Using USB Devices on the Network, Overview | Lantronix 2100, 4100

4: Using USB Devices on the Network

Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Connecting your USB device to the UBox's USB port.

Connecting to your networked USB device using the Lantronix UBox software:

−Using the Connect and Disconnect icons

−Using the Auto Connect feature for printers

Use your USB device by means of the Lantronix UBox.

Note: These instructions help you connect a USB device (e.g., a printer or scanner) to the UBox for the first time. We recommend that you only connect one USB device at a time. To connect additional devices, repeat these instructions for each device.

Connecting Your USB Device

Step 1 - Connect a USB Device to the UBox

1.Connect your USB device to any USB port on the Lantronix UBox.

Figure 4-1. Connecting a USB Device to the UBox

USB Ports

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Contents

UBox USB Device Server User Guide Part Number Revision D June Trademark Copyright ContactsRevisions Lantronix Corporate Headquarters Contents Changing the UBoxs Settings Contents Resetting the UBox Hardware Troubleshooting USB DevicesTechnical Support CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect Using This Guide Purpose and AudienceSummary of Chapters Remaining chapters in this guide include Model and Part Numbers IntroductionUSB Speeds and Throughput Supported Devices Compatible USB DevicesConnectivity to USB Devices Connectivity to a Network Hub Support RequirementsWhats Inside the Package Windows Windows XP and Vista 32 bit Installing the UBox Installing the UBox HardwareConnect the UBox’s Power Supply and Read the LEDs Connect the UBox to Your Network Installing the UBox UDS4100 System LEDs Installing the UBox Software To install the UBox Software USB Devices Tab Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox Software Servers Tab Displaying a UBox Using USB Devices on the Network Connecting Your USB DeviceOverview Connect a USB Device to the UBox Review the following information on the USB Devices tab Using USB Devices on the NetworkAction Connect a Networked USB Device Device NameStatus Location Disconnect Your USB Devices Using Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices Compound DevicesOne UBox with Multiple Users Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB Devices UBox Groups on Multiple UDP PortsPC Connectivity to UBoxes and UBS Devices Summary Using the UBox System Tray Auto Connecting Printers To use the auto connect feature Auto Connect Enabled Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect Using Forced Device Disconnect To use Forced Device DisconnectOn the USB Devices tab, select the UBox to disconnect From the Advanced menu, select Force Device Disconnect Using Multi-and Single-User Connect Modes Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu Device Status Separating Compound Devices Types of USB DevicesSeparating Compound Devices To separate compound devices Changing the UBoxs Settings Viewing UBox Settings Changing the UBoxs Settings Status column, the following may displayServer # Server Name Editing Server Settings Access Tab To edit the UBox’s Settings on the Access Tab Update the following settings as desired Firmware UpgradeConnect Mode Editing Server Settings Network Tab Assignment IP AddressIP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the UBox Subnet Mask GatewayUDP Port TCP Port Editing 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 Restoring Default Settings To restore the UBox to factory settingsTo update the firmware Updating the UBoxs Firmware Update Server Firmware Click the Close button UBox User Guide To override network settings Overriding Server Network SettingsEnter the following information Refreshing Data You can get more information about ZeroConf at Updating 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 needed To view or remove USB device passwords Viewing or Removing Device PasswordsDevice Serial # Switching Between Sets of UBoxes Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Status LightsBefore You Begin ‹ Off Troubleshooting Status Lights on UBox System Status Light Boot-UpSystem Status Lights 2 System 2 is On / SystemOff / System Status 2 is Off Troubleshooting UDP Ports Troubleshooting Network Issues Communication Between your PC and the UBoxTo ping the UBox Is Not Listed Resetting the UBox Hardware Power-Cycling or Using the Reset ButtonFirewalls Final Step Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button To boot into safe mode Troubleshooting USB Devices To troubleshoot problems with USB DevicesTo troubleshoot issues with multiple users of a USB device Technical Support Troubleshooting Status Light Behavior Position of Status Lights on the UBox If System 1 green Status Light BehaviorSystem 2 red/amber blink System 2 and System 3 both Refer to -4. UBox Status Lights -- UBox is Running System 2= OFF and System 3= OFF System 2= on and System 3= OFFSystem 2= on and System 3= on System 2=OFF and System 3= on Configuring the Windows XP Firewall To determine Windows XP version To 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 Tab Advanced Settings Window To add your UDP Port to the firewall To add your TCP port to the firewall To close the remaining windows To access your firewall software Select On Click the Exceptions tab UBox User Guide 11. Exceptions Tab Select UDP Click OK 13. Add a Port Window TCP Compliance UBox CE Mark Declaration of ConformityCanada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard Manufacturers Name and Address Australia/New Zealand Disclaimer and Supplementary InformationBCompliance UBox Translation RoHS Notice SLB SLP SCS SLS DSC Declaration of Conformity CCompliance UBox Manufacturer’s Contact Lantronix Software License Agreement DLantronix Software License Agreement Lantronix Warranty