User manual KEYSPAN USB SERVER

[. . . ] Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction · · · · · Compatible USB Devices Connectivity to USB Devices Connectivity to Network Requirements What's Inside The Package 5 USB Server Network Discussion · · · · · · · · · · · · Setting Up On Different Types of Networks LAN - No Connection To Internet/WAN LAN - With Connection To Internet/WAN LAN - With DSL Router/Gateway Wireless Network (Airport/802. 11) Before You Begin Status Lights UDP Ports Network Issues USB Devices Resetting The USB Server Hardware When You Need More Help 2 Installation Instructions · Installing the USB Server Hardware · Installing the USB Server Software · Uninstall Instructions 6 Troubleshooting 3 Using Your USB Devices On The Network · · · · Overview Using Your First USB Device Device Connection Modes Overview Performance Comparison: USB Server vs Built-In USB Ports Overview Editing A Specific USB Server USB Server Settings Descriptions Applying/Canceling New Server Settings Restoring Default Settings Config Menu 7 Appendices · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) · USB Device Compatibility · Overview · Tested USB Devices · Status Light Behavior · Windows XP Firewall Configuration · Notices · Keyspan License and Warranty Information · Support Information 4 Changing USB Server's Settings · · · · · · This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1. 0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 1 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual 1 Introduction The USB Server makes it possible for USB printers and scanners to be used and shared by client PCs on a Local Area Network (LAN)!It is ideal for home office, small office or classroom use. The USB Server supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks -- making it easy to print to a USB printer from a Wi-Fi based laptop! Compatible USB Devices This release of USB Server software supports USB printers, USB multi-function printers, USB scanners and USB HID devices. While other USB devices may work, they are not officially supported by this release. [. . . ] If this still does not work, try Resetting Your USB Server Hardware (as described later in this section). If you still cannot see your server, proceed to the Troubleshooting:Network Issues sub-section. · Is Listed: This is normal and indicates the USB Server hardware is working. Skip ahead to the Troubleshooting: USB Devices sub-section. Troubleshooting:Network Issues At this point, your USB Server software is communicating with a specific network. Unfortunately, the network link between your computer and your USB Server is broken. The following are suggestions on how to solve these network related issues. Firewalls A 'Firewall' is a piece of software or hardware that helps keep your network safe by preventing hackers from getting inside your network and also by preventing you from sending private data to outside networks (ie the Internet). This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Server Software Version 1. 0 Rev 2004apr06 Page 24 Keyspan:USB Server - User Manual Firewalls are either hardware (a physical item on your network ie your DSL router) or software (resides on your computer ie Windows XP's built-in firewall software). In most cases, these firewalls are configured to only allow 'basic' internet traffic (web, email, ftp, etc) to come in and out of your network. Since the USB Server is a new product, these firewalls usually do not know about Keyspan USB Server network data and may prevent you from communicating with your USB Server. If you are using a firewall, configure the firewall software to allow UDP traffic on port 3842 as well as allow TCP/IP traffic on port 3842. The USB Server uses both UDP and TCP/IP to communicate. If you have configured your firewall to allow UDP and TCP on port 3842 and you: · Cannot See Your Server: skip ahead to the Wireless LANs or Wired LANs sub-section. · Can See Your Server: Your firewall was preventing access to the Keyspan USB Server. If you had to configure a software firewall on your computer, please note that you have allowed only your computer to see your USB Server. If you configured a hardware firewall, test other computers to make sure that they can the your USB Server. Tech Note: We have included step-by-step instructions on how to configure the software firewall that is built into Windows XP. You can find these instructions in the Windows XP Firewall Configuration appendix in this manual. Wireless LANs If you have a wireless network, please make sure that your wireless base station has Ethernet Bridging enabled. Ethernet bridging allow wireless computers to act as if they are directly connected to a wired network. If this feature is not turned on, your wireless computers will not be able to see that Keyspan USB Server where as your wired computers will have full access. To test this, temporarily connect your wireless computer to your network via a wired connection (ie connect using an Ethernet cable). If you are not able see the USB Server after you've connected your computer via a wired connection, please skip ahead to the wired LANs spend USB server sub-section. If you are able to see the USB server when wired directly to the network, then you do not have Ethernet Bridging turned on. Please enable Ethernet bridging on your wireless base station (refer to your wireless base station's documentation for further instructions). [. . . ] Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, You may make one or more copies of the Software solely for archival or backup purposes. The Software and accompanying written materials are copyrighted. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, any act of reproduction, distribution or development of derivative works of any portion of the Software is strictly prohibited by such laws and treaty provisions. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of Keyspan's rights under any copyright law. [. . . ]