Lantronix UBOX 2100 User manual

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UBox™2100 & UBox 4100
Quick Start Guide
UBox 2100 & UBox 4100

UBox 2100 & UBox 4100 QUICK START GUIDE CONTENTS
What’s in the Box .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . ... .2
Getting Started . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . ..3-5
Connecting the USB Device . .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .6-11
Configuring the UBox . .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .12
Contact Information . .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. ..13
UBox 2100 & UBox 4100

GETTING STARTED
STEP 1:INSTALLTHE HARDWARE
1.Connect the UBox to your network using an RJ45 Ethernet cable.
2.Connect the power supply included in the package to the UBox.
Youshouldnowseelights on your UBox.Whenthe
left-most (green) SYSTEMlightstartsblinking slowly (once every 3 seconds),you are
ready
to install the UBox software.
If you do not see the left-most green SYSTEM light (UBox4100) or SYSTEM 4 LED
(UBox 2100) blinking slowly,please read the detailed troubleshooting
instructions in the User Guide.
Note: DonotconnectUSBDevicesto the UBoxuntilafter UBoxhardwareand
softwarehavebeeninstalled.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The package includes:
• Lantronix UBox USB Device Server
• Power Supply
• Quick Start Guide
• CD with software and User Guide
The Lantronix UBox USB Device Server makes it possible for computers on a Local
Area Network (LAN) to connect and share USB devices such as printers,scanners,
and storage drives.This Quick Start will get you up and running with your new
UBox.For more detailed instructions,please refer to the UBox USB Device Server
User Guide on the product CD or the Lantronix web site.
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PowerSupply
Network
Connection
UBox4100
Power
Supply
Network
Connection
UBox2100

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GETTING STARTED CONTINUED…
STEP 2:INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
Requirements:Windows 2000/XP or later
The following procedure summarizes the steps for installing the UBox software.1.
Insert the product CD into your CD drive.The CD should start automatically.
If the CD does not launch automatically:
a. Open My Computer.
b. Click on the CD Drive Letter.
c. Double-click Launch.exe.
2.Click the UBox Software Installation button to install the application.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: During or after the softwareinstallation,theWindows New HardwareWizard
mayaskyoutoinstallsoftware severaltimes.SelectInstall the software
automatically.Ifyou see an additional prompt regarding logo testing,click
Continue Anyway toproceed.The UBox application opens automatically once the
installation is complete.
4.To verify that the application sees the UBox Device Server,click the Servers tab.
Note: Initially,the UBoxdisplays as Unnamed.During configuration,youcanassign
anametoit.
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GETTING STARTED CONTINUED
If the software does not see the UBox hardware,please see the Users Guide
on the CD for more detailed troubleshooting information.
Note: IfyouwantadditionaluserstoconnecttoyourUBox,youneed to install the
UBoxsoftwareoneachclientcomputer.
Serverstab
UBoxis
listed UBoxDetails
Computers
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connected
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CONNECTINGTHE USB DEVICE
1.Connect your USB device to any USB port on the Lantronix UBox.
Above each USB port is a green LED light.This light indicates whether your USB
device is supported in the current software/firmware.A solid green light
indicates that your device is supported.A slowly blinking light indicates that
your USB device is not currently supported.Please contact Lantronix if you
have a slowly blinking light.
USBPorts
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CONNECTINGTHE USB DEVICE CONTINUED
2.On the Start menu,click Programs➞Lantronix UBox USB Device
Server➞UBox USB Device Server.The USB Devices tab of the Lantronix
UBox USB Device Server window opens.Your networked USB device displays
in the Device Name column.
Notes:
• If you do not see your USB device,please read the detailed troubleshooting
instructions in the User Guide.
• If you have installed a software or hardware firewall,you may need to configure
it to allow access to your UBox.Please refer to the User Guide for details.
USBDevice
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CONNECTING/DISCONNECTINGVIA SOFTWARE
Now that the USB Device is physically connected,you must connect to it
through the UBox software.
1.Click the USB Devices tab.
2.Select your device by clicking its name.
3.Click the Connect icon in the Action column to the left of the device.
You can now use your device as if it were directly connected to your computer.
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USB
Connected
totheUBox➞
CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING CONTINUED…
4.When you are finished using your USB device,select the device and click
the Disconnect icon in the Action column. This makes the USB device
available to other UBox users.
5.Repeat this procedure for additional USB devices.
Shortcut: Connect and Disconnect USB DevicesWithout
Opening the Software
Connect and disconnect USB devices without opening the UBox software by
using the UBox SystemTray.

CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING CONTINUED…
To use the system tray:
1.Find the UBox icon on the SystemTray.The SystemTray is in the
lower right corner of your screen (next to the time).
2.Right-click the UBox icon .A menu displays.
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CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING CONTINUED
3.Select Connect to devices.A submenu lists the devices physically
connected to the UBox.A checkmark indicates that the device is connected
by the software.
4.Select the device you want to connect or disconnect.
Note:You can use the system tray for other purposes.For example,to open the
UBox application instead of using the Start menu,right-click the system tray
and select UBox Settings.
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CONTACT
For questions and technical support,please check our online knowledge base
at www.lantronix.com/support
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway,Irvine,CA 92618,USA
Phone:[phone] or Fax:[phone]
www.lantronix.com
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CONFIGURINGTHE UBOX
The UBox package has two components:the UBox hardware and the
UBox software.Both have their own settings and configuration options.
You modify the settings for the UBox on the Servers tab;these settings are
stored in the UBox hardware.You modify the settings of the UBox software
on the Local Settings tab;these settings are stored on your computer.
Refer to the User Guide for details on configuring the UBox hardware
and software.