Digi Edgeport/21 Edgeport/42, Edgeport/421, Installing the Hub Drivers, Using the Printer Port

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Edgeport/21,

Edgeport/42, Edgeport/421

These Edgeports are multi-connector converters for mobile and high-end workstation users who need to attach multiple serial (RS-232) ports, a printer port, and USB peripherals to a single USB upstream connector.

Cabling Edgeport

Type A

Type B

The Edgeport/42 and Edgeport/421 operate as self-powered hubs, requiring a power supply to function. (For more information about hubs, see “Understanding Hubs” on page 17.) Connect one end of the power supply into the back of your Edgeport and the other end into an AC outlet.* The Edgeport/21 derives its power from the host machine through the USB cable, and thus, does not require a power supply.

To connect your Edgeport to a PC or Hub, plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into a Digi Hubport. Plug the Type B end of the USB cable into the back of the Edgeport.

To connect a USB device to your Edgeport, plug the Type A end of the USB cable into one of the Edgeport/421 or Edgeport/42 USB Type A slots and the Type B end of the USB cable into the device.

* Power to the Edgeport/421 may be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit or Information Technology Equipment

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Rated Power Unit rated 5 V dc, at least 2.5 A if used in the U.S. and Canada or a power supply with similar rating and approved

 

 

 

 

 

by your local safety code if it is used elsewhere. For polarity, see diagram to the right.

 

 

 

 

Installing the Hub Drivers

For Windows 98, CE, SE, Me, 2000 and XP Users

After following the instructions described in “Cabling Edgeport” on this page, hub installation will be complete and you may continue with “Edgeport Driver Installation” on page 7.

For Windows NT Users

No separate process is required. Go to “Edgeport Driver Installation” on page 7.

Using the Printer Port

For Windows 98, CE, SE, Me, 2000, XP and NT Users

The parallel port on your Edgeport/421 and Edgeport/21 supports only printers. To use your new printer port:

1.From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers.

2.Right click on the printer you wish to use on your new port and select Properties.

3.In the Details tab, click on the drop down list box under Print to the following port and choose USBLPT1, then click OK.

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Contents Edgeport Table of Contents Edgeport Products Edgeport/8rr RJ-12 Pin Assignments Cabling EdgeportEdgeport/8r RJ-45 Pin Assignments Edgeport/21 Edgeport/42, Edgeport/421 Installing the Hub DriversUsing the Printer Port Edgeport/416 Edgeport/2c For Windows 98, CE, SE, Me, 2000, and XP Users Installing the Printer PortEdgeport/21c, Edgeport/22c For Windows XP, 2000, and 2003 Server Edgeport Driver InstallationFor Windows 98, and Me For Windows NTEdgeport Installation Guide 90000403 Rev. G For All Edgeports except the Edgeport/1 System Status LightFor all Edgeport Products except Edgeport/416 Mounting DiagramsGeneral Tab Edgeport Utility ProgramFor All Windows Operating Systems Edgeport Installation Guide 90000403 Rev. G Fast Reads Edgeport Installation Guide 90000403 Rev. G Version Tab Advanced Tab Understanding Hubs Example of a Typical Hub ConfigurationFor U.S. Government use Regulatory & Other InformationFor non-U.S. Government use FCC Regulation Part 15 Declaration of Conformity DoCEMC European Community CE Mark Declaration of Conformity DOCEuropean Contact UL/CSA Safety InformationEN55022 Digi International
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