IOGear Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit GUWH204KIT User manual

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GUWH204KIT
PART NO. M1064
Installation
Installation Guide
Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit

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Table of Contents
System Requirements 4
Package Contents 5
Device Overview 6
Installation 8
Hardware Preparation 9
Software Installation 10
Driver Installation 15
Connecting USB Devices 23
Advanced Settings 25
Frequently Asked Questions 28
Technical Specications 32
Technical Support 34
Limited Warranty 36
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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Contact 38

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System Requirements
- PC System requires Windows XP 32-bit (with SP2 and .NET Framework 2.0)
or Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit
- 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
1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter
1 x Power Adapter
1 x USB 2.0 Type A to mini-B Cable (3 ft.)
1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable (5 ft.)
1 x Software CD (with Electronic Manual)
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Registration / Warranty Card

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Device Overview
1. Host PC LED
Solid LED indicates that the Wireless USB Hub has
established a wireless connection with the Wireless
USB Host Adapter
2. Hub LED
Flashing indicates that data is being transmitted
3. Security LED
Normally Off. Flashes during cable association process.
Solid LED indicates a successful cable association
process. During wireless operation, solid LED indicates
that a secure wireless connection has been established
with the Wireless USB Host Adapter
4. Host Selection button*
Allows you to manually connect/disconnect the Wireless
USB Hub with up to 8 Wireless USB Hosts that have
been previously associated
5. Mini USB Connector
6. USB Device Connector
7. Power Adapter Connector
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8. Wireless USB Activity Indicator
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* The Host Selection button can be used if the 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 8 such associations.
Use the Host Selection button to manually cycle through the
up to 8 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 8 pre-associated
PCs of your choosing.

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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, extension 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. Do not connect the
Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer at this time. If using a Desktop PC, plug the Wireless
USB Host Adapter into the provided extension cable. Place the extension cable on a at surface,
preferably the top of the desk/work area in order to ensure a good line-of-sight 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 power adapter connector to the Wireless USB Hub. Do not plug in to an AC outlet at this5.
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Software Installation
Please always check www.iogear.com for the latest drivers.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your PC already has a previous version of this software installed, please be sure to un-install it before
proceeding.
To un-install go to Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs. Scroll to “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)”
Click “IOGEAR Wireless USB (HWA)”, then click Remove.
Restart your PC once you have completed removing any pre-existing UWB software.
Note:
If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack 2 (SP2) is required. Please Verify that SP2 has been
installed on your PC before proceeding with the UWB installation software.

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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 Installation to begin the
installation process.

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The next screen will let you choose if you want2.
to install the latest software from the Internet
or if you want to install the software included
on the CD.
If you choose ‘Option 2: Download latest
software installer from the Web’, a browser
window will appear redirecting you directly
to the IOGEAR website where you’ll nd the
most up-to-date driver software. Once you
download the software, double-click on the
.exe le to begin the installation process.

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If you choose to install the software from the
installation CD, select ‘Option 1: Install
directly from CD’
Click on the appropriate Windows operating
system your PC is running. This will start
the software installation. Please follow the
installation wizard.
Note:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required
by the driver 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 it before proceeding to the software
installation.

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Once the software has completed installing,
the WiCenter application will automatically
open. If not, please double-click on the
WiCenter shortcut created on the Desktop
during the installation process.

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Driver Installation
Step 1: Connecting Host Adapter
Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port.

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If using a Desktop PC, plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port utilizing the
provided extension cable.
Place the extension cable on a
 at surface, preferably the top
of the desk/work area in order
to ensure a good line-of-sight
signal with the Wireless USB
Hub. Windows should detect
the device and complete the
driver installation process
automatically.

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Step 2: Connecting Wireless USB Hub
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 by plugging the power adapter provided in the package.

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Step 3: Wireless USB Hub association
In order for the Wireless USB Adapter to communicate with the Wireless USB Hub, you will need to start
the association process. The association process will set up a wireless link between the Wireless USB
Host Adapter and the Wireless USB Hub. This is a one-time process per host PC.
To start, use the included USB 2.0 A to mini-B cable to connect the Wireless USB Hub to your PC.

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Windows will detect that a new device has been
connected. This will automatically install the
necessary drivers and start the Wireless USB
Association process.
You will see the window on the screen as shown
below. Click OK to begin the association process.

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Once the association process has been
successfully completed, you will see the wireless
connection status showing Association
Successful. Click OK to close the window.