IOGear GUWH104KIT User manual

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GUWH104KIT
PART NO. M0427
Installation
Installation
Installation Guide
Wireless USB Hub and 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 Hub and Wireless USB Host Adapter are 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 and Wireless USB Hub, 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
Device Overview 9
Installation 10
Hardware Preparation 11
Software Installation 12
Driver Installation 18
Advanced Settings 25
Frequently Asked Questions 28
Technical Support 32
Limited Warranty 34
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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Contact 36

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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 AC outlets in the room•
Available USB ports•
Software requires Windows and CD-ROM drive•

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Package Contents
1 x Wireless USB Hub GUWH104
1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter GUWA100U
1 x Wireless USB Hub Antenna
1 x Wireless USB Hub Power Supply
1 x USB Type A to mini-B Cable
1 x Extension / Swivel Adapter
1 x Software CD (with Electronic Manual)
1 x Quick Start Guide

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Device Overview
Side View:
Top View:
1. Host Selection button
2. Active Host LEDs
3. Power LED
The default and recommended setting is to operate in
Auto Association mode. In this mode, the Wireless USB Hub
will automatically connect to the Wireless USB Host Adapter.
The Host Selection button is used in Manual Association mode.
This mode is only needed if your Wireless USB Hub has already
been successfully associated with more than one Wireless
USB Host Adapter-PC combination. The Wireless USB Hub
can support up to three such associations. Set S2 to Manual
Association mode and then use the Host Selection button to
manually cycle through the three choices for which Wireless
USB Host Adapter-PC combination to connect to. Using this
button, you can force the Wireless USB Hub to connect to one
of three pre-associated PCs of your choosing.
HUB
HUB
ASSOC
ASSOC.
WIRED
WIRED
WIRELESS
WIRELESS
MANUAL
MANUAL
AUTO
AUTO
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4. Switch 1 (S1)
5. Switch 2 (S2)
S1 S2
Wired Wireless
(recommended)
Auto
(recommended)
Manual

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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
Do not connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer until you are instructed to do so1.
later in the section titled “Driver Installation.”
Remove the Wireless USB Host Adapter, Wireless USB Hub, USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, power2.
adapter, antenna, extension/swivel adapter, and the installation CD from the package.
Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Host Adapter’s placement. Make sure you avoid the places3.
mentioned above. You will need to make available a USB 2.0 port on your PC where the exten-
sion/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 ex-
tension/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.
Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Hub. During a one-time-only installation, the Wireless USB4.
Hub needs to be close to your PC. After installation the Wireless USB Hub can be moved to a more
permanent location. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above. Do not plug in to an AC outlet
at this time.
Attach the antenna to the Wireless USB Hub.5.
Attach the power adapter connector to the Wireless USB Hub. Do not plug in to an AC outlet at this6.
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Software Installation
Please always check www.iogear.com for the
latest drivers.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your PC already has a version of this
software installed, please be sure to un-install
it before proceeding.
Use Control Panel -> Add or Remove
Programs. Scroll to “Ultrasuite with WiCenter
Basic.” Click “Ultrasuite 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.
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.
If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack 2
(SP2) is required. Verify that this has been
installed before installing the UWB 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
during the installation process.
The first time that WiCenter is launched, the
Wireless USB Connection Wizard will appear
and will guide you through the Wireless USB
connection process. Click Next to begin the
process.

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STEP 1.
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 available 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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STEP 2.
Verify that the Wireless USB Hub switches are
set to Wireless and Automatic Association mode.
Also, verify that the antenna is securely attached to
the Wireless USB Hub and is pointed in a vertical
position. Power on the Wireless USB Hub. Click
Next to continue.