Dicota 2 User manual

Harbour 2.0
USB 2.0 LAN Docking Station
User’s Manual
Version 2.0 04/04/2005

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Index
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................. FEHLER! TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
1.1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS…..……………………………………………………………… 3
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………….………………..4
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS…………………………………...……………………………..……………4
1.4 CONNECTORS………………………………………...………………………….…..……………...4
1.5AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS………………………………..……………………………………………5
1.6 LED INDICATOR…………………………………………………………………….……………….6
2. INSTALLING HARBOUR 2.0................................................................................................ 7
2.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION………………………………………………………...….………….……...7
2.1.1 Win98/98SE Driver Installation………………………………………………………..7
2.1.2 WinME Driver Installation………………………………………..………….…….….17
2.1.3 Win2000 Driver Installation……………………………………….……………….....20
2.1.4 WinXP Driver Installation...………………………………………..………...….……23
2.2THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW…..…………………………………..………………………………25
2.3 SET UP THE PRINTER DEVICE……………………………………………..………………………27
2.3.1 For Windows 98/SE/ME…………………………………………………..…………...27
2.3.2 For Windows 2000/XP…………………………………………………..……………..29
2.4 SET UP THE HYPERTERMINAL WITH USB TO SERIAL PORT…………….………….……….…….30
3. UNINSTALLING HARBOUR 2.0......................................................................................... 32
3.1 REMOVE THE DEVICE……………………………………………………..……………………….32
3.2 UNINSTALL THE DRIVER……………………...…………………………..……...………………...32
3.2.1 For Windows 98/SE/ME…….……..………………….……………………………….32
3.2.2 For Windows 2000/XP……….…….………………………..…………………………33
4. APPLICATION NOTE.......................................................................................................... 34
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1. Instruction
Thank you for ordering Harbour 2.0. Harbour 2.0 is an intelligent
expansion module, which connects to a PC or notebook via Universal
Serial Bus (USB) port, providing one high-speed RS-232 serial port, one
printer port, one PS/2 keyboard & mouse, 3 downstream USB2.0 ports
and one Ethernet access. Harbour 2.0 features easy connectivity for
traditional serial devices, keyboards, mice and other USB devices and
provides up to 480Mbps USB2.0 High Speed capability. Also can add one
extra Ethernet port to your PC or notebook in seconds.
1.1 Features and Specifications
zAdd one high-speed serial port, one printer port, one PS/2 keyboard
& mouse, 3 USB2.0 High Speed downstream ports and one Ethernet
port to your PC or notebook in seconds.
zImprove the inconvenience of configuring old PC solutions like card
extension solutions, which require adjusting IRQ or jumper settings
and the incompatibility of various brands of docking solutions or bus
repeaters.
zAvoid the hassle of removing your PC case, or rebooting the
operating system during installation.
zBuilt-in 10/100Mbps Fast-Ethernet and IEEE802.3x flow control
function for 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T.
zComplies with USB specifications 2.0 (and under), with IEEE802.3u
100BASE-TX and with IEEE802.3 10BASE-T standards.
Product Information:
Basic Power Consumption: 450mA
Bus-Power limit current
protection: 500mA
Output Voltage: 5V
Output Current: 1.8A (switching power
adapter)
Physical PCB size (WxL): 129x70mm
Operating Temperature: 0 ~70C
Stock temperature: 0 ~85C
Humidity: 0%~80%RH
Unit Weight: 145g
Dimensions (LxWxH): 91x135x34mm
Cable Length: 6 feet
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1.2 System Requirements
1. A PC with Pentium series, or equivalent.
2. A minimum of 16M bytes of RAM.
3. One available USB type A downstream port (UHCI, OHCI, or EHCI).
4. Windows 98 or later.
1.3 Package Contents
The product you purchased should contain the equipment and
accessories shown as follows:
1. A Harbour 2.0.
2. One 6” USB AB type cable.
3. One 2A switching power adapter.
4. One Harbour 2.0 driver and User’s manual CD.
1.4 Connectors (Ref. Fig.1)
1. One DB-9 RS-232 serial interface connector supports baud rates from
2,400 to 115.2K.
