StarTech.com IPUSB2VGA2 User manual

Manual Revision: 10/27/2016
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IPUSB2VGA2
VGA over IP Extender - 1920 x 1200
*actual product may vary from photos

Quick start guide
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Table of Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................... 1
About this product.........................................................................................................................................1
Packaging contents........................................................................................................................................1
System requirements.....................................................................................................................................1
Front view..........................................................................................................................................................2
Rear view............................................................................................................................................................2
Software installation ................................................................................... 3
Software installation for Windows computers.....................................................................................3
Software installation for Mac computers (USB mode only).............................................................4
Hardware installation.................................................................................. 4
Hardware installation for USB mode........................................................................................................4
Hardware installation for Ethernet mode ..............................................................................................4
Basic conguration ...................................................................................... 5
Basic conguration for Windows computers........................................................................................5
USB mode.....................................................................................................................................................5
Ethernet mode ...........................................................................................................................................5
Basic conguration for Mac computers..................................................................................................6
Technical Support ........................................................................................ 7
Warranty Information.................................................................................. 7

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Overview
About this product
This VGA over IP extender gives you two options to interface your computer with a VGA
display and 2-port USB peripheral set.
In Ethernet mode: (Windows only)
You can connect a VGA display and two USB peripherals to your network, creating a remote
console that can interface with any Windows computer on your network. This mode enables
you to extend or mirror the desktop of your Windows computer over long distances using
your wireless or wired NIC.
In USB mode: (Windows or Mac)
You can connect your computer to a VGA display and two USB peripherals using a USB port
on your computer. This mode enables you to extend or mirror the desktop of your computer
over a short distance using your USB controller.
Packaging contents
• 1 x VGA over IP extender
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x CAT5 cable
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA / EU / UK / AU)
• 1 x mounting bracket
• 1 x mounting screw kit
• 1 x rubber foot set
• 1 x quick start guide
System requirements
• VGA enabled display device with cabling
• Computer with:
Minimum CPU: Intel® or AMD® 2.4 GHz single core
Minimum RAM: 1GB
Microsoft® Windows® (32 or 64 bit) 10 , 8 or 8.1 , 7, Vista
or
(USB mode only) Apple OSX El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10), Mavericks (10.9)
Mountain Lion (10.8), Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6)
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.startech.com/IPUSB2VGA2

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Front view
Rear view
1. VGA output port
2. USB 2.0 peripheral ports
3. Audio line in
4. Audio line out
1. Power adapter port
2. LAN port
3. USB host port
4. Factory reset button
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Software installation
To use the video adapter in USB mode, ensure the software installation steps have been
completed before you connect the adapter to your computer.
Software installation for Windows computers
Note: you will need to restart your computer during the software installation process.
Please be sure to save any unsaved material before you install the software.
1. Download the latest software from the StarTech.com website:
http://www.startech.com/IPUSB2VGA2
2. The software will be compressed in a .zip folder. Extract the contents of the folder to a
location on your computer that’s easy to access, such as your Desktop or Downloads
folder.
3. Once the les have been extracted, open the Windows folder, and launch the Driver-
Setup(.exe) le, to install the DisplayLink drivers.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation steps and when instructed to do
so, restart your computer.
Note: If you’re using the video adapter in USB mode only, the software installation steps
have now been completed. Please proceed to Hardware installation for USB mode.
5. Once your computer has restarted, install the USB Server software to operate the video
adapter in Ethernet mode. Reopen the Windows folder, followed by the APP folder, and
launch the Setup(.exe) le.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation steps and when instructed to do
so, restart your computer.
7. Once your computer has restarted, the software installation is complete.

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Software installation for Mac computers (USB mode only)
Note: you may need to restart your computer during the software installation process. Please
be sure to save any unsaved material before you install the software.
1. Download the latest software from the StarTech.com website:
http://www.startech.com/IPUSB2VGA2
2. The software will be compressed in a .zip folder. Extract the contents of the folder to a
location on your computer that’s easily to access, such as your Desktop.
3. Once the les have been extracted, open the MAC OS folder, followed by the folder that
corresponds with your version of Mac OSX, and launch the DisplayLink installer le.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation steps and when instructed to do
so, restart your computer.
5. Once your computer has restarted, the software installation is complete.
Hardware installation
Hardware installation for USB mode
1. Connect a VGA cable (not included) to the video adapter’s VGA output port to your VGA
display.
2. Connect the included power adapter to an AC outlet and to the video adapter’s power
adapter port.
3. Connect the included USB cable to the video adapter’s USB host port, to a USB port on the
your computer system.
4. Your computer will automatically detect the USB drivers for the video adapter and install
them.
5. (Optional) You can connect up to two USB devices to video adapter’s USB 2.0 peripheral
ports.
Note: In order for your computer to recognize the USB peripherals that you’ve connected,
the drivers for any connected USB device must be installed on your computer before you
connect the USB peripherals to the video adapter.
6. Hardware installation for USB mode is now completed.
Hardware installation for Ethernet mode
1. Connect a VGA cable (not included) to the video adapter’s VGA output port to your VGA
display.

