EST USB Server User Manual
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1. 10 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Status of EST USB Servers and Devices The tree view also tells you the status of all the EST USB Servers and devices that are discovered on the network An inaccessible USB Servers might or might now show up on the list It is either disconnected from the network powered off or suffering from other technical difficulties The device might be in one of the following states and there are different things you can do with it in each of the states Each status is represented by a specific icon Device Free USBServer File E Options O View Vv Help H Device Status Inforamtion ES dl uso server 192 168 1 61 a Storage O Device Free SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro G Search he Open Web P arc y en web Page NAS gt y A device with Device Free status is unoccupied and ready to be connected 11 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Occupied by Yourself USBServer DER File F Options 0 View v Help H Inforamtion Local Connect SanDiskU3 Cruzer Micro Q Search YT t Devi A y earc isconnect Device Nx x When you are Connected to a device the green icon turns into an orange icon to signify the establishment of the connection 12 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Occupied By Other User amp This status icon indicates the device is occupied by another user on your network and you can not connect to that device at the moment Devic2. O Launch a program when this device connects Device Property dialog box displays information of the USB device If the device is occupied it also displays the occupying PC name and the IP of the PC occupying it This dialog box provides a quite useful function Check the Launch a program when this device connects checkbox and provide the path to that program utility application software then the program utility application software would automatically starts up after you connect the device This function is particularly useful when the USB device you connect works with an application such as scanning utility with a multiple function printer AQ REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual File The Quit function exits the program USBServer Status Inforamtion GBD use Server 192 168 1 63 an 49 Storage O Device Free USB 2 0Flash Disk am gt 41 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Options Language USBServer File F ea View 4 Help H Device _ Language L Inforamtion Setting Server 5 Ctrl S Run USBServer when PC starts up A Ctri A Open Web Page 0 Cctrl O USB 2 DFlash Disk Q Search Open Web Page You can change the utility s language with this option The default language would be the same as your system s language dde REV 1 1 Server Settings USBServer File F OA View Y Help H Device Language L Setting Server 5 Ctrl S Run
3. EST USB Server User Manual System Firewall When you start the program for the time your Windows OS will prompt you for Firewall Access Please make sure you unblock the software or grant it access otherwise the program will not work correctly Windows XP Firewall Access Alert Do you want to keep blocking this program Name USB Server Publisher USB Server Keep Blocking Unblock _ Ask Me Later Windows Firewall has blocked this program from accepting connections from the Internet or a network If you recognize the program or trust the publisher you can hen should unblock a program unblock it When unblock a pro F starn EE wi e gt Cary Please make sure you Unblock the program REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Windows Vista Firewall Alert File F Options 0 View V Help H Inforamtion USB Server 192 168 1 50 Windows Security Alert e unblocked on all private networks that you connect to rogram USB Server USB Server C gui usb server exe Network location Private network What are network locations Windows installed new updates i Your computer was restarted to finish installing updates Click to see which updates were installed If your system is running Windows Vista please make sure you Unblock the program REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Windows 7 Firewall Alert SUS sever File F
4. USBServer when PC starts up 4 Ctrl 4 Open Web Page O Ctrl O O N s Search EST USB Server User Manual Inforamtion USB 2 0Flash Disk Q he Open Web Page A Setting Server Same function as the Setting Server option on the server icon s right click menu Run USBServer When PC Starts Up This utility automatically runs when your system starts up Open Web Page Brings up the server s configuration web pages REV 1 1 43 Device Settings USBServer Inforamtion Run USBServer when PC starts up A Ctri A Web Page 0 Connect Device C Disconnect Device BD Device Property P Ctrl P EST USB Server User Manual O NA Search Connect Device Connect Device and Disconnect Device Connects and disconnects the selected device Request Disconnect Device When you want to use a device occupied by other user you can highlight that device and use this function This sends a message to the occupying user with your request The occupying user would either release the device or deny the request if s he is still using the device REV 1 1 44 EST USB Server User Manual Search When you are in need of knowing the status of all the servers and devices immediately use the Search button USBServer File FE Options O View 4 Help H Device Status Inforamtion SE GER use Server 192 168 1 61 4 Storage Device Free SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micr
