Page 4 - Technical Specifications
2 Compatible Standards: IEEE 1284-1994 Parallel Port Communication Standard Electrical: Input Voltage 9VDC Max Input Current 600mA Max Power Consumption 5.4W Max Heat Dissipation 0.31 BTU/min Dimensions: Width : 7.0” (17.8cm) Height: 3.75” (9.5cm) Depth: 1.25” (3.2cm) Weight: 7.1 oz. (202 g) Storage...
Page 5 - Reset Switch; SW2 and SW3: TimeOut Setting; Product Detail; Recommended; ON; ON
3 DIP switch settings (located underneath switch): SW1: Reset Switch To reset, OFF → ON → OFF SW2 and SW3: TimeOut Setting TimeOut is the amount of time the switch remains locked on a PC port afterdata transfer. Use a longer TimeOut when connecting to scanners, massstorage devices and for large prin...
Page 6 - Manual Mode and Port Monitoring
In manual mode, you can select a port manually through the buttons on theBitronics switch. You can also use this mode in conjunction with software tosee your switch in action! • Press COMPUTER to select which computer port you wish to configure ormonitor. For the computer connected to Port 1, press ...
Page 7 - Choose your operating system
5 Windows ® 3.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 MS-DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Windows ® 95/98 and NT ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - Software installation: Windows
6 Software installation: Windows ® 3.x Insert the diskette labeled P27236 in your floppy drive. In the Program Manager, click on File then click Run. In the space, type in "a:\setup.exe". Follow the installation instruction prompts. After the setup program is done,simply double-click on the ...
Page 9 - Enter the following at the DOS prompt and press ENTER:; File Transfer in DOS and WINDOWS
7 Software installation: MS-DOS To switch port, simply click on the port letter of your choice, and yourcomputer will be connected to the device on the port chosen. Software-Installation: MS-DOS Enter the following at the DOS prompt and press ENTER: Copy a:\dos\swport.com c:\SWPORT.com SWPORT.com is...
Page 10 - Windows
8 BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE BELKIN BITRONICS SOFTWARE, YOU MUST FIRST MAKE SURE THAT EACH DEVICE WORKS PROPERLY ON ITS OWN WITH EACH COMPUTER. DO NOT CONNECT THE BITRONICS SWITCH TO THE COMPUTERS OR INSTALL THE SOFTWARE UNTIL INSTRUCTED BY THIS PROCEDURE! 1. Make sure that the printer port on your comp...
Page 12 - can proceed quickly and smoothly. Click Next.
10 4. In order for all computers to properly share the devices, the software mustbe installed on all four computers. 4.1. Insert the disk into your floppy drive. Click on Start, then click Run. Enter a:\BITRONIX.exe, then click OK. 4.2. You will see the following window. Click Setup. 4.3. Close all ...
Page 13 - Select the model of the Bitronics Switch you have, which is the
11 4.4. Select the model of the Bitronics Switch you have, which is the F1U127 / F1U128. Click Next. 4.5. Select Destination Folder. The default folder is recommended. Click Next. Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued)
Page 14 - When done installing, the program will ask you to restart your
12 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) 4.6. Select Program Folder. The default, Belkin Bitronics Switch, is the recommended. Click Next. 4.7. When done installing, the program will ask you to restart your computer. You must restart in order to activate the software properly.Click Finish. Don’t fo...
Page 17 - In our example, we have a Zip
15 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) In our example, we have a Zip ® drive on Port A, so we chose Mass Storage Device for Port A. And in Port B, we have the Epson printer installed, so wechose that driver in the Device Type for Port B. Click OK when finished. Display Name is a free text field. ...
Page 18 - Change printer port from LPT1 to AutoSwitch port:
16 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) 8. Change printer port from LPT1 to AutoSwitch port: If one or both of the devices being shared is a printer, you must follow theprocedure below to reconfigure the port connected to the printer. If bothdevices are printers, then this must be done for both pr...
Page 19 - • LPx1 – PA (autoswitch) – Select this if the printer is connected to
17 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) 8.3. Click on the Details tab. In the pull-down menu Print to the following port:, select the correct port this printer is connected toon the Bitronics switch: • LPx1 – PA (autoswitch) – Select this if the printer is connected to Port A of the Bitronics swit...
