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Using the hub

This section contains information on using the hub.

Locating the hub connectors

Use the following illustration to locate where to connect a device to the hub.

Note: For use guidelines on devices connected to the hub, refer to “Understanding

device-usage guidelines” on page 1-8.

USB connectors

This is where you connect USB devices.
Note: You can also connect a USB device to the USB connector on the front of the

hub.

Serial port

This is where you connect a serial device.
Note: You cannot use a serial mouse with the hub.

Power-adapter connector

This is where you connect the ac/dc power adapter.

Bidirectional printer connector

This is where you connect a printer. This connector does not work with other parallel
port devices.

Standard keyboard connector

This is where you connect a standard keyboard.

Standard mouse connector

This is where you connect a standard mouse.

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide

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Summary of Contents for Multi-Port USB Hub

Page 1: ...User s Guide Multi Port USB Hub...

Page 2: ...riodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described...

Page 3: ...pendix B Help and service information 2 2 Online technical support 2 2 Telephone technical support 2 2 Appendix C Product warranties and notices 2 3 Warranty Statements 2 3 Notices 2 12 Trademarks 2 1...

Page 4: ...unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information About this book This manual contains instructions for installing and using your IBM Multi Port US...

Page 5: ...i Port USB hub AC DC power adapter Note All power supplies are universal However for worldwide use you must purchase the correct wall adapter or line cord for your country or region USB cable 2 0 ft 0...

Page 6: ...other end of the cord to an electrical outlet 4 Connect one end of the two foot USB cable to the computer USB connector and the other end of the cable to the USB cable connector on the front of the hu...

Page 7: ...ard window opens and displays a message that it detects a USB Human Interface Device To add the USB human interface device driver 1 Click Next 2 Select Search for the best driver for your device 3 Cli...

Page 8: ...the computer For information on disconnecting the hub go to Disconnecting and reconnecting the hub on page 1 7 2 Insert the IBM Multi Port USB Hub Option Diskette into the diskette drive 3 Click Start...

Page 9: ...nect a USB device to the USB connector on the front of the hub 2 Serial port This is where you connect a serial device Note You cannot use a serial mouse with the hub 3 Power adapter connector This is...

Page 10: ...r is connected to the hub The LED for a connected device flashes if the device is receiving data from or sending data to the computer Setting up a printer connected to the hub If you have connected a...

Page 11: ...Select Settings 5 Click Control Panel 6 Double click the Add new hardware icon 7 Click Next twice 8 Select Yes recommended then click Next 9 Select Yes recommended again then click Next 10 Click Deta...

Page 12: ...e you are using a USB camera Instead close the application for the camera then start the scanner The hub printer port works only with printers it does not work with other parallel devices However the...