USB LANPORT 100/400 Manual
USB LANPORT 100/400 Content page 1. Features 1 2. Parts and accessories 1 3. The device at a glance 2 4. Getting started 4.1 Hardware installation 4.2 Software installation (Windows for example) 3 3 3 5. The user interface 5.1 USB server and device status 5.1.1 Device free 5.1.2 Device locally connected 5.1.3 Device locked by other user 5.1.4 Other segment 5.1.5 Device not supported 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5.2 The user interface’s menu bar 5.2.1 File menu 5.2.2 Options menu 5.
USB LANPORT 100/400 1. Features • • • • • • • • 1-port (USB LANPort 100) or 4-port (USB LANPort 400) USB server (NDAS) Allows connecting many USB devices to a LAN Suitable for USB devices (e.g. USB sticks, USB printers, external hard disk drives etc.) External interfaces (USB LANPort 100): 1x USB2.0, 1x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) External interfaces (USB LANPort 400): 4x USB2.0, 1x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Compact design Power LED and reset button Supported operating systems: Win XP/Vista/7 (32-bit and 64-bit) 2.
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USB LANPORT 100/400 4. Getting started 4.1 Hardware installation 1. Connect the included patch cable to the USB LANPort’s network connector and an available network connector of your switch/hub/router/PC or similar. 2. Connect the included power adapter to the USB LANPort and a wall outlet. The device will boot automatically. 4.2 Software installation (Windows for example) 1. Insert the included Tools CD into your CD/DVD drive. 2. Use the Windows Explorer to open the directory of the inserted Tools CD. 3.
USB LANPORT 100/400 5.1 USB server and device status The icons inside the user interface will already show the server’s and the device’s status. 5.1.1 Device free The device is not locked and can be connected. 5.1.2 Device locally connected The device is connected to the local computer. 5.1.3 Device locked by other user The device is locked by another user and therefore is blocked for all other users. 5.1.
USB LANPORT 100/400 5.2.2 Options menu A – Select the desired interface language. B – Decides (box checked/unchecked) if the selected device shall be automatically connected when starting the server software. C – Accesses the server configuration menu (below 5.3). D – Retrieves the web interface for server configuration (below 6.). E – In case a device is selected, it is mounted and locked for other users (same function as the “Connect device” button).
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USB LANPORT 100/400 5.4 Device context menu A – B – The selected device is mounted and locked for other users (same function as the “Connect device” button). Opens up the device’s settings window: A B C a b a – Various device information is displayed. b – Select a program to be run after the respective device has been mounted. C – Decides (box checked/unchecked) if the device is mounted automatically at program start. 6.
USB LANPORT 100/400 6.2 Network A – B – Left-click the link to select the respective entry. This area displays the current network status: IP Setting (automatic or manual IP address assignment), IP Address (IP address assigned to the server), Subnet Mask, MAC Address (the server’s MAC address). A B 6.3 Reset Device A – B – Left-click the link to select the respective entry.
USB LANPORT 100/400 The current user decides whether he unlocks the device “OK” or not “Cancel”: As soon as the device is unlocked the requester will receive the following info and now can mount the device by clicking the “Connect device” button. 8. Important notes 1. You need to install the server software on every PC, from which you want to access the USB LANPort. 2. Your operating system will treat the connected USB device as if it is directly connected to the PC. This means that potential drivers (e.
USB LANPORT 100/400 9. Examples of use 9.1 Network use (single user, IP address manually assigned) User A wants to integrate the USB LANPort into his local network and connects the docking station to his router using the included patch cable. He plugs a SATA HDD and a USB stick to the USB LANPort; his IP addresses were configured manually; a DHCP server is not activated. Router: 192.168.10.1 Computer: 192.168.10.
USB LANPORT 100/400 “Server Configurations” invokes the following input window: User A unchecks “Use DHCP” (this function is activated by default), afterwards the input fields “IP address” and “Subnet” can be filled in. The USB server is assigned the IP address 192.168.10.101 in the subnet 255.255.255.0. To save the settings User A needs to left-click the button “Set”. After that the USB LANPort is available in the local network and user A may access the connected memory devices. 9.
USB LANPORT 100/400 The blue “device available” icon indicates that the respective device may be mounted. For this A selects the device (1x left click) and then left-clicks the button “connect device”.The operating system will install all required drivers whereupon the device will be displayed in the Windows Explorer. The icon in the user interface will change and now indicate that the HDD has been locally connected: A now can use the HDD as if it was directly connected to his computer.
USB LANPORT 100/400 As soon as A has disconnected the device, B will receive the following info and now can access the device via “Connect” by himself. When B does no longer need the device he can dismount it by clicking the “Disconnect button” and thereby unlock the device for further usage. Warning: For potential loss of data, especially due to inappropriate handling, SHARKOON assumes no liability.
