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EtherSync User Guide 

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6)

 

Click the ‘Go’ button to install the 

latest 

firmware.  

If a particular firmware is required, click 

on the ‘File…’ button to bring up an 

open file window. Navigate to your 
desired file and select it in the normal 
way. Once selected, 

click ‘Go’. 

 

Ensure the ‘Reboot’ box is ticked so that 

the hub reboots once the desired 
firmware is updated. 

 

 

 

 

 

7)

 

Wait for the old firmware to be erased and the new firmware to be written. 

 
 

8)

 

Once the green bar has disappeared, the hubs have been updated and are ready to use. 

 

 

NOTES 
Once a successful update has been performed the number in the firmware column will 
match the firmware version listed above the white section of the window. 
If the connected mobile device still does not work after the update contact 
[email protected] 
This process is the same for OS X. For more details on how to use Cambrionix Updater go 
to https://hub.cambrionix.com/pages/updater and select the user guide for Mac. 

 

 

Full instructions for downloading and upgrading the firmware can be found at 
https://hub.cambrionix.com/pages/updater for both Mac and Windows users. 

 

 

 

Cambrionix products are extremely reliable but it is still possible that either a hardware or operational 
problem may occur. In the first instance you should take a look at our trouble shooting guide which can be 
found at http://www.cambrionix.com/returns-policy/. This is a guide to some of the simple issues that may 
occur.   

 

Since EtherSync is more complex than other USB hubs there may be something else causing a problem.  If 
the above solutions do not help, please see below. In all instances listed below, if a problem persists after 
these solutions, contact 

[email protected]

 with as much information as possible; including set up, 

mobile devices being used, applications used, solutions tried and anything else that could be relevant. Your 
email will then be assigned in our support system and, we generally aim to answer within 48 hours. 

 

If EtherSync is connected and powered on the Power LED should be pulsing a heartbeat pattern and the 
Gigabit Ethernet port green LEDs should be flashing on the rear of the EtherSync. 

 

 

If the Power LED is not on but there is evidence that EtherSync is powered up, there may be an 
issue with the Linux Operating System which EtherSync runs.  

 

If the Power LED is not flashing a heartbeat pattern and is, instead, flashing a Morse code message, 
a fatal error has occurred within EtherSync. If this is the case we ask users to record the entire code 
and send this along with a description of your setup to [email protected] 

 

If the green LEDs on the Gigabit Ethernet ports are not flashing a new Ethernet cable may need to 
be used. I

f this doesn’t solve it 

try to use the second port on EtherSync and/or another Ethernet 

port to connect to the desired subnet.  

 

Summary of Contents for EtherSync

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Page 3: ... light when EtherSync has access to the internal Memory Also used as the locator LED via the Webmin interface This LED can be illuminated or made to blink to locate the EtherSync that is currently being used via the Webmin interface LED may not be illuminated at its maximum brightness this is normal the brightness will increase as more devices are charged by EtherSync It may also flicker which is ...

Page 4: ...otal 96W Output Connector 4 pin Mini DIN EtherSync Input Voltage 12V DC Input Current 8A Input Connector 4 pin Mini Din Output Voltage 5 2V Output Current 2 1A Max per Port Output Power Total 88W Maximum Input Output Connectors 8 x USB A Receptacle 2 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports 1 x SD Card connector Dimensions approx 130 long x 105 wide x 40 high mm The 4 pin Mini DIN polarity required for use w...

Page 5: ...G type plug for the UK A standard RJ45 to RJ45 Ethernet cable EtherSync Connector Software downloadable from https hub cambrionix com pages ethersync 1 Push the 4 pin Mini DIN from the power supply into the EtherSync s power input 2 Insert the C13 connector into the C14 receptacle on the power supply 3 Taking necessary precautions turn on the mains power ...

Page 6: ...rts 2 Connect the other end to an Ethernet network with an active DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server which will automatically assign an IP address to EtherSync NOTE Depending on your network you may need to configure the connection 3 If you need to configure the parameters or host name of your network connection the default hostname for EtherSync is EtherSync followed by the last 6 di...

Page 7: ... password with the password box empty do not select No password accepted The password for LiveViewer will stay the same i e the initial password located on the back of the EtherSync 5 From the left box select Networking then Connection Manager 6 From here you can set up the address DHCP for network interfaces or select the Ethernet Port by selecting Network Interface and give the EtherSync a host ...

Page 8: ... reset to factory settings This means that the name webmin username and password are as described above To download the EtherSync Connector Software go to https hub cambrionix com pages ethersync and follow the on screen instructions For OS X it is the dmg file for Windows it is either the 32 or 64 bit application depending on your system The application will not close if the X is clicked Instead ...

Page 9: ...as the client computer and open the EtherSync Connector application 4 Click on the symbol to expand the USB Hub list displaying all EtherSyncs connected to the network 5 Click the sign next to the EtherSync called EtherSyncXXYYZZ where XXYYZZ are the last 6 digits of the Mac address to display the devices connected to that EtherSync Note It is possible to rename an EtherSync by right clicking on t...

Page 10: ...atically uses the device no matter what port it is connected to Note All devices connected to an EtherSync can be automatically used by right clicking on the desired EtherSync and selecting Auto Use Devices on Hub 7 The operating system will install the correct driver if needed for the device in Use 8 The devices connected to the EtherSync will now appear on the client computer as if they are conn...

Page 11: ...tically used by right clicking on the desired EtherSync and selecting Auto Use Devices on Hub 5 The devices will now appear on the client computer as if they are connected directly By default EtherSyncs will appear on the Connector Software as EtherSyncXXYYZZ where XXYYZZ are the last 6 digits of the Mac Address which can be found on the bottom of the EtherSync The Custom Event Handler option in t...

Page 12: ... 6 2 Go to Hardware LED Control To turn on the LED select Locator On or Locator Blink To turn off the Locator LED select Locator Off Cambrionix periodically releases updates to the firmware which is used on all current Cambrionix products To update EtherSync 1 Open the Webmin interface and logon using the details listed in section 4 1 2 Click the System tab on the left of the window then Cambrioni...

Page 13: ... into an existing networked location or if more than one EtherSync is being used in close proximity EtherSync can also be connected to other Cambrionix products Please note the daisy chaining of hubs requires additional power supplies For more information on this please contact support cambrionix com Items required to daisy chain several EtherSyncs 2 or more EtherSync units 2 or more RJ45 to RJ45 ...

Page 14: ...or your operating system which can be downloaded from https hub cambrionix com pages upda ter 4 The connected hubs should now be displayed on the middle of the window If they are not click the Scan button The application should find all connected hubs 5 Tick the boxes next to the hubs that need their firmware upgrading If more than one hub is connected un tick the box next to the boards that do no...

Page 15: ...e shooting guide which can be found at http www cambrionix com returns policy This is a guide to some of the simple issues that may occur Since EtherSync is more complex than other USB hubs there may be something else causing a problem If the above solutions do not help please see below In all instances listed below if a problem persists after these solutions contact support cambrionix com with as...

Page 16: ... not displayed in the EtherSync Connector application Make sure Auto Find Hubs is selected from the contextual menu in the EtherSync Connector application Ensure that the desired EtherSync is connected to the same subnet as the host computer or set up a network connection to the desired EtherSync as described in section 4 2 Download the most up to date Connector application from https hub cambrion...

Page 17: ...omplies with the relevant safety standards to be C UL US Listed File number E346549 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE 2002 96 EC When this product is no longer required if it cannot be re used we ask our customers not to dispose of it as unsorted municipal waste but to appropriately recycle the product or return it to Cambrionix Ltd for correct disposal Full FCC statement Th...

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