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    1 GUW2015VKIT P ART NO. M1062 Installation Installation Guide Wireless USB to VGA Kit[...]

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    2 3[...]

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    2 3 T able of Contents System Requirements 4 Important Information 5 Package Contents 6 Device Overview 7 Wireless USB Host Adapter 7 Wireless VGA Adapter 8 Wireless VGA Software Installation 10 Wireless VGA Display Settings 19 Wireless USB Manager 24 Wireless USB Host Adapter Settings 26 Wireless USB Host Adapter Selection 28 Wireless USB Host Ada[...]

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    4 5 System Requirements - Microsoft Windows ® XP 32-bit (Service Pack 2) - Microsoft Windows ® Vista ® 32/64-bit - USB 2.0 Compliant hardwar e and system - Display with VGA port (VGA cable not included)[...]

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    4 5 Important Information Before you get started, please NOTE: Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices; Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces.[...]

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    6 7 Package Contents 1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter (for PC) 1 x Wireless VGA Adapter (for Monitor/TV/Projector) 1 x USB 2.0 A to mini-B Cable (3 ft.) 1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable (5 ft.) 1 x V elcro fabric hook-and-loop fastener 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Registration / W arranty Card 1 x Installation CD (with User Manual)[...]

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    6 7 LINK PWR Device Overview 1. LINK: Data T ransfer Activity Indicator LED blinks when data is being transferred a. 2. PWR: Power LED is solid when powered by the PC a. 1 2 Wi re less USB Host Adapter[...]

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    8 9 Wi re less VGA Adapter 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8[...]

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    8 9 1. VGA : VGA Activity Indicator a. LED is solid when display cable is connected b. LED is blinking when data is being transferred 2. PWR: Power Indicator a. LED is solid when power is applied 3. 1 – 2 – 3: Status Indicator Single* solid light: device is wirelessly connected to a. the selected Wireless USB Host Adapter Single* slowly blinkin[...]

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    10 11 Wireless VGA Softwar e Installation IMPORT ANT NOTE: If installing on Windows XP , Service Pack 2 (SP2) is required, verify that this has been installed before installing the Wireless VGA kit software. Before installing the softwar e, please make sure that the Wireless USB Host Adapter and W ireless VGA Adapter are not connected to the comput[...]

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    10 11 If selecting Option 2: Download latest software installer from the W eb , a web browser window will launch directing you to the IOGEAR website where you will nd the most up-to-date softwar e. Once you download the software, double-click on the .exe le to begin the installation process. If selecting Option 1: Install directly fr om CD , [...]

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    12 13 Step 5 – For Windows XP users, if you do not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed, you will be prompted to have it installed. Click “Y es” to install .NET 2.0 Framework. 1. Check “License Agreement” and click “Install”. 2. Click “Finish” to complete installing .NET Framework 2.0. 3. Restart the computer when prompted.[...]

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    12 13 Step 7 - Driver Installation for Wireless USB Host Adapter . Make sure the antenna is connected to the Wireless USB Host Adapter . A. Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer via option 1 or 2. Windows will detect the B. device and complete the driver installation process automatically . Option 1: Plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter[...]

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    14 15 Option 2: If using with a Desktop PC, plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port utilizing the provided extension cable. Place the extension cable on a fl at surface, preferably the top of the desk/work area in or der to ensure a good line-of-sight signal with the Wireless VGA Adapter . LINK PWR[...]

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    14 15 Step 8 - Driver Installation for Wireless VGA adapter Make sure the antenna is connected to the A. Wireless VGA adapter . Connect one end of the VGA cable (not in- B. cluded) to the Wireless VGA Adapter , and the other end to your display’ s blue VGA port. For LCD Monitor / Flat-Panel TV •[...]

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    16 17 For Projector •[...]

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    16 17 Plug the power cable into the Wireless VGA adapter . Make sure the Power Indicator LED is solid. C.[...]

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    18 19 Windows will automatically install the appropriate Wireless VGA Adapter drivers. Change your display’ s setting to select VGA as your input device. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your display . Y ou may use the included V elcro ® fabric hook- and-loop fastener to attach the Wireless VGA adapter to your projector o[...]

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    18 19 T o change the display settings, right click on the Monitor icon in the Windows system tray . A menu will appear and you will have the ability to change parameters such as resolution, color quality , Wireless VGA Display Settings mirror mode or extension mode and mor e.[...]

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    20 21 Video Mode Conguration By default, your installation will be set with the best resolution for your computer and will extend your screen to the right. Y ou may change the screen mode and the operation mode. Note: If no output is seen on the monitor connected to the Wireless VGA Adapter , it may be in a mode which cannot be displayed by the [...]

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    20 21 T o set up the Wireless VGA Adapter to mirror the primary display: Go to the “Settings” tab of the Display 1. Properties page Click on the Monitor connected to the 2. “IOGEAR Wireless USB VGA adapter” Ensure that “Extend my Windows desktop 3. onto this monitor” is Unchecked Click “Apply” 4.[...]

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    22 23 Extended Mode Extended mode extends the desktop across multiple monitors. T o set up extended mode: Go to the “Settings” tab of the Display 1. Properties page Click on the Monitor connected to the 2. “IOGEAR Wireless USB VGA adapter” Ensure that “Extend my Windows desktop 3. onto this monitor” is checked Click “Apply” 4. The o[...]

