Tripp Lite U225-004-R User manual

Owner’s Manual
4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
Model #: U225-004-R
The U225-004-R 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub allows you to attach and link all of your USB
devices (up to 127) to your computer via the USB port. The U225-004-R supports all
three data transfer speeds: low-speed (1.5 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps) and high-speed
(480 Mbps).
If you need help installing, configuring or running the U225-004-R, call your Tripp Lite
Technical Support Representative, visit Tripp Lite's website:
www.tripplite.com
Or contact tech support at: [phone].
About the U225-004-R
Technical Support
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
[phone] • www.tripplite.com
Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit
or to its connected devices. Copyright © 2005 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Features 3
2. System Requirements 3
3. Software Installation 3
3.1 Windows®98 Driver Installation 3
3.2 Windows®ME Driver Installation 4
3.3 Windows®2000 Driver Installation 4
3.4 Windows®XP Driver Installation 5
3.5 Mac OS X Driver Installation 5
4. Warranty/Warranty Registration 6
5. FCC Statement 6
6. Figures 19
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1. Product Features
• True USB 2.0 specification and USB specification revision 1.1 compliant
• Compact desktop design
• Links up to 127 USB devices
• LED lights
• OHCI specification for USB 1.1 Compliant
• Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed
(1.5 Mbps) data transfer rates
• Plug & play and hot-swappable capability
2. System Requirements
PC
• PC Pentium 233 and higher
• 1 USB 2.0 port
• Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XP
Macintosh®
• iMac, ibook, G3 or better systems
• Available USB 2.0 port. A USB 2.0 host controller
• Mac OS X
3. Software Installation
3.1 Windows®98 Driver Installation
3.1.1 Power on the computer, connect the USB hub to your computer,
Windows®will detect a new device "Generic USB Hub on
USB 2.0 Bus", click "Next" to continue (see figure 3.1.1,
page 19).
3.1.2 Select "Search for the best driver for your device"; click
"Next" to contiune (see figure 3.1.2, page 19).
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3. Software Installation (continued)
3.1.3 Windows®will search for the drivers; click "NEXT" to
continue (see figure 3.1.3, page 19).
3.1.4 Windows®will detect the suitable driver; click "NEXT" to
continue (see figure 3.1.4, page 19).
3.1.5 Click "Finish" (see figure 3.1.5, page 19).
3.1.6 After installation is complete, check "My Computer"-
"Control Panel"-" System"-"Device Manager" Hub on
USB 2.0 Bus" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller
(see figure 3.1.6, page 19).
3.2 Windows®ME Driver Installation
After connecting the USB hub to your PC, the system will load the
driver automatically.
While installation is complete, check "My Computer"-
"Control Panel"-" System"-"Device Manager" and you will see a
"Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus" under the Universal Serial
Bus Controller (see figure 3.2, page 20).
3.3 Windows®2000 Driver Installation
After connecting the USB hub to your PC, the system will load the
driver automatically.
While installation is complete, check "My Computer"-
"Control Panel"-"System"-"Device Manager" and you will see a
"Generic USB Hub" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller
(see figure 3.3, page 20).
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3. Software Installation (continued)
3.4 Windows®XP Driver Installation
After connecting the USB hub to your PC, the system will load the
driver automatically. While installing, Windows will pop up a dialog
box saying, "The software you are installing for this hardware has not
passed Windows logo testing to verify its compatibility with
Windows XP". Click on "Continue Anyway" to continue. After
installation is complete, check "My Computer"- "Control Panel"-
"System"-"Device Manager" and you will see a "Generic USB
Hub" under the Universal Serial Bus Controller (see figure 3.4,
page 20).
3.5 Mac OS X Driver Installation
After connecting the USB hub to your Mac, the system will load the
driver automatically. After installation is complete, check
"Apple system Profiler"-"About this computer" and you will see a
new Hub under the USB High-Speed Bus. Check the properties and
you will see the device speed is "Up to 480Mb/sec" (see figure 3.5,
page 20).
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4. Lifetime Warranty
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life.
TRIPP LITE's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option)
any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned
Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service
center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with
transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem
encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment,
which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in
any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties;
therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment,
loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or
otherwise.
The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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5. FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The user must use shielded
cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite product has
been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate
label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance
information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be
confused with the marking name or model number of the product.
This product designed and engineered in the USA.
