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1 U SER G UIDE W IRELESS USB H UB AND A DAPTER K IT / W IRELESS USB D EVICE A DAPTER K IT Model: 29570 (4-port Hub) /29571 (1-port Device Adapter).
1 Introduction........................ ............................................................ ............................... ..............................2 Features............................. .................................................
2 Thank you for purchasing the TruLink ™ Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit. This product utilizes the latest in wireless technology, so you can connec t USB enabled devices such as printers, external hard drives, and digital cameras up to 30 feet away.
3 Full support for printers, sca nners, cameras, MP3 players, ext ernal hard drives, and other USB peripherals Access and device-sharing s upport for as many as th ree associated computers .
4 Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Vista® 32-bit S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS.
5 Wireless USB Host Adapter for your computer Wireless USB Hub for your USB devices Two (2) Dipole Antennas (for USB Adapter and USB Hub) 3ft USB A Male/Mini-B Male Cable USB Exten.
6 1 2 W IRELESS USB H OST A DAPTER 1. Link: Data Connection Indicator • LED is solid when trans fer device is connected • LED blinks when data is being transferred 2.
7 1 W IRELESS USB H UB (4- PORT )-29570 1. PWR: Power Indicator • LED is solid when power is applied 2. 1-2-3-4: USB Status Indicator • Illuminated number/symbol indicates the USB por t/s that is currently syn ced with a USB enabled device 3. PWR plug • Power adapter socket 4.
8 1 2 3 4 5 W IRELESS USB D EVICE A DAPTER (1- PORT )-29571 1. PWR: Power Indicator • LED is solid when power is applied. 2. PWR plug • Power adapter socket 3.
9 IMPORTANT NOTE: • If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack 2 (SP 2) is required. Verify that this h as been installed before installing the Wireless USB Hub and Adapter Kit software.
10 This will take you to the TruLink Wireless USB Kit InstallShield Wizard. Click “Next” to go to proceed with the install. Read and accept the Wireles s USB Kit software License Agreement by clicking “Yes”.
11 After the software installs your installation is complete and you can hit the “Finish” bu tton to exit the wizard. Important: reboot/restart if prompted. Step 2-Driver Installation for the Wireless USB Host Adapter 1. Open the Wireless USB Manager by double-clicking the icon on the ic on tray at the bottom of your desktop.
12 The Wireless USB Manager w ill open and instruct you on what to do next. 2. Make sure the antenna is connect ed to the Wireless USB Host Adapter. 3.
13 Windows will automatically install the appropriate Wireless USB Host A dapter drivers and you will get a Successful Install message pop-up su ch as the following to let you know it was successful. In the Wireless USB Manager, the TruLink Hub icon will appear in grey letting you know it is ready for connection.
14 Step 3 – Driver Installation for the Wireless USB Hub 1. Make sure the antenna is connected to the Wireless USB Hub. 2. Plug the supplied power adapter into your Wireless USB Hub.
15 You can now connect your USB enabled devices to the Wireless USB Hu b (1-port as shown below) just as you would to your computer. Your devices will follow the same plug and unplug proc ess so you may need to first eject your USB device from your PC before unplugging it from the Wirel ess USB Hub if you need to unplug it for any reason.
16 W IRELESS USB M ANAGER The Wireless USB Manager is simple and easy to use interface to manage your Wireless USB devices and control your Wireless USB Host Adapter setting s. The Wireless USB M anager can be accessed via Wireless USB Manager Icon in the Windows tr ay (Figure: Wireless USB Manager Icon).
17 The V IEW menu will give the option of what type of de vices you wish to display (All Devices, Connected Devices and Not Connected Devices). The O PTIONS menu will give the option to launch Host Settings window and turn the Wireless USB Host Adapter radio on or off.
18 Figure: Host Settings - General To manage the Wireless USB Host Adapter settings, eit her select “Host Settings” in the “Option” menu of the Wireless USB Manager application or right click on the Wireless USB Manager icon in the Windows tray.
19 Figure: Host Settings - Advanced A DVANCED TAB (Figure: Host Settings – Advanced) 1. Channel selection: this func tion allows you to set manually a radio channel for the wireless communication (combination of Band Group and Channel). For optimal performance, the automatic setting is recommended.
20 U SING YOUR W IRELESS USB H UB IN WIRED M ODE Your Wireless USB Hub can also be used wired mode. Make sure the position of the WIRELESS/WIRED switch is in the WIRED position.
21 Operating System Support Microsoft XP 32-bit; Microsoft Vista 32-bit PHY Data Rate 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160M bps, 200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Frequency 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz (WiMedia Band Group 1) Number of Channel 7 channels (3 FFI + 4 TFI) RF Modulation Type QPSK/DCM Interface USB 2.
22 At Cables To Go, we want you to be totally confident in your purchase. That is why we offer a one year warranty on this device. If you experience problems due to workmanship or material defect for the duration of this warranty, we will repair or replace this device.
23 ! Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow the device to function. Refer to the specifications in this manual for power level of the unit. ! Liquid: If this unit or its corresponding power adapter has had liquid spilled on or in it, do not attempt to use the unit.
24 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm ful interference, and (2) this devic e must accept any interference received, including interference th at may cause undesired operation.
25 C ABLE ASSOCIATION WI TH OTHER DEVICES A SSOCIATION C ONCEPT In order to establish a secure wireless connection, both the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Wireless USB devices must exchange informat ion about each other. This is done vi a cable or pin association.
26 Fi g ure: Cable Association C ABLE A SSOCIATION P ROCEDURE Cable association steps: Examples/F igures shown used with the associ ation of the TruLink Wireless USB to VGA Adapter 1. Make sure that the Wireless USB Manager is running. Check your Windows tray for the Wireless USB Manager icon (Figure: Wireless USB Manager).
27 Figure: Wireless VGA Adapter and TruLink Hub Connected Associated Wireless USB De vice Adapters will appear as icons in the Wireless USB Manager. When the Wireless USB Device Adapt er is connected to your computer, the icon will appear in color (Figure: Wireless VGA Adapter and TruLink Hub Connected).
28 Figure: Discovery Mode Screen P IN A SSOCIATION P ROCEDURE Pin association steps: Examples/Figures shown used with the association of the TruLink Wireless USB to VGA Adapter 1. Make sure your Wireles s USB Device Adapter is powered on and your Wireless USB Host Adapter is connected to your computer .
29 Figure: Discovery Mode in Process Figure: Pin Association Entry 2. The Wireless USB Host w ill search for any available Wireless VGA Adapter within its range. Note that this operation can take up to 20 seconds (Figure: Discovery Mode in Process). 3.
30 4. Enter the PIN of the Wireless VGA Adapter (4-digi t PIN) and click Accept Association. The Wireless VGA Adapter and Wireless USB Host Adapter are now associated and ready for operation. P IN C HANGE P ROCEDURE The default PIN setting for the Wireless USB Hub is “1234”.
31 3. Make sure the WIRELESS/WIRED swit ch on your Wireless VGA Adapter is in the WIRELESS position and the power cable is plugged in your Wireless VGA Adapter. Connect t he USB cable between your Wireless VGA Adapter and any avai lable USB port on your computer.
32 4. Click Install this driver software anyway. 5. To change pin, click “Change PIN” A PPENDIX.
33 6. Enter a 4-Digit PIN (0-9) and click OK. 7. If your PIN is valid, a Window displaying yo ur new PIN will appear. Press OK. Your PIN has been successfully changed. IMPORTANT: please exit the Trulink PI N Utility application (Exit button as shown on figure in step 5) bef ore unplugging the USB cable between your Wireless VGA Adapter and your PC.
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