Linksys ProConnect Series User's Manual
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1. assistance BLUnKSsy 902 Contents Introduction About USB Hardware Setup LEDs Troubleshooting Specifications Customer Support 10 11 12 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the USB 4 Port Hub from Linksys the fastest way to con nect Universal Serial Bus devices to your PC or Macintosh Plug a mouse or printer into your desktop Attach a full sized keyboard to your note book Hook up a scanner or digital camera in sec onds If your PC is equipped with a USB port the USB 4 Port Hub makes connecting multiple USB devices to it a snap Ready to run right out of the box the USB 4 Port Hub lets you access up to four USB devices simultaneously from your computer s USB port allowing you to take advantage of the latest high speed low cost USB modems keyboards scan ners cameras speakers and more all in one easy step Optimized for Windows 95 and Windows 98 the USB 4 Port Hub is plug and play compatible which means USB devices are configured and ready for use as soon as you plug them in Equipped with advanced hotswap technology the hub even lets you attach or detach USB devices while your computer is on making it possible to switch devices on the fly The 4 Port hub offers blazing access rates of up to 12 million bits per second the fastest in the industry which makes it perfect for speed hun gry devices like USB cameras and scanners 2 Rugged and ready for the road2. from your PC There are also 4 port specific LEDs on the hub Each LED will light up if the port below it is active and has a device attached to it Troubleshooting 1 I plugged a device or other hub into my hub and it doesn t work First verify that all of your cabling is connected properly See page 6 for help Next verify that you are using an operating system that supports USB Some versions of Windows 95 Windows NT and a number of Unix based operating sys tems do not support USB Some devices require more power than the hub can supply in bus powered mode If a device does n t work and you hub is in bus powered mode plug in the AC adapter If you are connecting a device into your hub via a serial to USB or parallel to USB converter make sure that the device does not require any more than 500mA of power 500mA is the maximum amount of power that a USB port can supply Any device that needs more than 500mA of power can not be accessed through a USB port 2 The computer doesn t recognize the hub or any other USB device The operating system has to support USB Windows 95 OSR2 Windows 98 and MacOS 8 1 or higher support USB Also the USB ports on your PC may be disabled in the BIOS Use the BIOS menu to enable them 10 Specifications Standard Ports Speed Data Modes Max Devices LEDs Power Current Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight OHCI UHIC and USB Standard v1 0 1
3. the USB 4 Port Hub is conveniently portable since it draws its power from from your computer s USB port Got a notebook PC No problem just plug in the provided AC power supply to help preserve your computer s battery life As your needs grow you can daisy chain the USB 4 Port Hub to additional USB hubs if your needs call for it you can actually use up to 127 USB devices at the same time Adding devices to your computer has never been easier Some of the hub s features include e Access Up to 4 Universal Serial Bus Devices Simultaneously from a Computer s USB Port e Offers Simultaneous Access to All Devices Print Scan Web Surf and More at the Same Time e Fast 12Mbps Data Transfer Rate Perfect for High Speed Scanners Video Printers and More e Daisy Chain Multiple USB Hubs Together for Easy Future Expansion e Plug and Play Compatible with Windows 95 Windows 98 and MacOS for a Quick Setup e Fully Hotswappable Attach or Detach Devices with Power On 3 e Built in Data Collision Control Protects Data Integrity when Using Multiple Devices e Runs in Both Bus and Self Powered Modes About USB USB which is short for Universal Serial Bus is a technology designed to make connecting devices to computers easier Originally developed in 1996 by a group of computer industry leaders that included Compaq Digital IBM Intel Microsoft NEC and Northern Telecom USB is quickly becoming the fir
4. Root Port 4 Device Ports 12Mbps High Speed 1 5Mbps Low Speed Depending on Device Requirements Isochronous and Asynchronous 127 when multiple hubs are daisy chained together Bus Power Self Power Activity per port DC6V 2 6A 500mA per port maximum 5 C 40 C for Safe Operation 0 80 for Safe Operation 4 0 x 3 75 x 1 0 3 7 oz 11 Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your USB 4 Port Hub contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below Customer Support 949 261 1288 Fax 949 261 8868 Bulletin Board 949 261 2888 33 6K 8 N 1 Email support linksys com Web http www linksys com FTP Site ftp linksys com 12 WLInNKSvyS http www linksys com Copyright 1999 Linksys All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA
