1GUIP204Part No. M1057InstallationInstallation Guide4 ports USB Net ShareStation

1011*Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the server’s power adapter is disconnected. 1. Connect your USB device to any one of th

10112. Connect the USB Net ShareStation server to the router or switch with the included Ethernet cable.EthernetReset12Vdc 5A

12133. Connect the power adapter to the USB Net ShareStation server. The USB connection LED will turn on and the USB Net ShareStation is correctly c

1213Software Installation - XP1. Insert the Software CD into your computer. A splash screen should appear with a menu of options, including the optio

2. The installation wizard will start the installation process, select the language you like to install the software as, then click “OK” to continue.

154. On your desktop you will see a new IOGEAR icon called “Launch IOGEAR Net ShareStation”, double click the icon and it will bring up the IOGEAR Ne

16176. Click on “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click on Next to continue.7. Windows will install the necessary drivers for t

16178. Select Finish to complete the Found New Hardware Wizard.9. Once you are nished with the Found New Hardware Wizard, the IOGEAR util-ity will

1819Connecting to a USB device1. Connect the USB cable on your USB device to one of the USB ports on the USB Net ShareStation, and make sure both the

18192. Select the USB device that you will want to connect and click on the “Connect” button at the bottom 3. Once the device has been connected, th

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2021Connecting to a USB Printer / Multifunction Printer1. Connect the USB cable on your printer or multi function printer to the IOGEAR GUIP204 and m

20212. The printer will be detected as if it was plugged directly into your computer.3. If this printer is connected to your computer for the rst ti

22231. To disconnect a USB device, simply click on the connected USB device on the list of the utility software, and press the “Disconnect” button. T

22231. If a USB device is being used by another computer on your network, a RED icon will be displayed in front of the device name. You will not

2425The chart list below shows what each colored icon means in the conguration software. USB device is available and ready to be connectedThe device

2425Software Installation - VISTA 1. Insert the Software CD into your computer. A splash screen should appear with a menu of options. Click on “Windo

26273. During the driver installation a Windows Vista security message will appear. Select “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. 4. C

26275. Once the installation process has been completed you will need to go to the Network window to congure the USB Net ShareStation. To do so, cl

28296. The USB Net ShareStation icon will appear under other devices on the Network window. If the USB Net ShareStation or any other network icons in

28297. To turn Network Discovery on, right click on the message, then select “Turn on network discovery and le sharing” from the list. Once Network

3Table of ContentsIntroduction 4About this Manual 5Features 6Package Contents 7System Requirements 8Physical Description 9Hardware Installation 10S

30318. Select “Yes, turn on network discovery and le sharing for all public networks”.

30319. Right click on the USB Net ShareStation “IOGEAR GUIP204…” icon, and select “Install” to begin using the USB Net ShareStation. 10.Click on the

323311.After the driver installation has been completed the “IOGEAR GUIP204…” icon will change to a new product image. If the new product image icon d

3233Connecting to a USB device in Vista1. After you have successfully installed the USB Net ShareStation driver, connect the USB cable of your USB de

34353. Right click on the USB device that you will want to connect and select “Connect” to establish the connection. You will see the device driver i

34351. Connect the USB cable of the USB hard drive to the USB port on the USB Net ShareStation, and make sure both the USB hard drive and the USB Net

3637To safely disconnect a USB device under the Network window, right click the USB device icon and select “Disconnect” from the menu. Once the USB de

3637If you would like to use a USB device that is being occupied by another user you may send a courtesy message asking the user to disconnect. You ma

3839NOTE: after a system reboot, you might not be able to connect to any USB device for a short period of time. When right clicking on a device, you w

3839Setting the Polling Interval Widows -XPThe polling interval will allow the conguration utility to pull information from your network to nd out t

45IntroductionThank you for purchasing the IOGEAR GUIP204 4-ports USB Net ShareStation (hereafter referred to as “USB Net ShareStation”). The USB Net

40418. To access web management interface in XP, in the IOGEAR Net ShareStation utility, select the USB Server on the list, and click on the “Cong”

40412. To access web management interface in VISTA, in the Network window, right click on the “IOGEAR GUIP204…” icon, and select “View device webpage

42433. The left panel of the web management interface provides a list of different options to choose from.Device Status: Displays the current USB dev

4243Network: You can change the network settings according to your network specications. If you would like to give the USB Net ShareStation a static

4445Upload FirmwareThe rmware link will allow you to upload the latest rmware on the USB Net ShareStation server. Click on “Browse” to specify the

4445Reset DeviceThe Reset Device window will allow you to reboot the USB Net ShareStation server. Please note that if the USB Net ShareStation has a s

4647Allows you to restore the USB Net ShareStation back to factory default. Please note that if the USB Net ShareStation has a set password, you will

4647Password ChangeYou can add or change an existing password on the USB Net ShareStation in this window. By default the USB Net ShareStation does not

4849FAQ1. How come I cannot connect to my USB device to my computer through the USB Net ShareStation? Make sure the USB device functions normally when

484915.21You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

45About this Manual This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the IOGEAR GUIP204 4-p

5051Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause interference and2) this device must accept any interference, inc

5051CE StatementThis device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law

5253Should you require any technical assistance, call toll-free: 866-9-IOGEAR (866-946-4327) or visit our website at http://www.iogear.com for the lat

5253IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PR

5455IOGEAR, INC.23 HubbleIrvine, CA 92618P 949.453.8782F 949.453.8785Visit us at: www.iogear.comContact© 2008 IOGEAR. All Rights reserved. Part No. M1

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67FeaturesShare 4 USB devices through your home or ofce network• Wirelessly share your USB devices through your wireless router.• Share an external h

67Package ContentsVerify that nothing is missing from the package by using the checklist below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or d

89System Requirements Computer: CPU of 1.7GHz and above • Minimum 512MB RAM • Windows XP/Vista • Available Ethernet port in home/ofce network• Suppor

89USB connection LED1. USB port2. Power Adapter Port3. Network Port4. Reset Button5. USB ports 6. Physical DescriptionEthernetReset12Vdc 5A