCs on a Local Area Network (LAN)! It is ideal for home office, small office or classroom use. The USB Server supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks -- making it easy to print to a USB printer from a Wi-Fi based laptop! Compatible USB Devices This release of USB Server software supports USB printers, USB multi-function printers, USB scanners and USB HID devices. While other USB devices may work, they are not officially supported by this release. USB audio and video products are not compatible with this release. USB hubs are not supported. See the Keyspan web site for further compatibility details. Connectivity to USB Devices The Keyspan USB Server provides the following connections to your USB Devices: · 4 USB Full-Speed ports (12 Mbps) · Full 500mA power provided to each port Connectivity to Network The Keyspan USB Server provides the following connections to your Network: · RJ45 Ethernet connector · 10/100 autosensing · IP addressing: Static/DHCP/Rendezvous/Zeroconfig Requirements · Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2.8 (or later) · Windows: Windows 2000/XP or greater What's Inside The Package The Keyspan USB Server package includes: · · · · Keyspan USB Server (US-4A) Power Supply Quick Start Sheet Mac and Windows compatible CD with software and user manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 2 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual 2 Installation Instructions Installing the USB Server Hardware Note: Do not connect your USB devices (ie printers, scanners, etc.) to the Keyspan USB Server until you have finished installing the USB Server software and hardware!!! The next section, Using Your USB Devices Over Your Network, will walk you through the process of connecting and using your USB devices with the Keyspan USB Server. Step 1 - Connect Keyspan USB Server To Your Network First connect an Ethernet cable to the USB Server's Ethernet port (see next image): Once the Ethernet cable is connected, connect the other end of the cable to your network. This can be a free Ethernet port on your DSL router, Ethernet hub, or 802.11 (aka Airport) router/base station. If you do not have a network, you can connect the USB Server directly to the Ethernet port on your computer. Tech Note: If you have more questions about connecting the USB Server to your network, please read the USB Server Networking Discussion section in this manual. Step 2 - Connect the USB Server's Power Supply / Read the LEDs Connect the included power supply to the USB Server's power connector (see next image): This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 3 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual Once the USB Server has power, you will notice the USB Server's status lights turn on and off. After a few seconds, the lights will stop blinking. If the USB Server is responding properly, the four green USB lights will turn on and stay solid. You should also notice that the first green SYSTEM light will blink on and off every few seconds. Ignore any other status lights for now. Tech Note: The LEDs on the USB Server can also indicate other status such as IP configuration type, server status, etc. For a detailed description of what the LED lights indicate, please read the Status Light Behavior appendix in this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see the USB lights turn on and/or do not have a blinking green SYSTEM light, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:Status Lights in this manual. Keyspan USB Server hardware installation is now complete. Please proceed to the USB Server software installation instructions. Installing the USB Server Software Tech Note: The following instructions outline the installation of the USB Server software for both Mac and Windows operating systems. Where instructions are different for one operating system, the difference will be noted. Although screen shots of the Keyspan USB Server software may not match to your operating system, please note that button, menu, and tab names are identical on both platforms. Step 3 - Insert the Keyspan USB Server CD-ROM Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, place the Keyspan USB Server CD This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 4 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual into the CD-ROM drive. MACINTOSH: When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on its icon to display its contents. Locate the Keyspan USB Server Installer icon and double click to start the installation process. Follow the instructions on screen. WINDOWS: Windows will automatically open the Keyspan CD Browser window. Using the on-screen menus, locate the Keyspan USB Server Installer selection and click it to start the installation process. Follow the instructions on screen. WINDOWS Tech Note: During and/or after the software installation, the Windows New Hardware Wizard may ask you to install software several times. Select 'Install the software automatically'. You may also get an additional prompt regarding logo testing, click 'Continue Anyway' to proceed. Please note that you may need to repeat this process up to 3 times. Step 4 - Running the Keyspan USB Server application Once the Keyspan installer completes, it will automatically launch the Keyspan USB Server application. You will use this utility to configure the USB Server. You will now see your USB Server listed in the USB Devices tab (see next image): Tech Note Server Names and Serial Numbers: Out of the box, your USB Server will show up as 'Unnamed'. You can change your USB Server's name in Admin tab. You will also notice a serial number listed next to your USB Server name. This serial number corresponds to the last five digits of your