Keyspan USB Server Version 1.3.1 Manuale utente
Table of Contents
5 Local Settings
•Overview
•The Local Settings Tab
6 Menus Commands
•Overview
•Advanced menu
7 Network Discussion
•Setting Up On Different Types of Networks
•LAN - No Connection To Internet/WAN
•LAN - With Connection To Internet/WAN
•LAN - With DSL Router/Gateway
•Wireless Network (Airport/802.11)
8 Troubleshooting
•Before You Begin
•Status Lights
•UDP Ports
•Network Issues
•USB Devices
•Resetting The USB Server Hardware
•When You Need More Help
9 Appendices
•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
•USB Device Compatibility
•Overview
•Tested USB Devices
•Status Light Behavior
• Windows XP Firewall Configuration
•Notices
•Keyspan License and Warranty Information
•Support Information
1 Introduction
•Compatible USB Devices
•Connectivity to USB Devices
•Connectivity to Network
•Requirements
•What's Inside The Package
2 Installation Instructions
•Installing the USB Server Hardware
•Installing the Keyspan Server Utility software
•Uninstall Instructions
3 Using Your USB device On The Network
•Overview
•Using Your First USB Device
•Other Methods To Connect Your USB Devices
•Using Auto-Connect Feature For Windows
•Using The USB Server System Tray Feature
•Using Auto-Connect Feature For Mac
•Using Device Force Disconnect
•Using The Single-User Connect Mode
• USB Device Status Details
4 Changing USB Server's Settings
•Overview
•Editing A Specific USB Server
•USB Server Settings Descriptions
•Applying/Canceling New Server Settings
•Restoring Default Settings
•Advanced menu
•Updating Your USB Server's Firmware
Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual
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1 Introduction
The USB Server makes it possible for USB devices such as scanners, printers, hard drives, etc. to
be used and shared by client PCs on a Local Area Network (LAN)! It is ideal for home office,
small office or classroom use. The USB Server supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks --
making it easy to print to a USB printer from a Wi-Fi based laptop!
Compatible USB Devices
This release of USB Server software supports USB printers, USB multi-function printers, USB
scanners, USB hard drives, USB HID devices (ie keyboards and mice), and other USB devices.
USB audio and video products are not compatible with this release. See the Keyspan web site for
further compatibility details.
Connectivity to USB Devices
The Keyspan USB Server provides the following connections to your USB Devices:
•4 USB 2.0 Full-Speed ports (12 Mbps)
•Full 500mA power provided to each port
Connectivity to Network
The Keyspan USB Server provides the following connections to your Network:
•RJ45 Ethernet connector
•10/100 autosensing
•IP addressing: Static/DHCP/Zeroconfig
Requirements
•Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 (or later)
•Windows: Windows 2000/XP or greater
What's Inside The Package
The Keyspan USB Server package includes:
•Keyspan USB Server (US-4A)
•Power Supply
•Quick Start Sheet(s)
•Mac and Windows compatible CD with software and user manual
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2 Installation Instructions
Installing the USB Server Hardware
Note: Do not connect your USB device(s) to the Keyspan USB
Server until you have finished installing the USB Server
software and hardware!!! The next section, Using Your USB
Devices Over Your Network, will walk you through the process of
connecting and using your USB devices with the Keyspan USB Server.
Step 1 - Connect The Keyspan USB Server To Your Network
First connect an Ethernet cable to the USB Server's Ethernet port (see next image):
Once the Ethernet cable is connected, connect the other end of the cable to your network. This can
be a free Ethernet port on your DSL router, Ethernet hub, or 802.11 (aka Airport) router/base
station.
If you do not have a network, you can connect the USB Server directly to the Ethernet port on your
computer.
Tech Note: If you have more questions about connecting the USB Server to your
network, please read the USB Server Networking Discussion section in this
manual.
Step 2 - Connect the USB Server's Power Supply / Read the LEDs
Connect the included power supply to the USB Server's power connector (see next image):
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Once the USB Server has power, you will notice the USB Server's status lights turn on and off.
