NTI USB-IP-4 User manual

USB-IP-4
Quad USB over Ethernet Extender
Operation Manual
Operation Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
VR0 25/03/11 Preliminary Release
VS1 06/07/12 Updated format/diagrams

CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................1
2. Applications...........................................1
3. Package Contents ................................1
4. System Requirements............................1
5. Features..................................................2
6. Operation Controls and Functions.......3
6.1 Front Panel........................................3
6.2 Rear Panel.........................................4
6.3 Driver Installation..............................5
6.4 Driver Uninstallation..........................7
7. Connection Diagram ............................8
8. Specications ........................................9
9. Acronyms...............................................9

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Quad USB over Ethernet Extender allows you to utilize your USB
devices over an existing network installation or connect directly to
your PC or laptop. For home, commercial or retail environments this
device allows hands-on control of USB devices for users within the
same network. Compatible with a wide range of USB devices, you
can control up to four different devices up to 100 meters away.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Share USB devices over a network
• Meeting room USB control of remote PCs
• Transfer of USB data over a network
• External USB hub
• USB display control (with USB to HDMI converter)
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• USB over Ethernet Extender
• Software CD-ROM (includes Drivers)
• 5 V/2.6 A Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• PC/laptop with USB or RJ45 cable (direct connection or through an
existing network) and USB devices such as printers, scanners, ash
drives, HDD and digital cameras.
• Computer System Requirements: 2.4GHz single core CPU with at
least 1GB RAM for optimal performance
• Operating Systems:
- Windows XP Home or Professional SP2 (32-bit)
- Windows Vista (32-bit)
- Window 7

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5. FEATURES
• USB Hub - Control up to 4 four USB devices
• Capable of high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps) and low-
speed (1.5 Mbps) USB connection speeds (overall speed in LAN
Mode might be limited by the bandwidth of the network)
• Works up to 100 meters away (in Extender Mode)
• Connect to existing network or directly to PC with RJ45 cable
• Compliant with USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) specication
• Supports Ethernet protocols TCP/IP
• Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speeds

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5
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DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power supply included in the package into
the unit and connect the adaptor to AC wall outlet.
2
Power LED: LED will illuminate green when the device is connected
to a power supply.
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LAN IN: Connect with a RJ45 terminated CAT5e/6 cable to your
existing network system or directly to a PC or laptop.
4
USB IN: Connect with a mini-USB to USB cable from your PC/laptop.
5
INPUT switch: Switches the input mode between LAN (network)
and direct USB Connection

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6.2 Rear Panel
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USB 1~4: Use to connect to USB devices such as ash drives,
external HDDs, digital cameras, printers, and etc.
The USB over Ethernet Extender is a multi-function USB HUB which
allows you to:
A. LAN Mode: Allows PC/Laptops to access USB devices over
an existing Intranet network. The LAN Mode can be used in a
home or ofce environment that has its own congured network
infrastructure, as the device will allow users connected to the LAN
(Local Area Network) to access up to four USB devices.
B. Extender Mode: Extend the USB operating distance over a single
RJ45 terminated CAT5e/6 cable up to 100 meters this allows the
use of USB devices in remote locations in an installation.
C. HUB Mode: Use it as a regular 4 port USB Hub. Where no signal
extension is needed, the device can be used as a 4 port USB Hub
and can be directly connected to a PC/Laptop.
For the LAN mode or Extender Mode to function, the software
application and driver (provided on the supplied CD-ROM) are
required to be installed on any connected PCs/Laptops for them
to identify and hook up with the unit in the same network using
TCP/IP protocol.
In all 3 modes, USB 2.0 (data rates up to 480Mbps) and USB 1.1
protocols (data rates up to 12 Mbps) are both supported.
Role of USB devices in a setup with this unit:
- Host Devices (PC / Laptop): Can Control this unit and any USB
devices connected to it.

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- Storage Devices (USB Flash Drive, USB Hard Drive, etc.): Provide bi-
directional data transfer between the Storage Device and the
Host Device.
- Peripheral Devices (USB Printer, USB Scanner, etc.): Provide bi-
directional data transfer between the Peripheral Device and the
Host Device.
- Input Devices (USB Keyboard, USB Mouse, etc.): Can be used to
control the Host Device remotely.
6.3 Driver Installation
The following sections list the procedures to follow when installing the
USB device drivers. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive, run the USB Install Disc and follow the below steps to install the
driver.
1. Installs the USB Server Software
Double click on the USB Server Setup icon to start the set up software
and click nish when the setup is complete.

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When USB Server software has been installed completely, the icon for
the USB Server should appear on both the desktop and in the System
Tray area on the bottom right of the desktop.
2. Uses the USB Server Software
Double click on the Launch USB Server icon from the desktop or from
the System Tray, the USB Server window will appear. Connect both
PC/Laptop and the device directly with a RJ-45 terminated CAT5e/6
cable or to a LAN and click on Search. Ensure the INPUT switch on the
device is set to 'LAN'.

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Once the connection is done click on 'Connect Device' next to the
Search for both Display and Media. When the connection is done
the Status will appear with “” mark. When disconnecting click on
“Disconnect Device”.
6.4 Driver Uninstallation
Follow the steps below to uninstall the USB server driver:
Step 1: Open the Start menu and navigate to: Start MenuControl
PanelAdd or Remove Programs.
Step 2: Select USB Server and click Remove.

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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
OR
OR
Wireless Ethernet
Hub Wired Network Switch
Laptop
PC
PC
USB
Keyboard
USB
Mouse
USB
Hard drive
Mini-USB
Cable
4×USB
Connections
Laptop
Quad USB
over Ethernet
Extender

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8. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Ports 1×Ethernet (RJ-45), 1×Mini-USB
Network Protocol TCP/IP
Network Interface 10/100/1000 Mbps
Output Ports 4×USB
Computer System
Support Windows, XP SP2, Vista 32bits & Window 7
ESD Protection Human Body Model:
±8kV (air-gap discharge)
±4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions 119 mm (W)×88 mm (D)×25 mm(H)
Weight 120 g
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color Black
Operating Temperature 0 °C~40 °C/32 °F~104 °F
Storage Temperature −20 °C~60 °C/−4 °F~140 °F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 6.2 W
9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
CAT5e Category 5 Cable
CAT6 Category 6 Cable
USB Universal Serial Bus