Lantronix 4100, 2100 manual Using This Guide, Purpose and Audience, Summary of Chapters

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1: Using This Guide

Purpose and Audience

The Lantronix UBox USB Device Server makes it possible to share USB devices such as printers, scanners, and storage drives over a Local Area Network. This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UBox 2100 and UBox 4100.

Summary of Chapters

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

Chapter

Description

 

 

2: Introduction

Describes the main features, the required hardware

 

and software, and a list of items included with the unit.

3: Installing the UBox

Provides instructions on installing the UBox hardware

 

and software.

4:Using USB Devices on the Network Provides instructions for connecting to, using, and disconnecting from a USB device.

5: Changing the UBox's Settings

Describes how to change the UBox's settings to meet

 

your specific needs.

6:Changing Local Software Settings Describes how to change local settings such as the access password and TCP port.

7: Troubleshooting

Explains how to interpret the status lights and to

 

diagnose problems with UDP ports, your network, and

 

USB devices. Includes Lantronix Technical Support

 

contact information.

 

 

8: Status Light Behavior

Describes the LED status lights and what they indicate.

 

 

A: Configuring the Windows XP

Provides instructions on how to configure Windows

Firewall

XP's built-in firewall for use with the Lantronix UBox

 

device server.

 

 

B: Compliance – UBox 4100

 

 

 

C: Compliance – UBox 2100

 

 

 

D:Lantronix Software License

 

Agreement

 

 

 

E: Lantronix Warranty

 

 

 

UBox User Guide

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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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