IOGear M1057 User manual

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GUIP204
Part No. M1057
Installation
Installation Guide
4 ports USB Net ShareStation

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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
About this Manual 5
Features 6
Package Contents 7
System Requirements 8
Physical Description 9
Hardware Installation 10
Software Installation - XP 13
Connecting to a USB device 18
Connecting to a USB Printer / Multifunction Printer 20
Disconnecting a USB device 22
Request to Disconnect 23
Software Installation - VISTA 26
Connecting to a USB device in Vista 33
Connecting to a USB hard drive in VISTA 35
Disconnecting a USB device in Vista 36
Request to Disconnect in Vista 37
Setting the Polling Interval Widows -XP 39
Web Management Interface 40
Upload Firmware 44
Reset Device 45
Factory Default 46
Password Change 47
FAQ 48
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
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CE Statement 51
Customer Support 52
Limited Warranty 53
Contact 54

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR GUIP204 4-ports USB Net ShareStation (hereafter referred to as
“USB Net ShareStation”). The USB Net ShareStation is designed to connect your All-In-One/Multifunction
devices, standard printers, and USB storage devices (hard drives, ash drives, and memory card readers)
to your network, allowing all network users access to these shared USB resources.

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About this Manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and
manage the IOGEAR GUIP204 4-port USB Net ShareStation in various network environments.
To fully benet from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. The
instructions described in this manual are based on the settings in a new server. If needed, you can reset
the server back to the factory defaults. For details, please refer to the chapter “Restore Factory Defaults”.

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Features
Share 4 USB devices through your home or ofce network•
Wirelessly share your USB devices through your wireless router.•
Share an external hard drive, ash drive or memory card reader with multiple users over your network •
Share a USB webcam over a network•
Enjoy music stored on any networked PC with a USB speaker*•
Allows multiple users to share a Multi-Function Printer (MFP) over a network to print, scan, and fax•
from any networked computer
Supported protocols:, LPR/LPD, DHCP, UPnP•
Supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices•
Supports Windows Vista Rally Technology•
Works with any home or ofce Ethernet network•
* Some USB devices require a direct connection for optimum performance

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Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the checklist below. Please contact your dealer
if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Please conrm the items in the
package below:
1 x 4-port USB Net ShareStation
1 x User Manual
1 x Software CD
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Warranty/Registration card
1 x RJ45 Ethernet Cable

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System Requirements
Computer:
CPU of 1.7GHz and above•
Minimum 512MB RAM•
Windows XP/Vista•
Available Ethernet port in home/ofce network•
Support Devices:
Printer or Multi-function printer with USB connection*•
External USB hard drive•
USB speaker*•
USB webcam*•
USB ash drive •
USB memory card reader•
USB printer•
USB scanner•
Printer:
Multi-function printer with USB connection•
* Some USB devices require a direct connection for optimum performance

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USB connection LED1.
USB port2.
Power Adapter Port3.
Network Port4.
Reset Button5.
USB ports6.
Physical Description
Ethernet
Reset
12Vdc 5A
1 2 3 4 5 2

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*Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the server’s power adapter is disconnected.
1. Connect your USB device to any one of the USB ports of the USB Net ShareStation.
Hardware Installation
Ethernet
Reset
12Vdc 5A

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2. Connect the USB Net ShareStation server to the router or switch with the included Ethernet cable.
Ethernet
Reset
12Vdc 5A

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3. Connect the power adapter to the USB Net ShareStation server. The USB connection LED will turn on and the USB
Net ShareStation is correctly connected to the network.
Ethernet
Reset
12Vdc 5A

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Software Installation - XP
1. Insert the Software CD into your computer. A splash screen should appear with a menu of options, including
the option to install the appropriate USB Net ShareStation software, access the User Manual, or Exit out of
the splash menu. To install the appropriate USB Net ShareStation software, click the installation button that
corresponds to the operating system that is installed on your computer.

2. The installation wizard will start the installation
process, select the language you like to install the
software as, then click “OK” to continue.
3. When the installation completes, click “Finish” to
close the installation wizard.

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4. On your desktop you will see a new IOGEAR icon
called “Launch IOGEAR Net ShareStation”,
double click the icon and it will bring up the IOGEAR
Net ShareStation server conguration utility.
5. Once the IOGEAR utility is launched Windows
will prompt you with a “Found New Hardware
Wizard” window. You will need to complete the
wizard so that you will be able to use the USB Net
ShareStation on your computer
Select “No, not this time” and click on ”Next” to
continue.

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6. Click on “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)” and click on Next to continue.
7. Windows will install the necessary drivers for the
USB Net ShareStation.

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8. Select Finish to complete the Found New
Hardware Wizard.
9. Once you are nished with the Found
New Hardware Wizard, the IOGEAR util-
ity will show up and display all the active
USB Net ShareStations connected on your
network. In this screen, you will see the
product listed as “IOGEAR GUIP204 – 567890
(192.168.10.59)”. The “567890” is the last 6
digits of the device’s MAC address, and the
“192.168.10.59” is the device’s IP address.

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Connecting to a USB device
1. Connect the USB cable on your USB device to one
of the USB ports on the USB Net ShareStation, and
make sure both the USB device and the USB Net
ShareStation are powered on. The USB device will
then show up on the IOGEAR Net ShareStation
utility underneath the “IOGEAR GUIP204..” as a
GREEN icon . The green icon indicates that the
USB device is ready to be connected. If for any
reason the USB device does not show up, please
click the “Search” button to refresh the control center.
Note: If your USB device does not show up on
the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect
the device to the GUIP204. Also, please make
sure the GUIP204 and your USB device are
powered on.

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2. Select the USB device that you will want to connect
and click on the “Connect” button at the bottom
3. Once the device has been connected, the GREEN
icon will turn ORANGE to indicate that the
connection has been established. The USB device
now becomes available on your computer, and you
can use this USB device as if it was directly
connected to your computer.

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Connecting to a USB Printer / Multifunction Printer
1. Connect the USB cable on your printer or multi
function printer to the IOGEAR GUIP204 and make
sure your printer is powered on. You will then see
the connected printer show up in the IOGEAR Net
ShareStation utility underneath the “IOGEAR
GUIP204…” Select the printer from the list and click
on the “Connect” button.
Note: If your USB device does not show up on
the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect
the device to the GUIP204. Also, please make
sure the GUIP204 and your USB device are
powered on.