Page 20 - Click OK in the Spool Settings window. Click OK again in the main; Using the Bitronics Software; Two Printers Shared Between Two Computers
18 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) 8.5. If NOT grayed out, click on Disable bi-directional support for this printer. Otherwise, ignore. 8.6. Click OK in the Spool Settings window. Click OK again in the main properties window. Using the Bitronics Software Example: Two Printers Shared Between T...
Page 21 - Then if you wish to print to the second printer, let’s say a LaserJet
19 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) How does it work? With the Bitronics Software loaded and the ports properly configured for theprinters as shown in step 8 above, when you print in Windows ® , the print job goes to the Bitronics software first. There, the Bitronics software adds acommand in ...
Page 22 - Below, the user has chosen the LaserJet
20 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) All you have to do is pick your printer, and the software does everything else.But remember, ALL THE SETTINGS MUST BE CORRECT, otherwise you mayprint garbage out of the wrong printer! Below, the user has chosen the LaserJet ™ printer. Here, this printer is c...
Page 23 - Sharing One Printer and a Zip
21 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) EXAMPLE: Sharing One Printer and a Zip ® drive (or any other mass storage device) When dealing with a mass storage device (devices that add a drive letter toyour system like E:) such as a Zip ® drive, the Bitronics Software in the system tray must be configu...
Page 24 - Drive on Port A. As you can see, the Display Name
22 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) 2. Click on the port that has the mass storage device connected. In this case, it is a Zip ® Drive on Port A. As you can see, the Display Name entered above appears below as you had entered it. Click OK. Now, the Bitronics switch will always keep your comput...
Page 25 - Visual Feedback – How do I know what port I am on?
23 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) Visual Feedback – How do I know what port I am on? When the Bitronics switch is in its normal scanning mode, the LEDs aremoving back and forth across the computer ports. To see the software inaction, simply press the COMPUTER button so you can see a computer...
Page 26 - If no printers are installed
24 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) If no printers are installed If no printers are installed, the Settings type (see step 7) for each device mustbe set either for Mass Storage Device (if the device adds a drive letter to yoursystem), or Scanner (for all other types of devices). The Bitronics ...
Page 27 - Using the File Transfer Feature; Direct Cable Connection, or LapLink
25 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) Using the File Transfer Feature The file transfer feature of the Bitronics switch allows both computers toconnect as if there were a file transfer cable connected between them. Todo this, double-click on the Bitronics switch system tray icon, click on FileTr...
Page 28 - Usage in Windows NT; In Windows NT
26 Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) Usage in Windows NT ® In Windows NT ® , you can perform the same installation as in the Windows ® 95/ 98 procedure above. Make sure the power supply is connected to theBitronics switch, otherwise, there may be a significant delay in the processingof requests...
Page 30 - If you are still having problems using the BITRONIX.exe
Windows ® 95 / 98 and NT ® (continued) 28 If you are still having problems using the BITRONIX.exe software in Windows ® NT: First UNINSTALL the Bitronics software. You can do this by right-clicking onthe taskbar icon and answering YES to the prompt. Then, click on START,PROGRAMS, BELKIN BITRONICS SW...
Page 31 - Appendix; Changing your PC’s parallel port mode to ECP; ACER
Appendix Changing your PC’s parallel port mode to ECP Changing your computer’s parallel port mode to ECP increases speed and reliability ofdata transfers with the Bitronics Switches. Below are the steps on changing the settingson certain computers. Do this on all the computers connected to the switc...
Page 32 - IBM Aptiva
30 Appendix (continued) Hewlett-Packard Steps for HP Pavillion PC Models 1. At the HP Blue Screen, press F1 to enter Setup. 2. Select Advanced from the menu bar. 3. Following the legend directions, select Peripheral Configuration and then use thearrow-down key to move to Parallel Port Mode. 4. Selec...
Page 33 - Micron; Packard Bell
31 Appendix (continued) Steps for IBM Aptiva 2176-C33, IBM BIOS v BSTUS4B NOTE: The steps for this computer are not included in the document received in the box. 1. While the computer is booting, follow the directions on the screen: Press F1 toenter Setup. 2. Follow the legend on how to scroll throu...
Page 34 - Sony
Appendix (continued) 32 Sony Models PCV-70/90/100/120: 1. Restart your computer. 2. During the first black and white Sony screen, press F3 to enter the boot screen. 3. Press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup. 4. Use right arrow to reach the Advanced menu. 5. Scroll down and highlight Peripheral Configurati...
Page 36 - FCC Statement; CE Declaration of Conformity; Information
FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our soleresponsibility that the product: F1U128-KIT to which this declaration relates:Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope...
