Page 2 - UBox User Guide; Trademark; Lantronix Corporate Headquarters; Revisions; Date
UBox User Guide 2 Trademark UBox is a trademark of Lantronix. Other brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright Copyright © 2005, 2007 Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or b...
Page 3 - Contents; : Installing the UBox
UBox User Guide 3 Contents Figures ______________________________________________________________________ 5 1: Using This Guide 7 Purpose and Audience __________________________________________________________ 7 Summary of Chapters __________________________________________________________ 7 2: Intr...
Page 4 - : Changing Local Software Settings
Contents UBox User Guide 4 Summary______________________________________________________________________ 21 Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB Devices ________________________________ 21 Using the UBox System Tray ____________________________________________________ 22 Auto Connecting Printers...
Page 5 - : Status Light Behavior; D: Lantronix Software License Agreement; Figures
Contents UBox User Guide 5 Final Step _____________________________________________________________________ 55 Resetting the UBox Hardware ___________________________________________________ 55 Power-Cycling or Using the Reset Button ____________________________________________ 55 Rebooting the UBox...
Page 7 - Purpose and Audience; The remaining chapters in this guide include:; Chapter
UBox User Guide 7 1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience The Lantronix UBox USB Device Server makes it possible to share USB devices such as printers, scanners, and storage drives over a Local Area Network. This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the UBox 2100 and ...
Page 8 - Model and Part Numbers; Figure 2-1. Model UBox 2100 Part Numbers; Part Number; USB Speeds and Throughput
UBox User Guide 8 2: Introduction The Lantronix UBox makes it possible to share, access, and control USB devices over a LAN. This User Guide deals with the UBox 2100, which supports two USB 2.0 devices and the UBox 4100, which supports four. Model and Part Numbers Lantronix offers the following part...
Page 11 - Installing the UBox Hardware; Do not connect a USB device to the UBox until you have; Connect the UBox to Your Network; Figure 3-1. Ethernet and Power Connections; UBox; Power Supply
UBox User Guide 11 3: Installing the UBox The UBox package has two components: the UBox hardware and the UBox software. Both have their own settings and configuration options. This chapter includes the following topics: Installing the UBox Hardware Installing the UBox Software Uninstalling the...
Page 12 - USB
3: Installing the UBox UBox User Guide 12 2. Once the UBox has power, notice the following: The UBox's status lights turn on and off. After a few seconds, the lights stop blinking. If the UBox is responding properly, the green USB lights turn on and stay solid. The first green SYSTEM light bli...
Page 13 - Installing the UBox Software; To install the UBox Software:; During or after the software installation, the Windows New; USB Devices; The first time you launch the UBox software, you may be asked to
3: Installing the UBox UBox User Guide 13 Both the UBox 2100 and UBox 4100 have the same three NETWORK status indicators. The UBox 4100 has three (one green and two red) “SYSTEM indicators, while the UBox 2100 has four (one green, two amber and one red). For both models, the green has the same meani...
Page 14 - Servers; Initially, the UBox displays as Unnamed. During configuration, you
3: Installing the UBox UBox User Guide 14 Figure 3-4. USB Devices Tab 4. To verify that the application sees the UBox Device Server, click the Servers tab. Note: Initially, the UBox displays as Unnamed. During configuration, you can assign a name to it. (See page 31 .)
Page 15 - Figure 3-5. Servers Tab Displaying a UBox; If the UBox does not display, and you have it in a static network, you; Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox Software; and click the
3: Installing the UBox UBox User Guide 15 Figure 3-5. Servers Tab Displaying a UBox Note: If the UBox does not display, and you have it in a static network, you can use the Override Server Network Settings option on the Advanced menu to configure the UBox. (See Overriding Server Network Settings on ...
Page 16 - : Using USB Devices on the Network; Overview; Connect; Connecting Your USB Device; Step 1 - Connect a USB Device to the UBox; Figure 4-1. Connecting a USB Device to the UBox; USB Ports
UBox User Guide 16 4: Using USB Devices on the Network Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Connecting your USB device to the UBox's USB port. Connecting to your networked USB device using the Lantronix UBox software: − Using the Connect and Disconnect icons − Using the Auto Conn...
Page 17 - Figure 4-2. USB Devices Tab Showing Attached Devices; Disconnect
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 17 Each USB port has a green status LED light. These lights indicate whether the current software/firmware supports your USB device. A solid green light indicates that the UBox supports your device. A slowly blinking light indicates that the UB...
