Targus Network Card USB Mobile Port Replicator User Manual

USB Mobile Port Replicator  
with Ethernet  
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER  
MOBILE PORT REPLICATOR  
User’s Guide  
 
Figure 1. USB Mobile Port Replicator Ports  
Figure 2. End of the USB Mobile Port Replicator  
Figure 3. USB Cable Coiled in the Cable Compartment  
Figure 4. USB Mobile Port Replicator LED Lights  
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Open the USB cable compartment (Figure 3), uncoil the cable, and plug the  
USB connector into the USB port of your computer.  
LED Status Indicators  
Once you connect the port replicator to the computer and turn on the  
computer, the LED lights display as follows:  
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The Hub Link and both USBs glow green.  
The serial (RS232) and parallel ports glow green when devices are  
attached.  
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The PS/2 port lights flash green when a device is first connected  
or there is activity on the ports.  
The Tx/Rx light flash green when data is transmitted to or from  
the network.  
The 100M light glows green when attached to a 100 Mb hub.  
NOTE: The Ethernet port is compatible with 10 or 100 Mb networks,  
however, the USB connection determines the actual network speed.  
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
This section explains how to install the drivers to support each port on the port  
replicator. If your computer is off, turn it on now.  
For the initial installation, you must install the software drivers for each port  
and enable them for use. Do not skip any of the following procedures.  
NOTE: The sequence in which Windows detects and installs the software  
drivers for each port may vary depending on the model of your computer.  
If you are running Windows 98, you may need your Windows 98 CD to  
complete the installation. During the installation, you may be prompted to  
insert the CD.  
If you are running Windows 2000, you will only need the included Targus  
driver diskette. Also, you will see the message Digital Signature Not Found  
Do You want to continue installation? Y/N after each port is detected. Click  
Y to continue driver installation.  
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Installing USB Hub Support  
The New Hardware Detected message box appears when your computer  
finds the Generic Root Hub device.  
Then the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears.  
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Click Next.  
When the message, What would you like Windows to do?  
appears, select Search for the best driver for your device, and  
click Next.  
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Insert the Targus driver diskette.  
Click Next.  
The system locates the correct software driver.  
Click Next to install the driver.  
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When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.  
NOTE: This installation process repeats once before installing the other  
drivers.  
Installing the Ethernet Port Driver  
The Found New Hardware Please wait... message box appears when your  
computer finds the PA090 Ethernet.  
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Insert the Targus driver diskette (if not already inserted) and select  
Floppy disk drives.  
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Click OK to search for the driver.  
When the driver is found, click Next.  
When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.  
Your computer prompts you to reboot.  
Click Yes.  
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NOTE: After installing the Ethernet Port Driver, you must reboot to  
continue the installation process.  
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After rebooting, any device driver that requires installation is  
automatically detected and the Add New Hardware Wizard  
window appears to complete the installation process.  
Installing the Serial Port Driver  
The New Hardware Detected message box appears, when your computer  
finds the PA090 Serial Converter.  
Then the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears.  
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Click Next.  
When the message, What would you like Windows to do?  
appears, select Search for the best driver for your device, and  
click Next.  
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Insert the Targus driver diskette and select Floppy disk drives.  
Click Next.  
The system locates the correct software driver.  
Click Next to install the driver.  
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When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.  
Installing the Parallel Port Driver  
The Found New Hardware Please wait... message box appears when your  
computer finds the PA090 Parallel Interface Controller.  
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Insert the Targus driver diskette (if not already inserted) and  
select Floppy disk drives.  
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Click Next to search for the software driver.  
When the driver is found, click Next.  
When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.  
NOTE: Before connecting a printer to the port replicator, install the  
printer’s software driver to avoid printing unknown formats or characters.  
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Installing the PS/2 Port Drivers  
Each PS/2 port installs a seperate port driver. The following steps repeat until  
all PS/2 ports are configured.  
The New Hardware Detected message box appears when your computer  
finds the USB-PS/2 Converter.  
Then the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears and installs the  
supporting driver as a USB Human Interface Device.  
