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Network
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction .....................................................................1 2. Setting Up your Network USB Hub ..................................2 3. Using the Network USB Hub Control Center ....................5 4. Appendix – Operation/Compatibility Notes ....................15 5. Information ....................................................................16 uk-B P75465ea_F5L009.indb 2 7/27/2007 3:08:26 PM
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Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Network USB Hub (the Hub) from Belkin. By connecting to your 1 network router, this innovative sharing tool gives you a great way to enhance its capabilities, as well as those of all the USB 2 devices connected throughout your network. It lets you access your USB devices remotely without the hassle of setting up network software. Now you can easily print to the USB printer 3 in your home office from your living room or bedroom—
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Setting Up your Network USB Hub ® ™ The Hub works with Windows XP and Windows Vista (32-bit). In order to use the Hub, you must have a networking 1 router connecting your network. 2 1. Preparing for Setup NOTE: If you are connected to a network router that uses 3 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which most networks do, you do not need to set up your Hub. 4 1.1 Plug the AC adapter into the Hub. 5 1.2 Check the Power LED (green). It should be illuminated. 1.3 Plug the Ethernet c
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Setting Up your Network USB Hub 2.2 You will see the “Welcome” screen. 1 Click “Next”. 2 3 4 2.3 Choose a destination folder in which to install 5 the software, or simply click “Next” 2.4 Choose the program group for the software, or simply click “Next”. uk-3 uk-3 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 3 7/27/2007 3:08:29 PM
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Setting Up your Network USB Hub 2.5 To start the installation. Click “Start”. 1 2 3 4 2.6 Installation is complete. 5 Click “Finish”. uk-4 uk-4 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 4 7/27/2007 3:08:31 PM
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Once the setup is completed, launch the Belkin Network USB Hub Control Center through the “Start” menu. The main 1 Control Center (see image below) gives you a visual depiction of your connection configuration. 2 3 4 5 You can connect to a device by double-clicking the device on the list, or by selecting it on the list, and then clicking “Connect”, on the bottom of the screen. To disconnect a device, just double-click it on the list, or select it an
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center What the designations mean 1 Device: Name of the device. You can change the name by clicking “Properties”. 2 Status: Status of the device. The status changes automatically. Connected to this computer: Devices shown are currently 3 connected to the computer that you are using. Type: Category of the device. This is detected automatically. 4 Automatically connect: This allows the PC to automatically connect to this device. This can be enabled or disabled
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 Not Connected: The device is being used by someone else and it is not available. You can make a request for the device by clicking “Request Use”. 3 4 5 Unavailable: The device has been disconnected from the Hub. It will be removed from the list when you click “Refresh”. uk-7 uk-7 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 7 7/27/2007 3:08:33 PM
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Requesting a device when it is being used by someone else 1 2 3 4 5 If someone else is connected to a device that you want to use, you can make a device request. Right-click on the device in the list and select “Request Use” from the pop-up menu, or, you can select the device from the list and click “Request Use”. “Device Request” displays a message on the other user’s computer screen that looks like this: The user of the other computer must ac
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center When the other user clicks “Yes”, the device will be 1 disconnected automatically from that user’s computer and it will be available for you to use. 2 Changing the connection settings 3 You can set the Control Center to automatically connect to devices when the software launches. Selecting “Automatically Connect” simplifies the overall experience for most users; 4 however, it may not be a suitable default setting if the devices are shared among many
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 3 4 5 Click on the “Connection” tab and check or uncheck the box next to “Automatically connect this device when the Control Center starts”, depending on whether or not you want to automatically connect the device on start-up, then click “Apply”. uk-10 uk-10 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 10 7/27/2007 3:08:36 PM
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Sharing a USB printer 1 You can set the Network USB Hub Control Center to share any USB printers on the network. 2 Note: You must install the printer driver on your computer before enabling sharing. 1. First, connect to the printer. 3 4 5 2. Install the printer driver that came with the printer. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other computers that will share the printer. 4. Right-click on the printer from the list and click “Properties”, or selec
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 5. Click on the “Connection” tab and check the box next to “This is a shared printer...”. 1 6. Select the printer from the list. It should match the correct printer. 2 7. Click “Apply”. 3 8. Repeat steps 5–7 on the other computers that will share the printer. 4 5 uk-12 uk-12 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 12 7/27/2007 3:08:38 PM
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center Changing the Network USB Hub Control Center settings 1 2 3 4 5 Click the “General” link, under “Common Tasks” on the left of the “Control Center” screen to open the “Network USB Hub settings” window. uk-13 uk-13 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 13 7/27/2007 3:08:39 PM
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center 1 2 3 4 5 Simply check or uncheck the box to determine whether you want to launch the Network USB Hub Control Center when Windows starts. Checking “Show the Hub Control Center” causes the “Control Center” screen to display when you launch Windows. uk-14 uk-14 P75465ea_F5L009.indb 14 7/27/2007 3:08:40 PM
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Appendix – Operation/Compatibility Notes Certain USB devices may not be compatible with the Hub. 1 Since the Network USB Hub uses virtual network technology, some USB devices (e.g., TV tuners, webcams, and USB audio devices) may not be compatible with it. You 2 may see a warning message like the one illustrated below. 3 4 WLAN connection 5 The Network USB Hub’s virtual network technology may not work properly if the WLAN connection is interrupted. If you have problems with the Network USB H
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Information FCC Statement 1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 2 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F5L009 to which this declaration relates: 3 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 interference received, includ
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Information How to get service. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., Express Business Park, Shipton Way, Rushden NN10 6GL, United Kingdom, or call (0)845 607 77 87, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: 2 a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. 3 d. Copy of original receipt. 2. Your Belkin Cu
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Information Technical Support 1 Technical support is available to all registered users of Belkin products. Web Support 2 You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the “Support Center” area 3 on the Belkin website: www.belkin.com. Telephone Support 4 There is no charge for technical support except long-distance charges where applicable. Please visit www.belkin.com for telephone-support hours. 5 Registering Your Belkin Product Register your B
