Digi AnywhereUSB/2 User manual

AnywhereUSB
Remote I/O Concentrator
User Manual
Models:
AnywhereUSB/2
AnywhereUSB/5 (G2)
AnywhereUSB/5
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Contents
1Introduction 7
Product Overview 7
AnywhereUSB/2 8
Interpreting the Status LEDs 9
AnywhereUSB/5 (G2) 10
Interpreting the Status LEDs 11
AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) 12
Interpreting the Status LEDs for the
AnywhereUSB/5 13
2Getting Started 14
In the Box 14
Cabling 14
3Installing the Software 15
Installing the Drivers 15
Uninstalling the Drivers 16
4Initial AnywhereUSB Configuration 17
Initial Configuration 17
5Configuring the PC to Connect to an
AnywhereUSB 19
Connecting to the AnywhereUSB 19
6Using the Configuration Utility
Program 21
Configuration Utility Main Window 21
Menu Options 22
7Discovering AnywhereUSB Devices
on Other Subnets 28
Adding IP addresses to the Discovery
List Manager 28
8Using the Web User Interface 29
Home Page 29
Configuration 30

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Management 43
Administration 44
9Configuring via the Command Line 52
Accessing the Command Line 52
10 Hardware Specifications 54
AnywhereUSB/2 54
Dimensions 54
Environmental 54
Power Requirements 54
Network Interface Features 55
Dimensions 56
Environmental 56
Power Requirements 56
Hardware Interface Features 56
Network Interface Features 57
Dimensions 58
Environmental 58
Power Requirements 58
11 Regulatory and Safety Information 59
Appendix A 60
AnywhereUSB Permitted Device List 60
Appendix B 62
Understanding Hubs 62
Appendix C 63
Configuring for Firewall Support 63

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1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the AnywhereUSB family which
consists of the AnywhereUSB/2 and the AnywhereUSB/5 (both the first
and second generation G2 models).
Product Overview
The AnywhereUSB Remote I/O Concentrator is the first remote
networking solution to utilize USB over IP® technology. USB devices
may be located anywhere on a wired or wireless LAN –without a locally
attached host PC. Since the host PC or server may be located remotely,
AnywhereUSB enables devices to be deployed in harsh or non-secure
environments, making it ideal for point-of-sale, kiosks, surveillance,
industrial automation, or any mission-critical enterprise application. This
Ethernet-attached solution provides either two or five USB ports to
connect peripheral devices such as bar-code scanners and receipt
printers, as well as Digi’s Watchport®/V2 USB Camera and Watchport
Sensors.
The AnywhereUSB/2 and the second generation AnywhereUSB/5 units
provide a built in Web Server and a command line (via Telnet) for
additional configuration options.

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AnywhereUSB/2
Front Panel
Back Panel

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Front Panel Information for the AnywhereUSB/2
System Status LED:Blinks green during normal operation.
USB LEDs:Solid green when USB port is controlled by host PC; off
when port is unowned.
Reset Button: Used to either reboot the device or reset its configuration
to factory defaults.
Interpreting the Status LEDs
Interpreting the Status LEDs for the AnywhereUSB/2
The AnywhereUSB/2 has three LEDs on the front panel: one System
Status LED and two USB LEDs. When powered on, the System Status
LED blinks green. When the USB ports are owned by a remote host PC,
the USB LEDs will be solid green; if the USB port is unowned, the USB
LED will remain off.

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AnywhereUSB/5 (G2)
Front Panel
Back Panel
Note: The second generation AWUSB/5 (G2) uses an improved center-
positive power-supply with a screw-down connector. The power-supplies
are NOT interchangeable. Use only the power-supply that is provided
with the unit.

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Front Panel Information for the AnywhereUSB/5 (G2)
System Status LED:Blinks green during normal operation.
USB LEDs:Solid green when USB port is controlled by host PC; off
when port is unowned.
Reset Button: Used to either reboot the device or reset its configuration
to factory defaults.
Interpreting the Status LEDs
The AnywhereUSB/5 has six LEDs on the front panel: one System Status
LED and five USB Port LEDs. When powered on the System Status LED
blinks green. When the USB ports are owned by a remote host PC, the
USB Port LEDs will be solid green; if the USB port is unowned, the USB
LED will remain off

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AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation)
Front Panel
Back Panel
Note: The first generation AWUSB/5 uses a center-negative power-
supply which is different than second generation AWUSB/5 units. The
power-supplies are NOT interchangeable. Use only the power-supply
that is provided with the unit.

