TRENDnet TU2-ET200 - USB Mobile Docking Station User manual

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Index
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................3
1.1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS…..……………………………………………………………… 3
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………..3
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS………………………………………………………………………………3
1.4 CONNECTORS……………………………………………………………………………………...4
1.5AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS……………………………………………………………………………4
1.6 LED INDICATORS………………………………………………………………………………….5
2. INSTALLING USB 2.0MOBILE DOCKINGSTATION...............................................................5
2.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION………………………………………………………….………….……...6
2.1.1 Win98/98SE Driver Installation……………………………...………..…...…….…..……..6
2.1.2 WinME Driver Installation……………………………………………………….…….….16
2.1.3 Win2000 Driver Installation…………………………………………………………….....18
2.1.4 WinXP Driver Installation………………………………………………………...….……22
2.2 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW…..…………………………………………………………………24
2.3 SET UP THE PRINTER DEVICE…………………………………………………………………….26
2.3.1 For Windows 98/SE/ME…………………………………………………………………...26
2.3.2 For Windows 2000/XP……………………………………………………………………..28
2.4 SET UP THE HYPERTERMINAL WITH USB TO SERIAL PORT……………………………………….29
3. UNINSTALLING USB 2.0 MOBILE DOCKING STATION .......................................................31
3.1 REMOVE THE DEVICE…………………………………………………………………………….31
3.2 UNINSTALL THE DRIVER……………………...………………………………...………………...31
3.2.1 For Windows 98/SE/ME…….……..…………………...………………………………….31
3.2.2 For Windows 2000/XP……….…….………………………………………………………32
4. APPLICATION NOTE ....................................................................................................................34
5. TRENDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................35

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1. Introduction
Thank you for ordering the USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station. The USB 2.0
Mobile Docking Station is an intelligent expansion module, which connects to a
PC or notebook via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, providing one
high-speed RS-232 serial port, one printer port, one PS/2 keyboard & mouse, 3
downstream USB2.0 ports and one Ethernet access. The USB 2.0 Mobile
Docking Station features easy connectivity for traditional serial devices,
keyboards, mice and other USB devices, and provides up to 480Mbps USB2.0
High Speed capability. You can also add one extra Ethernet port to your PC or
notebook in seconds.
1.1 Features and Specifications
zAdd one high-speed serial port, one printer port, one PS/2 keyboard &
mouse, 3 USB 2.0 High Speed downstream ports and one Ethernet port to
your PC or notebook in seconds.
zImprove the inconvenience of configuring old PC solutions like card
extension solutions, which require adjusting IRQ or jumper settings and the
incompatibility of various brands of docking solutions or bus repeaters.
zAvoid the hassle of removing your PC case, or rebooting the operating
system during installation.
zBuilt-in 10/100Mbps Fast-Ethernet and IEEE802.3x flow control functions
for 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T.
zComplies with USB specifications 2.0 (and under), with IEEE802.3u
100BASE-TX and with IEEE802.3 10BASE-T standards.
1.2 System Requirements
1. PC with Pentium series processor, or equivalent
2. Minimum of 16M bytes of RAM
3. One available USB type A downstream port (UHCI, OHCI, or EHCI)
4. Windows 98 or later
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1.3 Package Contents
The product you purchased should contain the equipment and accessories shown
as follows:
•USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station
•One 6ft USB AB type cable
•One 2A switching power adapter
•One USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station Driver and User’s Guide CD
1.4 Connectors (Ref. Fig.1)
1. One DB-9 RS-232 serial interface connector supports baud rates from 2,400
to 115.2K.
2. One DB-25 parallel connector supports IEEE-1284 bi-directional printer port.
3. One Mini-din for PS/2 keyboard, mouse.
4. Three USB receptacle, type A downstream ports.
5. One USB type B upstream connector.
6. One RJ45 Ethernet connector.
Fig.1
1.5 Available Functions
The available functions of USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station depend on the status
of the power supplied:
zBus powered
1. Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your PC to provide bus power.
2. When you provide bus power only, the PS/2 mouse & keyboard, RS232,
printer and Ethernet ports will be enabled. However, the USB 2.0
USB 2.0 Downstream
RJ45 Ethernet
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
Parallel Port
Serial Port
USB Upstream Port
Power Connector