5. With the Reset Server button you can reboot the server However if there is a password you must enter it for this function to work Password is by default blank So unless a password is explicitly set you do not have to enter anything for the reset function to work 19 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Factory Default Clicking on this link takes you the page where you can restore the server s settings back to default Generic USB Server Mozilla Firefox BRO RED RR EROS 380 IA D RAH Leading the Evolution in Miniaturized Server Design Factory Default Password Pmustprovidelfavallable m Password Change Again the password is not necessary if no password is set Just leave the field empty and click on the Factory Default button to restore the factory default settings 20 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Update Firmware This link takes to the page where you will be able to upload the latest firmware for the server Generic USB Server Mozilla Firefox BRO RED RO ERO 380 TRAD RAH o Leading the Evolution in Miniaturized Server Design Firmware Update Factory Default Firmware Update must Provide If Available Password Change Ces Submit cear Please first click on the Browse button to browse to the firmware you would like to upload and then click on the Submit button to update the firmware You do not need t
6. change the scan mode in the Made list box Help lt P at the top right of the window 4 Search 9 Disconnect Device a start USB Server Original_cD You can then start your scanning task REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual When you are finished simply close the EPSON Scan utility and the EPSON MFP will be disconnected automatically USB Server DER File F Options O View Help H Device Inforamtion 1 USB Server 192 168 1 50 aP Storage Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge O A 4 Search oe Connect Device AS a Now you can operate your MFP or Scanner with a shortcut on your Desktop and keep the USB Server software minimized at the system tray ad REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Connect this device when application starts USB Server File F Options O View v Help H Device Status Inforamtion a E e OGY Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge Connect Device Device Properties Connect this device when application starts Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop Search Connect Device When enabled this function automatically connects the target device 15 seconds after the application starts running If you are using a USB hub or the server has a build in HUB 4 port USB server has a build in hub the device won t be automatically connected if you switch it to another port If this device is occupied when the application starts then it
7. our very convenient functions USB Server DER File F Options 0 View W Help H Device Status Inforamtion Connect Device Device Properties Connect this device when application starts v Connect Automatically For Printing Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop ro Search O Connect Device h What this function does it that when you send a printing task to this printer it detects this printing task and AUTOMATICALLY connect this printer to print out the document When the printing task is done the printer will then be AUTOMATICALLY disconnected so that other users can use it The user no longer has to manually connect and disconnect the printer NOTE This function will be enabled for printers or MFPs that has been installed and used on your PC For a new printer MFP please make sure you have installed it has been connected via USB port or via USB Server software and worked correctly on your PC first 26 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop USB Server DEAR File F Options O view v Help H Device Status Inforamtion EPSON Stylus C45 Connect Device Device Properties Connect this device when application starts Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop NI G Search i Connect Device This function creates a shortcut on your Desktop that when double clicked starts up an application and connects a targeted device at the same time This function is par
8. EST USB Server User Manual EST USB Server User Manual March 30 2010 Copyright 2010 Elite Silicon Technology Inc REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Copyright Notice Copyright Incorporated 2010 All rights reserved Disclaimer Incorporated shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice Trademarks Microsoft Windows XP Windows VISTA and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other brand and product names mentioned herein may be registered trademarks of their respective owners Customers should ensure that their use of this product does not infringe upon any patent rights Trademarks mentioned in this publication are sued for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective companies REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Table of Content A O A OO 4 ASA O dt nataseauelstubduhd a e a S 4 Instalan stilo 5 A A A 6 System Firewall O 7 M n Dialog BOR irte lea ss 10 Status or EST USB Servers and Devices asia si ii 11 PROCESSING A r aa a aaa eee a a ae AE E e Eea EEST 14 da AAA O aas etaa aaee ahina ia 16 Configuration with Web basedUll eicsinica atraer let 17 Configur
9. EST USB Server User Manual Then you will see this setup dialog pops up Device Status Inforamtion USB Server 192 168 1 50 a Storage Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop Please select application to launch a HR Double click on the shortcut created connects the device and launches the selected application The device will be automatically disconnected when you exitthe application Search O Connect Device d Start USB Server W Shortcut 4 Paint ff Original_CD Ge cx4700 So this EPSON MFP comes with a scanning application called EPSON Scan You can see a shortcut of this EPSON Scan software being placed on your Desktop Now you can either Drag and Drop the EPSON Scan shortcut into the highlighted text filed 29 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Or you can use the browse button to select the shortcut Look in a Desktop Lmy Documents EG 1 My Computer My Recent my Network Places Documents SE Scan cx4700 E Shortcut to USB Server Desktop My Documents computer i File name EPSON Scan Cancel a Files of type EXE File exe rl Open as read only My Network O Connect Device 30 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Either way observe that the program path has been correctly captured and then click on the OK button Devic