After a few seconds, the lights will stop blinking. If the USB Server is responding properly, the
four green USB lights will turn on and stay solid. You should also notice that the first green
SYSTEM light will blink on and off every few seconds. Ignore any other status lights for now.
Tech Note: The LEDs on the USB Server can also indicate other status such as IP
configuration type, server status, etc. For a detailed description of what the LED lights
indicate, please read the Status Light Behavior appendix in this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING: You may see red lights on the server at this point in the installation.
This is normal until you install the Keyspan Server Utility software on at least one computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see the USB lights turn on and/or do not have a blinking
green SYSTEM light, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:Status Lights section in this
manual.
Keyspan USB Server hardware installation is now complete. Please proceed to the Keyspan Server
Utility software installation instructions.
Installing the Keyspan Server Utility software
Tech Note: The following instructions outline the installation of the Keyspan Server
Utility software for both Mac and Windows operating systems. Where instructions are
different for one operating system, the difference will be noted. Although screen shots
of the Keyspan Server Utility software may not match to your operating system, please
note that button, menu, and tab names are identical on both platforms.
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Step 3 - Insert the Keyspan USB Server CD-ROM
Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, place the Keyspan USB Server CD into
the CD-ROM drive.
MACINTOSH NOTE:
When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on its icon to display its contents.
Locate the Keyspan USB Server Installer icon and double click to start the installation
process. Follow the instructions on screen.
WINDOWS NOTE:
Windows will automatically open the Keyspan CD Browser window. Using the on-screen
menus, locate the Keyspan USB Server Installer selection and click it to start the installation
process. Follow the instructions on screen.
WINDOWS Tech Note: During and/or after the software installation, the Windows
New Hardware Wizard may ask you to install software several times. Select
'Install the software automatically' and click next until the New Hardware Wizard tells
you that the installation is finished. PLEASE NOTE that you will not be able to use your
USB Server until you complete the New Hardware Wizard process.
Step 4 - Running the Keyspan Server Utility application
Once the Keyspan installer completes, it will automatically launch the Keyspan Server Utility
application. You will use this utility to configure the USB Server.
Tech Note: Firmware Update: The first time you launch the USB Server program,
you may be asked to update your USB Server's firmware. If you get this message,
please update your firmware as per the on screen instructions. Please note that you
can also find instructions on how to do this in the Updating Your Firmware subsection in
the Changing USB Server's Settings section later in this manual.
In the Keyspan USB Server window, click the Servers tab. You will now see your USB Server
listed in this tab (see next image):
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Tech Note: Server Names and Serial Numbers: Out of the box, your USB
Server will show up as 'Unnamed'. You can change your USB Server's name in
Servers tab. You will also notice a serial number listed next to your USB Server
name. This serial number corresponds to the last five digits of your USB Server's
MAC/Network address (printed on the bottom of your USB Server hardware).
Tech Note: About Firmware Updates: When you first launch the Keyspan
Server Utility software, you may get a message stating that there is new firmware
available for your USB Server hardware. We recommend that you update your firmware
now. To do this, please follow the instructions on-screen instructions to update your
firmware. Once the update is complete, proceed to Step 5.
Tech Note: About Multiple Servers: If you have multiple unconfigured USB
Servers on your local network, you can determine which server you are configuring by
looking at the serial number presented by the Keyspan Server Utility application. This
number correlates to the MAC/Network address that is printed on the bottom of your
USB Server hardware.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If you do not see any USB Servers in this window, please proceed to the
Troubleshooting:Network Issues section in this guide.
Step 5 - Software Installation Complete!
Keyspan Server Utility software is now complete.
You may now proceed to the Using Your USB Devices On The network section in this guide.
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Uninstall Instructions
If you need to uninstall the Keyspan Server Utility software, please follow these instructions:
MACINTOSH NOTE:
Run the "UninstallUS4A.pkg" uninstaller program. This program is located on the CD that
came with your USB Server. You can also download the uninstaller from Keyspan's web
site (http://www.keyspan.com).