Page 18 - Device Name; Status; Location; Connect a Networked USB Device; Figure 4-3. Selected Device Displaying Device Details
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 18 Device Name Name programmed into your USB device by its manufacturer. This name may differ from the actual name and model number of your device. For example, if you have an HP Deskjet 882 printer, it may appear as HP Deskjet 880 or HP Printer. S...
Page 19 - Device Details
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 19 Note: The default configuration of the UBox is Multi-User Connect Mode. In this mode, all USB devices are shared in a one-at-a-time mode. If a device is in use by another user, that USB device's status displays as In Use By [ComputerName]. Befor...
Page 20 - Using Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices; Compound Devices; compound; One UBox with Multiple Users
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 20 Note: Some USB devices require additional action before you disconnect your USB device. For example, some USB devices require you to stop the USB device's software. If your USB device requires such action when the device is directly connected to...
Page 21 - UBox Groups on Multiple UDP Ports; USB Connections per UBox; Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB Devices
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 21 To use a 13th USB device, disconnect one of your 12 USB devices using the Lantronix UBox software to free a location for the next USB device. To have more than eight UBoxes, configure your next eight UBoxes to use a different UDP port (see 5: Ch...
Page 22 - Using the UBox System Tray; To use the system tray:
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 22 Using the UBox System Tray The UBox System Tray on the Windows taskbar contains icons that enable you to access the following functions quickly and easily: Access the UBox settings. Configure Auto Connect. Connect to and disconnect from US...
Page 23 - Auto Connecting Printers; Compound; see; To use the auto connect feature:; Right-click the UBox icon in the system tray and select; Auto Connect; Click the; Auto Connect Settings; button in the lower right corner.
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 23 Auto Connecting Printers This feature automatically connects and disconnects printers whenever you have a print job queued. This gives you a printing experience that is similar to using a print server. The Auto Connect feature for printers actua...
Page 24 - Figure 4-8. Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect; Using Your Printer with Auto Connect
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 24 The Lantronix UBox Auto Connect window opens. Figure 4-7. Auto Connect Enabled You may see your printer listed multiple times if you or your printer's software created multiple printers in Windows's Printers and Faxes window. You can either dele...
Page 25 - Using Forced Device Disconnect; Do not disconnect a USB device while that device is in use
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 25 you may get a warning stating that your printer is disconnected. Ignore these, as the Auto Connect feature will connect the printer for you. Once the printer auto connects, your print job is sent to the printer (this may take a few seconds). Whe...
Page 26 - Figure 4-9. Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu; Yes; Using Multi-and Single-User Connect Modes; Device Connect Modes:
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 26 Figure 4-9. Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu A message displays cautioning you to make sure the device is not in use. 3. If you are sure that you want to continue, click the Yes button. The device status is now Available . Using Mul...
Page 27 - Device Status; tab shows the connection status of USB devices connected to the
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 27 Please note that you can also dedicate a single USB device to a particular computer and still share other USB devices with other computers. You can select the desired mode on the Servers tab. For details, please see 5: Changing the UBox's Settin...
Page 28 - Separating Compound Devices; Types of USB Devices
4: Using USB Devices on the Network UBox User Guide 28 Separating Compound Devices Types of USB Devices USB devices fall into one of the following categories: Single USB device: A USB device that contains only one component (for example, a single button mouse). Composite USB device : A device th...
Page 29 - These settings are kept on your computer. See; Viewing UBox Settings; To view current settings:; the; Start; tab; tab. The tab displays all of the UBoxes the software finds.
UBox User Guide 29 5: Changing the UBox's Settings Overview The Lantronix UBox comes pre-configured for use with most networks. However, you may want to change some of the settings for your specific network or USB device-sharing needs. This chapter describes how to change the UBox's settings and wha...
Page 31 - on the right side of the window.; Editing Server Settings: Access Tab
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 31 Temp. Defaults : The UBox hardware is in Temporary Default Settings Mode . This mode allows you to return the UBox to its factory settings temporarily for diagnostics. You can edit your previous settings while you are in this mode. (See Resetting th...
Page 32 - Figure 5-2. Edit Server Configuration – Access Tab; See; Server Name
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 32 Figure 5-2. Edit Server Configuration – Access Tab Notes: Firmware Upgrade: After clicking the Edit Configuration button, a message may display informing you about new firmware. You can only update your UBox's settings after you have upgraded your f...