USB Server's MAC address (printed on the bottom of your USB Server hardware). Tech Note About Firmware Updates: When you first launch the Keyspan USB Server software, you may get a message stating that new there is new firmware This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 5 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual available for your USB Server hardware. We recommend that you update your firmware now. To do this, please follow the instructions on-screen instructions to update your firmware. Once the update is complete, proceed to Step 3. Tech Note: If you have multiple unconfigured USB Servers on your local network, you can determine which server you are configuring by looking at the serial number presented by the Keyspan USB Server application. This number correlates to the MAC address that is printed on the bottom of your USB Server hardware. TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see any USB Servers in this window, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:Network Issues section in this guide. Step 5 - Software Installation Complete! Keyspan USB Server software is now complete. You may now proceed to the Using Your USB Devices On The network section in this guide. Uninstall Instructions If you need to uninstall Keyspan USB Server software, please follow these instructions: MACINTOSH: Run the "UninstallUS4A.pkg" uninstaller program. This program is located on the CD that came with your USB Server. You can also download the uninstaller from Keyspan's web site. WINDOWS: Uninstall the Keyspan USB Server software using the the Add/Remove Programs control panel. (located in START menu -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL ). Once the Add/Remove Programs control panel is open, locate and select the Keyspan USB Server software and then click the Change/Remove button. Follow the instruction onscreen to complete the uninstall. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 6 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual 3 Using Your USB Devices On The Network Overview In this section, you will learn how to use your USB devices via the Keyspan USB Server. You will learn to: connect your USB device (hardware) to the Keyspan USB Server's USB port virtually connect to your USB device using the Keyspan USB Server software use your USB device via the Keyspan USB Server Tech Note: These instructions are intended to you connect your USB device (ie printer, scanner, etc.) to the USB Server for the very first time. It is highly recommended that you only connect one USB device at this time. To connect additional devices, repeat these instructions for each device. Using Your First USB Device Step 1 - Connecting Your USB Device To The USB Server Before using the Keyspan USB Server, connect your USB device (ie printer, scanner, etc.) to any USB port on the Keyspan USB Server. Once your USB device is connected to the USB Server, open the Keyspan USB Server application. MACINTOSH: The Keyspan USB Server application is located in your Applications folder. WINDOWS: The Keyspan USB Server application is located in your START menu -> PROGRAMS -> KEYSPAN USB SERVER. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 7 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual Once it is open, click on the USB Devices tab. You will notice your USB device located under the Other Devices heading (see next image): Tech Note: The USB device's name that is shown is the name that is programmed into your USB device by its manufacturer. This name may different from the actual name and model number of your device. For example, if you have a HP Deskjet 882 printer, it may appear as HP Deskjet 880 or HP Printer. Some USB devices do not have any names programmed into them. For 'unnamed' USB devices, the USB device's programmed Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) will be shown. TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see your USB device in the Keyspan USB Server application, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:USB Devices section in this manual. Step 2 - (Virtually) Connecting Your USB Device In the Keyspan USB Server application, the Other Devices area shows USB devices that are connected to the USB Server but require further action in order for you to use them. To use your USB device, you must first "connect" to it. To do this, click on your USB device under Other Devices and then click the CONNECT button as shown below: This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1.0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 8 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual After you 'connect', your USB device will move under the My Devices heading. At this point, you can now use this USB device (or any other USB device located under the My Devices heading) as if it is connected to directly to your computer. MULTIPLE USERS NOTE: When you are connected to 'My Device', other users will notice that the USB device has remained under Other Devices and will now have a status of 'In Use' as well as show the name of the computer that is using that USB device. Other users will not be able to use any USB device that you have 'In Use' until you disconnect from it. When you are finished using your USB device, select your USB device under My Devices and click the DISCONNECT button. For you, the USB device will return to Other Devices. Other users will notice that the device has become available again. Tech Note: By default, the USB Server is configured to use the Multi-User sharing mode. In this mode, all USB devices will be shared in a one-at-a-time mode. Before you can use a USB device, you will have to connect to it to gain exclusive access. Once you a ...