Belkin F5U301DNGL CableFree USB Dongle User Manual P75325 F5U301 man indd

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Belkin Tech Support US: 310-898-1100, ext. 2263 800-223-5546, ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790Belkin Corporation501 West Walnut StreetLos Angeles, CA 90220, USA310-898-1100310-898-1111 faxBelkin Ltd.Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom+44 (0) 1933 35 2000+44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax© 2006 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. P75325Belkin B.V.Boeing Avenue 3331119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands+31 (0) 20 654 7300+31 (0) 20 654 7349 faxBelkin Ltd.4 Pioneer AvenueTuggerah Business ParkTuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia+61 (0) 2 4372 8600+61 (0) 2 4372 8603 faxCable-Free USB HubCable-Free USB Hub
User ManualF5U301Cable-Free USB HubCable-Free USB Hub
1. Introduction ....................................................................1Features ........................................................................ 3System Requirements ................................................... 3Package Includes .......................................................... 3Technical Specifications ................................................ 42. Installation ......................................................................63. Operation ...................................................................... 164. Troubleshooting ............................................................245. Technical Specifications ................................................ 306. Information ...................................................................32Table of Contents
1Introduction123456Belkin unleashes USB.Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub. This revolutionary product lets you connect all your USB devices to your computer—wirelessly. Now you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room, from up to 30 feet away, without the hassle of connecting cables. The Hub is easy to use and gives you the freedom to roam—and stay connected.Please review this User Manual carefully so that you are sure to get the most from your Cable-Free USB Hub.1
2Introduction1234562Figure 1: USB DongleFigure 2: Wireless Hub2Figure 1: USB Dongle
33Introduction123456Features• Wireless connectivity through USB for printers, cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer, from up to 30 ft. away• Reduced cable clutter • Data-transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps for USB 2.0 devices• Ports for linking up to 4 high- or low-speed devices with your computer• Belkin Lifetime WarrantySystem Requirements For PC Users• Pentium® processor-based computer with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port available• Windows® XP with Service Pack 2Package Includes• Cable-Free USB Hub• Cable-Free USB Dongle• Power Adapter• Installation CD• User Manual3
4Introduction1234564Technical SpecificationsUpstream Ports: 1Downstream Ports: 4Per-Port Voltage: 5VPer-Port Current: 500mAPower Mode: Self Operating Temperature: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)Storage Temperature: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)Power Supply:Output: 5V, 2.6mA Plug Size: 3.5mm Plug Polarity: Center-pin positiveMain-Power-LED ColorDefinitionsRed: Constant on when 5V DC is applied Port-Status-LED Color DefinitionsGreen: Blinks slowly when registering wireless hub Blinks rapidly to indicate Rx/Tx traffic4
55Introduction123456CertificationsFCCHumidity5% to 95% non-condensingChipsetWisairPorts4 USB AIndicator-Light StatusIndividual-status LED for each downstream portPower LEDPower Supply5VOperating RangeUp to 30 ft.5
6123456Installation6The following diagram illustrates the basic steps in connecting and getting started with the dongle.Note: Do not attach the USB dongle before the host drivers are installed.Step 1Install software and drivers from the included CD-ROM.Step 2 Connect the USB Dongle to the PC and approve the multiple-driver installation.Step 3Connect the included power adapter to the Cable-Free USB Hub. Step 4 Open the Wireless Hub utility from the system tray and register the product ID number found on the bottom of the Hub. Then, approve the final driver installation on the PC.Step 5 Connect USB peripherals to the Cable-Free USB Hub.6
77Installation123456After you install the software and drivers, connect the dongle to a free USB 2.0 port on your computer. This powers the Hub, and the Windows Hardware Installation Wizard automatically registers the corresponding driver.Note: If a previous installation of USB drivers already exists in your PC, uninstall the previous version using the uninstall utility (select “Start > Programs > Belkin >”).Install the USB Drivers and GUIEnsure that your PC system hardware and software are both operational.1. Ensure that the Hub is switched off and the dongle is unplugged from the PC.2. Run the “Setup_ver_07_10.exe” Belkin Setup Launcher program; follow the on-screen instructions—proceed by clicking “Next” to install the software to the default location.3. When the Device Driver Installation Wizard appears, click “Next” to install the device drivers and click “Continue Anyway” when prompted (four instances). This will install the required Windows Driver Packages.4. Click “Finish”. 5. Click “Finish” again to exit the Wizard.7