Page 33 - Devices; Server; Renter Password; Apply; Editing Server Settings: Network Tab; Network; Network
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 33 Single-User: Only one user can connect to the UBox at one time. Use this mode if there is only one client computer, or if only one client computer will be powered on at a time and connected to the UBox. In this mode all devices on the UBox are autom...
Page 34 - only; must
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 34 Figure 5-3. Network Tab 2. Update the following settings as desired: IP Address Assignment From the drop-down list, select one of the following methods of assigning an IP address: Using Defaults: The UBox tries to get an IP address via DHCP first. I...
Page 35 - Subnet Mask; UDP Port; TCP Port
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 35 Subnet Mask A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part. Enter the subnet mask as xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Example: 255.255.255.0 Gateway The gateway address, or router, allows communication to othe...
Page 36 - Discovery Mode; Multicast Address; Editing Server Settings: USB Device Configuration Tab; USB Device Configuration; tab on the Edit Server Configuration window shows
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 36 Discovery Mode Select the method the UBox should use to send its UDP data. Broadcast: By default, the UBox uses this method to send discover messages to UBox clients. Broadcast sends UDP messages to every Ethernet-connected device on your network. T...
Page 37 - Update the following settings as desired:; Add; button is active if you have already added information.)
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 37 1. On the Edit Server Configuration window, click the USB Device Configuration tab. Figure 5-4. Edit Server Configuration – USB Device Configuration Tab 2. Update the following settings as desired: Server Serial No. (View-only) Corresponds to the UB...
Page 38 - Alternate Name; Local; Requires Password to Connect
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 38 Figure 5-5. Device Configuration Window The following information displays at the top: USB Product Name Name programmed into the USB device by the manufacturer. Vendor ID (VID) Vendor ID programmed into the USB device by the manufacturer. Product ID...
Page 39 - Applying, Canceling, or Removing Server Settings; The Apply button is not available unless you make a change.
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 39 again. Connection Password and Reenter Password If you selected the checkbox above, enter and then reenter a password a user must use to view the USB device. Share Mode Select one of the following types of connection: Shared: Allows multiple compute...
Page 40 - Figure 5-6. Firmware Update Notification Window
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 40 Restoring Default Settings Note: Restoring the UBox’s default settings closes all device connections, possibly adversely affecting users connected to them. Please be sure that all devices attached to the UBox are not in use before continuing. To res...
Page 41 - Update Server Firmware; button. An update confirmation window; Close; Always have the latest firmware installed on your UBox. We do not
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 41 Figure 5-7. Servers Tab 2. Click the Update Server Firmware button. An update confirmation window displays. Figure 5-8. Update Server Firmware 3. Click the Close button. Note: Always have the latest firmware installed on your UBox. We do not recomme...
Page 42 - Overriding Server Network Settings; this address is on a different subnet from the subnet y; Figure 5-9. Override Server Network Settings Window
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 42 Overriding Server Network Settings You can override server network settings to configure a UBox that is in a static IP-based network. This makes it so that you do not have to change your local TCP settings, connect to the UBox using a direct Etherne...
Page 43 - Refreshing Data; To refresh the displayed information:
5: Changing the UBox's Settings UBox User Guide 43 addresses are in the range 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.1. Use this setting if the UBox is in a network that only uses Zeroconfig IP addresses. Note: Zeroconfig (also called Zeroconf) is a networking protocol that allows computers to find each other a...
Page 44 - The Servers tab is for modifying the settings for the UBox. These; Local Settings; Updating Personal Communication Settings; To update your computer’s settings:
UBox User Guide 44 6: Changing Local Software Settings To modify the settings for the UBox software, you use the Local Settings tab. These settings are kept on your computer. Note: The Servers tab is for modifying the settings for the UBox. These settings are stored on the UBox hardware. See 5: Chan...
Page 45 - Personal Communications Settings; Client Name; Cancel Changes
6: Changing Local Software Settings UBox User Guide 45 Figure 6-1. Local Settings Tab 2. In the Personal Communications Settings area, update the following information as needed: Client Name Name of your computer that is broadcast to the UBox and to other users on the network. The default name is th...
Page 46 - Updating Server Access Settings
6: Changing Local Software Settings UBox User Guide 46 Updating Server Access Settings The Server Access Settings area in the Local Settings tab is for connecting to a UBox that is either password protected or uses active discovery. For most users, Server Access Settings are blank. To update server ...
Page 47 - Viewing or Removing Device Passwords
6: Changing Local Software Settings UBox User Guide 47 Server # Serial number of the UBox to which you want to connect. Server Name Name of the UBox to which you want to connect. Status Status of the UBox to which you want to connect. Online displays if you have successfully connected to the UBox. O...
