Lantronix 4100, 2100 manual Disconnect Your USB Devices

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4: Using USB Devices on the Network

Note: The default configuration of the UBox is Multi-User Connect Mode. In this mode, all USB devices are shared in a one-at-a-time mode. If a device is in use by another user, that USB device's status displays as In Use By [ComputerName].

Before you can use the device, you must connect to it to gain exclusive access. When you are finished using the device, you must disconnect from it before others can use it.

When you select a USB device, information displays in the Device Details section of the window. Typically, this information includes:

Name

Name for the USB device programmed into the device by the

 

vendor. If you rename the device (see Editing Server Settings:

 

USB Device Configuration Tab on page 36), the custom name

 

displays as Name.

USB Desc

Description of the device programmed into the device by the

 

vendor. Cannot be changed.

 

 

VID/PID

Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) programmed into the

 

device by the vendor.

 

 

Serial No.

Serial number of the device programmed into the device by

 

the vendor.

 

 

Share Mode

Indicates type of connection to the specific USB device:

 

Shared: Allows multiple computers to connect to and

 

disconnect from the USB device. Default.

 

Dedicated: Dedicates the USB device to a specific computer.

 

 

Password Required

If Yes, the user must enter a password to view and update

 

this USB device.

 

 

Local Password Saved

If Yes, the user must enter a password to access the USB

 

device.

 

Note: If the user chooses Remember Password when

 

connecting to a password-protected USB device, the

 

password is saved in the Local Settings tab. (See Viewing or

 

Removing Device Passwords on page 47.)

 

 

Type

Type of device programmed into the device by the vendor.

 

 

Auto-Connect

If Yes, automatically connects to your computer when you

 

have a print job queued and disconnects when the job is

 

finished.

 

 

2. Repeat the procedure above for every USB device you want to use.

Step 3 - Disconnect Your USB Device(s)

When you have finished using your USB device, you must virtually disconnect it from your computer before it is available to everyone else on the network.

1.Open the Lantronix UBox application.

2.Select the USB device and click the Disconnect icon . The status changes to Available.

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Contents Part Number Revision D June UBox USB Device Server User GuideLantronix Corporate Headquarters TrademarkCopyright Contacts RevisionsContents Contents Changing the UBoxs SettingsCE Mark Declaration of Conformity Resetting the UBox HardwareTroubleshooting USB Devices Technical SupportDisconnect Printer for Auto Connect Remaining chapters in this guide include Using This GuidePurpose and Audience Summary of ChaptersModel and Part Numbers IntroductionUSB Speeds and Throughput Connectivity to a Network Supported DevicesCompatible USB Devices Connectivity to USB DevicesWindows Windows XP and Vista 32 bit Hub SupportRequirements Whats Inside the PackageConnect the UBox to Your Network Installing the UBoxInstalling the UBox Hardware Connect the UBox’s Power Supply and Read the LEDsUDS4100 System LEDs Installing the UBoxTo install the UBox Software Installing the UBox SoftwareUSB Devices Tab Servers Tab Displaying a UBox Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox SoftwareConnect a USB Device to the UBox Using USB Devices on the NetworkConnecting Your USB Device OverviewReview the following information on the USB Devices tab Using USB Devices on the NetworkAction Location Connect a Networked USB DeviceDevice Name StatusDisconnect Your USB Devices Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices Using Multiple UBoxes and USB DevicesCompound Devices One UBox with Multiple UsersSummary Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB DevicesUBox Groups on Multiple UDP Ports PC Connectivity to UBoxes and UBS DevicesUsing the UBox System Tray To use the auto connect feature Auto Connecting PrintersDisconnect Printer for Auto Connect Auto Connect EnabledFrom the Advanced menu, select Force Device Disconnect Using Forced Device DisconnectTo use Forced Device Disconnect On the USB Devices tab, select the UBox to disconnectForced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu Using Multi-and Single-User Connect ModesDevice Status To separate compound devices Separating Compound DevicesTypes of USB Devices Separating Compound DevicesViewing UBox Settings Changing the UBoxs SettingsServer Name Changing the UBoxs SettingsStatus column, the following may display Server #To edit the UBox’s Settings on the Access Tab Editing Server Settings 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 TCP Port Subnet MaskGateway UDP 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 Updating the UBoxs Firmware Restoring Default SettingsTo restore the UBox to factory settings To update the firmwareClick the Close button UBox User Guide Update Server FirmwareTo override network settings Overriding Server Network SettingsEnter the following information You can get more information about ZeroConf at Refreshing DataUpdating Personal Communication Settings Changing Local Software SettingsTo update your computer’s settings Client Name Changing Local Software SettingsMulticast Address Update the following information as needed Updating Server Access SettingsTo view or remove USB device passwords Viewing or Removing Device PasswordsDevice Serial # Switching Between Sets of UBoxes ‹ Off TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Status Lights Before You BeginStatus Lights on UBox TroubleshootingSystem Status Light Boot-UpSystem Status Lights 2 Status 2 is Off System 2 isOn / System Off / SystemTroubleshooting UDP Ports Is Not Listed Troubleshooting Network IssuesCommunication Between your PC and the UBox To ping the UBoxFinal Step Resetting the UBox HardwarePower-Cycling or Using the Reset Button FirewallsTo boot into safe mode Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset ButtonTechnical Support Troubleshooting USB DevicesTo troubleshoot problems with USB Devices To troubleshoot issues with multiple users of a USB deviceTroubleshooting Position of Status Lights on the UBox Status Light BehaviorIf System 1 green Status Light BehaviorSystem 2 red/amber blink Refer to -4. UBox Status Lights -- UBox is Running System 2 and System 3 bothSystem 2=OFF and System 3= on System 2= OFF and System 3= OFFSystem 2= on and System 3= OFF System 2= on and System 3= onTo determine Windows XP version Configuring the Windows XP FirewallTo obtain your UDP and TCP port numbers AConfiguring the Windows XP FirewallTo obtain your IP address Local Area Connection Properties Advanced Tab To obtain the Advanced Settings windowTo add your UDP Port to the firewall Advanced Settings WindowTo close the remaining windows To add your TCP port to the firewallSelect On Click the Exceptions tab UBox User Guide To access your firewall software11. Exceptions Tab 13. Add a Port Window TCP Select UDP Click OKManufacturers Name and Address Compliance UBoxCE Mark Declaration of Conformity Canada Digital Apparatus EMI StandardTranslation Australia/New ZealandDisclaimer and Supplementary Information BCompliance UBoxSLB SLP SCS SLS DSC RoHS NoticeDeclaration of Conformity CCompliance UBox Manufacturer’s Contact Lantronix Software License Agreement DLantronix Software License Agreement Lantronix Warranty
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