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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 •...
..., 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 •...
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Congratulations and thank you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room, from your USB devices to 30 feet away, without the hassle of connecting cables. Introduction Belkin unleashes USB. This revolutionary product lets you connect all your Cable-Free USB Hub. 5 6 1 The Hub is 3 easy to use and gives you the freedom to roam-and stay connected. 4 Please review this User Manual carefully so that you are sure to get the most from up to your computer-wirelessly. 2 Now you for purchasing the Belkin 1 Cable-Free USB Hub.
Congratulations and thank you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room, from your USB devices to 30 feet away, without the hassle of connecting cables. Introduction Belkin unleashes USB. This revolutionary product lets you connect all your Cable-Free USB Hub. 5 6 1 The Hub is 3 easy to use and gives you the freedom to roam-and stay connected. 4 Please review this User Manual carefully so that you are sure to get the most from up to your computer-wirelessly. 2 Now you for purchasing the Belkin 1 Cable-Free USB Hub.
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... CD-ROM. 5 Step 2 Connect the USB Dongle to the Cable-Free USB Hub. 6 Step 5 Connect USB peripherals to the PC and 6 approve the multiple-driver installation. Then, approve the final driver installation on the bottom of the Hub. 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 ...
... CD-ROM. 5 Step 2 Connect the USB Dongle to the Cable-Free USB Hub. 6 Step 5 Connect USB peripherals to the PC and 6 approve the multiple-driver installation. Then, approve the final driver installation on the bottom of the Hub. 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 ...
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... should see the following names: UWB Dongle Control, USB Composite Device, UWB Dongle over USB, and Wireless Hub Device. 8 Place the Hub within three feet from the dongle. 2 2. Restart your computer. Place the Hub no more than three feet from the dongle. The system will...installation, run the Windows Device Manager utility ("Start > Run > devmgmt.msc") and verify that it from all USB devices (e.g., cameras, hard drives, scanners). 3 3. Power OFF the Hub and disconnect it recognizes the new drivers that the two units are facing each other . 4. Ensure that were installed...
... should see the following names: UWB Dongle Control, USB Composite Device, UWB Dongle over USB, and Wireless Hub Device. 8 Place the Hub within three feet from the dongle. 2 2. Restart your computer. Place the Hub no more than three feet from the dongle. The system will...installation, run the Windows Device Manager utility ("Start > Run > devmgmt.msc") and verify that it from all USB devices (e.g., cameras, hard drives, scanners). 3 3. Power OFF the Hub and disconnect it recognizes the new drivers that the two units are facing each other . 4. Ensure that were installed...
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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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...Channel Select Auto-Detect /A/B/C/D/E (see Table 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 ... to allow association/connection Register/Un-Register Registers (associates) or un-registers (disassociates) the Cable-Free USB Hub of the Cable-Free USB Hub product ID number in order to the dongle hardware configuration. To open the "Properties" screen, right-click on...
...Channel Select Auto-Detect /A/B/C/D/E (see Table 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 ... to allow association/connection Register/Un-Register Registers (associates) or un-registers (disassociates) the Cable-Free USB Hub of the Cable-Free USB Hub product ID number in order to the dongle hardware configuration. To open the "Properties" screen, right-click on...
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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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Operation Table 1: Wireless channel selection 1 Belkin TFC Band Search Pattern Channel Channel Name 2 A TFC1 F1 F2 F3 F1 F2 F3 B TFC2 F1 F3 F2 F1 F3 F2 3 C TFC5 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 4 D TFC6 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 E TFC7 F3 F3 F3 F3 F3 F3 5 6 Figure 3: Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status screen 13
Operation Table 1: Wireless channel selection 1 Belkin TFC Band Search Pattern Channel Channel Name 2 A TFC1 F1 F2 F3 F1 F2 F3 B TFC2 F1 F3 F2 F1 F3 F2 3 C TFC5 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 4 D TFC6 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 E TFC7 F3 F3 F3 F3 F3 F3 5 6 Figure 3: Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status screen 13
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... the product ID number is accepted, the product ID numbers are six pairs of the Hub with the PC. In the "Cable-Free USB Hub Details (Pairing)" section, enter the product ID number found on the bottom of the Hub. (There are displayed as read-only, and the button is necessary. 4 Registration (Pairing) 5 To...-time association occurs after 2 manually registering the product ID number of character/digit combinations in the product ID.) 3. Operation Pairing and Association/Connection 1 Once the Hub is powered up and completes its initialization, it is ready for association.
... the product ID number is accepted, the product ID numbers are six pairs of the Hub with the PC. In the "Cable-Free USB Hub Details (Pairing)" section, enter the product ID number found on the bottom of the Hub. (There are displayed as read-only, and the button is necessary. 4 Registration (Pairing) 5 To...-time association occurs after 2 manually registering the product ID number of character/digit combinations in the product ID.) 3. Operation Pairing and Association/Connection 1 Once the Hub is powered up and completes its initialization, it is ready for association.