Page 48 - Switching Between Sets of UBoxes
6: Changing Local Software Settings UBox User Guide 48 Switching Between Sets of UBoxes The UBox software on your computer can only “see” eight UBoxes at a time. This is true even with Active Discovery, which can see UBoxes with different UDP port numbers. To use a ninth UBox, you have two options: ...
Page 49 - Before You Begin; You can find the latest version of the Lantronix UBox software at; Troubleshooting: Status Lights; Off
UBox User Guide 49 7: Troubleshooting Before You Begin Please make sure that you already have: Installed the latest version of the Lantronix UBox software. Connected your UBox hardware to your network. Connected your computer to the same network as the UBox hardware. Turned on the UBox (by c...
Page 51 - SYSTEM Status Light 1; SYSTEM Status Lights 2 and 3
7: Troubleshooting UBox User Guide 51 Boot-Up The following table explains what the SYSTEM status lights mean during the boot-up process. UBox 4100: Has three (one green and two red) SYSTEM indicators UBox 2100: , Has four (one green, two amber and one red). The green has the same meaning on both un...
Page 53 - On; Troubleshooting: UDP Ports; In the Lantronix UBox application, is your UBox listed?
7: Troubleshooting UBox User Guide 53 Status Condition Suggestions Blinking may indicate you have exceeded the number of USB devices per UBox. One UBox supports up to eight USB devices. While many USB devices appear as one USB device, components of compound USB devices (a device with an embedded hub...
Page 54 - Is Not Listed; Is Listed; Troubleshooting: Network Issues; Communication Between your PC and the UBox; Some Ethernet hubs/switches may not properly route UDP and
7: Troubleshooting UBox User Guide 54 Status Condition Suggestions Is Not Listed The UBox software cannot find the UBox hardware. 1. Verify that the UBox software's local UDP port is set to match the UDP port used by the UBox hardware. The default is 10010 . (See Updating Server Access Settings on p...
Page 55 - Firewalls; built into Windows XP, see; Final Step; Power-Cycling or Using the Reset Button; To reset by power cycling:; without a sharp tip) and that your UBox is on.
7: Troubleshooting UBox User Guide 55 4. If you can ping the UBox, but the UBox software cannot establish a connection, the UDP/TCP port is not correct or a firewall is blocking it. Temporarily disable the firewall and see if communication to the UBox is established. If so, configure the firewall ...
Page 56 - Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button; To boot into safe mode:; seconds). It takes approximately 15 seconds to complete the reset.
7: Troubleshooting UBox User Guide 56 Figure 7-3. Resetting the UBox 4100 3. Using the paper clip, quickly press the reset button inside the hole. The UBox resets. Figure 7-4. Resetting the UBox 2100 Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button If you have made an unwanted change to the ...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting: USB Devices; To troubleshoot problems with USB Devices:; In Use; Connected; Print; Technical Support; Technical Support US
7: Troubleshooting UBox User Guide 57 3. Once you have verified the port, check the Lantronix UBox application to see whether your UBox displays. 4. If it does not display, check the SYSTEM status LEDs to determine the UBox’s network condition. Troubleshooting: USB Devices To troubleshoot problems w...
Page 59 - Figure 8-1. Position of Status Lights on the UBox; SYSTEM
UBox User Guide 59 8: Status Light Behavior The Lantronix UBox comes equipped with LED lights that report the status of the Lantronix hardware. Figure 8-1. Position of Status Lights on the UBox SYSTEM NETWORK 1 2 3 1 2 3 USB 4 3 2 1
Page 60 - . UBox Status Lights—UBox is Booting UP
8: Status Light Behavior UBox User Guide 60 Figure 8-2. UBox 2100 LEDs The meaning of these lights changes depending on whether the UBox is booting up (you have just turned on the UBox), or if it is running. The two tables on the following pages show all of the possible states of these LED lights an...
Page 61 - Stage
8: Status Light Behavior UBox User Guide 61 Stage Status Troubleshooting STAGE 3 Checking Ethernet Connection SYSTEM 2 and SYSTEM 3 (both red/amber) start blinking while the UBox looks for an Ethernet signal (a physical Ethernet connection) and continue to blink until the UBox finds this signal. STA...
Page 62 - Light; Green; Red
8: Status Light Behavior UBox User Guide 62 Figure 8-4. UBox Status Lights -- UBox is Running Light Color Status Green Slowing Blinking (on for 3 seconds then off/on): UBox is working. OFF or ON (does not blink): SYSTEM 1 If the light is off, the UBox is not receiving power. If the light is on, the ...