8123456Installation8Connect the Hardware1. Place the Hub no more than three feet from the dongle. 2. Power OFF the Hub and disconnect it from all USB devices (e.g., cameras, hard drives, scanners).3. Connect the external antenna and the power supply to the Hub.4. Ensure that the dongle and Hub are facing each other.5. Connect the dongle to the PC’s high-speed USB port. The system will automatically detect and begin installation of the drivers for the connected dongle using the Found New Hardware Wizard.Proceed as follows:Figure 3: Found New Hardware Wizard1. Select “No, not this time”, and click “Next”.8
99Installation123456Figure 4: Insert Media Window2. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next” to install the driver.3. The “Hardware Installation” screen is displayed.9
10123456Installation10Figure 5: Hardware Installation screen4. This product has been thoroughly tested to work with the operating systems indicated. Click “Continue Anyway”. The “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen is displayed.10
1111Installation123456Figure 6: Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard 5. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.6. Windows will repeat this sequence two more times for the following drivers:• 531 Control• UWB Software MAC Note: Restart your computer.11
12123456Installation12Connecting the Hub1. Ensure that the Hub is switched OFF.2. Place the Hub within three feet from the dongle. Ensure that the two units are facing.3. Power ON the Hub. Check that the LEDs light.4. The system will automatically detect and begin installation of the connected device using the “Found New Hardware Wizard”.Figure 7: Found New Hardware Wizard5. Select “No, not this time”, and click “Next”. 6. Follow the instructions in the Wizard using the same procedure as in setting up the dongle. 7. The “Hardware Installation” window is displayed.12
1313Installation123456Figure 8: Hardware Installation Window8. This product has been thoroughly tested to work with the operating systems indicated. Click “Continue Anyway”. The “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen is displayed.9. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.Note: Restart your computer. 13
14123456Installation1410. To verify a successful installation, run the Windows Device Manager utility (“Start > Run > devmgmt.msc”) and verify that it recognizes the new drivers that were installed. You should see the following names: 531 Control, USB Composite Device, UWB over USB, and Wireless Hub Device. See the following screen shot:Figure 9: Device Manager displaying installed USB drivers14
1515Installation123456Uninstalling the SoftwareIf you need to uninstall the software, you can do so by using the automatic uninstaller or by using the “Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs” utility. To uninstall the software: 1. Detach the dongle from the USB port of the PC.1.1 Select “Uninstall Cable-Free USB Hub” from “Start > Programs > Cable-Free USB Hub”. OR1.2 Use the “Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs” utility under “Cable-Free USB Hub”.15
16Operation12345616Status IndicationWhen the Belkin Connection Manager is up, the Belkin icon displays in the Windows System Tray. The color of the icon indicates the current activity state, as follows: Icon Color StatusEnabled (yellow icon) USB dongle is connected to the computer (dongle is enabled, no wireless connection is detected)Connected (green icon) A wireless connection is established with the HubDisabled (gray icon) USB dongle is disabled (and no connection available)16
1717Operation123456Configuration PropertiesThe dongle “Hardware Properties” screen provides direct access to the dongle hardware configuration. To open the “Properties” screen, right-click on the Belkin icon and select “Properties” from the context menu.The following table explains the properties that can be configured or viewed:Property DescriptionConnection StatusOperating State Disabled/Disconnected/ConnectedSignal Strength 0–100%Transmit Rate Select Auto/480/400/320/200/160/106.7/80/53.3MbpsChannel Select Auto-Detect /A/B/C/D/E (see Table 1: Wireless channel selection)Current Channel A/B/C/D/E (see Table 1: Wireless channel selection Cable-Free USB Hub DetailsProduct ID# Enables the registration of the Cable-Free USB Hub product ID number in order to allow association/connectionRegister/Un-Register Registers (associates) or un-registers (disassociates) the Cable-Free USB Hub of the given product ID number17
18Operation12345618Property DescriptionDongle StatusReset Resets the connection/disassociates Cable-Free USB Hub and restarts scanningDisable/Enable Turns off dongle to save PHY powerPackets Sent/Packets Received Packets sent (by dongle) Packets received (from Hub)Dongle DetailsDescription Belkin Cable-Free USB dongle (HWA531)Product ID Unique hardware identification number Firmware Version Host-firmware versionDriver Version Belkin PC-driver version18
