StarTech.com USB1000IP manual

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    USB Device Server 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit 1-P ort USB over IP Device Server USB1000IP Instruction Manual Manual Revision:11/04/2010 For the most up-to-date inf ormation, please visit www.startech.com[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonab le protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ene[...]

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    i T able of Content s Int roduc tio n .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 P ackaging Contents.................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements .............................................[...]

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    1 Introduction The USB1000IP 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit 1-P or t USB ov er IP Device Server provides a simple to use, and con venient wa y to e xtend a USB device ov er long distances and allows f or sharing that device with multiple users o ver your 10/100 or 1000 Mbps Ethernet network. This flexib le device auto-detects netw ork link speed and is [...]

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    2 Side View 1 Side View 2[...]

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    3 Inst allation Hardware Installation 1. Connect the USB device that will be shared to the USB IP de vice server . NO TE: USB hubs are not suppor ted by the USB IP de vice ser ver . 2. Connect an RJ45 ter minated Ethernet cable from the network to the USB IP device server . 3. Connect the power adapter to the USB IP de vice ser ver . The green LED [...]

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    4 How to Use USB Server Soft ware Setup 1. Make sure the USB de vice is connected to the device server and it is po wered on (if applicable). 2. Double-clic k the “Launch USB Server” shor tcut icon on the desktop to star t the program. 3. If the USB IP device server is properly connected to the network, it should appear in the list of device se[...]

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    5 the proper network settings. Consult with the network administrator if unsure how to configure. 4. The USB device connected to the de vice server should appear below it and list what type of device it is and it’ s current status. 5. If the USB device is a vailab le, selecting it and clicking the “Connect” button will automatically link the[...]

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    6 USB Device Status Status Description The attached USB device is ready and w aiting for a connection. The USB device is on a diff erent IP range than the computer system. The network settings need to be configured. The USB device is currently connected to the computer system. The USB device is currently connected to a diff erent computer system a[...]

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    7 Specications Number of P orts 1 Bus Interface USB 2.0 Chipset ID Elite Silicon E3868M1 Connectors 1 x USB type A female 1 x RJ45 Ethernet female LEDs 1 x P ower 1 x Ethernet Link/Activity Networking Standar ds IEEE 802.3-2002, 802.3ab Maximum Data T ransfer Rate USB 2.0: 480Mbps Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX Support Y es P ower Adapter 5[...]

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    8 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an integral par t of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If y ou e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech. com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is ba[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industr ial facilities to name just a f ew . W e offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management sol[...]