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

4: Using USB Devices on the Network

Each USB port has a green status LED light. These lights indicate whether the current software/firmware supports your USB device.

A solid green light indicates that the UBox supports your device.

A slowly blinking light indicates that the UBox does not currently support your USB device. Please contact Lantronix if a light is blinking slowly.

2.On the Start menu, click ProgramsÆLantronix UBox USB Device ServerÆUBox USB Device Server.

The Lantronix UBox USB Device Server window opens. The USB Devices tab displays a list of USB devices currently connected to each UBox on the network, the status of the software connection, and the location (UBox name and port) on the UBox to which it is attached.

In the example below, UBox 1: 4 means the device is attached to the fourth port of UBox 4100 1. Initially, your UBox location (name) displays as Unnamed.

Note: If you do not see your USB device, please proceed to Troubleshooting: USB Devices on page 57.

Figure 4-2. USB Devices Tab Showing Attached Devices

3. Review the following information on the USB Devices tab.

Action

The Connect/Disconnect icon connects and disconnects the USB device. The icon is green for Connect and red for Disconnect.

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Contents

Part Number Revision D June UBox USB Device Server User Guide Copyright Contacts TrademarkRevisions Lantronix Corporate Headquarters Contents Contents Changing the UBoxs Settings Troubleshooting USB Devices Resetting the UBox HardwareTechnical Support CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect Purpose and Audience Using This GuideSummary of Chapters Remaining chapters in this guide include USB Speeds and Throughput IntroductionModel and Part Numbers Compatible USB Devices Supported DevicesConnectivity to USB Devices Connectivity to a Network Requirements Hub SupportWhats Inside the Package Windows Windows XP and Vista 32 bit Installing the UBox Hardware Installing the UBoxConnect the UBox’s Power Supply and Read the LEDs Connect the UBox to Your Network UDS4100 System LEDs Installing the UBox To install the UBox Software Installing the UBox Software USB Devices Tab Servers Tab Displaying a UBox Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox Software Connecting Your USB Device Using USB Devices on the NetworkOverview Connect a USB Device to the UBox Action Using USB Devices on the NetworkReview the following information on the USB Devices tab Device Name Connect a Networked USB DeviceStatus Location Disconnect Your USB Devices Compound Devices Using Multiple UBoxes and USB DevicesOne UBox with Multiple Users Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices UBox Groups on Multiple UDP Ports Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB DevicesPC Connectivity to UBoxes and UBS Devices Summary Using the UBox System Tray To use the auto connect feature Auto Connecting Printers Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect Auto Connect Enabled To use Forced Device Disconnect Using Forced Device DisconnectOn the USB Devices tab, select the UBox to disconnect From the Advanced menu, select Force Device Disconnect Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu Using Multi-and Single-User Connect Modes Device Status Types of USB Devices Separating Compound DevicesSeparating Compound Devices To separate compound devices Viewing UBox Settings Changing the UBoxs Settings Status column, the following may display Changing the UBoxs SettingsServer # Server Name To edit the UBox’s Settings on the Access Tab Editing Server Settings Access Tab Connect Mode Firmware UpgradeUpdate the following settings as desired Editing Server Settings Network Tab IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the UBox IP AddressAssignment Gateway Subnet MaskUDP Port TCP Port Editing Server Settings USB Device Configuration Tab Cfg Location/SerialNumber Following information displays at the top Connection Applying, Canceling, or Removing Server SettingsReenter Password Share Mode To restore the UBox to factory settings Restoring Default SettingsTo update the firmware Updating the UBoxs Firmware Click the Close button UBox User Guide Update Server Firmware Enter the following information Overriding Server Network SettingsTo override network settings You can get more information about ZeroConf at Refreshing Data To update your computer’s settings Changing Local Software SettingsUpdating Personal Communication Settings Multicast Address Changing Local Software SettingsClient Name Update the following information as needed Updating Server Access Settings Device Serial # Viewing or Removing Device PasswordsTo view or remove USB device passwords Switching Between Sets of UBoxes Troubleshooting Status Lights TroubleshootingBefore You Begin ‹ Off Status Lights on UBox Troubleshooting System Status Lights 2 Boot-UpSystem Status Light On / System System 2 isOff / System Status 2 is Off Troubleshooting UDP Ports Communication Between your PC and the UBox Troubleshooting Network IssuesTo ping the UBox Is Not Listed Power-Cycling or Using the Reset Button Resetting the UBox HardwareFirewalls Final Step To boot into safe mode Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button To troubleshoot problems with USB Devices Troubleshooting USB DevicesTo troubleshoot issues with multiple users of a USB device Technical Support Troubleshooting Position of Status Lights on the UBox Status Light Behavior System 2 red/amber blink Status Light BehaviorIf System 1 green Refer to -4. UBox Status Lights -- UBox is Running System 2 and System 3 both System 2= on and System 3= OFF System 2= OFF and System 3= OFFSystem 2= on and System 3= on System 2=OFF and System 3= on To determine Windows XP version Configuring the Windows XP Firewall To obtain your IP address AConfiguring the Windows XP FirewallTo obtain your UDP and TCP port numbers Local Area Connection Properties Advanced Tab To obtain the Advanced Settings window To add your UDP Port to the firewall Advanced Settings Window To close the remaining windows To add your TCP port to the firewall Select On Click the Exceptions tab UBox User Guide To access your firewall software 11. Exceptions Tab 13. Add a Port Window TCP Select UDP Click OK CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Compliance UBoxCanada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard Manufacturers Name and Address Disclaimer and Supplementary Information Australia/New ZealandBCompliance UBox Translation SLB SLP SCS SLS DSC RoHS Notice Declaration of Conformity CCompliance UBox Manufacturer’s Contact Lantronix Software License Agreement DLantronix Software License Agreement Lantronix Warranty