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When the message, What would you like Windows to do?  
appears, select Search for the best driver for your device, and  
click Next.  
The system locates the correct software driver.  
Click Next to install the driver.  
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When the installation complete message appears, click Finish.  
Congratulations! You have installed the Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator  
with Ethernet. The new ports available to you are: two USB, two PS/2, one  
serial, one parallel, and one RJ-45 Ethernet port. They are numbered  
sequentially following the existing ports in your computer.  
Note: The Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet supports hot  
Plug N Play (connecting and disconnecting the network cable while the  
computer is on and connected to a network) if the notebook is still  
powered on when you disconnect the USB cable. When you reconnect the  
cable, the notebook will be automatically reconnected to the network.  
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CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE PORT REPLICATOR  
When connecting a new device to any port on the port replicator, the  
corresponding software drivers must be installed. Consider the following  
guidelines when preparing to connect new devices:  
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If your operating system is Windows 98, you will be prompted by  
a series of screens beginning with Add New Hardware Wizard.  
You may need your Windows 98 CD to complete the installation  
of the neccessary device driver.  
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If your operating system is Windows 2000, the device driver will  
install automatically.  
With either operating system, you must run the Setup or Install  
that was included with your device.  
To load any device-specific software, assign the device to a port  
as follows:  
parallel printer  
PB1284-1 (USB port)  
serial mouse or modem  
serial USB (COMx) where x is the  
number of the COM port  
PS/2 mouse or keyboard  
no port name required; the device  
will be converted to emulate a USB  
mouse or keyboard.  
Installing a Serial Mouse  
After connecting a standard serial mouse to the serial port on the port  
replicator, press the Reset button until the Link LED flashes (about 5  
seconds). Pressing the Reset button resets the serial port. Do this each time  
you restart your notebook computer and whenever connecting a serial device.  
Installing a Serial Modem  
Follow your modem installation instructions to add this device to your port  
replicator. When prompted to select the port, choose the Serial USB (COMx),  
where x is the COM port number assigned by your operating system.  
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Installing a Parallel Printer - First-Time Installation  
Follow the installation instructions that come with your printer. When  
prompted to select a port, choose PB1284-1 (USB port). If this port does not  
appear in the list, choose the LPT1 port, complete the manufacturer’s setup for  
your printer, and follow the instructions below for Printer Reconfiguration.  
Printer Reconfiguration  
Follow these instructions only if you are reconfiguring your printer from the  
LPT1 port to the port replicator’s parallel port. Unplug the printer cable from  
your notebook, and plug it into the port replicator parallel port. Select Start,  
Settings, Printers. Right-click the printer device you are reassigning, and  
select Properties. In the Printer Properties window, select Details or  
Connection for the Printer. (Section titles vary, so check your printer’s user  
manual for specific instructions.) Change the setting to PB1284-1 (USB port)  
to redirect printing to the port replicator.  
Installing a PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard  
Plug the PS/2 mouse or keyboard into a PS/2 port on the port replicator. Once  
the device is connected, it will be detected automatically as a USB mouse or  
keyboard.  
Installing Additional USB Devices  
To install any USB device, plug it into a USB port on the port replicator.  
Follow the installation instructions provided with your USB device.  
Connecting to a Network  
The steps to follow to connect your computer to a network depends on the  
type of network you are using. If in doubt, see your network system  
administrator.  
HOT PLUG N PLAY SPECIAL NOTES  
Global Suspend the Notebook Computer  
When your notebook computer is in suspend mode, the port replicator will  
also enter suspend mode to avoid power consumption. When your notebook  
computer wakes up, the port replicator wakes up automatically.  
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Using the Reset Button  
The Reset button is used in conjunction with the serial port on the port  
replicator. Whenever changing the serial devices connected to the serial port,  
press and hold the Reset button until the Hub Link LED light blinks so that  
the new device will be detected. Every time your notebook computer is  
powered on, press and hold the Reset button until the Hub Link LED light  
blinks (about 5 seconds).  
