Belkin F5U302 - Wireless USB Hub User manual

User Manual
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F5U302
Wireless USB Hub Wireless USB Hub

1. Introduction ....................................................................1
Features ........................................................................ 3
System Requirements ................................................... 3
Package Contents ......................................................... 3
Product Description ...................................................... 4
2. Installation ................................................................ 5-12
3. Operation .................................................................13-19
Devices Tab ................................................................. 13
Advanced Tab ............................................................. 17
System Tray ................................................................. 18
Uninstalling the Software ............................................ 19
4. Maintenance ............................................................20-24
Troubleshooting .........................................................20-23
Support for USB Classes ............................................ 24
Wireless Link Out of Range ........................................ 24
Extended or External Wired USB Hub Connections .. 24
5. Technical Specifications ................................................ 25
6. Information ..............................................................26-29
Table of Contents

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin
Wireless USB Hub. This revolutionary product lets you
connect all your USB devices to your computer—wirelessly.
Now you can print, play music, scan, download photos,
and burn CDs from anywhere within the room, up to 30 feet
away, without the hassle of connecting cables. The Hub is
easy to use and gives you the freedom to roam—and
stay connected.
Please review this User Manual carefully so that you are sure
to get the most from your Wireless USB Hub.

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Figure 1: Wireless USB Hub
Figure 2: Wireless USB Adapter
Features
• Wireless connectivity through USB technology for printers,
cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer,
from up to 30 feet away
• Reduced cable clutter
• Ports for linking up to 4 high-, full-, and low-speed devices
with your computer
• Belkin Lifetime Warranty
System Requirements
• Pentium® processor-based computer (or equivalent) with
available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
• Windows® XP with Service Pack 2
or
• Windows Vista™ 32-bit/64-bit
Package Contents
• Wireless USB Hub
• Wireless USB Adapter
• Wireless USB Adapter Dock
• Power Adapter
• USB Cable (A to mini-B)
• Installation CD
• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide

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The Wireless USB Hub installation process consists of four
main steps:
Step 1: Initial driver installation
The driver installer places all Hub and Adapter drivers into
their proper folders and creates necessary registry entries.
Step 2: Cable-association procedure
You set up the Wireless USB Hub’s security by connecting
the Hub to the computer via a USB cable.
Step 3: Wireless USB Hub installation
This step completes installation of the Hub.
Step 4: Wireless USB Adapter installation
This final step completes installation of the Adapter.
Product Description
Upstream USB Ports: 1
Downstream USB Ports: 4
Per-Port Voltage: 5V
Per-Port Current: 500mA
Power Mode: Self-powered
Power Supply:
Input: 100–240 50/60Hz
Output: 5V DC, 3A
Plug Size: 3.5mm
Plug Polarity: Center-pin positive
LED Indicators
Wireless Status LED (Adapter)
Color: Blue
Status: Blinks when a wireless connection is established
Wireless Status LED (Hub)
Color: Blue
Status: Constant on, when power supply is connected;
blinks to indicate a wireless connection
USB Port Status Indicator LED (Hub Only)
Individual-status LED for each downstream port
Color: Bicolor, green or amber
Status: Off: No USB device plugged in
(or device not enumerated)
Green: USB device enumerated
Amber: Over-current condition

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Initial Driver Installation
1. Insert the Belkin driver-installation CD into your CD
drive. After a few moments, the setup application should
appear on your computer screen.
Note: If the setup application does not appear, double-click
“My Computer”, and then click your CD-drive icon.
This will load the setup-applications main page.
2. Click the “Install Driver” button.
3. The driver installer will launch. Click “Next”.
4. Accept the license agreement. Then, click “Next”.
5. Enter a user name, if desired. Then, click “Next”.
6. Click “Next” to accept the default folder location; or
select “Change” to specify an alternate folder location.
7. Click “Install”.
8. Click “Finish” to complete the driver-install process.
9. The Wireless USB Control Center will now be displayed
on your Windows desktop. Leave the Control Center
open on your Windows desktop and proceed to the
“Cable-Association Procedure” below.*
Note for Windows Vista Users: You must open the Wireless
USB Control Center manually. Double-click the “Wireless
USB Control Center” icon found in the Windows system
tray, which is located in the bottom, right-hand corner of the
Windows desktop.
Cable-Association Procedure
When you initially install the Hub, you must “associate”
it with the host computer. To do this, connect the Hub to
your computer using the provided USB cable. This “cable
association” procedure allows the computer and Hub to
share information that is used to establish a secure
wireless connection.
1. Plug the power supply into the wall, and then plug the
DC connector into the Hub.
2. Attach the Hub to your computer using a standard USB
cable (mini-B to USB-A connector).
a. Plug the “Mini B” connector into the port next to the
Hub antenna.
b. Plug the “USB A” connector into a USB port on the
host computer.
c. After a few moments, the Windows “Found New
Hardware Wizard” will launch.*
Note for Windows Vista Users: You will not see the dialog
noted in step 3. Proceed to step 4.
3. There are four separate drivers to install in this step:
a. Belkin Cable Association Device
b. Belkin Cable Association RCI Device
c. Belkin Cable Association DFU Interface
d. Belkin Cable Association Interface

