User manual IOGEAR GUWH104KIT

[. . . ] Switch 2 (S2) Top View: The default and recommended setting is to operate in Auto Association mode. In this mode, the Wireless USB Hub will automatically connect to the Wireless USB Host Adapter. This mode is only needed if your Wireless USB Hub has already been successfully associated with more than one Wireless USB Host Adapter-PC combination. Set S2 to Manual Association mode and then use the Host Selection button to manually cycle through the three choices for which Wireless USB Host Adapter-PC combination to connect to. [. . . ] 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. Windows should detect the device and complete the driver installation process automatically. Verify that the Wireless USB Hub switches are set to Wireless and Automatic Association mode. Also, verify that the antenna is securely attached to the Wireless USB Hub and is pointed in a vertical position. Plug the Wireless USB Hub into the PC with the USB 2. 0 A to mini-B cable provided. Windows should state a new device has been detected and automatically install the necessary drivers for the Wireless USB Hub. Once the drivers have installed, click Next to continue. 21 The below window will pair the Wireless USB Hub to your PC. Select Automatic wireless reconnection (Recommended) and select Next. Once the association is successful and the Active HOST LED has stopped flashing on the Wireless USB Hub, unplug the USB cable from the Wireless USB Hub in order to establish the wireless link. Click Next to continue. You should now see the wizard indicating that the association was successful. 22 When the link has been successfully created, you will see the following appear from the System Tray. The following screen will indicate that the wireless connection has been established with the Wireless USB Hub. Click Finish to exit the Wireless USB Connection Wizard and begin using your IOGEAR Wireless USB Host Adapter and Wireless USB Hub. At this point, the final driver will be installed automatically for the Wireless USB Hub. Congratulations, you may now begin to use your Wireless USB Hub. 23 Select the View Console option in WiCenter to view all available and connected Wireless USB devices in range. In order to view devices connected to the Wireless USB Hub click the [+] and it will bring a dropdown of all peripherals currently connected and available. You can also access hard drives, flash drives, and other storage devices directly from this box by clicking on the Removable Disk that appears. The Wireless USB Hub should now be visible and if you connect any devices to the Wireless USB Hub you will be able to view them through the dropdown menu shown to the right or through My Computer. 24 Advanced Settings The advanced settings of WiCenter allow you to make changes related to the Channel that data is being transmitted on. The following shows the Advanced Settings tab which can be accessed by clicking on Settings My Wireless USB Radio Settings, and then selecting the Advanced tab on the window that appears. The Speed (PHY Rate) will be automatically set by WiCenter in order to achieve the best range and throughput performance. Only change channel settings if you have significantly reduced throughput due to congested air space. 25 If the Channel needs to be changed manually, the following figure shows the available channels for selection. 26 Once a channel has been changed manually, the following window will appear indicating that the connection will be lost to the Wireless USB Hub while the channel is changed. Once the channel is changed, the Wireless USB Hub will automatically re-connect. 27 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Problem: WiCenter UWB Software reports errors when trying to use the Wireless USB Host Adapter and Wireless USB Hub on Windows XP operating system. Solution: Verify that Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been installed on your PC. Solution: Check the power supply's connection to the Wireless USB Hub. Problem: LED does not light up after inserting a USB device into a peripheral port on the Wireless USB Hub. [. . . ] 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 P 949. 453. 8782 F 949. 453. 8785 Visit us at: www. iogear. com © 2007 IOGEAR. M0427 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. [. . . ]