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UBox
USB Device Server
User Guide
Models UBox 4100 and UBox 2100
Part Number 900-373
Revision D June 2008
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Trademark UBox is a trademark of Lantronix. Other brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright Copyright © 2005, 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Printed in the United States of America. Contacts Lantronix Corporate Headquart
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Contents Figures ______________________________________________________________________ 5 1: Using This Guide 7 Purpose and Audience__________________________________________________________ 7 Summary of Chapters __________________________________________________________ 7 2: Introduction 8 Model and Part Numbers ________________________________________________________ 8 USB Speeds and Throughput ____________________________________________________ 8 Supported Devices__________________
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Contents Summary______________________________________________________________________ 21 Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB Devices ________________________________ 21 Using the UBox System Tray ____________________________________________________ 22 Auto Connecting Printers _______________________________________________________ 23 Using Forced Device Disconnect _________________________________________________ 25 Using Multi-and Single-User Connect Modes __________________________
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Contents Final Step _____________________________________________________________________ 55 Resetting the UBox Hardware ___________________________________________________ 55 Power-Cycling or Using the Reset Button ____________________________________________ 55 Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button _____________________________ 56 Troubleshooting: USB Devices __________________________________________________ 57 Technical Support _______________________________________
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Contents Figure 4-8. Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect..................................................................................24 Figure 4-9. Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu...........................................................26 Figure 4-10. USB Device Status...........................................................................................................27 Figure 5-1. Servers Tab.........................................................................
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1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience The Lantronix UBox USB Device Server makes it possible to share USB devices such as printers, scanners, and storage drives over a Local Area Network. This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UBox 2100 and UBox 4100. Summary of Chapters The remaining chapters in this guide include: Chapter Description 2: Introduction Describes the main features, the required hardware and software, and a list of items includ
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2: Introduction The Lantronix UBox makes it possible to share, access, and control USB devices over a LAN. This User Guide deals with the UBox 2100, which supports two USB 2.0 devices and the UBox 4100, which supports four. Model and Part Numbers Lantronix offers the following part numbers for Model UBox 2100, which differ only in the power supply used. Figure 2-1. Model UBox 2100 Part Numbers Part Number Description UB2100001-01 2-Port USB Device Server, US Domestic Power UB210000
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2: Introduction Supported Devices The UBox 4100 supports most low and full speed devices, including class and vendor specific devices. The UBox 4100 does not support high-speed isochronous devices; it supports isochronous devices for audio only. In addition to these devices, the UBox 2100 supports most high-speed devices, as limited by the overall throughput. The UBox 2100 also supports full speed isochronous video. The UBox 2100 does not support High Speed Isochronous devices. Compatib
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2: Introduction Hub Support The UBox 4100 supports up to one full speed hub on each port, counting the hub inside a compound device. Hubs may be only one deep. The UBox 2100 supports both full speed and high-speed hubs. In addition you can connect a compound device to a full speed or high-speed hub plugged into one of the UBox 2100 ports. Requirements Windows: Windows XP and Vista (32 bit) What's Inside the Package The Lantronix UBox package includes: Lantronix UBox USB Device Serv
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3: Installing the UBox The UBox package has two components: the UBox hardware and the UBox software. Both have their own settings and configuration options. This chapter includes the following topics: Installing the UBox Hardware Installing the UBox Software Uninstalling the UBox Device Server Software Installing the UBox Hardware Warning: Do not connect a USB device to the UBox until you have finished installing the software and hardware. Chapter 4: Using USB Devices on the Net
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3: Installing the UBox 2. Once the UBox has power, notice the following: The UBox's status lights turn on and off. After a few seconds, the lights stop blinking. If the UBox is responding properly, the green USB lights turn on and stay solid. The first green SYSTEM light blinks on and off every few seconds. Ignore any other status lights for now. Figure 3-2. UDS4100 SYSTEM LEDs SYSTEM USB Note: The LEDs on the UBox can also indicate other statuses, such as IP configuration typ
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3: Installing the UBox Both the UBox 2100 and UBox 4100 have the same three NETWORK status indicators. The UBox 4100 has three (one green and two red) “SYSTEM indicators, while the UBox 2100 has four (one green, two amber and one red). For both models, the green has the same meaning. The UBox 2100’s two amber are equivalent to the UBox 4100’s two red. The additional red indicator on the UBox 2100 indicates errors. Troubleshooting You may see red lights on the UBox 4100 or amber lights on
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3: Installing the UBox Figure 3-4. USB Devices Tab 4. To verify that the application sees the UBox Device Server, click the Servers tab. Note: Initially, the UBox displays as Unnamed. During configuration, you can assign a name to it. (See page 31.) UBox User Guide 14
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3: Installing the UBox Figure 3-5. Servers Tab Displaying a UBox Note: If the UBox does not display, and you have it in a static network, you can use the Override Server Network Settings option on the Advanced menu to configure the UBox. (See Overriding Server Network Settings on page 42.) Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox Software To uninstall the Lantronix UBox software: 1. Click Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs. 2. Select Lantronix UBox USB Device Server and cl
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4: Using USB Devices on the Network Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting your USB device to the UBox's USB port. Connecting to your networked USB device using the Lantronix UBox software: − Using the Connect and Disconnect icons − Using the Auto Connect feature for printers Use your USB device by means of the Lantronix UBox. Note: These instructions help you connect a USB device (e.g., a printer or scanner) to the UBox for the first time. We recommend t
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4: Using USB Devices on the Network Each USB port has a green status LED light. These lights indicate whether the current software/firmware supports your USB device. A solid green light indicates that the UBox supports your device. A slowly blinking light indicates that the UBox does not currently support your USB device. Please contact Lantronix if a light is blinking slowly. 2. On the Start menu, click Programs Lantronix UBox USB Device Server UBox USB Device Server. The Lantronix
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4: Using USB Devices on the Network Device Name Name programmed into your USB device by its manufacturer. This name may differ from the actual name and model number of your device. For example, if you have an HP Deskjet 882 printer, it may appear as HP Deskjet 880 or HP Printer. Some USB devices do not have names programmed into them. For unnamed USB devices, the USB device's programmed Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) display. If desired, you can rename your USB devices. (See 6: Ch
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4: Using USB Devices on the Network Note: The default configuration of the UBox is Multi-User Connect Mode. In this mode, all USB devices are shared in a one-at-a-time mode. If a device is in use by another user, that USB device's status displays as In Use By [ComputerName]. Before you can use the device, you must connect to it to gain exclusive access. When you are finished using the device, you must disconnect from it before others can use it. When you select a USB device, informatio
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4: Using USB Devices on the Network Note: Some USB devices require additional action before you disconnect your USB device. For example, some USB devices require you to stop the USB device's software. If your USB device requires such action when the device is directly connected to your computer, please perform them before clicking the Disconnect icon in the Lantronix UBox software. If you forget to disconnect a USB device, the USB device automatically disconnects if your computer goes to
