Gefen Wireless Hub and PC USB Dongle User Guide
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 FCC Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gefen could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. About Wisair Wisair is a leading provider of WiMedia ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset solutions for consumer electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................5 2 Quick Start ........................................................................................................8 3 Installation ......................................................................................................10 3.1 3.2 4 Operation ..............................................................
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 Table of Figures Figure 1: USB Dongle............................................................................................................ 6 Figure 2: USB Dongle block diagram ...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 3: Wireless Hub .......................................................................................................... 7 Figure 4: Wireless Hub block diagram ..............................................
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 1 Introduction Gefen USB Cable Replacement kit enables you to set up an ad hoc, Wireless network instantly, for USB cable replacement or extending USB range without the need for a network infrastructure, thus providing the right balance between functionality and aesthetics. It allows remote content browsing, sharing, control, multi channel streaming, hotsync, printing, fast copy and very fast information exchange between PC and USB 2.0/1.1 PC peripherals.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 3 Installation 3.1 System Requirements The minimum requirements for running the Gefen Wireless Hub connection software on a PC are as follows: § No previous Gefen Wireless Hub software version installed. If you need to uninstall a previous version of the software, use the uninstall utility under Start>Programs>Wireless Hub § One or more available high speed (EHCI controller) USB 2.0 ports § Windows XP with SP2 § 4 MB of free disk space 3.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 4. Place the Wireless Hub within 1 meter distance of the USB dongle. Ensure the two units have clear line-of-sight. 5. Turn the Wireless Hub unit on. Ensure the LEDs are on. 6. A bubble help message is displayed in the System Tray area showing the Product ID # and a message that the Wireless Hub is connected with the PC as shown in the screen shot below. 7. The system will automatically detect and install the device driver for the Wireless Hub.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 4 Operation To begin operation, please review the steps outlined in Sec. 2 Quick Start. Please Note: In compliance with 47 CFR 15.519(a)(1) the wireless dongle and /or hub will cease transmission within 10 seconds unless it receives an acknowledgement from the other that its transmission is being received.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 4.3 Configuration Properties The USB Dongle hardware properties screen provides direct access to the dongle hardware configuration. To open the properties screen, right click on the Gefen icon and select properties from the context menu.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 4.4 USB Dongle LED Indications Figure 5: USB Dongle LED indications A single LED is provided on the USB Dongle for the following visual status indications: § Power – § USB Association § Rx Traffic – Constant green when 5V DC is applied from the PC USB port. – Slow flashing green when dongle associates with the PC. Flashes green when packets are received. 4.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 4.6 Pairing and Association/Connection Once the Wireless Hub is powered up and completes initialization, it is ready for association. First time association occurs after manually Registering the Product ID# of the Wireless Hub with the PC, this is also called Pairing the two entities. 4.6.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 4.7 Closing the Connection Manager Application To shut down the Connection Manager: 1. Right click the tray icon and select Exit. 2. Click Yes to confirm that you want to shut down the application.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 5 Maintenance The following sections provide maintenance information and troubleshooting advice. 5.1 Troubleshooting 5.1.1 Channel Busy When the user selected a specific channel (frequency range) and the USB Dongle (after scanning) found it cannot be the master on that channel, an information message window displays automatically. This is the result of more than one USB Dongle present in the same range.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 3. Delete the four files 4. If applicable, remove the shortcut for the ConnectionManager.exe from the Start>Programs>Startup menu. 5.1.
Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10 6 Technical Specifications Model number HWA531 — USB Dongle DWA531 — 4 port Wireless Hub UWB Chipset Wisair 531 MAC/BB chip, Wisair 502 RF chip Operational Range Up to 10 to 20 meters (30 to 60 feet) PHY data rate Up to 480Mbps (Automatic or manually selected) Frequency range 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz; supporting 3 sub-bands, 528MHz each RF modulation type Multiband OFDM Max. output power 80µW (-41.25dBm/MHz maximum) Max Power Consumption HWA531 — 1.