10. Options 0 View Help H Path C gui usb server exe Allow USB Server to communicate on these networks Y Private networks such as my home or work network E Public networks such as those in airports and coffee shops not recommended because these networks often have little or no security What are the risks of allowing a program through a firewall If your system is running Windows 7 please make sure you click on Allow access when you see this alert Once you have done this once the system will remember your setting and will not prompt you again next time you run the software REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Main Dialog Box Once you have start up the program and grant it access through the firewall you will see this main dialog box USBServer File E Options O View 4 Help H Device Status Inforamtion P Storage Device Free SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro Open Web Page The main dialog box is consisted of a Control Menu File Options View and Help a tree view in the middle that displays a list of all the server and devices discovered on the network a Search button to get the current status of all USB Servers and devices and a button that toggles between Open Web Page and Connect Device depending on the node you select on the tree view The Open Web Page button toggles to Connect Device when a device is highlighted
11. Update Firmware Change Password Restar Server You might be prompted to enter password if a password has been set If not you will immediately see the above dialog Sever Name This field allows you change the Server name Change it whatever you want USE DHCP When this field is checked your server acquires IP address automatically Uncheck it and you can enter IP address automatically NOTE You can apply this function to a server under different network segment HOWEVER some router switch hub does not allow communication between servers under different segment In this case you won t even see the server on a different network segment os REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Backup Firmware this function is a fail save mechanism for the Update Firmware function Just browse to where you want to save the backup file and click on Save to save the file Update Firmware update firmware with this function Use the Browse button to choose the firmware to update Click on Open to start Change Password Simply enter the new password and enter it again for confirmation Click on Submit to change Reset Server This button reboots the server Please note that this function will not work if the server you attempt to reset has a device connected to it and the device is occupied by a user 25 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Featured Functions Connect Automatically for Printing This is another one of
12. ation with the Utilitarios 23 Feat red FUNCIONS 2 A AA Ra O a E ata oaa EE 26 Connect Automatically for PONIA a aa de ias 26 Create a Shortcution Your Desktop iveco int diria a a ai 27 Connect this device when application starts s sseessseeseessesrsesesresresrrsresresresrestesreseesresreseenes 35 Auto Disconnect Printer MFP Storage Device visi caida ji cfr tics 36 TDS VICE Property 5g os sce dace ii ee cd ca ial eek A Ad dad veers 39 A tice Tete Gas swede R eae aap aa aE crete aa EE aa romeo 4 A faa sonst accuse fascia et aaa EE E E E NE EE 42 Langite oooh wis recede te ians ate are i SaGa ESEE E Aa SEIE aaaea EEA sac raTa E a aie 42 Ser VCE Setn ES a e ti hasta eea a a EA E e EEE A 43 Device Setting Sere at A A A e ri 44 A A E E E E EAT ious EE A EET ENT 45 EW E A 46 Hep SA DOU r r E E tapes E E E EI 47 TECHO SUDOR cesaag eepsbuces Cee e E a 48 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Introduction The revolutionary USB Server of Elite Silicon Technology utilizes technologies that streamlines and enhances functionalities between USB devices and multiple PCs Current solutions from other companies provide minimum functionalities at high costs They use significant amounts of resources and effort to achieve the required features whereas the USB Server utilizes significantly less resources for more features Most solutions allow printer only peripheral devices However EST s USB Server allows you to use a multifunction combo device su
13. ce has been disconnected you get another notification 4 USB Server Device Status Inforamtion zp Multiple Function Printer O Free EPSON Stylus Cx4700 Y Locally Connected Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge e J This USB storage device has been disconnected because it has been idle For 60 seconds Q Disconnect Device NOTE This function might not work with Storage device such as pen driver flash driver These devices tend to periodically on a millisecond base communicate with the OS even when the user is not reading data from it or writing data to it So it never actually stays Idle and will never be automatically disconnected by this function External USB HDD type storage device does not have this problem BETI REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Device Property Clicking on the Device Property to bring up the Device Property dialog box USB Server File F Options O View Vv Help H Device Status Inforamtion H dl Printer EPSON Stylus C45 lt Storage E oe ogy Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge Connect Device Device Properties Connect this device when application starts Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop Search O Connect Device 39 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Device Property Manufacturer USB 2 0 Ay Model Flash Disk Device Type Storage Queue Name N A Status Device Free Occupied By Name N A Occupied By IP N A