WINDOWS NOTE:
Uninstall the Keyspan Server Utility software using the Add/Remove Programs control
panel. (located in START menu -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL ). Once the
Add/Remove Programs control panel is open, locate and select the Keyspan USB Server
software and then click the Change/Remove button. Follow the instructions on-screen to
complete the uninstall.
You may now proceed to the next section in this guide...
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3 Using Your USB Devices On The Network
Overview
In this section, you will learn how to use your USB devices via the Keyspan USB Server. You will
learn to:
•connect your USB device (hardware) to the Keyspan USB Server's USB port
•virtually connect to your USB device using the Keyspan USB Server software
•using the Connect and Disconnect buttons
•using the Auto Connect Feature for Printers on Windows
•using the Auto Connect Feature for Printers on Mac OS X
•use your USB device via the Keyspan USB Server
Tech Note: These instructions are intended to help you connect a USB device (ie
printer, scanner, etc.) to the USB Server for the very first time. It is highly
recommended that you only connect one USB device at this time. To connect
additional devices, repeat these instructions for each device.
Using Your First USB Device
Step 1 - Connecting Your USB Device To The USB Server
Before using the Keyspan USB Server, connect your USB device to any USB port on the Keyspan
USB Server.
Tech Note: USB Lights: US-4A Only: Above each USB port is a green LED
light (for a total of 4 lights). These lights indicate whether or not your USB device is
supported in the current software/firmware. If your device is supported, you will have a
solid green light. If you have a slow blinking light, your USB device is not currently
supported. Please contact Keyspan if you have a slow blinking light.
Once your USB device is connected to the USB Server, open the Keyspan Server Utility
application.
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MACINTOSH NOTE:
The Keyspan Server Utility application is located in your Applications folder.
Double click the Keyspan USB Server icon to open the Keyspan Server Utility
application.
WINDOWS NOTE:
The Keyspan Server Utility application is located in your START menu ->
PROGRAMS -> KEYSPAN SERVER -> Server Utility.
Once it is open, click on the USB Devices tab. You will see the names of your USB devices listed
in this tab (see next image):
Tech Note: US4A: The USB device's name that is shown is the name that is
programmed into your USB device by its manufacturer. This name may different from
the actual name and model number of your device. For example, if you have a HP
Deskjet 882 printer, it may appear as HP Deskjet 880 or HP Printer. Some USB
devices do not have any names programmed into them. For 'unnamed' USB devices,
the USB printer's programmed Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) will be shown.
You can rename your USB devices. For more information, please read the USB
DEVICE CONFIGURATION subsection in the Changing USB Server's
Settings section in this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING: US4A: If you do not see your USB device in the Keyspan USB Server
application, please proceed to the Troubleshooting:USB Devices section in this manual.
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Step 2 - (Virtually) Connecting Your USB Device
In the USB Devices tab, the following information is shown:
Action:The Action column contains an icon
Device Name:The name of your USB device. This is the name programmed into the USB
device itself. Note: This name can be changed. Read the USB DEVICE
CONFIGURATION subsection in the Changing USB Server's Settings
section in this manual for more details.
Status:This is the current Status of your USB device. This field is
dynamic and will change as you start to use USB devices
through the USB Server. For now, we're only concerned
with the Available status (which means that the USB device is
ready to used via the USB Server) but there are other Status.
For details, please see the USB Device Status Details subsection
later in this manual.
Location:This column shows the server and server's USB port number
that your USB device is connected to. For example, the
location 'MyServer:3' means that your USB device is connected
to USB port number 3 on the USB Server called 'MyServer' .
Note: You can change the name of your USB Server. Read the
USB Server Settings Descriptions subsection in the
Changing USB Server's Settings section in this manual
for more details.
To use a USB device, you will need to first 'connect' your USB device via the Keyspan Server
Utility software.
To connect your USB device to your computer via the USB Server, select your USB device and
then click the green Connect button under the ACTION column as shown below:
You will notice that your USB device's Status will change from Available to In Use by
[ComputerName]. At this point, you can now use this USB device as if it is connected directly to
your computer. You can repeat this step for every USB device that you want to use.
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