2. One DB-25 parallel printer connector supports IEEE-1284 printer port.
3. One Mini-din for PS/2 keyboard, mouse.
4. Three USB receptacles type A downstream ports.
5. One USB type B upstream connector.
6. One RJ45 Ethernet connector.
Parallel Port
Serial Port
USB 2.0 Downstream
USB Upstream
RJ45 Ethernet
PS/2 Keyboard Power Connector
PS/2 Mouse Fig.1
1.5 Available functions.
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The available functions of Harbour 2.0 depend on the status of power
supplied:
zBus powered
1. Connect the USB2.0 cable to your PC to provide bus power.
2. When you provide bus power only, the PS/2 mouse & keyboard,
RS232, printer and Ethernet ports will be enabled. However, the
USB2.0 Downstream Ports can also work under low power mode. So
used of externally power adaptor is recommended. (For the use of all
functions)
zExternally powered
1. Connect the power adapter to provide external power.
2. When you provide external power, the USB Downstream Ports can
support all USB devices, and you can use all the functions of Harbour
2.0.
1.6 LED Indicator (Ref. Fig.2)
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zPower Indicator
The Power Indicator will turn RED when only bus power is supplied, will
turn GREEN when external power is supplied.
zUSB Indicators
1. There are three USB indicators. If the USB Downstream Ports are
ready for use, the indicators will turn ON.
2. If over-current happens for certain USB Downstream Ports, the
corresponding USB Indicator will turn OFF to indicate that this port is
not working at the moment.
3. When over-current situation is resolved, the USB Indicator will turn
ON again.
zLAN Indicators
1. Link/Act (Orange): This LED turns on if the 10/100Mbps
(100BASE-TX) Ethernet is connected.
2. Transmission (Green): Blinking to indicate that the data is being
received or transmitted through the RJ-45 port.
LAN Indicators
USB Indicators
Power Indicator
Fig.2
2. Installing Harbour 2.0 Harbour 2.0 User’s Manual
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1. This installation guide is written in accordance with different operation
systems. Including Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP.
2. Power on your computer and make sure that the USB port is enabled
and working properly.
3. Connect the power adapter into Harbour 2.0. (For full functions)
4. Connect Harbour 2.0 to the USB port on your computer with the
USB2.0 transfer cable provided.
5. Windows will start detecting USB devices. Please follow the related
section to install your Harbour 2.0.
2.1 Driver Installation
2.1.1 Win98/98SE Driver Installation
The driver installation is divided intoA to F six-steps. Please install Harbour
2.0 under Win98/SE step by step by the following instructions:
A. USB Hub Installation
A1. Please insert the
“Windows 98” CD into
your CD-ROM drive
and press “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-A1)
Fig. Win98-A1
A2. Tick “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and press
“Next” to continue.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-A2)
Fig. Win98-A2
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A3. Tick “CD-ROM
drive” and press “Next”
to start the searching
process.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-A3)
Fig. Win98-A3
A4. Press “Next” to
start the installation
process.
(Ref Fig. Win98-A4)
Fig. Win98-A4
A5. Press “Finish” to
complete the
installation of USB
HUB.
(Ref Fig. Win98-A5)
Fig. Win98-A5
B. IEEE-1284 Controller Installation
B1. Please insert the
“Harbour 2.0” CD into
your CD-ROM drive
and press “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-B1)
Fig. Win98-B1 Harbour 2.0 User’s Manual
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B2. Tick “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and press
“Next” to continue.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-B2).
Fig.Win98-B2
B3. Tick “Specify a
location” and click
“Browse” to select the
location of the driver
folder in the “Harbour
2.0” CD. Press “Next”
to start the searching
process.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-B3).
Fig. Win98-B3
B4. Press “Next” to
start the installation
process.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-B4)
Fig. Win98-B4
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C1. Please insert the
“Harbour 2.0” CD into
your CD-ROM drive and
press “Next” to continue.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-C1)
B5. Press “Finish” to
complete the
installation of
USB-to-Parallel Port.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-B5)
Fig. Win98-B5
C. USB-to-Serial Port Installation
Fig. Win98-C1
C2. Tick “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and press
“Next” to continue.
(Ref. Fig. Win98-C2)
Fig. Win98-C2
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