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Downstream Ports can also work under low power mode, so using the
externally power adaptor is recommended. (For the use of all functions)
zExternally powered
1. Connect the power adapter to provide external power.
2. When you provide external power, the USB Downstream Ports can support
all USB devices, and you can use all the functions of the USB 2.0 Mobile
Docking Station.
1.6 LED Indicators (Ref. Fig.2)
zPower Indicator
The Power Indicator will turn RED when only bus power is supplied, and will
turn GREEN when external power is supplied.
zUSB Indicators
1. There are three USB indicators. If the USB Downstream Ports are ready for
use, the indicators will turn ON.
2. If over-current happens for certain USB Downstream Ports, the
corresponding USB Indicator will turn OFF to indicate that this port is not
working at the moment.
3. When the over-current situation is resolved, the USB Indicator will turn ON
again.
zLAN Indicators
1. Link/Act (Orange): This LED turns on if the 10/100Mbps (100BASE-TX)
Ethernet is connected.
2. Transmission (Green): Blinking to indicate that the data is being received or
transmitted through the RJ-45 port.
Fig.2
USB Indicators
Power Indicator
LAN Indicators
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2. Installing the USB 2.0 MOBILE DOCKING STATION
1. This installation guide is written in accordance with different operation
systems including Windows 98/98SE/ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
2. Power on your computer and make sure that the USB port is enabled and
working properly.
3. Connect the power adapter into the USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station. (For all
functions)
4. Connect USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station to the USB port on your computer
with the USB 2.0 transfer cable provided.
5. Windows will start detecting USB devices. Please follow the related section
to install your USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station.
2.1 Driver Installation
2.1.1 Win98/98SE Driver Installation
The driver installation is divided into A to F in six-steps. Please install the USB 2.0
Mobile Docking Station under Win98/SE step by step according to the following
instructions:
A. USB Hub Installation
Fig. Win98-A1
A1. Please insert the
“Windows 98” CD into
your CD-ROM drive and
press “Next” to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-A1)
A2. Tick “Search for the
best driver for your
device” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-A2)

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Fig. Win98-A2
Fig. Win98-A3
Fig. Win98-A4
Fig. Win98-A5
B. IEEE-1284 Controller Installation
A3. Tick “CD-ROM
drive” and press “Next”
to start the search
process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-A3)
A5. Press “Finish” to
complete the installation
of the USB HUB.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-A5)
B1. Please insert the
“USB 2.0 MOBILE
DOCKING STATION”
CD into your CD-ROM
drive and press “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. to Fig.Win98-B1)
A4. Press “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-A4)
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Fig.Win98-B1
Fig.Win98-B2
Fig. Win98-B3
Fig. Win98-B4
B2. Tick “Search for the
best driver for your
device” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig.Win98-B2).
B3. Tick “Specify a
location” and click
“Browse” to select the
location of the driver
folder in the “USB 2.0
MOBILE DOCKING
STATION” CD. Press
“Next” to start the
searching process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-B3).
B4. Press “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-B4)

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Fig. Win98-B5
C. USB-to-Serial Port Installation
Fig. Win98-C1
Fig. Win98-C2
C1. Please insert the “USB
2.0 Mobile Docking
Station” CD into your
CD-ROM drive and press
“Next” to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-C1)
B5. Press “Finish” to
complete the installation
of USB-to-Parallel Port.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-B5)
C2. Tick “Search for the
best driver for your
device” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-C2)
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Fig. Win98-C3
Fig. Win98-C4
Fig. Win98-C5
C3. Tick “Specify a
location” and click
“Browse” to select the
location of the driver
folder in the “USB 2.0
MOBILE DOCKING
STATION” CD.
Click “Next” to start the
searching process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-C3)
C5. Press “Finish” to
complete the installation
of USB-to-Serial Port.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-C5)
C4. Press “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-C4)

