IOGear GUWA100U M0425 User manual

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GUWA100U
PART NO. M0425
Installation
Installation
Installation Guide
Wireless USB Host Adapter

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly Wireless USB devices on the market. IOGEAR’s
Wireless USB Host Adapter is top of the line when it comes to Wireless USB connectivity, implementing
the use of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to achieve data transfer speeds comparable to USB 2.0 without the
need of wires between peripherals and the computer.
To better serve you, IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2.0, USB 1.1, FireWire, KVM, and other
peripheral products. For more information or to purchase additional IOGEAR products, visit us at www.
IOGEAR.com
We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Wireless USB Host Adapter, another first-rate connectivity solution
from IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents
Welcome 3
Introduction 5
Features 6
Requirements 7
Package Contents 8
Installation 9
Hardware Preparation 10
Software Installation 11
Driver Installation 17
Advanced Setting 20
Frequently Asked Questions 22
Technical Support 26
Limited Warranty 28
Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) Statement
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Contact 30

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Introduction
IOGEAR’s Wireless USB allows you to connect your USB peripherals and computer with all the ease and
speed of USB 2.0 without the use of USB cables and extenders between the PC and your Wireless USB
Hub. Gain all of the advantages of USB 2.0 without the hassle of wires cluttering up your workspace. Plug
your USB devices into the Wireless USB Hub and within seconds you have wireless access and control
over the devices with no delay, purely plug-and-play.
The Ultra-Wideband combo provides the ability for in-room Wireless USB connectivity at distances of up
to 30 feet. It offers a data transmission speed of up to 480 Mbit/s at distances of up to 3 meters.

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Features
Wireless USB 2.0 speed through UWB medium•
Simple hardware interface•
Easy Installation has you connected in minutes•
Solid 3-year limited warranty•

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Requirements
PC System requires Windows XP (with SP2 and .NET Framework 2.0) or Windows Vista•
Available USB ports•
Software requires Windows and CD-ROM drive•

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Package Contents
1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter GUWA100U
1 x Extension / Swivel Adapter
1 x Software CD (with Electronic Manual)
1 x Quick Start Guide

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Installation
Before we get started, please NOTE:
Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices;
Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards;
Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces.

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Hardware Preparation
1. Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer until you are instructed to do so later
in the section titled “Driver Installation”.
2. Remove the Wireless USB Host Adapter, extension/swivel adapter, and the installation CD from the
package.
3. Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Host Adapter’s placement. Make sure you avoid the places
mentioned above. You will need to make available a USB 2.0 port on your PC where the extension/
swivel adapter can be securely inserted and where there is room for the Wireless USB Host Adapter
to be inserted in the extension/swivel adapter at a 45 degree angle. Use only the extension/swivel
adapter to test at this time. Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer at this
time. If using a Desktop PC, do not use a port on the back of the PC. Select a USB 2.0 port on the
front of the system to ensure a good line-of-site signal with the Wireless USB Hub.

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Please always check www.iogear.com for the latest
drivers.
If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack 2
(SP2) is required. Verify that this has been
installed before installing the UWB software.
Software Installation
To install the UWB software, insert the included1.
CD into your computer. The following menu
should appear automatically. If not, select “Run
CD_Start.exe” OR navigate to the CD Rom
drive containing the installation CD and double-
click on CD_Start.exe to bring up the user
menu. Click on Software Installation to begin
the installation process.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your PC already has a version of this software
installed, please be sure to un-install it before pro-
ceeding.
Use Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs.
Scroll to “Ultrasuite with WiCenter Basic.” Click “Ultra-
suite with WiCenter Basic,” then click Remove.
Restart your PC after the software has successfully
un-installed.
You may now proceed with the installaion of new
software.

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Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required
by the UWB software. Once you begin the
software installation, if .NET Framework 2.0
is not installed on your PC, the software will
automatically prompt you to install before
proceeding to the UWB software installation.
If .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed, the
following screen will appear. Click Install to
begin the .NET Framework 2.0 installation
process.
If .NET Framework 2.0 is already installed,
please skip to step 2.
1a.

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The following window will display the status
of the installation process. Depending on the
particular system, this may take a few minutes
to complete.
Once .NET Framework 2.0 is installed, the UWB
software will automatically begin the installation
process.
The first window will explain that WiCenter2.
software is going to be installed on your
computer, this software will control the devices
so select - Next.
1b.
1c.

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The following window will request that you3.
agree to the License Agreement before pro-
ceeding with installation, select Yes.
The window shown below allows you to select4.
where the files for WiCenter are installed and
stored. Once you have made your selections
select - Next.

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The following window confirms that you are5.
approving installation, select - Next.
Once you have selected Next the WiCenter6.
software will begin installation and show the
status in a window similar to the one shown
below.

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Once all the software has been installed7.
properly, you will see a window similar to the
following stating installation has completed.
Select “Finish” to finalize the software
installation.
After the software has fully installed,8.
restart the PC.

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Driver Installation
Verify that WiCenter is running by double-clicking
on the WiCenter icon created on the desktop dur-
ing the installation process.
The first time that WiCenter is launched, the Wire-
less USB Connection Wizard will appear and will
guide you through the Wireless USB connection
process. Click Next to begin the process.
Verify that the Wireless USB Host Adapter is con-
nected to the extension/swivel adapter provided
in the box.
Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an avail-
able USB port making sure that the extension/
swivel adapter is adjusted to a 45 degree angle
which will maximize range.
If using a Desktop PC, do not plug the Wireless
USB Host Adapter in the back of the PC. Plug
the Wireless USB Host Adapter in the front of the
system to ensure a good line-of-site signal with the
Wireless USB Hub.
Windows should detect the device and complete
the driver installation process automatically. Once
the drivers have installed, click Next.

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Select the View Console option in WiCenter to
view all available and connected Wireless USB
devices in range.
At this point you will need to install your Wireless
USB Hub in order to gain functionality of your
newly installed IOGEAR Wireless USB Host Adapter.
If you are using IOGEAR’s GUWH104 Hub then
you will need to follow the instructions included
with that device or continue with the Wireless USB
Connection Wizard to finalize installation.

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The Wireless USB Hub should now be visible and
if you connect any devices to the Wireless
USB Hub you will be able to view them through
the dropdown menu shown to the right or through
My Computer.
In order to view devices connected to the Wireless
USB Hub click the [+] and it will bring a dropdown
of all peripherals currently connected and available.
You can also access hard drives, flash drives, and
other storage devices directly form this box by
clicking on the Removable Disk that appears.

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The advanced settings of WiCenter allow you to
make changes related to the Channel that data
is being transmitted on. The following shows the
Advanced Settings tab which can be accessed
by clicking on Settings My Wireless USB Radio
Settings, and then selecting the Advanced tab on
the window that appears. The following shows the
default and recommended settings. The Speed
(PHY Rate) will be automatically set by WiCenter
in order to achieve the best range and throughput
performance.
The default settings are appropriate for most all
situations. Only change channel settings if you
have significantly reduced throughput due to
congested air space.
Advanced Settings