PRODUCT LIMITATIONS  
Your port replicator is splitting a single connection among a variety of devices  
and connections. Because of this, some devices that need a large amount of  
bandwidth will consume all of the available resources and can cause  
performance issues with the other devices attached.  
We recommend the following guidelines:  
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Do not run multiple high speed devices at the same time, such as a  
digital camera and scanner.  
If speed degradation does occur, close one or more USB  
applications to improve device performance.  
There may be some temporary halting of some devices when a  
high data transfer is occurring. For example, the USB or PS/2  
mouse may respond slowly while a graphic print job is printing or  
if you are experiencing heavy network traffic.  
The parallel port is only compatible with printers and will only support  
enhanced bi-directional printer features, such as your printer status.  
An older mouse may not work with the port replicator because the driver  
cannot find the serial port without a direct connection to the computer.  
A PS/2 mouse attached to the port replicator is configured by the operating  
system as a USB HID mouse. If the driver continues to look for the mouse on  
the PS/2 port, enhanced features may not be available and your mouse will  
function as a standard, two-button mouse.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Perform these self-tests before calling technical support.  
Device not Recognized  
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If a device attached to the port replicator is not recognized, press  
and hold the Reset button until the lights flash. Verify that the  
device is now recognized. If not, proceed to step 2.  
Detach all cables from the port replicator, including the network  
cable. Plug in the AC adapter. Connect the power cable to the  
power input jack. Plug in each device, one at a time. Verify that  
each device is recognized before plugging in the next one.  
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If a PS/2 or USB device is not recognized, plug it into a different  
port on the port replicator. If the device is still not recognized, try  
plugging it into the USB port on your notebook computer.  
Verifying Devices are Installed Correctly  
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Move the cursor to My computer and click the right mouse  
button.  
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Click Properties to display the System Properties window.  
Click Device Manager and select ports COM and LPT.  
The new path, Serial on USB [COM 2], appears in the window.  
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Figure 5. Serial on USB [COM2]  
Within that same window, you will have a PA090 Parallel  
Interface device. Look under Universal Serial Bus controllers  
to see the other devices now installed for the port replicator.  
Verifying Network Connection  
Click to expand the Network Adapters and PA090 Ethernet appears.  
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Modem Connection  
Figure 6. Serial Interface Controller  
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When attaching a modem to the serial (RS232) port, verify that  
the port assigned to your modem is Serial USB (COMx) , where x  
is the number of the COM port.  
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If Windows does not autodetect your modem on Serial USB  
(COMx), rerun the Hardware Wizard.  
Choose Select from a list instead of autodetect, then select Serial  
USB (COMx) as the COM port.  
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Printer  
The parallel port is designed to support parallel printers. Data storage devices  
must be connected directly to the parallel port on your notebook computer.  
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If your printer is not recognized, click Start, select Settings, then  
select Printers.  
Highlight your printer, right-click the mouse button, and select  
Properties.  
If the assigned port is LPT1, change it to PB1284-1 (USB port).  
For a first-time printer installation:  
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Select the port PB1284-1 (USB port). If this port does not appear  
in the list, choose LPT1 and proceed with your installation.  
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Once completed, set your printer port to PB1284-1 (USB port).  
Mouse  
If your mouse is attached to the serial port, the enhanced features (e.g. screen  
scrolling) may not be available. The mouse will function as a standard, two-  
button serial mouse.  
If your mouse is attached to the PS/2 port, and the enhanced features are not  
working, you may need to disable the built-in mouse drivers on your  
computer. Please refer to the user manual provided with your device for  
instructions.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)  
STATEMENT  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT  
In the unlikely event that you encounter problems with your Targus USB  
Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet, contact our technical support team at:  
E-mail:  
Our knowledgeable staff is available to answer your technical questions  
Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Eastern time.  
Telephone: 800-283-6325 (Toll Free)  
WARRANTY  
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is found to be defective  
within that time, Targus will repair or replace it. This warranty does not cover  
damage from everyday wear and tear, or from transportation by a common  
carrier.  
Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss of, or damage to, a computer; nor  
loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or  
incidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of their possibility.  
Warranty registration at:  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a trademark of  
International Business Machines Corporation.  
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