1919Operation123456Table 1: Wireless channel selectionBelkin Channel NameTFC ChannelBand Search PatternA TFC1 F1 F2 F3 F1 F2 F3B TFC2 F1 F3 F2 F1 F3 F2C TFC5 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1D TFC6 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2E TFC7 F3 F3 F3 F3 F3 F3Figure 10: Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status screen19
20Operation12345620Pairing and Association/ConnectionOnce the Hub is powered up and completes its initialization, it is ready for association. First-time association occurs after manually registering the product ID number of the Hub with the PC. This is also called “pairing” the two entities. After the first-time connection/association, future association is handled automatically, so that no user intervention is necessary.Registration (Pairing)To register the product ID number: 1. Open the “Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status” screen (double-click the CM tray icon).2. In the “Cable-Free USB Hub Details (Pairing)” section, enter the product ID number. (There are six pairs of character/digit combinations in the product ID.)3. Press “Register” to finalize the registration/pairing. Once the product ID number is accepted, the product ID numbers are displayed as read-only, and the button is labeled “Un-Register”.20
2121Operation1234564. Following registration/pairing, association/connection is established, and a tool tip is displayed in the System Tray area showing the product ID number and a message that the Hub is connected with the PC as shown in the image below.5. Check the “Operating State” field in the “Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status” screen to see if the status changes from “Disconnected” to “Connected”.Automatic AssociationAfter the first manual association, the same Hub is automatically associated to the same computer whenever the Hub operates within range. To associate to another Hub, you must manually un-register the previous Hub by pressing “Un-Register”, which causes the Hub to disassociate from the computer.21
22Operation12345622Changing Association/Registration (Pairing)To change the association/registration from one Hub to another:1. In the “Hub Connection Status” screen, click “Un-Register”.2. Enter the product ID number of the Hub to which you want to associate and press “Register”. 3. A tool tip is displayed in the System Tray area, containing the product ID and a message that the Hub is now connected with the PC.4. Check the “Operating State” field to see if the status changes from “Disconnected” to “Connected”.22
2323Operation123456Closing the Connection Manager ApplicationTo 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.MaintenanceThe following sections provide maintenance information and troubleshooting advice.23
24Troubleshooting12345624Dongle LED IndicatorFigure 11: Dongle LED IndicatorTraffic: Flashes green when packets are received.Hub LED IndicatorsFigure 12: Cable-Free USB Hub LED IndicatorsPower: Constant on when 5V DC is applied.Association with Dongle/Traffic Indicator: Blinks slowly when a user on the host side (PC) registers the Hub’s product ID number; blinks rapidly to indicate Rx/Tx traffic.24TrafficAssociation/Traffic Power
2525Troubleshooting123456Channel BusyIf the user selects a specific channel (frequency range) and the dongle (after scanning) finds it cannot be the master on that channel, an information message window will display automatically. This is the result of more than one dongle present in the same range.Figure 13: Channel-busy messageTo resolve this conflict, select a different channel or “Auto Detect” in the “Connection Manager Properties” screen of one of the dongles.Support for USB ClassesAudio devices (“USB Audio” class) and some webcams (“USB Video” class), which have isochronous end points, are not supported by the Hub.Wireless Link Out of RangeIf you are experiencing frequent wireless-link breaks, the Hub may be out of range—the solution is to shorten the range between the dongle and Hub.25
26Troubleshooting12345626Extended or External Wired USB Hub ConnectionsIf you are connecting the dongle to a PC via an external wired USB hub, we recommend that you:• Apply external power to the wired USB hub.• Do not use the external hub during initial connect and driver installation.Manual Software Installation If automatic installation of the Belkin software does not succeed on your PC, you can perform a manual installation.Clean (first-time) installation: 1. Create a new directory on your PC (for example, C:\Program Files\Belkin\Hub).2. Copy the WA Windows drivers into the directory: • FX2Control.sys• SwMac.sys• USBFX2.sys• WirelessHub.sys• FX2Control.inf• SwMac.inf• USBFX2.inf• WirelessHub.inf26