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D1. Please insert the
“Windows 98” CD into
your CD-ROM drive and
press “Next” to continue
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-D1)
D. USB Composite Device Installation
Fig. Win98-D1
Fig. Win98-D2
Fig. Win98-D3
D2. Select “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-D2)
D3. Select “CD-ROM
drive” and press “Next”
to start the searching
process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-D3)
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Fig. Win98-D4
Fig. Win98-D5
E. Ethernet Port Installation
Fig.Win98-E1
D4. Click “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-D4)
D5. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
of the Composite Device.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-D5)
E1. Please insert the
“USB 2.0 Mobile
Docking Station” CD
into your CD-ROM drive
and click “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-E1)

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Fig.Win98-E2
Fig. Win98-E3
Fig. Win98-E4
E2. Select “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-E2)
E4. Click “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Windows might ask you
to insert the “Windows
98” CD during the
installation process).
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-E4)
E3. Select “Specify a
location” and click
“Browse” to select the
location of the driver
folder in the “USB 2.0
Mobile Docking Station”
CD. Click “Next” to start
the searching process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-E3)
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Fig. Win98-E5
F. USB HID Device for PS/2 keyboard & mouse Installation
(This step might repeat once for two different devices, mouse and keyboard)
Fig. Win98-F1
Fig. Win98-F2
F1. Please insert the
“Windows 98” CD into
your CD-ROM drive and
press “Next” to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-F1)
F2. Select “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-F2)
E5. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
of the Ethernet Port. (It
might be necessary to
restart Windows).
(Ref. to Fig . Win98-E5)

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Fig. Win98-F3
Fig. Win98-F4
Fig. Win98-F5
F3. Select “CD-ROM
drive” and press “Next”
to start the searching
process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-F3)
F4. Click “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-F4)
F5. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
of HID.
(Ref. to Fig. Win98-F5)
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2.1.2 WinME Driver Installation
The driver installation for WinME is divided into Ato C in three-steps.
Please install USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station under WinME step by step from
the following instructions:
A. USB-to-Parallel Port Installation
Fig. WinME-A1
Fig. WinME-A2
B. USB-to-Serial Port Installation
Fig. WinME-B1
A1 Please insert the
“USB 2.0 Mobile
Docking Station” CD
into your CD-ROM
drive. Select “Automatic
search for a better
driver” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-A1)
A2. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
USB-to-Parallel Port.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-A2)
B1. Select “Automatic
search for a better
driver” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-B1)

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Fig. WinME-B2
C. Ethernet Port Installation
Fig. WinME-C1
Fig. WinME-C2
B2. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
of USB-to-Serial Port.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-B2)
C1. Select “Specify the
location for a better
driver” and press “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-C1)
C2. Select “Search for
the best driver for your
device” and then choose
“Specify a location”.
Click “Browse” to select
the location of the driver
folder in the “USB 2.0
Mobile Docking Station”
CD. Press “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-C2)
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Fig. WinME-C3
Fig. WinME-C4
2.1.3 Win2000 Driver Installation
The driver installation for Win2000 is divided into A, B in two-steps.
Please install the USB 2.0 Mobile Docking Station under Win2000 step by step
according to the following instructions:
A. USB-to-Serial Port Installation
Fig. Win2k-A1
A1. Please insert the
“USB 2.0 Mobile
Docking Station” CD
into your CD-ROM drive
and click “Next” to
continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win2k-A1)
C3. Click “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-C3)
C4. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
of the Ethernet Port.
(Ref. to Fig. WinME-C4)

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Fig. Win2k-A2
Fig. Win2k-A3
Fig. Win2k-A4
A2. Select “Search for a
suitable driver for my
device” and click “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win2k-A2)
A3. Please insert the
“USB 2.0 Mobile
Docking Station” CD
into your CD-ROM drive
and click “Next” to start
the searching process.
(Ref. to Fig. Win2k-A3)
A4. Click “Next” to start
the installation process.
(Ref Fig. Win2k-A4)
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Fig. Win2k-A5
B. Ethernet Port Installation
Fig. Win2k-B1
Fig.Win2k-B2
A5. Click “Finish” to
complete the installation
of the USB-to-Serial
Port.
(Ref. to Fig. Win2k-A5)
B1. Click “ Next” to
continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win2k-B1)
B2. Select “Search for a
suitable driver for my
device” and click “Next”
to continue.
(Ref. to Fig. Win2k-B2)