Belkin P73121, F1U126-KIT user manual Software Installation, Usage - 4 PCs to 1 device mode

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Software Installation

There are two driver disks included with the package. Make sure you put in the correct disk in your computer depending on your operating system. When the setup program asks you what model switch you have, make sure you select F1U126.

•For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® (disk P72735), click on START, then click RUN. In the space, enter “a:\BITRONIX.exe”. The setup program will commence. Follow the on-screen instructions.

•For MS-DOS (disk P72735), enter the following at the command prompt: copy a:\DOS\swport.com c:\

•For Windows® 3.x (disk P72736), click on FILE, then click RUN. In the space, enter “a:\Setup.exe”. The setup program will commence. Follow the on-screen instructions.

For proper operation, make sure that:

•The Bitronics software is loaded on both computers. Note that it is not necessary that both computers be of the same operating system. Just make sure that the correct Bitronics software is installed based on the operating system.

•The software and drivers of the device to be shared (i.e. printer, scanner, etc…) is also loaded on both computers. This is necessary for each computer to access and use the shared device properly.

Usage – 4 PCs to 1 device mode

When you have four PCs sharing one device (such as a printer, scanner or Zip® Drive), you do not need to use the software. The AutoSwitch automatically scans all four computers waiting for a print job or requests access to the shared device. When a computer needs access, the AutoSwitch automatically connects the device to that computer. After the computer is done accessing the device, then the AutoSwitch returns to its normal polling mode.

Sharing one scanner, one Zip® Drive, or one printer is easy and seamless with the Bitronics AutoSwitch. And since it is automatic, operating systems such as Windows® 95 and higher will automatically detect devices through the AutoSwitch such as a Zip® Drive, as if it was connected directly to

the computer.

You will see the LEDs flashing back and forth on all the ports on the Bitronics AutoSwitch. When it locks onto a port, the LED on that port remains lit.

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