2727Troubleshooting1234563. Copy the software application (ConnectionManager.exe) plus the “CM_API.DLL” file into the same directory. Create a shortcut to the “ConnectionManager.exe” application and place it in the “Start > Programs > Startup” menu of the PC so that the application starts up automatically when Windows starts.4. Launch the Hub application (ConnectionManager.exe). 5. Connect the dongle to the USB port of the PC.6. When prompted for the required driver, select the option “Install from a list or a specific location (advanced)”, and point to the new directory where you placed the drivers (for example, C:\Program Files\Belkin\Cable-Free USB Hub). 7. Follow the procedure outlined in the “Connecting the USB Dongle” section.8. Check the Windows Device Manager to ensure that all three drivers are installed. If any of the drivers display a yellow exclamation mark (!), right-click that driver name and select “Uninstall”, and repeat the driver-installation procedure.9. When you complete driver installation, plug in the dongle and power ON the Hub. Windows will prompt you for the required driver. Browse and point to the new directory containing the drivers (for example, C:\Program Files\Belkin\Cable-Free USB Hub). Complete the procedure as described in the “Connecting the Cable-Free USB Hub” section.10. Manual installation is now complete.27
28Troubleshooting12345628Manual Software UninstallationTo uninstall the software manually:1. Ensure that the Connection Manager is stopped and the dongle is disconnected.2. Go to “C:\windows\system32\drivers” and locate the four driver files:• FX2Control.sys• SwMac.sys• USBFX2.sys• WirelessHub.sys3. Delete the four files.4. If applicable, remove the shortcut for the “ConnectionManager.exe” application from the “Start > Programs > Startup” menu.28
2929Troubleshooting123456Reading Software and Firmware VersionsIn order to ensure that you are working with the latest version of software and hardware, you can check the versions of each component as follows:Belkin application In “Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Cable-Free USB Hub > Click here for support information” for the automatically installed application.PC host drivers version Right-click the tray icon, and select “Properties”. Read the “Driver Version” field in the “Cable-Free USB Dongle Details” section.Cable-Free USB dongle firmware version Right-click the tray icon, and select “Properties”. Read the “Firmware version” field in the “Cable-Free USB Dongle Details” section.Cable-Free USB Hub firmware version Use a serial connector to connect via HyperTerminal application and view the firmware version in the command prompt of the Cable-Free USB Hub.29
30Technical Specifications12345630Model Number HWA531 — Cable-Free USB dongle DWA531 — 4-port Cable-Free USB HubUWB Chipset Belkin 531 MAC/BB chip, Belkin 502 RF chipOperational Range Up to 30 to 60 ft. (10 to 20m)PHY Data Rate Up to 480Mbps (automatically or manually selected)Frequency Range 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz; supporting 3 sub-bands, 528MHz eachRF Modulation Type Multiband OFDMMax. Output Power 80µW (-41.25 dBm/MHz max.)Max. Power Consumption HWA531 — 1.75W (350mA max. @ 5VDC from USB port) DWA531 — 3W (600mA @ 5VDC from external power supply)USB End-Point Types Bulk in/out, Interrupt, ControlNumber of End Points 32 end pointsUSB Power Drive Powers up to 4 USB external devices (500mA @ 5VDC each)USB Association Type Host GUI-based associationLED Indicators Power, Association, TrafficPCB Size HWA531 — 25 by 69mm30
3131Technical Specifications123456 DWA531 — 38 by 92mmAntenna HWA531 — UWB on-board omnidirectional antenna DWA531 — UWB 2 internal omnidirectional antennasOperating Temperature Range 5° C to 50° C Operational Humidity 10–95%PHY Compliance Complies with WiMedia® PHY spec. rev. 1.0FCC Compliance Complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 subpart F; UWB intentional radiationUSB Hub Compliance Complies with USB 2.0/1.1OS Compliance Microsoft® Windows XP SP2; Windows Plug-and-Play-compliantCoexistence Coexists with standard WiMedia devices Coexistence with co-located additional dongles or UWB systems (FFI, TFI schemes)31
32Information12345632CE Declaration of ConformityWe, Belkin Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the F5U301, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN55022:1998 Class B, EN50081-1, and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1:1992.Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers.Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period of coverage is.Belkin Corporation warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.What will we do to correct problems?Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product).DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product:F5U301to which this declaration relates:Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.FCC Statement32
3333Information123456What is not covered by this warranty?All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration.How to get service.To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:1. Contact Belkin Corporation at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt.2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin Corporation reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.How state law relates to the warranty.THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN CORPORATION, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.33
34Information123456Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 34

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