Manual IOGear GUWH204KIT

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    1 GUWH204KIT P ART NO. M1064 Installation Installation Guide Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit ...

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    2 3 T able of Contents System Requirements 4 Package Contents 5 Device Overview 6 Installation 8 Hardwar e Preparation 9 Software Installation 10 Driver Installation 15 Connecting USB Devices 23 Advanced Settings 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 T echnical Specications 32 T echnical Support 34 Limited W arranty 36 Federal Communications Commissi ...

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    4 5 System Requirements - PC System requir es W indows XP 32-bit (with SP2 and .NET Framework 2.0) or Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit - Available AC outlets in the r oom - Available USB ports - Software r equires Windows and CD-ROM drive ...

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    4 5 Package Contents 1 x Wireless USB Hub 1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter 1 x Power Adapter 1 x USB 2.0 T ype A to mini-B Cable (3 ft.) 1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable (5 ft.) 1 x Software CD (with Electr onic Manual) 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Registration / W arranty Card ...

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    6 7 Device Overview 1. Host PC LED Solid LED indicates that the Wireless USB Hub has established a wireless connection with the Wireless USB Host Adapter 2. Hub LED Flashing indicates that data is being transmitted 3. Security LED Normally Off. Flashes during cable association process. Solid LED indicates a successful cable association process. Dur ...

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    6 7 8. Wireless USB Activity Indicator 8 * The Host Selection button can be used if the Wireless USB Hub has already been successfully associated with more th an one Wir el ess US B H ost Ad apt er -P C c omb ina tio n. T he Wir el ess US B H ub can su ppo rt up to 8 s uch as soc iat ion s. Use the Host Selection button to manually cycle through th ...

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    8 9 Installation Before we get started, please NOTE: Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices; Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces; ...

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    8 9 Hardwar e Preparation Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer until you are instructed to do so 1. later in the section titled “Driver Installation”. Remove the Wireless USB Host Adapter , W ireless USB Hub, USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, power 2. adapter , extension adapter , and the installation CD from the package. Allo ...

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    10 11 Software Installation Please always check www .iogear .com for the latest drivers. IMPORT ANT NOTE: If your PC already has a pr evious version of this software installed, please be sure to un-install it before proceeding. T o un-install go to Control Panel -> Add or Remove Pr ograms. Scroll to “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)” Click “IOGEA ...

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    10 11 T o install the UWB software, insert the included 1. CD into your computer . The following menu should appear automatically . If not, select “Run CD_Start.exe” OR navigate to the CD Rom drive containing the installation CD and double click on CD_Start.exe to bring up the user menu. Click on Installation to begin the installation process. ...

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    12 13 The next screen will let you choose if you want 2. to install the latest software fr om the Inter net or if you want to install the software included on the CD. If you choose ‘ Option 2: Download latest software installer fr om the Web ’, a browser window will appear redir ecting you directly to the IOGEAR website where you’ll nd the ...

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    12 13 If you choose to install the software fr om the installation CD, select ‘ Option 1: Install directly fr om CD ’ Click on the appropriate Windows operating system your PC is running. This will start the software installation. Please follow the installation wizard. Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is r equired by the driver software. Once ...

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    14 15 Once the software has completed installing, the WiCenter application will automatically open. If not, please double-click on the WiCenter shortcut created on the Desktop during the installation process. ...

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    14 15 Driver Installation Step 1: Connecting Host Adapter Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port. ...

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    16 17 If using a Desktop PC, plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port utilizing the provided extension cable. Place the extension cable on a  at surface, pr eferably the top of the desk/work area in or der to ensure a good line-of-sight signal with the Wireless USB Hub. Windows should detect the device and complete the d ...

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    16 17 Step 2: Connecting Wireless USB Hub V erify that the antenna is securely attached to the Wireless USB Hub and is pointed in a vertical position. Power on the Wireless USB Hub by plugging the power adapter provided in the package. ...

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    18 19 Step 3: Wireless USB Hub association In order for the Wireless USB Adapter to communicate with the Wireless USB Hub, you will need to start the association process. The association pr ocess will set up a wireless link between the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Wireless USB Hub. This is a one-time process per host PC. T o start, use the inc ...

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    18 19 Windows will detect that a new device has been connected. This will automatically install the necessary drivers and start the Wireless USB Association process. Y ou will see the window on the screen as shown below . Click OK to begin the association process. ...

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    20 21 Once the association process has been successfully completed, you will see the wireless connection status showing Association Successful . Click OK to close the window . ...

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    20 21 After completing the association process, unplug the USB A to mini B cable fr om the W ireless USB Hub. ...

