Lantronix 2100 Using USB Devices on the Network, Overview, Connecting Your USB Device, USB Ports

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4: Using USB Devices on the Network

Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Connecting your USB device to the UBox's USB port.

Connecting to your networked USB device using the Lantronix UBox software:

−Using the Connect and Disconnect icons

−Using the Auto Connect feature for printers

Use your USB device by means of the Lantronix UBox.

Note: These instructions help you connect a USB device (e.g., a printer or scanner) to the UBox for the first time. We recommend that you only connect one USB device at a time. To connect additional devices, repeat these instructions for each device.

Connecting Your USB Device

Step 1 - Connect a USB Device to the UBox

1.Connect your USB device to any USB port on the Lantronix UBox.

Figure 4-1. Connecting a USB Device to the UBox

USB Ports

UBox User Guide

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Contents UBox USB Device Server User Guide Part Number Revision D JuneTrademark Copyright ContactsRevisions Lantronix Corporate HeadquartersContents Changing the UBoxs Settings ContentsResetting the UBox Hardware Troubleshooting USB DevicesTechnical Support CE Mark Declaration of ConformityDisconnect Printer for Auto Connect Using This Guide Purpose and AudienceSummary of Chapters Remaining chapters in this guide includeModel and Part Numbers IntroductionUSB Speeds and Throughput Supported Devices Compatible USB DevicesConnectivity to USB Devices Connectivity to a NetworkHub Support RequirementsWhats Inside the Package Windows Windows XP and Vista 32 bitInstalling the UBox Installing the UBox HardwareConnect the UBox’s Power Supply and Read the LEDs Connect the UBox to Your NetworkInstalling the UBox UDS4100 System LEDsInstalling the UBox Software To install the UBox SoftwareUSB Devices Tab Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox Software Servers Tab Displaying a UBoxUsing USB Devices on the Network Connecting Your USB DeviceOverview Connect a USB Device to the UBoxReview the following information on the USB Devices tab Using USB Devices on the NetworkAction Connect a Networked USB Device Device NameStatus LocationDisconnect Your USB Devices Using Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices Compound DevicesOne UBox with Multiple Users Multiple UBoxes and USB DevicesOther Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB Devices UBox Groups on Multiple UDP PortsPC Connectivity to UBoxes and UBS Devices SummaryUsing the UBox System Tray Auto Connecting Printers To use the auto connect featureAuto Connect Enabled Disconnect Printer for Auto ConnectUsing Forced Device Disconnect To use Forced Device DisconnectOn the USB Devices tab, select the UBox to disconnect From the Advanced menu, select Force Device DisconnectUsing Multi-and Single-User Connect Modes Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced MenuDevice Status Separating Compound Devices Types of USB DevicesSeparating Compound Devices To separate compound devicesChanging the UBoxs Settings Viewing UBox SettingsChanging the UBoxs Settings Status column, the following may displayServer # Server NameEditing Server Settings Access Tab To edit the UBox’s Settings on the Access TabUpdate the following settings as desired Firmware UpgradeConnect Mode Editing Server Settings Network Tab Assignment IP AddressIP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the UBox Subnet Mask GatewayUDP Port TCP PortEditing Server Settings USB Device Configuration Tab Number Location/SerialCfg Following information displays at the top Reenter Password Share Mode Applying, Canceling, or Removing Server SettingsConnection Restoring Default Settings To restore the UBox to factory settingsTo update the firmware Updating the UBoxs FirmwareUpdate Server Firmware Click the Close button UBox User GuideTo override network settings Overriding Server Network SettingsEnter the following information Refreshing Data You can get more information about ZeroConf atUpdating Personal Communication Settings Changing Local Software SettingsTo update your computer’s settings Client Name Changing Local Software SettingsMulticast Address Updating Server Access Settings Update the following information as neededTo view or remove USB device passwords Viewing or Removing Device PasswordsDevice Serial # Switching Between Sets of UBoxes Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Status LightsBefore You Begin ‹ OffTroubleshooting Status Lights on UBoxSystem Status Light Boot-UpSystem Status Lights 2 System 2 is On / SystemOff / System Status 2 is OffTroubleshooting UDP Ports Troubleshooting Network Issues Communication Between your PC and the UBoxTo ping the UBox Is Not ListedResetting the UBox Hardware Power-Cycling or Using the Reset ButtonFirewalls Final StepRebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button To boot into safe modeTroubleshooting USB Devices To troubleshoot problems with USB DevicesTo troubleshoot issues with multiple users of a USB device Technical SupportTroubleshooting Status Light Behavior Position of Status Lights on the UBoxIf System 1 green Status Light BehaviorSystem 2 red/amber blink System 2 and System 3 both Refer to -4. UBox Status Lights -- UBox is RunningSystem 2= OFF and System 3= OFF System 2= on and System 3= OFFSystem 2= on and System 3= on System 2=OFF and System 3= onConfiguring the Windows XP Firewall To determine Windows XP versionTo obtain your UDP and TCP port numbers AConfiguring the Windows XP FirewallTo obtain your IP address To obtain the Advanced Settings window Local Area Connection Properties Advanced TabAdvanced Settings Window To add your UDP Port to the firewallTo add your TCP port to the firewall To close the remaining windowsTo access your firewall software Select On Click the Exceptions tab UBox User Guide11. Exceptions Tab Select UDP Click OK 13. Add a Port Window TCPCompliance UBox CE Mark Declaration of ConformityCanada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard Manufacturers Name and AddressAustralia/New Zealand Disclaimer and Supplementary InformationBCompliance UBox TranslationRoHS Notice SLB SLP SCS SLS DSCDeclaration of Conformity CCompliance UBox Manufacturer’s Contact Lantronix Software License Agreement DLantronix Software License Agreement Lantronix Warranty

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