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The Windows “Found New Hardware” Wizard installs each
of these drivers separately, one after the other.
4. After all four drivers have been installed, a pop-up
window displays the prompt, “The security setup for the
device Belkin... is now complete”.*
5. For additional confirmation that the association process
is complete, look in the upper, right-hand corner of the
Wireless USB Control Center for the message,
“Cable attached”.
6. Remove and store the USB cable.
Automatic Connect Feature
When the cable-association procedure is completed, the
Hub automatically connects to the host computer whenever
it is within operating range. To associate with another Hub,
follow the instructions for “Cable-Association Procedure”, on
page 7. Multiple Hubs may be associated with a single-host
PC. Likewise, a single Hub may be associated with
multiple hosts.*
*Important Note: Even though it is possible for the Hub
to store association information for more than one host
computer, only one of the hosts can access the Hub at any
given time.
Installing the Wireless USB Adapter
1. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into an available
USB 2.0 port.*
2. There are five separate driver modules to install
in this step:
a. Belkin Wireless USB HWA
b. Belkin HWA Radio Control Interface
c. Belkin HWA DFU Interface
d. Belkin Host Wire Adapter
e. Belkin Wireless USB Hub

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The Windows “Found New Hardware” Wizard installs each of
these drivers separately, one after the other.
3. After the Wireless USB Adapter is installed, the Wireless
USB Control Center will display up to five green bars
under the “Connected Column” (depending upon signal
strength). The blue LEDs on the Adapter and the Hub will
begin to flash. The Hub is now fully operational.
Confirming Proper Installation
To confirm that the Wireless USB Hub is properly installed,
check the Windows Device Manager. In the Device Manager,
you should see: “Belkin Host Wire Adapter”, “Belkin HWA
DFU Interface”, “Belkin HWA Radio Control Interface”, and
“Belkin Wireless USB Hub”.
Proper Orientation of Antennas
By design, Ultra-Wideband technology (UWB) radios
transmit at very low power levels. To achieve peak
performance, it is important to properly orient the antennas
on the Hub and Adapter.
As a general rule, the antennas should be positioned
in a vertical orientation relative to the horizontal plane.
Please see drawings below for an explanation. We also
recommend that you place the antennas in a direct
line-of-sight orientation.

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Remote Adapter Stand
When the Adapter is to be attached to a desktop or tower
computer, you might need to position it in a remote location.
The included Adapter Stand allows you to position the
Adapter up to six feet away from the host computer.
Using the Wireless USB Control Center
The user interface for the Wireless USB Control Center
consists of a window with three tabs. These tabs are:
• Devices
• Advanced
• Administration
Devices Tab
The “Devices” tab shows all Wireless USB devices available
for use on the host computer. From the “Devices” tab, you
can set the connection mode, and view or delete
association information.
Connection Tab

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You can view the device’s connection options by clicking
the connection tab for any device. If the device is available
but currently not connected, you can click the “Connect”
button on this screen to connect it, and click one of the
radio buttons to determine how the device will connect in
the future. Your choices are:
a. Auto connect to this device. The device will always
connect automatically with no prompting from the
user, when it is within range.
b. Prompt before connecting to this device. In this
mode, the device prompts the user to connect
through a tray bubble, when it is within range.
c. Manually connect to this device. The device will
not prompt the user when it is in within range of
the computer. This choice requires you to go to the
connection options and click the “Connect” button
each time you want to link the device to
your computer.
Properties Tab
Select the “Properties” tab to change the name of the
Wireless USB device. (The image above shows the
“Properties” section of the “Device” tab.)