14. ch as a Multiple Function Printers Another added benefit is that you can connect multiple printers scanners faxes to the EST USB Server through a USB Hub These are just some of the features that make our product one of the standards today The USB Server application provides a user friendly interface between you and the EST USB Server enabling you to monitor manage and use the convenient and powerful functions provided by EST USB Server Features e Centralized remote EST USB Server Management e Centralized remote EST USB Server Status Monitoring e Centralized remote USB Device Management e Centralized remote USB Device Status Monitoring REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Installation To install the USB Server program please double click the USB Server setup file PhoenixInstall InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Phoenixinstall The InstallShield Wizard will install PhoenixInstall on pour computer To continue click Next Then please follow the instructions of the wizard to complete the installation process Please reboot the system as requested by the installer when the process ends otherwise the software might not work properly REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Running Program To start the USB Server program please double click the shortcut icon of the USB Server on the Desktop TT start Pie ao This would bring up the main dialog as shown below REV 1 1
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16. e Status Inforamtion USB Server 192 168 1 50 Storage Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop Please select application to launch fu CAWINDOW S twain_32 escndMescndy exe Browse Double click on the shortcut created connects the device and launches the selected application The device will be automatically disconnected when you exit the application OK Cancel Search O Connect Device Shortcut 3 Paint fe Original_CD Ge cx4700 Si C TEE e REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Then you will see a new shortcut being created on the Desktop Device Status Inforamtion USB Server 192 168 1 50 1 The raton ter Tj Connect Device USB Server NE AGS 10 22am The naming rule of the new shortcut is adding a Network prefix to the name of the original shortcut e REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Now when you double click the new Network EPSON Scan shortcut the software runs and the EPSON MFP gets connected at the same time Mode EPSON Scan 3 Device Inforamtion a USB Server 192 168 1 50 a Storage To scan in Full Auto Mode position or load Scan the material you want to scan then click Scan AA For Color Restoration and other options click the a Customize button and then make the settings V Show this dialog box before next scan J You can
17. e on Different Segment This icon with question mark indicates that the server s IP address is on a different network segment from your PC You can NOT connect to a device attached to such server Please check your network settings However you can still change its network settings Unsupported Device Some of the devices are not supported by EST USB server Such device will be identified by a stop sign icon as shown Of course connecting to an unsupported device is not allowed otis REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Accessing a Device S USBServer File F Options 0 View W Help H Device Status Inforamtion i Device Free SanDiskUS Cruzer Micro Search O Connect Device To connect to a USB device please select it on the tree view and click on Connect Device button or double click on it This process might take a few seconds up to a minute depending on the complexity of the device Then you can operate a connected USB device as if it is connected to your PC s USB port directly 14 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual If you select a connected device on the UI you can see that the Connect Device button is changed to Disconnect Device S USBServer File F Options O View Vv Help H Status Inforamtion NA x Clicking on this button releases the selected device for other users Once you see the icon turns back the device has been disconnected and other users will the
18. n be able to connect to it This operation is exactly like when you unplug a USB device from your PC s USB port 15 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Server Configuration USBServer File E Options O View 4 Help H Device Status Inforamtion EE did use Server 192 168 1 61 49 Storage GO Device Free SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro GA oe Open Web Page We allow the users to configure the settings of the EST USB Servers via the web based UI Select the target server on the tree view and then click on the Open Web Page button or the same option on the right click menu of server icon to bring up the web based configuration UI 16 REV 1 1 Configuration with Web based UI EST USB Server User Manual Your default web browser will pop up and take you into the web based configuration UI of the server Generic USB Server Mozilla Firefox CEO RO RAW ERG SEO IAD RAW Q0 0 0900 a henze rallies 4 Device Status Network Factory Default Firmware Update Password Change Leading the Evolution in Miniaturized Server Design USB Server Generic USB Server v 100 087 7 28 days 8 hours 4 minutes 3 seconds Canon MF3110 Online Ready This is the main page of the configuration Ul You can see the important information about the EST USB Server and the device s connected to it The 6 links at the left hand side each represent
19. o y Q amp Search oe Open Web Page Clicking on the Search button triggers the program to immediately poll the network for the status of all the servers and devices The result will be updated to the tree view 45 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual View The tree view in the main dialog has two display modes Servers and Devices mode and Devices Only mode The default setting is Devices Only mode You can toggle between these two display modes with the View option on the control menu UsBServer File Options O View v Help H Inforamtion aP Storage O Device Free SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro he Open Web Page Servers and Devices view USBServer File Options 0 View W Help H Status Inforamtion O Device Free USB 2 0 Flash Disk Search O Connect Device Device Only View 46 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Help gt About USBServer File F Options 0 view Y Device Inforamtion lt P Storage aN P Se Search O Connect Device About option brings up a dialog box with legal and other relative information displayed USBServer Version 2 0 6 4 October 14 2008 PSM DLL Version 2 0 5 0 June 15 2008 Copyright C 2008 USB Server All rights reserved http ihaw usb org 47 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Technical Support If you have any questions that the Troubleshooting section failed to ad