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... in 2 the image below. 3 4 5. Following registration/pairing, association/connection is established, and a tool tip is displayed in the "Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status" screen to the same computer whenever the Hub operates within range. Check the "Operating State" field in the System 1 Tray area showing the product ID number and a message that...
... in 2 the image below. 3 4 5. Following registration/pairing, association/connection is established, and a tool tip is displayed in the "Cable-Free USB Hub Connection Status" screen to the same computer whenever the Hub operates within range. Check the "Operating State" field in the System 1 Tray area showing the product ID number and a message that...
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In the "Hub Connection Status" screen, click "Un-Register". 3 4 5 2. Check the "Operating State" field to see if the status changes from one Hub to another: 2 1. Enter the product ID number of the Hub to which you want to associate and press "Register". 6 3. A tool tip is displayed in the System Tray area, containing the product ID and a message that the Hub is now connected with the PC. 4. Operation Changing Association/Registration (Pairing) 1 To change the association/registration from "Disconnected" to "Connected". 16
In the "Hub Connection Status" screen, click "Un-Register". 3 4 5 2. Check the "Operating State" field to see if the status changes from one Hub to another: 2 1. Enter the product ID number of the Hub to which you want to associate and press "Register". 6 3. A tool tip is displayed in the System Tray area, containing the product ID and a message that the Hub is now connected with the PC. 4. Operation Changing Association/Registration (Pairing) 1 To change the association/registration from "Disconnected" to "Connected". 16
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blinks rapidly to indicate Rx/Tx traffic with Dongle/Traffic Indicator: Blinks slowly when a new device is applied. 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 the Hub; Association with your peripheral device. 18
blinks rapidly to indicate Rx/Tx traffic with Dongle/Traffic Indicator: Blinks slowly when a new device is applied. 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 the Hub; Association with your peripheral device. 18
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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 breaks, the Hub may be the master on that channel, an information message window will display 2 automatically. Wireless Link Out of the dongles. This is to shorten the ...
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 breaks, the Hub may be the master on that channel, an information message window will display 2 automatically. Wireless Link Out of the dongles. This is to shorten the ...
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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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...version Right-click the tray icon, and select "Properties". Read the "Firmware version" field in 6 the "Cable-Free USB Dongle Details" section. Cable-Free USB Hub firmware version Use a serial connector to ensure that you are working with the latest version of software and hardware, you... can check the versions of the Cable-Free USB Hub. 21 Troubleshooting Reading Software and Firmware Versions 1 In order to connect via HyperTerminal application and view the firmware version in the ...
...version Right-click the tray icon, and select "Properties". Read the "Firmware version" field in 6 the "Cable-Free USB Dongle Details" section. Cable-Free USB Hub firmware version Use a serial connector to ensure that you are working with the latest version of software and hardware, you... can check the versions of the Cable-Free USB Hub. 21 Troubleshooting Reading Software and Firmware Versions 1 In order to connect via HyperTerminal application and view the firmware version in the ...
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...38 by 92mm 22 Output Power Multiband OFDM 80µW (-41.25 dBm/MHz max.) Max. 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 ...480Mbps (automatically or manually selected) 5 Frequency Range 3.1GHz to 4 USB external devices (500mA @ 5VDC each 6 RF Modulation Type Max...
...38 by 92mm 22 Output Power Multiband OFDM 80µW (-41.25 dBm/MHz max.) Max. 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 ...480Mbps (automatically or manually selected) 5 Frequency Range 3.1GHz to 4 USB external devices (500mA @ 5VDC each 6 RF Modulation Type Max...
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... co-located additional dongles or UWB systems (FFI, TFI schemes) 23 Windows Plug-and-Playcompliant Coexists with standard WiMedia devices Coexistence with USB 2.0/1.1 6 Microsoft® Windows XP SP2; Technical Specifications Antenna Operating Temperature Range Operational Humidity PHY Compliance FCC Compliance USB Hub Compliance OS Compliance Coexistence HWA531 - UWB on-board omnidirectional antenna 1 DWA531 -
... co-located additional dongles or UWB systems (FFI, TFI schemes) 23 Windows Plug-and-Playcompliant Coexists with standard WiMedia devices Coexistence with USB 2.0/1.1 6 Microsoft® Windows XP SP2; Technical Specifications Antenna Operating Temperature Range Operational Humidity PHY Compliance FCC Compliance USB Hub Compliance OS Compliance Coexistence HWA531 - UWB on-board omnidirectional antenna 1 DWA531 -
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..., NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B.V. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Cable-Free USB Hub Belkin Tech Support US: 310-898-1100, ext. 2263 800-223-5546, ext. 2263 UK: ...0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles...
..., NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B.V. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Cable-Free USB Hub Belkin Tech Support US: 310-898-1100, ext. 2263 800-223-5546, ext. 2263 UK: ...0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles...