USB over IP Quick Installation Guide Introducing the USB over IP The USB over IP allows network users to connect to remote USB devices like, printers, scanners, digital cameras and USB Flash drives over TCP/IP networks.
Package Contents • • • • USB over IP Power adapter Software CD Quick installation guide Layout Ready LED Power LED Figure 1: Front Layout • • 2 Power LED: USB over IP is powered on Ready LED: When the box is powered on, the USB over IP goes through it's initialization/bootup sequence. The Ready LED will blink for 10 seconds, then go off for 10-15 seconds, when it comes back on the USB over IP is ready for use. If the Ready LED ever goes off, power-off then power-on the USB over IP.
Ethernet Port Reset Button USB Ports Power Adapter Jack Figure 2: Back Layout • • • • Reset Button: Use this button to restore the default settings of the USB over IP. Using a paper clip, pen tip or similar size object, press in and hold down the button for 5-10 seconds. The default settings are: SIIG (Server Name), 192.168.3.22 (IP) and 192.168.3.
Hardware Installation General hardware installation instructions are provided below. Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer case for a few seconds. 1. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Port of the USB over IP. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available RJ45 port on your Ethernet switch or hub. 3.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 Right click Launch, click Run as administrator. Click Yes. At the USB Over IP screen, click Install. At Choose Components, click Next. At Choose Install Location, click Install. At Windows Security, click Install this driver software anyway two times. Click Yes to add the application to Windows Firewall exceptions list, then click Finish. Close the USB Over IP screen to complete the installation. Windows Vista (32-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 6 Connect the USB over IP to your network. At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. Autorun should start the installation, if not, click Start, then Run. Type D:\Launch.exe then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) At the USB Over IP screen click Install. At Choose Components, click Next. At Choose Install Location, click Install. At the Security Alert, click Yes.
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) must be running before installing the USB over IP drivers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Connect the USB over IP to your network. At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. Autorun should start the installation, if not, click Start, then Run. Type D:\Launch.exe then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) At the USB Over IP screen, click Install. At Choose Components, click Next.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD. At the Auto Play window: click Open folder to view files. If Auto Play doesn't start: Double click Computer, right click the CD\DVD-ROM drive showing the SIIG USBIP icon, click Open. Right click Launch, click Run as administrator. Click Allow. At the USB Over IP screen, click Install. At Choose Components, click Next. At Choose Install Location, click Install. At Windows Security, click Install this driver software anyway two times.
Device Connection The USB over IP supports up to four USB devices. Connect your USB device(s) to any port on the USB over IP. The green LED will light up to show successful connection. USB Over IP Admin The USB Over IP Admin is a user friendly PC software which supports High speed USB cameras, USB audio, USB Printers, Multi-function printers, scanners, storage devices, PDAs, digital cameras, serial adapters, mice, keyboards and much much more.
Online Help The online help explains various features, settings and functions of the USB Over IP Admin. This online help is a great resource for any question you may have. The answer to your question could be just a few clicks away. Follow the directions below the view the online help file. 1. 2. 3. At the USB Over IP Admin, click Help. At the drop down box, click Help. Browse the online help file. User's Manual A comprehensive users manual is included on the software CD.
IP Address The USB over IP comes with IP address 192.168.3.22 preconfigured. If this address does not match your network's subnet address, your USB devices will not be detected by the USB Over IP Admin. This section guides you through the steps to change the IP address of the USB over IP. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At the USB Over IP Admin Server Manager screen select the server not on the same subnet. Click Yes to add to Windows Firewall exceptions list.
Disable Auto Connect to Device If there is more than one computer on the network sharing the USB over IP, it is not recommended to automatically connect to a device because only one computer can connect to a device at a time. Follow the directions below to disable auto connect. 1. 2. 12 Right click on a USB device connected to your system or with status as Free, then click Settings. In the Settings box, uncheck Automatically connect this device.
Configure Printer Sharing The Printer Sharing feature automatically connects and disconnects the network printer from your computer everytime you send a print job to the printer. We recommend this setting if you want to share a printer among computers on the network. Make sure the printer driver has been installed and the printer is configured to print from your computer before enabling this feature. 1. 2. 3. Click the Printer auto connect button.
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product.
About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