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    22 23 Screen Refr esh Rate Conguration T o adjust the refr esh rate of the extended screen, click on “Advanced” and then the “Monitor” tab.[...]

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    24 25 The Wireless USB Manager is a simple and easy- to-use interface that allows you to manage your Wireless USB devices and control your Wireless USB Host Adapter settings. The Wireless USB Manager can be accessed via the Wireless USB Manager icon located in the Windows system tray . T o launch the Wireless USB Manager , double click on the Wirel[...]

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    24 25 If your Wireless VGA Adapter is connected and working, then the icon will change and show the current signal str ength. The View menu will give the option of what type of devices you wish to display (All Devices, Connected Devices and Disconnected Devices). The Options menu will give the option to launch Host Settings window and turn the W ir[...]

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    26 27 T o manage the Wireless USB Host Adapter settings, either select “Host Settings” in the “Option” menu of the Wireless USB Manager application or right click on the Wireless USB Manager icon in the W indows tray . General • Settings Enable the Wireless USB radio: turn on or off the 1. Wireless USB radio. Host name: Change the name of[...]

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    26 27 Advanced • Settings Channel selection: this function allows you to manually set a radio channel (not recommended) for the wireless communication (combination of Band Group and Channel). For optimal performance, the automatic setting is recommended.[...]

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    28 29 T o use this button, you must purchase at least one additional Wireless USB Host Adapter (GUWA200). The additional Wireless USB Host Adapters not included in this kit will have to go through the association process befor e they can be used with the W ireless VGA Adapter . For more information about the association process, please r efer to Ap[...]

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    28 29 T o erase all Wireless USB Host Adapters (except the Wireless USB Host Adapter included in this kit) associated* to your Wireless VGA Adapter , hold down the “RESET” button on the W ireless VGA Adapter for 10 seconds. This will cause the Wireless VGA Adapter to erase all Wireless USB Host Adapters that have been associated from its list. [...]

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    30 31 Y our W ireless VGA Adapter can also be used in wired mode. Make sur e the position of the WIRELESS/WIRED switch is in the WIRED position. Plug the USB cable between your computer and the Wireless VGA Adapter . The function is the same as the wireless mode but data will be transferred thr ough the cable and does not requir e the use of the W [...]

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    30 31 For the latest F AQs, please go to IOGEAR website (www .iogear .com). Why can’t I install .NET? 1. Y ou may have an older version of .net, preventing the newer one from being installed. Using Add/Remove Programs or Pr ograms and Features on the Control Panel, uninstall any version of Microsoft .NET Framework older than version 2.0. Then ins[...]

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    32 33 If you see an icon that is grayed out in the Wireless USB Manager , try resetting the Wireless VGA Adapter by unplugging its power cord and plugging it back in. Y ou should see the icon in the Wireless USB Manager appear in color when it is connected. Still not connected? Double check that the radio for your Wireless USB Host Adapter is on in[...]

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    32 33 Why is my video choppy? 3. If you are experiencing choppy video, try changing the channel or move in your computer closer to the display .[...]

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    34 35 T echnical Specifications Specications Function GUW2015VKIT Operating System Support Microsoft XP 32-bit; Micr osoft Vista 32/64-bit PHY Data Rate 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160Mbps, 200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Frequency 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz (WiMedia Band Group 1) Number of Channels 7 channel[...]

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    34 35 Screen Mode Extended and Mirror mode Color Depth 32-bit T rue Color USB Specication Certied Wireless USB 1.0; USB 2.0 Association Mode Pre-Association and Cable Association; Stor es up to 16 Associated Hosts Native Mode For playback of high resolution video Antenna T ype Omni directional Reset Switch Used for e rasing assoc iation histo[...]

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    36 37 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT . The direct vendor makes no warranty or r epresentation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the cont[...]

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    36 37 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and R[...]

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    38 39 IOGEAR 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 P 949.453.8782 F 949.453.8785 Visit us at: www .iogear .com Contact © 2008 IOGEAR ® Part No. M1062 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or register ed trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names ar e trademarks or [...]

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    38 39 I. Compatibility with IOGEAR GUWH104KIT Important: T o retain the functionality of both the Wireless VGA kit and the GUWH104KIT , you MUST follow these steps: Uninstall the GUWH104KIT software by using Add/Remove Pr ograms or Programs and Features on 1. the Control Panel. Please select and r emove “Ultrasuite with W iCenter Basic”. The W [...]

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    40 41 II. Cable association with other devices Association Concept: In order to establish a secur e wireless connection, between both the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Wireless USB devices, you will need to go through the cable association process. The association pr ocess will allow the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Wireless USB device to [...]

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    40 41 Cable association steps: Make sure that the Wireless USB Manager is running. Check your Windows tray for the W ireless 1. USB Manager icon. Power on your Wireless USB device. 2. Connect the USB cable between an available 3. USB port on your computer and your Wireless USB device. Complete cable association by pressing the 4. “Accept Associat[...]

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    42 43 Associated Wireless USB devices will appear as icons in the Wireless USB Manager . When the W ireless USB device is connected to your computer , the icon will appear in color .[...]

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