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    22 23 The Wireless USB Hub will attempt to establish the wireless link with the USB Host Adapter . Once the link has been successfully established, you will see the following window in your System T ray . Place the Wireless USB Hub preferably on top your desk/work area to ensur e a good line-of- sight signal with the Wireless USB Host Adapter . The ...

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    22 23 Connecting USB Devices Once the Wireless USB Hub is connected and communicating with the Wireless USB Host Adapter , you may connect your USB devices to the Wireless USB Hub. Once connected, you will be able view the USB devices connected by clicking the [+]. This will bring a dropdown of all peripherals currently connected and available. Y o ...

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    24 25 T o disconnect a USB device from your PC, you may select Safely Remove fr om the list on the W iCenter program or fr om your computer’ s system tray . Note: If your USB device requir es software or drivers installation, such as a printer , please connect your USB device to your PC rst and install the software or driver befor e connecting ...

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    24 25 Advanced Settings The advanced settings of WiCenter allow you to make changes related to the Channel that data is being transmitted on, as well as the rate at which data is sent. The following shows the Advanced Settings tab which can be accessed by clicking on Settings Wireless USB Settings, and then selecting the Advanced tab on the window ...

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    26 27 If requir ed to change the Channel manually , select Manual channel selection . The following gure shows the available channels for selection. ...

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    26 27 Once a channel has been changed manually , the following window will appear indicating that the connection on the Wireless USB Hub will disconnect. Click Y es to change the channel. Once the channel is changed, the Wireless USB Hub will automatically re-connect. ...

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    28 29 Frequently Asked Questions Problem 1. : WiCenter UWB Software reports errors when trying to use the Wireless USB Host Adapter and Wireless USB Hub on Windows XP operating system. Solution : V erify that Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been installed on your PC. Problem 2. : No LEDs lighting up on the Wireless USB Hub. Solution : Check the power supp ...

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    28 29 Problem 5. : Poor/Diminished range with the Wireless USB Host Adapter and Wireless USB Hub. Solution : If using a Desktop PC, do not plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter in the back of the PC. Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter in the front of the system to ensure a good line-of-site signal with the Wireless USB Hub. Also, verify that you are u ...

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    30 31 Problem 7. : Wireless USB Hub will not associate with the Wireless USB Host Adapter . Solution : V erify that the WiCenter software is running by double-clicking on the W iCenter icon created on the desktop during the installation process. If the WiCenter icon is in the System T ray , this can be double-clicked in order to bring up the WiCent ...

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    30 31 Problem 9. : The throughput of USB Har d Drive or USB Flash drive is less when plugged in the W ireless USB Hub than when plugged directly to the PC. Solution : Due to the protocol overhead of Wireless USB, you will experience a slower throughput wirelessly than over a wir ed connection. ...

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    32 33 T echnical Specifications Function GUWH204KIT Operating System Support Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit (Service Pack 2); Microsoft Vista 32/64 bit Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Frequency Band (WiMedia Band Group 1, 3, 6) Frequency Range 3.168GHz to 8.976GHz Data Rate Up to 480 Mbps USB Specication Wireless USB 1.0; USB 2.0/1.1 Con ...

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    32 33 Antenna T ype Omni-Directional, external whip antenna for both Hub and Host Adapter Reset Switch Y es LEDs ACT (Activity) LED on Host adapter to show Data/Activity Host Status On the Hub to show Hub / Host PC connect Association LED to show Association / Security Power Adapter 5V , 2.5A (110 - 240VAC) ...

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    34 35 T o help IOGEAR® customers obtain the highest level of performance from their Wireless USB devices, the IOGEAR® Service Support team is available to answer your technical questions. Do not hesitate to call if you are having tr ouble getting your device to work correctly . IOGEAR® Service Support can be reached by phone from 24 hours a day ...

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    34 35 Y ou may also reach us online at www .iogear .com/support 24 hours a day . Please be ready to give a brief description of the problem, and what you wer e doing when the problem occurred, before calling Service Support. The Service Support repr esentative will be able to serve you much quicker if you are prepared to answer the seven questions ...

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    36 37 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT . The direct vendor makes no warranty or r epresentation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the cont ...

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    36 37 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and R ...

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    38 IOGEAR 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 P 949.453.8782 F 949.453.8785 Visit us at: www .iogear .com Contact © 2008 IOGEAR ® Part No. M1064 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or register ed trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names ar e trademarks or reg ...

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    40 © 2008 IOGEAR ® FUN IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that ar e innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the im po rta nce o f c on ser vi ng na tur al r eso ur ce s. Th e u se of o ur te chn ol ogy so lu tions helps ...

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