Page 63 - A: Configuring the Windows XP Firewall; Determine Which Version of Windows XP is Installed on
UBox User Guide 63 A: Configuring the Windows XP Firewall The following instructions detail how to configure Window XP's built-in firewall for use with the Lantronix UBox. While these instructions are specific for this software, you can apply the basic idea of these instructions to configuring other...
Page 65 - To obtain the Advanced Settings window:; . An icon for your network; Properties; . The Local Area Connection Properties; Figure 8-6. Local Area Connection Properties – Advanced Tab
A:Configuring the Windows XP Firewall UBox User Guide 65 Dynamic addresses can change at any moment, making it harder for firewalls to keep track of. If you need to use a firewall, we suggest that you configure your UBox to use a static IP address. Also, if your firewall is currently on, you will no...
Page 66 - Figure 8-8. Service Settings –Adding a UDP
A:Configuring the Windows XP Firewall UBox User Guide 66 4. Click the Advanced tab, and then click the Settings button. The Advanced Settings window opens Figure 8-7. Advanced Settings Window Step 3a - Add Settings to the Firewall to Allow Communication with the UBox To add your UDP Port to the fire...
Page 67 - A:Configuring the Windows XP Firewall; Figure 8-9. Service Settings – Adding a TCP
A:Configuring the Windows XP Firewall UBox User Guide 67 2. In the Description of Service field, enter something descriptive like “Lantronix UBox UDP.” 3. In the IP address field, enter the IP address. 4. In both the External Port and Internal Port fields, enter the UDP port number. 5. Select UDP . ...
Page 68 - Step 3b
A:Configuring the Windows XP Firewall UBox User Guide 68 Step 3b - Access and Configure Your Firewall Software (Windows XP Service Pack 2 Only) To access your firewall software: 1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel . The Control Panel window opens. 2. Double-click Windows Firewall . The Windo...
Page 69 - To add your UDP port to the firewall:; Exceptions; button. The Add a Port window; Name; field, enter something descriptive like “Lantronix UBox UDP.”
A:Configuring the Windows XP Firewall UBox User Guide 69 Figure 8-11. Exceptions Tab To add your UDP port to the firewall: 1. On the Exceptions tab, click the Add Port button. The Add a Port window displays. Figure 8-12. Add a Port Window - UDP 2. In the Name field, enter something descriptive like ...
Page 71 - CE Mark Declaration of Conformity; Manufacturer's Name and Address; Lantronix; Declares that the product:; Conforms to the following Product Specifications:; Canada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard; Class B ITE
UBox User Guide 71 B: Compliance – UBox 4100 CE Mark Declaration of Conformity (According to EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name and Address Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 USA (949) 453-3990 Declares that the product: Product Name: UBox USB Device Server Model Numbers: UBox 4100 Conform...
Page 72 - Australia/New Zealand; Changes or modifications to the UBox USB Device Server not; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
B:Compliance – UBox 4100 UBox User Guide 72 Translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio i...
Page 73 - RoHS Notice; Manufacturer’s Contact
B:Compliance – UBox 4100 UBox User Guide 73 RoHS Notice All Lantronix products in the following families are China RoHS-compliant and free of the following hazardous substances and elements: • Lead (Pb) • Mercury (Hg) • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Cadmium (Cd) • Hexavalent Chromium (Cr (VI)) • ...
Page 74 - Declaration of Conformity
UBox User Guide 74 C: Compliance – UBox 2100 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name and Address Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 USA (949) 453-3990 Declares that the product: Product Name: UBox USB Device Server Model Numbers: UBox 2100 Conforms to the following standards or ...
Page 75 - Surge Immunity; Voltage Dips and Interrupts; Safety; Disclaimer and Supplementary Information; Canada; This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
C:Compliance – UBox 2100 UBox User Guide 75 Surge Immunity EN61000-4-5: 2006 RF Common Mode Conducted Susceptibility EN61000-4-6: 1996 Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity EN61000-4-8: 1994 Voltage Dips and Interrupts EN61000-4-11: 2004 Safety EN60950-1: 2001, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Dis...
Page 79 - E: Lantronix Warranty; TWO YEARS; after the date of shipment. During this
UBox User Guide 79 E: Lantronix Warranty Lantronix warrants each Lantronix product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS after the date of shipment. During this period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Lantronix Technical Support, a Re...