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Installation Installation Guide
Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit
GUWH204KIT
PART NO. M1064
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Table of Contents System Requirements 4 Advanced Settings 25 Package Contents 5 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Device Overview 6 Technical Specifications 32 Installation 8 Technical Support 34 Hardware Preparation 9 Limited Warranty 36 Software Installation 10 Federal Communications Commission 37 (FCC) Statement Driver Installation 15 Contact 38 Connecting USB Devices 23 2 3
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System Requirements - PC System requires Windows XP 32-bit (with SP2 and .NET Framework 2.0) or Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit - Available AC outlets in the room - Available USB ports - Software requires Windows and CD-ROM drive 4 5
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Package Contents 1 x Wireless USB Hub 1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter 1 x Power Adapter 1 x USB 2.0 Type A to mini-B Cable (3 ft.) 1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable (5 ft.) 1 x Software CD (with Electronic Manual) 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Registration / Warranty Card 4 5
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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. During wireless operation, solid LED indicates that a secure wireless connection has been established with the Wireless USB Host Adapter 4. Host Select
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8. Wireless USB Activity Indicator * The Host Selection button can be used if the Wireless USB Hub has already been successfully associated with more than one Wireless USB Host Adapter-PC combination. The Wireless USB Hub can support up to 8 such associations. Use the Host Selection button to manually cycle through the up to 8 choices for which Wireless USB Host Adapter-PC combination to connect to. Using this button, you can force the Wireless USB Hub to connect to one of 8 pre-associ
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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; 8 9
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Hardware Preparation 1. Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer until you are instructed to do so later in the section titled “Driver Installation”. 2. Remove the Wireless USB Host Adapter, Wireless USB Hub, USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, power adapter, extension adapter, and the installation CD from the package. 3. Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Host Adapter’s placement. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above. You will need to make available a USB 2.0 port on
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Software Installation Please always check www.iogear.com for the latest drivers. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your PC already has a previous version of this software installed, please be sure to un-install it before proceeding. To un-install go to Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs. Scroll to “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)” Click “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)”, then click Remove. Restart your PC once you have completed removing any pre-existing UWB software. Note: If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack
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1. To install the UWB software, insert the included 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. 10 11
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2. The next screen will let you choose if you want to install the latest software from the Internet or if you want to install the software included on the CD. If you choose ‘Option 2: Download latest software installer from the Web’, a browser window will appear redirecting you directly to the IOGEAR website where you’ll find the most up-to-date driver software. Once you download the software, double-click on the .exe file to begin the installation process. 12 13
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If you choose to install the software from the installation CD, select ‘Option 1: Install directly from 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 required by the driver software. Once you begin the software installation, if .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed on your PC, the software will automatically prompt you to install it befor
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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. 14 15
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Driver Installation Step 1: Connecting Host Adapter Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port. 14 15
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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 fl at surface, preferably the top of the desk/work area in order to ensure a good line-of-sight signal with the Wireless USB Hub. Windows should detect the device and complete the driver installation process automatically. 16 17
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Step 2: Connecting Wireless USB Hub Verify 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. 16 17
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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 process 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. To start, use the included USB 2.0 A to mini-B cable to connect the Wireless USB Hub to your PC. 18 19
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Windows will detect that a new device has been connected. This will automatically install the necessary drivers and start the Wireless USB Association process. You will see the window on the screen as shown below. Click OK to begin the association process. 18 19
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Once the association process has been successfully completed, you will see the wireless connection status showing Association Successful. Click OK to close the window. 20 21