20. o provide a password for this operation if there is not password set Please just leave it blank 21 lt REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Change Password Clicking on this link takes you to the password update page below Generic USB Server Mozilla Firefox BRO KO RAY ELO SEO IA RAW 00 000 Meenze 7 va 3 Leading the Evolution in Miniaturized Server Design Password Change Network Network Factory Default Firmware Update Password Change To change the password you must enter current password input new password and re input new password for confirmation and then click on Submit If you are setting the password for the first time you don t have to provide current password EA REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Configuration with the Utility Another way to configure the server is via the configuration dialog of USB Server To bring up the configuration dialog please RIGHT CLICK on the server icon to bring up this menu and select Setting Server S USBServer File F Options 0 View V Help H Device Status Inforamtion E whe USB Server 192 1821 62 Setting Server 7 Storage Open WebPage Device Free SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro am E Es he a Y Search Open Web Page NN P 9 De REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Setting Server Network Setting Server Name USB Server IP Address Subnet Cancel Backup Firmware
21. s a function Clicking on Device Status brings you back to this page and the 5 other links take you to pages with different functions REY 1 1 17 EST USB Server User Manual Network Information Setting Generic USB Server Mozilla Firefox DAR BRO FEO RAW ERO SO IA RAW Y 00 000 Mernzcz7 73 4 Leading the Evolution in Miniaturized Server Design ae Password Change f 192 168 217 255 255 255 0 00 40 01 00 00 01 Disable 192 255 255 255 USB Server must Provide IfAvailable This page displays the current network setting of the server and provides links to the pages where you can perform special actions You can change the network setting according to your need However please note that if you would like to give this server a static IP please disable the DHCP option Once you are done please click on the Submit button and reboot the server NOTE A Server with busy device s connected is prohibited to be configured to prevent interruption of any on going tasks 18 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Server Reset Clicking on this link takes you the page show below Generic USB Server Mozilla Firefox BRO KO RAY ELO SEO IA RAW 00 000 Meemez7 va 3 Leading the Evolution in Miniaturized Server Design Reset Device _ Must Provide If Avaitable Password Change
22. ticularly useful when the functions or one of the functions of the targeted device must work with a specific application such as a multi function printer and the photo picture scanning utility Normally if you want to scan with a scanner connected to a USB server you must first connect the Scanner with the USB Server software then run the scan software and start scanning When you finish with scanning you have to close the scan software and then disconnect the scanner so that other user can use it However this shortcut function consolidates these steps into two quick double click Let s see a sample use case ye REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Take this EPSON MFP as an example USB Server File E Options 0 View Help H Device Status Inforamtion E aP Storage Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge a Multiple Function Printer J EPSON Stylus Cx4700 N l ld Connect Device Right click on it and select the Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop option USB Server BAR File F Options O View V Help H Device Status Inforamtion E 49 Storage O Free Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge a a 3 S Multiple Function Printer 1 ENCAR Chul a AOS SS Connect Device Device Properties Connect this device when application starts Connect Automatically for Printing Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop Search O Connect Device 28 REV 1 1
23. will not be connected If this device is offline when the application starts then the device will not be connected ee REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual Auto Disconnect Printer MFP Storage Device These functions are there to prevent the case when one user connected a Printer or Storage device but forget to disconnect when he she is done with the device USB Server File F AA View Y Help H Language L Run this application when PC starts up 4 Ctrl 4 Inforamtion Server Configurations 5 ctrl s CERT ED a ds eee EPSON Stylus CX4700 Connect Device C Ctrl C Disconnect Device D Request Disconnect Device R Ctrl R Device Properties P Ctrl P Sunplus Technology Co Ltd USB to Serial ATA bridge Disconnect Storage Device when Idle T Ctrl T Disconnect Printer when Idle P Ctrl P Open Web Page Ey omwen e REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual When these two functions are enabled you will see this message when you connect a Storage device or a printer USB Server File F Options 0 Yiew Y Help H Status Inforamtion Multiple Function Printer O Free EPSON Stylus CX4700 SO jarana y Lacallu Cannectad Sunniue Terhanianu Ca IHd HSB to Serial ATA bridge Message x e W This USB storage device will be disconnected if it stays idle for 60 seconds 3 REV 1 1 EST USB Server User Manual When the Idle time is up and the devi
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