Good Way Technology FW2140 4 Port Wireless USB Server User Manual

Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. 4 Port Wireless USB Server

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4-Port Wireless
USB Server
User's Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety instructions ...............................................................4
Copyright...............................................................................4
Trademarks ...........................................................................4
Introduction...........................................................................5
Features.................................................................................5
Package contents.................................................................5
Connectivity..........................................................................6
System requirement.............................................................6
Product overview..................................................................7
Connection............................................................................8
- Power connection...................................................................... 8
- Network connection..................................................................10
Utility installation................................................................ 13
Utility operation .................................................................. 14
- Getting started..........................................................................14
- Device mapping........................................................................16
- Device request .........................................................................18
- Device setting...........................................................................20
- Printer sharing..........................................................................23
- Server manager .......................................................................25
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- Home page...............................................................................35
- Network page ...........................................................................36
- Status page ..............................................................................37
- Upgrade page...........................................................................37
- Log page ..................................................................................38
- Settings page ...........................................................................39
Regulatory compliance...................................................... 40
- FCC conditions.........................................................................40
- CE ............................................................................................40
- WEEE information....................................................................40
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please
save and read the User's Manual completely. The style of the
product shown in this User's Manual may be different from the actual
unit due to various models.
Safety instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
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checked by a service technician:
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
• The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
• The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
• The equipment has not been working well or cannot get
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Copyright
This document contains proprietary information protected
by copyright. All right are reserved. No part of this manual
may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other
means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property
of their respective owners or companies.
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Introduction
This server allows you to control the USB devices (such as
multi-function printer, scanner, keyboard and etc.) using a
computer through a network. it provides USB2.0 full-speed
data transmission rate up to 480Mbps, and 4 USB device
connections are supported. Except the Ethernet connection,
the built-in WiFi connection allows you to access these USB
devices without 5 meters limitation of USB cable.
Features
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Package contents
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Connectivity
- The USB server provides the following connections to your
USB devices
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System requirement
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Product overview
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1 WiFi antenna
2 Reset button: Presses to restore the factory default settings.
3 Link/Act: ŶLights green when connecting to an available
network.
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transmitting.
4 Power indicator: Lights up when the power is on.
5 Signal strength: Displays the status of signal strength.
6 RJ-45 Ethernet connector: Connects to an available LAN
(Local area network).
7 LED indicator : Lights up when a USB type-A connector is
used.
8 USB 2.0 type-A connector: Connects to a desired USB
device.
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Connection
Power connection
To power the USB server, choose one of the below
methods. Power LED lights up when the USB server's
power is on.
DC-In
Plug the supplied power adapter into a wall outlet and the
other end to the USB server's DC power jack.
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Power cable
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terminal block.
2. Tighten the screw using
screwdriver.
3. Plug the power terminal block into
the USB server according to the
connector's orientation.
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Network connection
This USB server can connect to an available LAN (Local
Area Network) using wire or wireless. Select one of the
following methods to connect the USB server. Note that the
connection diagrams shown below are examples only. The
real applications may be different from the actual conditions.
Wireless connection
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Wire connection
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PC connection
Connect the USB server to a computer using Ethernet cable
directly if you do not have a network.
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USB devices connection
Connect USB device(s) to the USB server when the USB
server has been connected to a LAN. The supported USB
devices of this USB server are USB printers, USB multi-
function printers, USB scanners, USB hard drives, USB
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Utility installation
Note that the following descriptions of software installation
and operations are on the Windows Operation System
platform. Although the screen shots shown on this
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complete the installation procedure.
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when the utility dialog window pop-up on the screen.
4. The utility's shortcut will appear on the system tray when
the installation is complete.
Note: Please install the utility before connecting the USB
server to a computer.
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Utility operation
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which are connected to the USB server. With the utility, the
connected USB devices can be used by different users
as long as the users are connecting to the same LAN and
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The USB server is designed for monopoly type connection
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has to
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Utility installation
chapter
) and USB device drivers (refer to the USB device
user's manual) to the computer you wish to connect.
2. Power on the USB device, refer to the Connection >
Power connection chapter.
3. Connect the USB server to a computer, refer to the
Connection > Wireless connection or Wire connection
chapter.
4. Launch the utility.
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5. Utility's main menu.
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1Menu bar: Presents the command list and graphic user
interfaces.
2Function Panel: Lists the function of USB server utility.
3Main window: Lists the connected device server and
USB devices.
4Server/Device Details Panel: Displays the detailed
information which are selected on the main window.
5Log panel: List the log of the USB server. Shows useful
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Device mapping
1. Click < Device Mapping > on the function panel.
2. Click the < > on the toolbar to start the device
mapping after connecting USB devices.
3. All the connected USB devices will be listed as a tree
hierarchy under the USB server on the main window after
a while.
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4. By default, all the detected USB devices will be
connected automatically when mapping procedure is
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bring up the pop-up menu and then select < Connect
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5. To disable the connection, right click the desired USB
device on the Main window of Device Mapping, and
then select < Disconnect >.
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Device request
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be used by multi-users through the USB device. Note that
only one user can access a USB device at a time. When
the status of USB device shows Busy, it means this USB
device has been claimed by one user already. To access
this USB device, you have to request that user to relinquish
the connection.
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Device Mapping to bring up the pop-up menu, and
then select <Device Request>. Alternatively, you can
select <Device Request> from Menu bar.
2. A message will appear on the screen when the request
has been sent successfully, and then click <OK>.
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3. The current user which is accessing the USB device
will receive a Device Free Request message as shown
below.
4. The current user can either click <Free> to release the
USB device or click <Ignore> the reject the request.