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Manual del propietario
Hub USB 2.0 de 4 puertos
Modelo #: U225-004-R
El Hub USB 2.0 de 4 puertos U225-004-R le permite conectar y enlazar todos sus
dispositivos USB (hasta 127) a su computadora mediante el puerto USB. El U225-004-
R soporta las tres velocidades de transferencia de datos: baja velocidad (1.5 Mbps),
plena velocidad (12 Mbps) y alta velocidad (480 Mbps).
Si necesita ayuda para la instalación, configuración u operación del U225-004-R, llame
a su representante de soporte técnico de Tripp Lite o visite el sitio web de Tripp Lite:
www.tripplite.com
O llame a Soporte técnico al: [phone].
Acerca del U225-004-R
Soporte técnico
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
[phone] • www.tripplite.com
Nota: Siga estas instrucciones y los procedimientos de operación para asegurar un correcto funcionamiento y evitar daños a
esta unidad o a sus dispositivos conectados. Copyright © 2005 Tripp Lite. Todos los derechos reservados Todas las marcas
comerciales son propiedad de sus respectivos propietarios. Tripp Lite tiene una política de mejoramiento continuo.
Las especificaciones están sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso.
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Índice
1. Características del producto 9
2. Requisitos del sistema 9
3. Instalación del software 9
3.1 Instalación de controlador en Windows®98 9
3.2 Instalación de controlador en Windows®ME 10
3.3 Instalación de controlador en Windows®2000 10
3.4 Instalación de controlador en Windows®XP 11
3.5 Instalación de controlador en Mac OS X 11
4. Garantía 12
5. Declaración FCC 12
6. Estadísticas 19
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1. Características del producto
• Cumple las especificaciones USB 2.0 y USB revisión 1.1
• Diseño compacto para escritorio
• Enlaza hasta 127 dispositivos USB
• Luces LED
• Cumple especificación OHCI para compatibilidad con USB 1.1
• Soporta transferencia de datos en alta velocidad (480 Mbps), plena
velocidad (12 Mbps) y baja velocidad (1.5 Mbps).
• Plug & play y capacidad de cambio en operación
2. Requisitos del sistema
PC
• PC Pentium 233 o superior
• 1 puerto USB 2.0
• Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XP
Macintosh®
• iMac, ibook, G3 o sistemas superiores
• Puerto USB 2.0 disponible. Un controlador host USB 2.0
• Mac OS X
3. Instalación del software
3.1 Instalación de controlador en Windows®98
3.1.1 Encienda la computadora y conecte el Hub USB a su
computadora; Windows®detectará un nuevo dispositivo
"Concentrador USB genérico en bus USB 2.0"; haga clic en
"Siguiente" para continuar (see figura 3.1.1, página 19).
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3. Instalación del software (continuado)
3.1.2 Seleccione "Buscar el mejor controlador para su dispositivo" y
haga clic en "Siguiente" (see figura 3.1.2, página 19).
3.1.3 Windows®buscará los controladores; haga clic en
"SIGUIENTE" para continuar (see figura 3.1.3, página 19).
3.1.4 Windows®detectará el controlador adecuado; haga clic en
"SIGUIENTE" para continuar (see figura 3.1.4, página 19).
3.1.5 Haga clic en "Finalizar" (see figura 3.1.5, página 19).
3.1.6 Después de terminar la instalación, verifique "Mi PC"- "Panel
de control"-" Sistema"-"Administrador de dispositivos"
"Concentrador en bus USB 2.0", debajo de "Controlador de
bus serie universal" (see figura 3.1.6, página 19).
3.2 Instalación de controlador en Windows®ME
Después de conectar el Hub USB a su PC, el sistema cargará el
controlador automáticamente.
Cuando haya terminado la instalación, verifique "Mi PC"-"Panel de
control"-" Sistema"-"Administrador de dispositivos", y verá un
"Concentrador USB genérico en bus USB 2.0" debajo de
"Controlador de bus serie universal" (see figura 3.2, página 20).
3.3 Instalación de controlador en Windows®2000
Después de conectar el Hub USB a su PC, el sistema cargará el
controlador automáticamente.
Cuando haya terminado la instalación, verifique "Mi PC"-"Panel de
control"-" Sistema"-"Administrador de dispositivos", y verá un
"Concentrador USB genérico" debajo de "Controlador de bus
serie universal" (see figura 3.3, página 20).
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