EasyManua.ls Logo

Digi AnywhereUSB/5 User Manual

Digi AnywhereUSB/5
15 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
AnywhereUSB
®
REMOTE I/O
CONCENTRATOR
Installation
Guide
www.digi.com
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Digi AnywhereUSB/5 and is the answer not in the manual?

Digi AnywhereUSB/5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeUSB over IP Hub
USB Ports5
USB StandardUSB 2.0
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Linux, Mac OS
Network Interface10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Power Supply5V DC
Operating Temperature0° C to 40° C

Summary

Introduction to AnywhereUSB Remote I/O Concentrator

Cabling AnywhereUSB

Connect Ethernet Cable to Network

Connect the AnywhereUSB to a 10/100 BaseT switch or hub.

Connect Power Supply

Connect the power supply to the AnywhereUSB and an AC outlet.

Installing the Drivers

Prepare for Driver Installation

Ensure administrative privileges and insert the AnywhereUSB Driver CD.

Start Driver Installation Process

Launch the installer from the CD and follow on-screen instructions.

Configuring the Concentrator

Launch Configuration Utility

Start the utility to discover and manage AnywhereUSB concentrators.

Identify and Configure Unconfigured Concentrators

Locate unconfigured concentrators by serial number for initial setup.

Discover Concentrators on Other Networks

Add network addresses to the Discovery List to find remote concentrators.

Configuring the Concentrator (IP Settings)

Set Device Name and IP Address

Assign a unique name and configure IP/Subnet/Gateway settings.

Configure DHCP Option

Enable or disable DHCP for automatic IP assignment.

Apply Configuration Changes

Click Update and reset the concentrator to apply new settings.

Configuring the Host PC

Launch Host Configuration Utility

Start the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility on the host computer.

Add Network Addresses to Discovery List

Add subnet addresses to the Discovery List to find concentrators on other networks.

Configuring the Host PC (Connection)

Connect Concentrator to Host

Select a concentrator and press Connect to add it to the connection list.

Install Found New Hardware

Follow the wizard to install necessary drivers for the AnywhereUSB device.

Configuring for Firewall Support

Firewall IP and Port Requirements

Configure firewall for static IP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP packets on port 3422.

Add Firewall Address to Connection List

Manually add the firewall's address to the connection list for access.

Uninstalling the Drivers

Initiate Driver Uninstallation

Launch utility, go to Preferences, and click Uninstall. Reboot PC to complete.

Interpreting the Status Lights

System Status LED Indicators

Understand the meaning of the system status LED during initialization and operation.

Hub LED Indicators

Interpret the status of individual USB ports using the hub LEDs.

Using the Configuration Utility Program

Discover Concentrators via Subnets

Utility discovers concentrators on the local subnet and via the Discovery List.

Understand Icon Color Legend

Explanation of icon colors indicating concentrator status and availability.

Menu Options Overview

File Menu Options

Preferences for list updates, logging, and driver uninstallation.

Edit Menu Options

Managing Connection and Discovery Lists for concentrator access.

Command Menu Options

Commands for Configure, Connect, Event Log, and Reboot operations.

View Menu Options

Options for Driver Information and refreshing the discovered list.

Understanding USB Hubs

Hub Architecture and Cascading

How hubs concentrate devices and limitations in cascaded configurations.

USB Device Power Requirements

Power needs of devices and differences between self-powered and bus-powered hubs.

USB Hub Cascading Limits

Maximum number of hubs that can be cascaded in a USB system.

Regulatory and Other Information

U.S. Government Use Rights

Details on "Restricted Rights" for U.S. government use of the product.

FCC Compliance Information

FCC Part 15 compliance statements for Class B digital devices.

DOC Notice (Canada)

Canadian DOC compliance notice for Class B digital apparatus.

European Community - CE Mark Declaration of Conformity

EU Directives Conformance

Product conformance to EMC and Low Voltage Directives.

EN55022 Class B Specifications

Summary of EN55022 Class B emission and immunity test requirements.

UL/CSA Safety Standards

Compliance with UL 1950 and CSA No. 950 safety standards.

Digi International Contact Information

Corporate Headquarters Contact

Contact details for Digi International's main corporate office.

Regional Offices Contact

Contact information for Digi International's European and Hong Kong offices.

Related product manuals