Belkin F5U231 User manual

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Premium Hub
Guarantees superior
connection for all USB 1.1
and USB 2.0 devices
F5U231User Manual

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Premium Hub
Guarantees superior
connection for all USB 1.1
and USB 2.0 devices
F5U231User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................1
Overview .....................................................................................................2
Features ...............................................................................................2
Package Contents ................................................................................3
Technical Specifications ......................................................................3
Overview .....................................................................................................3
Installation .................................................................................................4
Connecting USB devices to the Hub ........................................................5
Determining the speed of connected devices ........................................6
Information .................................................................................................7

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Introduction
Welcome to Belkin USB 2.0!
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB
2.0 Premium hub. The Hub provides four downstream USB ports that offer
backward-compatible, Plug-and-Play connectivity with all USB devices,
including USB 1.1 (or low- and full-speed) devices, as well as with USB
2.0 (or high-speed) devices. This includes such peripherals as scanners,
printers, mass-storage devices, and high-resolution cameras. The Hub is
self-powered, which allows the cascading of devices with additional hubs, so
that up to 127 USB devices may be connected to a single port.
The Hub features multicolor LEDs that indicate the operating speed of each
connected USB device and the speed of the link to the host computer. For
additional information, refer to the “Technical Specifications” section.
The Premium hub offers several important advantages over traditional
USB 2.0 hubs. Most important is its implementation of the new “Quad TT”
architecture. Simply stated, when connected to a USB 2.0 host controller,
each of the Premium hub’s four downstream ports deliver a full 12Mbps
of USB bandwidth for low- and full-speed devices while still providing
total support for high-speed devices. This is especially important when
connecting multiple, bandwidth-intensive, full-speed devices such as USB
webcams, speakers, scanners, and external storage devices.

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Overview
In contrast, a traditional four-port USB 2.0 hub provides only 12Mbps of
bandwidth for use by low- and full-speed devices, and this bandwidth is
shared by each of the four ports. The Premium hub delivers up to 48Mbps of
bandwidth, 12Mbps for each port!*
In addition to the “Quad TT” feature, the Premium hub also monitors the
speed of each connected device and provides users with a visual indication
of its connected speed. Refer to the “Determining the Speed of Connected
Devices” section of this User Manual for additional information.
*In cases in which the Premium hub is connected to a USB 1.1 host
controller, the maximum USB 1.1 bandwidth of 12 Mbps is shared across all
four ports.
Features
• Speed-sensing LED indicator for each individual port
• Advanced Quad TT architecture for low- and full-speed devices
• Four 480Mbps downstream ports
• Operates without power supply with most USB devices
• Multiple hubs may be stacked one upon the other
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus specification 2.0 (data rate
1.5/12/480Mbps)
• Backward-compatible with Universal Serial Bus specification 1.1 (data rate
1.5/12Mbps)
• Compatible with Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
• Approved by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF)
• Supports Plug-and-Play specifications
• Supports “hot swapping” of USB devices
• Over-current detection and protection
• Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices

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Package Contents
• High-Speed USB 2.0 Premium hub
• C Power Adapter
• User Manual
Technical Specifications
Upstream Ports (1)
Downstream Ports (4)
Per-Port Voltage DC +5V
Per-Port Current 500mA (max) (self-powered mode)
Power Mode Self-powered/bus-powered
Operating Temperature 5º C ~ 40º C
Storage Temperature -20º C ~ 60º C
Enclosure ABS plastic
Power Supply
Output: DC 6V 2.1A
Plug Size: 5mm (outer)
2mm (center)
Plug Polarity: Center Positive
Upstream Port LED
Color Definitions:
Red Full-speed (12Mbps)
Amber High-speed (480Mbps)
Downstream Port LED
Color Definitions:
Green Low-speed (1.5Mbps)
Red Full-speed (12Mbps)
Amber High-speed (480Mbps)
Overview

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Important Note: Please do not connect any USB devices to the Hub until
instructed to do so in step 4 of this installation procedure.
1. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or surge suppressor. Plug the DC
connector into the DC power jack found on the rear of the Hub.
Note: The Hub may be used without the power supply with most USB devices
2. Plug the flat end (USB-A connector) of the provided USB device cable into
the downstream port of your computer or downstream port of another
hub. Plug the square end (USB-B connector) into the USB-B connector on
the back of the Hub.
Important Note: The Hub must be connected to a USB 2.0-compliant host
in order to function in high-speed mode (480Mbps data rate). If the Hub is
connected to a USB 1.1-compliant host, it will operate
only in low-speed or full-speed mode (1.5Mbps/12Mbps).
3. Windows will now detect your Hub and install the required driver support.
(The Windows “Install New Hardware Wizard” may prompt you to provide
your Windows Installation CD to complete the driver installation process).
Important Note: High-speed hub drivers are included with most USB 2.0 PCI
upgrade cards, and are preinstalled along with the PCI card drivers. If you
purchased an upgrade card prior to the release of high-speed hub support,
please check with your PCI card vendor for an updated USB 2.0 driver. The
Belkin USB 2.0 driver supports all competitive cards based on the NEC host
controller with the exception of Adaptec. The most recent Belkin driver is
available at www.belkin.com.
Installation

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1. Plug the USB-A connector of the USB device(s) you wish to connect into
any of the Hub’s available downstream ports.
2. Follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer
of the device.
Important Note: When moving a device from one port on the Hub to another,
it may be necessary to reinstall the USB drivers for that device.
Connecting USB devices to the Hub

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1. The USB 2.0 specification includes three separate modes of data
transmission. These are defined as low-speed (1.5Mbps), full-speed
(12Mbps), and high-speed (480Mbps). The Belkin Premium hub is the
only USB hub on the market today that provides a visual indication of a
connected device’s speed. This is accomplished using proprietary speed
indication circuitry. Each downstream port on the Hub has a corresponding
LED that changes color according to the speed of the connected device as
noted below.
Connection Speed LED color
Low Green
Full Red
High Amber
2. In addition, the upstream port has a corresponding LED that indicates the
speed of the computer’s USB host controller as noted below.
Host Controller Speed LED color
Full Red
High Amber
Note: The Hub itself will always connect to the host as either a full- or high-
speed device, never as a low-speed device.
Determining the speed of connected devices