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..., cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty 5 System Requirements 6 For PC Users • Pentium® processor-based computer with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port available • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 Package Includes • Cable-Free USB Hub • Cable-Free USB Dongle • Power Adapter • Installation CD • User...
..., cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty 5 System Requirements 6 For PC Users • Pentium® processor-based computer with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port available • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 Package Includes • Cable-Free USB Hub • Cable-Free USB Dongle • Power Adapter • Installation CD • User...
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..., approve the final driver installation on the bottom of the Hub. Step 3 Connect the included power adapter to the Cable-Free USB Hub. 6 Installation The following diagram illustrates the basic steps in 1 connecting and getting started with the dongle. 2 Note: Do not attach the USB dongle before the host drivers are installed. 3 Step 1 4 Install software and...
..., approve the final driver installation on the bottom of the Hub. Step 3 Connect the included power adapter to the Cable-Free USB Hub. 6 Installation The following diagram illustrates the basic steps in 1 connecting and getting started with the dongle. 2 Note: Do not attach the USB dongle before the host drivers are installed. 3 Step 1 4 Install software and...
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... After you install the software and drivers, connect the dongle to a free USB 2.0 port on your PC system hardware and software are both operational. 5 1. Click the "Install Driver" button. 3. Insert the Belkin driver-installation CD. The Windows 1 Hardware Installation Wizard automatically... corresponding drivers. 2 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 >"). 3 Install the USB Drivers and Software 4 Ensure that your computer. Click "...
... After you install the software and drivers, connect the dongle to a free USB 2.0 port on your PC system hardware and software are both operational. 5 1. Click the "Install Driver" button. 3. Insert the Belkin driver-installation CD. The Windows 1 Hardware Installation Wizard automatically... corresponding drivers. 2 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 >"). 3 Install the USB Drivers and Software 4 Ensure that your computer. Click "...
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... that the two units are facing each other . 4. You should see the following names: UWB Dongle Control, USB Composite Device, UWB Dongle over USB, and Wireless Hub Device. 8 Connect the USB dongle to the Hub. Restart your computer. Ensure that the LEDs light. 4. To complete installation of the final driver, follow the instructions for the registration of the...
... that the two units are facing each other . 4. You should see the following names: UWB Dongle Control, USB Composite Device, UWB Dongle over USB, and Wireless Hub Device. 8 Connect the USB dongle to the Hub. Restart your computer. Ensure that the LEDs light. 4. To complete installation of the final driver, follow the instructions for the registration of the...
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Installation Uninstalling the Software 1 If 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. 2 To uninstall the software: 1. Detach the dongle from the USB port of the PC. 3 1.1 Select "Uninstall Wireless Hub" from "Start > Programs > Wireless Hub". 4 OR 1.2 Use the "Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove 5 Programs" utility under "Wireless Hub". 6 9
Installation Uninstalling the Software 1 If 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. 2 To uninstall the software: 1. Detach the dongle from the USB port of the PC. 3 1.1 Select "Uninstall Wireless Hub" from "Start > Programs > Wireless Hub". 4 OR 1.2 Use the "Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove 5 Programs" utility under "Wireless Hub". 6 9
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The color of the icon 2 indicates the current activity state, as follows: Icon Color Status 3 Enabled (yellow icon) 4 USB dongle is connected to the computer (dongle is enabled, no connection available) 10 Operation Status Indication 1 When the Belkin Connection Manager is disabled (and no wireless connection is detected) 5 Connected (green icon) A wireless connection is established with the Hub 6 Disabled (red icon) USB dongle is up, the Belkin icon displays in the Windows System Tray.
The color of the icon 2 indicates the current activity state, as follows: Icon Color Status 3 Enabled (yellow icon) 4 USB dongle is connected to the computer (dongle is enabled, no connection available) 10 Operation Status Indication 1 When the Belkin Connection Manager is disabled (and no wireless connection is detected) 5 Connected (green icon) A wireless connection is established with the Hub 6 Disabled (red icon) USB dongle is up, the Belkin icon displays in the Windows System Tray.
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To open the "Properties" screen, right-click on the Belkin 2 icon and select "Properties" from the context menu. The following table explains the properties that can be 3 configured or viewed: Property...1: Wireless channel selection) Current Channel A/B/C/D/E (see Table 1: Wireless channel selection Cable-Free USB Hub Details Product ID# Enables the registration of the given product ID number 11 Operation Configuration Properties 1 The dongle "Hardware Properties" screen provides direct access to allow association/connection Register/Un-Register Registers (associates...
To open the "Properties" screen, right-click on the Belkin 2 icon and select "Properties" from the context menu. The following table explains the properties that can be 3 configured or viewed: Property...1: Wireless channel selection) Current Channel A/B/C/D/E (see Table 1: Wireless channel selection Cable-Free USB Hub Details Product ID# Enables the registration of the given product ID number 11 Operation Configuration Properties 1 The dongle "Hardware Properties" screen provides direct access to allow association/connection Register/Un-Register Registers (associates...
