KCodes 6 Series - User Manual

© 2019 KCodes Corporation. All rights reserved. 6 Series User’s Manual V1.0
KCodes 6 Series USB 2.0 / 3.0 Device Server
User’s Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing 601/601n/611/612/612ac/604n USB Device Server (in the following referred to as
“Server”). This Server is designed to connect your Multifunction Printer, Scanner, Fax, Multifunction Printer,
Hard Drive, iPhone, iPod, USB Digital TV Tuner, Digital Camera, USB Webcam, USB Speaker, USB CD, USB DVD
to your network, allowing all network users’ access to these shared USB devices.
1.1 About 6 Models Described in this Manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and
manage 6 Series in various network environments. The following table shows the differences among the
3 models. All 3 models have a 10/100 Mbit/sec LAN port. However, 601 and 601n has only one USB port,
while 604n v2 have four USB ports. Compared with 3 models have an additional wireless module
(802.11b/g/n). Except for the wireless configuration, most configuration and operations are the same for
601 and 601n/ 604n. Similarly, almost all of the configuration and operations are the same for these
models except that only one USB device can be connected to 601/601n while at most four USB devices
can be connected to 604n. Unless explicitly specified, all instructions in the manual apply to 6 Series.
Model Name
LAN
Wireless
USB Port 2.0(s)
601
Yes
No
1
601n
Yes
Yes
1
604n
Yes
Yes
4
And USB 3.0 models have a 10-BaseT /100BASE-TX /1000Base-T RJ-45, USB 3.0 Hi-Speed Type-A. However,
611 has only one USB port, while both 612 and 612ac have two USB ports.
Model Name
LAN
Wireless
USB Port 3.0(s)
611
Yes
No
1
612
Yes
No
2
612ac
Yes
Yes
2
To fully benefit from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. The
instructions described in this manual are based on the settings in a new Server. To reload the Factory

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

About 6 Models Described

Summarizes model differences, highlighting USB ports and wireless capabilities.

Chapter 2 Product Overview

Package Contents

Lists items included in the product package for verification.

Product CD Contents

Details the contents and purpose of the product CD.

Physical Description

Describes the physical components and connectors of the device.

Supported USB Devices

Lists the types of USB devices compatible with the server.

Chapter 3 Basic Installation

Connecting the Hardware

Step-by-step guide to physically connect USB devices and the server.

Wireless Connection Setup

Instructions for setting up wireless connectivity on specific models.

Assigning an IP Address

Explains how to assign an IP address for network connectivity.

Server Names and Rules

Details default server naming conventions and rules for custom names.

Setting IP Address via DHCP

Instructions for configuring IP address assignment via DHCP.

Setting IP Address via Control Center

Guide for manually setting IP address using the Control Center software.

Chapter 4 Using the USB Device Server

NetUSB Technology Introduction

Introduces NetUSB technology for remote USB device access.

Connect and Disconnect Devices

Explains how to connect and disconnect USB devices remotely using software.

Subnet Configuration Issues

Addresses potential subnet conflicts and how to resolve them for network access.

Installing USB Device Drivers

Steps to install necessary drivers for USB devices connected via the server.

Using the USB Device Server

General guide on how to use the server after setup, including connecting devices.

Auto-Connect Printer Setup

Details how to configure printers for automatic connection.

Network Scanner Operation

Instructions for using the Network Scanner feature for MFPs or scanners.

USB Storage Device Usage

Explains how to connect and use USB storage devices via the server.

Requesting Device Access

Describes the process for requesting access to a device already connected by another user.

Quitting the Control Center

How to properly exit or minimize the Control Center application.

NetUSB Technology Limitations

Lists known limitations of the NetUSB technology.

Chapter 5 File Server

File Server Preliminary Notes

Introduces file server function and prerequisites like supported formats and protocols.

Connecting USB Mass Storage

Illustrates the network connection for sharing USB mass storage.

Supported Codepages Explained

Explains what codepages are and their role in file encoding.

Sharing Storage via SMB;CIFS

Guide for accessing shared storage via SMB/CIFS protocol on Windows.

Sharing Storage via FTP

Instructions for accessing shared storage using FTP clients on Windows.

Chapter 6 The Servers Web Pages

Web Interface Introduction

Introduces the web interface for status and configuration.

Using the Web Pages

General guide to navigating and using the web interface.

Displaying Server Status

How to view system, network, and wireless status via the web interface.

Setting Up Server Configuration

Steps for accessing and configuring server settings via the web interface.

Administrator Settings

Managing administrator name and password for server access.

Server Maintenance Options

Accessing tools for restart, factory reset, and firmware upgrades.

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

LED Indicator Meanings

Explains the meaning of various LED indicators on the device.

Firewall Configuration

How to configure firewalls to allow communication with the USB device server.

Chapter 8 Restore Factory Defaults

Restore via Web Pages

Steps to restore factory defaults using the web interface.

Restore via Init Button

Method to restore factory defaults using the physical init button.

Default Parameters List

Lists default settings like server name and TCP/IP configuration.

Chapter 9 Upgrade Firmware

Firmware Upgrade via Control Center

Instructions for upgrading the server's firmware using the Control Center software.

Chapter 10 The Init Button

Init Button Functions

Describes factory default restoration and firmware upgrade via the init button.

KCodes 6 Series Specifications

General

Model	KCodes 6 Series
Category	Server
Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Storage	Up to 24x 2.5" drives
Network	Dual 10GbE ports
Power Supply	Redundant 800W/1200W power supplies