Lantronix 2100, 4100 manual Using the UBox System Tray

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4: Using USB Devices on the Network

Using the UBox System Tray

The UBox System Tray on the Windows taskbar contains icons that enable you to access the following functions quickly and easily:

‹Access the UBox settings.

‹Configure Auto Connect.

‹Connect to and disconnect from USB devices on your UBox.

To use the system tray:

1.Find the Lantronix UBox System Tray icon . The System Tray is in the lower right corner of your screen (next to the time).

Figure 4-4. System Tray

2.Right-click the UBox application icon . A menu displays.

Figure 4-5. System Tray Menu

3. Select the desired function:

About Lantronix

Opens a window that displays the currently installed

UBox

software version.

 

 

UBox Settings

Opens the Lantronix UBox application.

 

 

Auto Connect

Opens the Auto Connect window to configure your

Settings

printers for Auto Connect mode.

 

 

Connect to

Allows you to connect to available USB devices. To

devices

connect, select your device from the list. USB

 

devices connected to your computer have a check

 

mark next to them. USB Devices connected to other

 

computers do not show.

 

 

Exit

Quits the Lantronix UBox System Tray and disables

 

the Auto Connect feature.

 

 

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Contents UBox USB Device Server User Guide Part Number Revision D JuneRevisions TrademarkCopyright Contacts Lantronix Corporate HeadquartersContents Changing the UBoxs Settings ContentsTechnical Support Resetting the UBox HardwareTroubleshooting USB Devices CE Mark Declaration of ConformityDisconnect Printer for Auto Connect Summary of Chapters Using This GuidePurpose and Audience Remaining chapters in this guide includeModel and Part Numbers IntroductionUSB Speeds and Throughput Connectivity to USB Devices Supported DevicesCompatible USB Devices Connectivity to a NetworkWhats Inside the Package Hub SupportRequirements Windows Windows XP and Vista 32 bitConnect the UBox’s Power Supply and Read the LEDs Installing the UBoxInstalling the UBox Hardware 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 UBoxOverview Using USB Devices on the NetworkConnecting Your USB Device Connect a USB Device to the UBoxReview the following information on the USB Devices tab Using USB Devices on the NetworkAction Status Connect a Networked USB DeviceDevice Name LocationDisconnect Your USB Devices One UBox with Multiple Users Using Multiple UBoxes and USB DevicesCompound Devices Multiple UBoxes and USB DevicesPC Connectivity to UBoxes and UBS Devices Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB DevicesUBox Groups on Multiple UDP Ports SummaryUsing the UBox System Tray Auto Connecting Printers To use the auto connect featureAuto Connect Enabled Disconnect Printer for Auto ConnectOn the USB Devices tab, select the UBox to disconnect Using Forced Device DisconnectTo use Forced Device 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 Separating Compound DevicesTypes of USB Devices To separate compound devicesChanging the UBoxs Settings Viewing UBox SettingsServer # Changing the UBoxs SettingsStatus column, the following may display 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 UDP Port Subnet MaskGateway 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 To update the firmware Restoring Default SettingsTo restore the UBox to factory settings 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 Before You Begin TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Status Lights ‹ OffTroubleshooting Status Lights on UBoxSystem Status Light Boot-UpSystem Status Lights 2 Off / System System 2 isOn / System Status 2 is OffTroubleshooting UDP Ports To ping the UBox Troubleshooting Network IssuesCommunication Between your PC and the UBox Is Not ListedFirewalls Resetting the UBox HardwarePower-Cycling or Using the Reset Button Final StepRebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button To boot into safe modeTo troubleshoot issues with multiple users of a USB device Troubleshooting USB DevicesTo troubleshoot problems with USB Devices 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= on and System 3= on System 2= OFF and System 3= OFFSystem 2= on and System 3= OFF 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 TCPCanada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard Compliance UBoxCE Mark Declaration of Conformity Manufacturers Name and AddressBCompliance UBox Australia/New ZealandDisclaimer and Supplementary Information 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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