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Device setting
To setup the connection of USB device, right click the
desired USB device to bring up the pop-up menu, and then
select Settings.
Automatically connect this device
The auto connection can be enabled or disabled for each
device. By default, the auto connection is enabled for all
USB devices after mapping. To change the default setting,
uncheck this option, and then click <Save> to exit.
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Reconnect the device if the connection is loss
You may re-establish the connection back with the device
if disconnecting. To enable the auto re-connect back to the
network as your default setting, tick this option, otherwise
re-connect the network manually. To exit the setting window,
click <Save>.
Note: The reasons for disconnection may include the
following: USB server is power cycled, USB device is
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device is connected.
1. Tick Launch a program when this device connects
option.
2. Click <Browse> to set the path of the application which
needs to be launched, then click <Save> to exit the
dialog window.
3. A message as shown below will appear on the screen if
the setting is successful, and then click <OK!WRFRQ¿UP
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Printer sharing
This application enables the connected printer as a printer
server. To share the printer among multiple users, follow the
steps below.
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2. Connect the printer to the USB server.
3. Disconnect the printer from the main window of
Device Mapping.
4. Click the Printer Sharing button on the Menu bar to
open the Printer Sharing window.
5. When the Printer Sharing window is opened, the
connected printers will be scanned, saved and listed.
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6. Tick the printer which is connected, and then click
<Save> button to close the window.
7. Once the printer is set to a printer server, it remains free
except the printer is accessed and becomes Busy when
a user prints to the printer. The printing jobs from multiple
user will be executed on a time sharing basis.
Remove the obsolete printer
To remove the obsolete printer, right click the selected
printer, and then select <Remove> option on the Printer
Sharing window. The obsolete printer means the driver
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which is not an obsolete printer is banned. The user will
receive the message as Printer XXX: Is not an obsolete
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Server manager
1. Click < Server Manager > from function panel.
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window of Server Manager, and then select
<Search Servers>.
3. All the searched server will be listed on the Main window
of Server Manager as shown below.
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4. By default, the USB server is protected by a password.
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dialog window.
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server is "usbip".
7. The message of Unlock OK appears on the screen when
the authentication is successful. Now the USB server can
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1. Click <Basic Settings> tab, and then tick checkbox of
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2. Enter a desired name to the column of Server Name.
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2-2 Change the IP address
1. Click <IP Setting> tab, and then tick the checkbox of
<Modify>.
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4. A successful message appears on the screen after
click <Save>.
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assigned to other device already.
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1. Click the <Password> tab.
2. Tick the checkbox of upper <Modify> to enable or
disable the password option.
3. Tick the checkbox of lower <Modify> to change your
password.
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Restore the factory default settings
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window of Server Manager, and then select
<Restore Defaults>.
2. Click <OK> to restore the settings.
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Search server by MAC ID
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by MAC ID.
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add the application to the Windows Firewall Exception
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list, and then click <Next>. Alternatively, enter the MAC
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2. Enter the user name and password, and then click
<Submit> to enter. The default user name is "admin"
and the password is "usbip".
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Home page
Displays the information of USB server, such as Server
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Network page
The contents of network page will be changed depending
on the type of connection you selected.
Wire connection
Click the wire option when connecting to a router through
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and GatewayPDQXDOO\RUHQDEOHWKH'+&3WRREWDLQDQ,3
address.
Wireless connection
1. Click the wireless option when using a wireless
connection to a router.
2. Click <SCAN ROUTERS> to search the available
wireless LAN(s), and then select a desired wireless LAN
to join.
3. Enable the Encryption option and then enter the
password if the network is secured.
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router or disable to change the IP address,Subnet
mask and Default Gateway.
Status page
The status page shows the current status of the connected
USB devices, and update the information automatically
every 10 seconds.
Upgrade page
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Complete Firmware Upgrade option.
2. Enter TFTP Sever IP address and Upgrade File Name,
then click <Upgrade!1RWHWKDWWKH¿OHQDPH\RX
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TFTP server.
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Log page
The Log page allows you to view the USB server's log and
send the log events to a desired FTP.
1. To setup the FTP address, enable the <Advanced
Settings>, and then click <Submit>.
2. Enable the FTP Transfer.
3. Enter the FTP address that you wish to receive the log
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4. Enter the user name and password that you have set in
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address respectively.
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Settings page
Change the password
1. To protect the USB server using a password, click to
select <ENABLE> in the Password Enable/Disable
option.
2. Enter the password, and then click <Submit>.
Change the Server Name
Enter a desired name to the Server Name option.
Restore the settings
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all the settings will be erased and return to the factory
default.
Reset the Server
Ŷ7R reset the USB server, click <Reboot Server>.
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Regulatory compliance
FCC conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
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the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference
received and include interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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This equipment is in compliance with the
requirements of the following regulations:
EN 55 022: CLASS B
WEEE information
For EU (European Union) member users: According to
the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment)
Directive, do not dispose of this product as household
waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic
equipment should be appropriately collected
and recycled as required by practices
established for your country. For information on
recycling of this product, please contact your
local authorities, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Regulatory compliance
FCC conditions
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
‐‐ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
‐‐ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
‐‐ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
‐‐ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF exposure: The device has been evaluated for RF exposure at a
distance of 20cm in mobile conditions. Keep the antennas of the
device away at least 20cm from persons.
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,WHP Description
Ports 4xUSB2.0
Connector USB-A female
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Transmission Speed 12M~480Mbps
Interface *LJD/$1:L)L
Interface connector 5-$QWHQQD
Power requirements 9$'&a9'&
Operating
temperature
0 ~ 55°C
Operating humidity a5+
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4-Port Wireless USB Server
User's Manual
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