Belkin F5L009EA User instructions

F5L009ea
Network
USB Hub
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Introduction
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Network
USB Hub (the Hub) from Belkin. By connecting to your
network router, this innovative sharing tool gives you a great
way to enhance its capabilities, as well as those of all the USB
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
in your home office from your living room or bedroom—
through any network router.
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Setting Up your Network USB Hub
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The Hub works with Windows®XP and Windows Vista™
(32-bit). In order to use the Hub, you must have a networking
router connecting your network.
1. Preparing for Setup
NOTE: If you are connected to a network router that uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which most
networks do, you do not need to set up your Hub.
1.1 Plug the AC adapter into the Hub.
1.2 Check the Power LED (green). It should be illuminated.
1.3 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Hub.
1.4 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your
network router.
2. Installing the Software
IMPORTANT: If you do not install the software on your PC,
the Hub will not work.
2.1 Insert the setup CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
You will see the Hub
Setup CD screen. Click
“Install Control Center”.
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2.2 You will see the
“Welcome” screen.
Click “Next”.
2.3 Choose a destination
folder in which to install
the software, or simply
click “Next”
2.4 Choose the program
group for the software,
or simply click “Next”.
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Setting Up your Network USB Hub
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2.5 To start the installation.
Click “Start”.
2.6 Installation is complete.
Click “Finish”.
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Once the setup is completed, launch the Belkin Network
USB Hub Control Center through the “Start” menu. The main
Control Center (see image below) gives you a visual depiction
of your connection configuration.
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 and then click
“Disconnect”, on the bottom of the screen.
You can change device names, settings, and more by
selecting the device from the list, and then clicking
“Properties”.
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center
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What the designations mean
Device: Name of the device. You can change the name by
clicking “Properties”.
Status: Status of the device. The status changes automatically.
Connected to this computer: Devices shown are currently
connected to the computer that you are using.
Type: Category of the device. This is detected automatically.
Automatically connect: This allows the PC to automatically
connect to this device. This can be enabled or disabled
in “Properties”.
Hub ID: The ID of the Hub into which the device is plugged.
This is detected automatically.
Not Connected: It is available for you to use. You can
connect to this device by double-clicking the bar or by
clicking “Connect”.
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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”.
Unavailable: The device has been disconnected from the Hub.
It will be removed from the list when you click “Refresh”.
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Using the Network USB Hub Control Center
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Requesting a device when it is being used by someone else
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
accept the request, by clicking “Yes”,
in order to make it available to you.
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When the other user clicks “Yes”, the device will be
disconnected automatically from that user’s computer and it
will be available for you to use.
Changing the connection settings
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;
however, it may not be a suitable default setting if the devices
are shared among many users.
To change the connection setting, right-click on the device
name in the list and click “Properties”, select it, and then
click “Properties”.
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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”.
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Sharing a USB printer
You can set the Network USB Hub Control Center to share
any USB printers on the network.
Note: You must install the printer driver on your computer
before enabling sharing.
1. First, connect to the printer.
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 select the printer from the list and click “Properties”
on the bottom.
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5. Click on the “Connection” tab and check the box next to
“This is a shared printer...”.
6. Select the printer from the list. It should match the
correct printer.
7. Click “Apply”.
8. Repeat steps 5–7 on the other computers that will share
the printer.
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Changing the Network USB Hub Control Center settings
Click the “General” link, under “Common Tasks” on the left
of the “Control Center” screen to open the “Network USB
Hub settings” window.
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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.
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Certain USB devices may not be compatible with the Hub.
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
may see a warning message like the one illustrated below.
WLAN connection
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 Hub or connected
USB devices, please make sure that your WLAN connection
is strong and stable.
The Network USB Hub can support up to 16 connections
Virtual network technology limits the number of devices the
Hub can support to 16 total connections.
(Important: One connection does not equal one device;
some devices involve more than one connection.
For instance, a multifunction printer is typically comprised
of four connections.)
The Network USB Hub and VPN
Since VPN filters the connection between the computer
and other network devices, the Hub may not work with
VPN enabled. If you experience difficulty with the Hub’s
operation, disable the VPN connection while using the Hub.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Belkin International, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the
F5L009, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions
Standard EN55022:1998 Class B, EN50081-1, and with Generic Immunity
Standard EN50082-1:1992.
Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
What this warranty covers.
Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this
Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly,
material, or workmanship.
What the period of coverage is.
Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.
What will we do to correct problems?
Product Warranty.
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge
(except for shipping charges for the product).
What is not covered by this warranty?
All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided
to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin International, Inc., determines that the
Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered
with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God (other
than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage
disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system
equipment modification or alteration.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA
90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
F5L009
to which this declaration relates:
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,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment
may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47
U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.
FCC Statement
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How to get service.
To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:
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:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.
2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to
forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.
Belkin International, Inc., reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product.
All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection
shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion,
that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin International, Inc.,
Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect
and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the
equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne
solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection
until the claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin International, Inc.,
reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the
purchaser may have.
How state law relates to the warranty.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN
INTERNATIONAL, INC., THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC., BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE
DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS
ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you.
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Technical Support
Technical support is available to all registered users
of Belkin products.
Web Support
You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the “Support Center” area
on the Belkin website: www.belkin.com.
Telephone Support
There is no charge for technical support except long-distance
charges where applicable. Please visit www.belkin.com for
telephone-support hours.
Registering Your Belkin Product
Register your Belkin product online at www.belkin.com.
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