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2. Connect the included power adapter to an AC power outlet and to the video adapter’s
power adapter port.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable (included) to the video adapter’s LAN port and to an Ethernet port
on your network, such as a router or NIC on your computer.
3. (Optional) You can connect up to two USB devices to the video adapter’s USB 2.0 peripheral
ports.
Note: In order for your computer to recognize the USB peripherals that you’ve connected,
the drivers for any connected USB device must be installed on your computer before you
connect the USB peripherals to the video adapter.
4. Hardware installation for Ethernet mode is now completed.
Display conguration
Display conguration for Windows computers
USB mode
1. Click the DisplayLink icon that appears in your Windows system tray after you’ve completed
the Hardware Installation for USB mode steps.
2. When the DisplayLink menu opens, click Video Setup to launch the Windows display
settings.
3. Congure the monitor to your desired settings, including resolution and orientation.
Ethernet mode
1. Double-click the Launch USB Server icon on your desktop, to open the USB server
software.

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2. The USB Server software will now display a list of connected devices. If your network
supports DHCP (assigns IP addresses automatically) the video adapter will be listed below
the Devices column along with your display below it and the status of your display will be
listed as Free and you can continue to step 3.
If your network does not support DHCP (such as when the adapter is connected directly
to your computer, without a router) your VGA adapter and display will be listed below
the Devices column, but with a ?icon on the adapter and display, and the status for each
device may be listed as Dierent Network Segment with Error.
If your network does not support DHCP the adapter and your computer will need to have
dierent IP addresses assigned on the same subnet, in order to detect each other. The VGA
adapters default IP address is 192.168.1.50.
Change your computer’s IP address
If your computer’s IP address can be changed to any subnet, if for example the computer
is connected directly to the VGA adapter, the easiest solution is likely assigning your
computer a (static) IP address of 192.168.1.51. For information on how to do this, visit
Microsoft’s Conguring a DHCP server static IP address TechNet article or contact your
network administrator.

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Change the VGA adapter’s IP address
If your computer’s IP address can not be changed, if for example your entire network is on a
non-DHCP network with dierent subnet than the VGA adapter’s default IP address, you can
follow the steps below to congure the VGA adapter to match your network’s subnet.
a) With the USB server application open, right-click on the main VGA video adapter device
and select Server Conguration.
b) Uncheck the Use DHCP option and manually enter an IP address and Subnet Mask that
matches your network settings.
c) Click Set to save your new settings and return to the main window.
1. Your IP extender will appear in the Device list, with the connected VGA display listed below
it. Select the VGA display from the Device list, then click the Connect Device button.
Note: if your VGA display has a built-in audio controller, the audio controller will also be
listed in the Device list, along with any attached USB peripheral devices. Each device
must be connected using the Connect Device button individually, for your computer to
recognize the device.
2. After you click the Connect Device button, the status of the device will change to locally
connected, and your computer will detect the device and automatically install the required
drivers.
Notes:
• To disconnect any device, select it from the Device list and click the Disconnect
Device button.
• When connecting an audio controller, the controller becomes the default audio
device on your computer. Windows does not allow multiple audio devices to be
used simultaneously.
3. Now that your computer has installed the drivers for your display adapter, the DisplayLink
icon will appear in your Windows system tray. Close the USB Server software and click the
DisplayLink icon.
4. Once you click the icon, a menu will open. From the menu click Video Setup, to launch the
Windows display settings.
5. Use the Windows display settings to congure the monitor to your desired settings,
including resolution and orientation.

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Display conguration for Mac computers
1. After you’ve completed the Hardware Installation for USB mode steps, click the System
Preferences menu, and then click Display Preferences.
2. Use the Display Preferences screen to congure the monitor to your desired settings,
including resolution and orientation.
USB mode only
Display conguration for Mac computers
1. After you’ve completed the Hardware Installation for USB mode steps, click the System
Preferences menu, and then click Display Preferences.
2. Use the Display Preferences screen to congure the monitor to your desired settings,
including resolution and orientation.
USB Server Conguration (Windows only)
Automatic startup
The USB Server software can be congured to automatically startup when Windows starts and
also connect certain devices automatically.
1. Launch the USB Server software.
2. Click the options menu and select the Run this application when PC Starts up option
to start the software automatically on Windows bootup is available. This will allow the
software to automatically run, if the computer ever is restarted, instead of having to
manually double-click the desktop icon each time.

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Automatic Device Connection
Certain devices can be set to automatically connect (if available) to the host computer, when
the software is running. This will allow the video and/or the audio to automatically connect,
whenever the USB Server software is launched, or if unavailable originally, to automatically
connect whenever the device does become available.
This can also be applied to USB devices connected to the USB Hub ports. Right-clicking on
the device and selecting the Connect Device Automatically option will enable this feature
for the specic USB device.
Alternatively, devices on the USB Hub ports can be set to connect automatically, based on the
USB port they are plugged into on the VGA video adapter (instead of based on the specic
USB device itself). This will allow for any type of USB device to be automatically connected to
the host computer, so long as it is connected to the specied physical port on the VGA video
adapter. This option can be accessed by right-clicking on the VGA Video adapter itself, and
going into the Server Conguration.
NOTE: The software will show Port 3 and Port 4, however enabling these ports for automatic
connection will have no result.

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and
workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During
this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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their ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or
indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots,
loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the
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