5. TM COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS P roConnect S eries Copyright 1999 Linksys All Rights Reserved ProConnect is a registered trademark of Linksys Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their Or respective proprietors LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every USB 4 Port Hub is free from physi l cal defects in material and workmanship under normal use for One 1 year from the date of purchase If the product proves defective during this warranty period call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number Warranty is for repair or replacement only Linksys does not issue refunds BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND BAR CODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE AND BAR CODE When returning a product mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase and bar code IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION Linksys makes no war ranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documenta tion and all accompanying
6. USB hub has four rectangular A type ports where you can plug in USB devices To plug in a USB mouse keyboard or other device simply plug its A type cable into any of the hub s four A type ports The installation is complete To PC at Using the Hub with USB Devices Using the USB 4 Port Hub with a USB device is easy after plugging in the device just turn it on Your Windows 95 revision OSR2 and above Windows 98 or MacOS computer should auto matically detect it USB technology specifically allows devices to be inserted or removed while your PC s power is on it s true plug and play Note Your operating system must have USB sup port in order for you to utilize the USB 4 Port Hub For instance some earlier versions of Windows 95 do not support USB If you are not sure whether or not USB is supported by your operating system consult the documentation that came with the operating system 8 LED Indicators While you are using your USB 4 Port Hub one of the two power LEDs will be lit Depending on whether or not you have chosen to use your hub s AC power adapter you will see one of the follow ing light up Bus Powered Indicates that the USB Hub is in operation and is drawing power from your PC Self Powered Indicates that the USB Hub s AC power adapter is connected and is feeding power to the Hub and all devices connected to it If the self powered LED is ON the hub is not drawing power
7. ete the installation Step 1 e Plug in the AC power adapter optional The USB 4 Port Hub can run with or without its AC power adapter If you decide not to use the adapter the hub will draw its power supply from your computer s USB port If you have a notebook computer or if you have lots of devices connected to your computer you might want to use the AC power supply it can help boost signal strength between a PC and its devices and if you have a notebook it will help preserve your computer s battery life Some USB devices require more power than the hub can supply in self powered mode If you plug a device into your hub and it doesn t work proper ly it may need more power In this case you 6 should plug the AC adapter into your hub If you decide to use the AC adapter plug it into the hub s AC power adapter receptacle located on the rear of the hub now Step 2 e Plug your computer into the hub The USB 4 Port Hub came with a USB cable One end of the cable has a rectangular plug which is called an A type connector The other end of the cable has a square shaped plug or B type connec tor Insert the cable s square B type plug into the hub s Root Port which is located on the rear of the hub a Insert the other end of the cable the A type plug into your computer s USB port The computer is now connected to the hub Step 3 e Plug your USB device s into the hub The front of the
8. software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod ucts software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 i i i i FCC STATEMENT U se th IS g ul d e to l nstal th IS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim i Fi its for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC L In Ks ys p ro d u ct Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener USBHUB04 gy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However USB 4 Port Hub there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or device Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for
9. st choice for users who want to add peripherals to their computers USB is unique because it is plug and play which allows a computer to instantly recognize when a device like a keyboard mouse or scanner has been connected to it Once the device has been recognized it s ready to go no special setup is required Similarly USB supports hot swapping the insertion or removal of devices while the com puter is turned on You can swap one device for another without having to power down your sys tem or install any special software it really is that easy Another unique USB feature is its ability to allow multiple devices to be connected to a computer s single USB port The USB 4 Port Hub for exam ple splits a computer s USB port into four USB ports All four ports can operate simultaneously and independent of each other allowing easy 4 access to an enormous array of different devices at the same time Some of the devices that the USB 4 Port Hub sup ports include digital cameras and scanners joy sticks gamepads virtual reality headgear and gloves keyboards hard drives mice modems printers speakers and more Hardware Setup Before installing the hub make sure you have received all of the following items If any of the items are damaged or missing contact your ven dor for replacements e USB 4 Port Hub e AC Power Adapter e USB Cable After unpacking the hub follow the steps below to compl
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