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.

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.
A: Status Light Behavior Describes the LED status lights and what they indicate.
B: Configuring the Windows XP
Firewall
Provides instructions on how to configure Windows
XP's built-in firewall for use with the Lantronix UBox
device server.
C: Compliance Lists FCC, CE, and VCCI information.
D: Lantronix Software License
Agreement
E: Lantronix Warranty

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