GE HO98751 User manual

HO98751 Rev. 1
USB 2.0 4-Port TetraHub™
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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION 3
II. OVERVIEW 4
III. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
IV. POWER MODE SETTING 6
V. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8
VI. TETRAHUB™ ACCESSORIES 9
VII. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 98) 10
VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING 11
IX. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12
X. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 13
XI. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 14
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I. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your 4-port USB 2.0 TetraHub™!
The TetraHub™ will allow you to receive the maximum possible
bandwidth for all of your USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices!
Please read this entire manual carefully before using your
TetraHub™. Follow the instructions to prevent damage to the
TetraHub™ and/or the connected devices.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•USB 2.0 4-Port TetraHub™
•User’s Manual
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II. Overview
TetraHub™ technology gives you the best of USB 1.1 and 2.0 in one
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub. Connect USB 2.0 devices for data transfer
rates of up to 480 Mbps.At the same time connect USB 1.1 devices for
a guaranteed 12 Mbps of bandwidth per device. Use any combination
of USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices – the TetraHub™ will adapt to give you the
greatest bandwidth possible for each device!
FEATURES
•USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
•Full speed guaranteed for each USB 1.1 device
•LED to indicate power
•Plug and Play
•Bus fault detection and recovery
•Per port over-current detection and protection
•All downstream ports support high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12
Mbps) and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) operations.
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III. Safety Instructions
Always read the Safety Instructions carefully.
¾Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
¾Keep this equipment away from humidity.
¾Do not expose to moisture.
¾Replace if damaged.
¾Replace if you see obvious signs of breakage.
¾If you cannot get it to work according to this instruction manual refer
to the Troubleshooting section (IX) or contact technical support at
www.jascoproducts.com.
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IV. Power Mode Setting
There are two power mode options for the USB 2.0 4-Port TetraHub™.
The first is bus-power mode, which does NOT require the use of anAC
power adapter. In this mode, the hub is provided with 500 milliamps for
all 4 ports. This should be adequate for mice, keyboards, and other low
power devices.
The second is self-power mode, which requires the use of an AC power
adapter. In this mode, each port is provided with 500 milliamps, allowing
for additional hubs, cameras and other high-powered devices.
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How do you know which power mode is right for you? Most applications
do not require an AC power adapter. If you have high powered devices
connected, your computer may display an error message indicating the
hub has insufficient power to support the connected devices. This will
indicate that an AC power adapter is necessary for your application. If
you are not sure or if device performance is poor, use the AC adapter.
An AC adapter can be purchased from our website for $9.99 plus
shipping and handling. For more information, please visit:
http://www.jascoproducts.com/hubpowersupply.html
When using the AC power adapter, make sure the plug is properly
connected to the hub and to a standard electrical outlet. GE Surge
protection is recommended.

V. Hardware Installation
1. Make sure your computer has all the necessary updates required to
support USB. These can be found on Microsoft’s website.
2. Plug the USB connector of the Tetrahub™ into the USB port of your
computer or hub. The power LED should illuminate.
3. Windows® 98 or 98 SE users see section VII for driver installation.
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4. Connect your USB devices to any of the 4 available downstream
Ports.
Note: If you connect the hub to a USB 1.1 Port, your computer may warn you that a
high-speed device has been connected to a non-high speed port. Your hub will
function properly, however it will function at the USB 1.1 speed of your USB port.
VI. TetraHub™ Accessories
AC Power Adapter for just $9.99*
http://www.jascoproducts.com/hubpowersupply.html
Free* High Speed USB Extension cable
http://www.jascoproducts.com/freeusbcable.html
*Requires $4.95 shipping and handling
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VII. Software Installation (Windows 98)
Software installation is only required for Windows®98 and 98 SE
users. Users of all other Operating Systems, including Windows®NT,
ME, 2000, XP and any Mac®OS, may skip this section.
1) Connect the hub to your computer.
2) Windows®98 and 98 SE will detect the hub and automatically run
the “Add New Hardware Wizard”.
3) When the initial screen appears introducing the “Add New Hardware
Wizard”, click Next.
4) Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended):
and click Next.
5) When asked to select a location to search for the drivers, use the
default selection. Do not change the location. Click Next.
6) Click Next to accept the location the driver will be installed in.
7) On the final screen notifying you that the driver has been installed,
click Finish.
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