User's Guide

Wireless Hub and USB Dongle User Guide R1.10
Wisair Wireless USB Hub Reference Design Page 5
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. The
types of content supported are data, applications, pictures, and compressed video and audio
files (asynchronous transfer).
The kit is comprised of two major components: USB Dongle and Wireless Hub which form a
point to point Wireless link. The components are:
§ USB Dongle—A USB PC dongle, shown below in
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§ Figure 1: USB Dongle .
The dongle is plugged directly to a PC USB port or to a USB hub host port. The dongle is
powered by the USB port and contains an on-board omni-directional antenna.
§ Wireless Hub—A Wireless Hub, shown below in Figure 2: Wireless Hub.
The 4 port USB 2.0/1.1 wireless hub is a stand alone unit with external power and two
internal omni-directional antennas. Up to four USB legacy devices can be directly
attached to the hub.