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Interpreting the Status LEDs for the AnywhereUSB/5
The AnywhereUSB/5 has six LEDs on the front panel: one System Status
LED and five hub LEDs. Each LED is capable of displaying three colors:
red, green, or orange.
System Status LEDs
On initial power up the System Status LED is orange for two seconds
while the system initializes and then blinks green. If DHCP is enabled and
the unit is booting up, the System Status LED will be orange while the
AnywhereUSB searches for a DHCP server. If it cannot find a DHCP
server, it will return to the default configuration to allow the Configuration
Utility to assign a static IP address.
Hub LEDs
Green hunting pattern across all LEDs Not connected to a host PC.
Orange alternating on ports 1-3-5 and
2-4 Updating image in Flash. Do not remove
power from AnywhereUSB while flash is
being updated. Doing so will damage your
AnywhereUSB.
Solid Green Hub port is powered.
Green over Red hunting pattern Please call customer service.

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2 Getting Started
This chapter explains what comes with each AnywhereUSB model and
how to connect it to a Network.
In the Box
AnywhereUSB/2
•AnywhereUSB/2 unit
•Digi AnywhereUSB Installation CD
•Power Supply
AnywhereUSB/5 (G2)
•AnywhereUSB/5 unit
•Digi AnywhereUSB Installation CD
•Power Supply
•Ethernet Cable
AnywhereUSB/5
•AnywhereUSB/5 unit
•Digi AnywhereUSB Installation CD
•Power Supply
•Ethernet Cable
•Ethernet Crossover Cable
Cabling
To connect the AnywhereUSB to a Network:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet Network to the AnywhereUSB.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a 10-/100-BaseT
switch or hub.
3. Connect one end of the power supply into the back of the
AnywhereUSB and the other end into an AC outlet.

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3 Installing the Software
This chapter discusses installing the AnywhereUSB drivers and
uninstalling the drivers.
Installing the Drivers
AnywhereUSB Drivers
Installing the AnywhereUSB drivers is similar for both models and
requires the use of an account that has administrative privileges.
For Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008
1. Insert the Digi AnywhereUSB CD into the CD drive.
2. Select Install Drivers from the Digi splash screen. If the Digi
splash screen does not launch, run the AWSplash.exe program
from the CD.

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3. A DOS Box will come up indicating the Install Process was
successful.
4. Press the enter key to exit the DOS Box. The unit is now ready
for configuration (see section 4).
Uninstalling the Drivers
To uninstall the AnywhereUSB drivers:
1. Launch the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility from the Start
menu.
2. Select Preferences from the File menu and then click the Uninstall
button.
3. Reboot the PC to complete the driver removal.

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4 Initial AnywhereUSB Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure the IP address in a new
AnywhereUSB unit.
Initial Configuration
To begin the initial configuration:
1. Launch the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility from the Start
menu. A new AnywhereUSB will attempt to obtain an IP address
from a DHCP Server. If one is not available, it will self-generate an
AutoIP address.
2. Double click on the AnywhereUSB entry and click the Configure
button.
3. Enter a Device Name that easily identifies the AnywhereUSB.

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To Configure DHCP:
1. Select the Enable button
2. When DHCP is enabled, the AnywhereUSB will wait for a DHCP
Server. If a DHCP response is not received, the AnywhereUSB
will revert to an AutoIP address.
To Configure a static IP address:
1. Select the Disable button.
2. Enter an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway manually.

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5 Configuring the PC to Connect to an
AnywhereUSB
This chapter explains how to configure the PC to establish a
connection to the AnywhereUSB unit.
Connecting to the AnywhereUSB
In order to use the USB devices that are attached to the AnywhereUSB,
the PC must establish a connection to the AnywhereUSB by adding the
units IP address to the Connection List.
1. Launch the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility from the start
menu. The utility displays a list of all AnywhereUSB devices on
your local subnet and on any subnet configured in the Discovery
List.

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2. Select an AnywhereUSB from the AnywhereUSB Configuration
Utility Main Window and then either click the Connect button or
right click on the selected AnywhereUSB and click Connect from
the drop down box (see Figure 8). The host computer then
attempts to connect to the AnywhereUSB.