TRENDnet TU2-NU4 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 4
Features....................................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking................................................................................................................................... 4
Software Installation....................................................................................................................... 5
Utility.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Menu bar................................................................................................................................. 6
Using the utility for USB Servers............................................................................................... 7
General Configuration ............................................................................................................ 8
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 9
Using utility for USB Devices.................................................................................................... 9
Configuration with Web-based UI............................................................................................ 11
Network Information/Setting................................................................................................ 12
Restart................................................................................................................................... 12
Factory Default ..................................................................................................................... 13
Update Firmware .................................................................................................................. 13
Change Password.................................................................................................................. 14
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 15
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................... 16

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Introduction
The 4-Port Network USB Hub (model TU2-NU4) provides access to
most USB devices over a Local Area Network.
Connect USB hard drives, flash drives, printers, digital cameras, iPods™
and other USB peripherals to this compact hub for fast network-wide file
sharing.
Install the included utility on each computer to provide access to the 4-
Port Network USB Hub*. Power up the device and connect it to an
available Ethernet port on a wired router, wireless router, or networked
switch. Plug in USB devices and start sharing content across your digital
network.
Features
•Access USB devices across your Local Area Network
•Connect USB hard drives, flash drives, printers, digital cameras,
iPods and more
•High Speed USB 2.0 data transfers
•One 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet Port
•Compliant with USB 2.0 high speed data communication
•Supports USB storage devices such as hard drives, flash driver and
memory card readers
•Turns most USB peripheral devices into a shared network resource
•Supports most USB printers and all-in-one multi-functional
printers
•Compliant with Windows 7/Vista/XP
•3-year limited warranty
Unpacking
Open the box of the Network USB Hub and carefully unpack it. The box
should contain the following items:
TU2-NU4 4-Port Network USB Hub
CD-Rom (Utility & User’s Guide)
Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter (5V DC, 3A)
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local
reseller for replacement.

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Software Installation
1) Insert the Utility CD-ROM into your computer’s CD_ROM Drive
and click Install Utility.
2) Follow the InstallShield Wizard Instructions
3) Click Finish to restart the computer.

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Utility
To start the USB Server program, please double click the shortcut icon
of the USB Server on the Desktop.
This brings up the main dialog. The main dialog box of USB Server is
shown below.
Menu bar
System: Provides option to exit and close utility
Tools

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Basic: Check option to have utility automatically run during PC start up
Display: Check this option to display selected server information
Auto Disconnect: Enable this option on the type of devices (USB
storage or USB printers) after idle period. Idle period is set to 3 minutes.
Help
About: Display utility information.
Using the utility for USB Servers
The utility allows you to apply settings changes to the USB server (TU2-
NU4).
Refresh Server List: Click this option for the utility to refresh all
connected servers and all connected USB devices.

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Go to Homepage: Click this option to open the TU2-NU4’s user
interface.
Configure Server: Click this option to configure the TU2-NU4 through
the utility
General Configuration
Server Name: Assign the name of the selected USB server and click
OK. This is useful when your network has multiple servers
connected.
DHCP: Enable this option to allow the USB server to obtain DHCP
from a DHCP server. When option is disable, enter the IP
Address and Subnet schemes similar to your networks.
Restart Server: Click this option to reboot the USB server
OK: Click to confirm settings
Apply: Click to apply settings
Cancel: Click to close window

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Maintenance
Server Password
New Password: Enter a new password for the TU2-NU4
Confirm Password: Re-enter the new password for the TU2-NU4
Submit: Click Submit when new password information has been entered
System Firmware:
Update File: Click this option to update the firmware on the TU-NU4
Cancel: Click to close window
Using utility for USB Devices
The utility tells you the status of all the USB Servers and devices that
are accessible to you. A USB Servers is either accessible or inaccessible.
An inaccessible server is either disconnected from the network, powered
off or suffers other technical difficulties that prevent it from being
accessed by your PC. Inaccessible server will not show up on the tree
view.
However, the devices have several kinds of status:

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Connect: Select the USB device listed on the utility and click to
establish connection.
Disconnect: Select the connected USB device and click to properly
disconnect the USB device.
Request to Disconnect: Click when another user is connected to the
USB device. The other user will receive notification of your request.
Yes: Click Yes if you would like to properly disconnect to the USB
device and allow other user’s to establish connection
No: Click to deny connection request.