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Operation 1 Property Dongle Status 2 Reset 3 Disable/Enable Description Resets the connection/ disassociates Cable-Free USB Hub and restarts scanning Turns off dongle to save PHY power 4 Packets Sent/Packets Received Packets sent (by dongle) Packets received (from Hub) Dongle Details 5 Description 6 Product ID Belkin Cable-Free USB dongle (HWA531) Unique hardware identification number Firmware Version Host-firmware version Driver Version Belkin PC-driver version 12
Operation 1 Property Dongle Status 2 Reset 3 Disable/Enable Description Resets the connection/ disassociates Cable-Free USB Hub and restarts scanning Turns off dongle to save PHY power 4 Packets Sent/Packets Received Packets sent (by dongle) Packets received (from Hub) Dongle Details 5 Description 6 Product ID Belkin Cable-Free USB dongle (HWA531) Unique hardware identification number Firmware Version Host-firmware version Driver Version Belkin PC-driver version 12
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Association with your peripheral device. 18 blinks rapidly to the Hub; Troubleshooting Dongle LED Indicator 1 2 3 Traffic Figure 4: Dongle LED Indicator 4 Traffic: Flashes green when packets are received. 5 Hub LED Indicators 6 Association/Traffic Power Figure 5: Cable-Free USB Hub LED Indicators Power: Constant on when 5V DC is connected to indicate Rx/Tx traffic with Dongle/Traffic Indicator: Blinks slowly when a new device is applied.
Association with your peripheral device. 18 blinks rapidly to the Hub; Troubleshooting Dongle LED Indicator 1 2 3 Traffic Figure 4: Dongle LED Indicator 4 Traffic: Flashes green when packets are received. 5 Hub LED Indicators 6 Association/Traffic Power Figure 5: Cable-Free USB Hub LED Indicators Power: Constant on when 5V DC is connected to indicate Rx/Tx traffic with Dongle/Traffic Indicator: Blinks slowly when a new device is applied.
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... Properties" screen of one of Range If you are not supported by the Hub. Wireless Link Out of the dongles. This is to shorten the range between the dongle and Hub. 19 Support for USB Classes Audio devices ("USB Audio" class) and some webcams ("USB Video" class), which have isochronous end points, are experiencing frequent wireless-link...
... Properties" screen of one of Range If you are not supported by the Hub. Wireless Link Out of the dongles. This is to shorten the range between the dongle and Hub. 19 Support for USB Classes Audio devices ("USB Audio" class) and some webcams ("USB Video" class), which have isochronous end points, are experiencing frequent wireless-link...
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Troubleshooting Extended or External Wired USB Hub Connections 1 If you are connecting the dongle to a PC via an external wired USB hub, we recommend that you: 2 • Apply external power to the wired USB hub. • Do not use the external hub during initial connect and 3 driver installation. 4 5 6 20
Troubleshooting Extended or External Wired USB Hub Connections 1 If you are connecting the dongle to a PC via an external wired USB hub, we recommend that you: 2 • Apply external power to the wired USB hub. • Do not use the external hub during initial connect and 3 driver installation. 4 5 6 20
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... as follows: 2 Belkin application In "Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > 3 Cable-Free USB Hub > Click here for support information" 4 for the automatically installed application. PC host drivers version Right-click the tray icon, and 5 select "Properties". Read the "Firmware version" field in 6 the "Cable-Free USB Dongle Details" section. Cable-Free USB Hub firmware version Use...
... as follows: 2 Belkin application In "Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > 3 Cable-Free USB Hub > Click here for support information" 4 for the automatically installed application. PC host drivers version Right-click the tray icon, and 5 select "Properties". Read the "Firmware version" field in 6 the "Cable-Free USB Dongle Details" section. Cable-Free USB Hub firmware version Use...
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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, Control Number of End Points 32 end points USB Power Drive Powers up to 4.8GHz; Output Power Multiband OFDM 80µW (-41.25 dBm/...Indicators Power, Association, Traffic PCB Size HWA531 - 25 by 69mm DWA531 - 38 by 92mm 22 Cable-Free USB dongle DWA531 - 4-port Cable-Free 2 USB Hub UWB Chipset 3 Operational Range Belkin 531 MAC/BB chip, Belkin 502 RF chip Up to 30 to 60 ft. (10 to 20m) 4 PHY Data Rate Up to ...
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, Control Number of End Points 32 end points USB Power Drive Powers up to 4.8GHz; Output Power Multiband OFDM 80µW (-41.25 dBm/...Indicators Power, Association, Traffic PCB Size HWA531 - 25 by 69mm DWA531 - 38 by 92mm 22 Cable-Free USB dongle DWA531 - 4-port Cable-Free 2 USB Hub UWB Chipset 3 Operational Range Belkin 531 MAC/BB chip, Belkin 502 RF chip Up to 30 to 60 ft. (10 to 20m) 4 PHY Data Rate Up to ...
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... omnidirectional antenna 1 DWA531 - rev. 1.0 Complies with co-located additional dongles or UWB systems (FFI, TFI schemes) 23 Windows Plug-and-Playcompliant Coexists with standard WiMedia devices Coexistence with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 subpart F; Technical Specifications Antenna Operating Temperature Range Operational Humidity PHY Compliance FCC Compliance USB Hub Compliance OS Compliance Coexistence HWA531 -
... omnidirectional antenna 1 DWA531 - rev. 1.0 Complies with co-located additional dongles or UWB systems (FFI, TFI schemes) 23 Windows Plug-and-Playcompliant Coexists with standard WiMedia devices Coexistence with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 subpart F; Technical Specifications Antenna Operating Temperature Range Operational Humidity PHY Compliance FCC Compliance USB Hub Compliance OS Compliance Coexistence HWA531 -