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1. hati Computer 2 C C C C DONGLE 4 a gon C C C C DONGLE 3 3 Nae C C C CI DONGLE 2 Switching to a Computer 2 Printer 4 Connection 1 Printer 4 to Computer 2 7 button 4 pl Z3 Printer 4 to ja Computer 2 LED abate illuminates E ir el 0000 a Oooo FOOD Dood 0000 a als OOO AM fl 3 i L a O MP1 CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 INTENDED USE The matrix switch architecture of the Dongle Vault permits any combination of valid concurrent connections between the attached devices and the dongles housed within the unit While multiple dongles can be accessed by multiple users concurrently any single dongle or dongle stack may only be connected to one computer at a time The Dongle Vault is sold for the purpose of protecting software investments against loss and theft The Dongle Vault is intended for licensed software users only and must not be used in violation of the terms and conditions of a license agreement Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Action No power No lit LEDs Is the AC adapter unplugged or its power cord disconnected Insert the AC adapter into a wall outlet and be sure that the adapter cord is plugged into the Dongle Vault Unable to access a software license or program Is the AC adapter unplugged or its power cord disconnected Is a parallel port cable seated properly in the correct computer and Dong2. Dongle 1 LED gaii aoes dark PRINTER 2 PRINTER 1 namal DONGLE 4 DONGLE 3 DONGLE 2 DONGLE 1 H bee CMP3 CMP4 ae 4 Computer 2 to O O O ci Dongle 1 LED ml MM onces ma ee CI Cl g EER tml mim im omer CHCl DONGLE 1 CMPA CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 kendha nanen NARAN ARARA AARAA AAR HR ANARA ASHAR eee eee ees a donon iii F i 5 i z at Pate a rn IE Bie 2 0000 fii ooo 10000 HI Goons 1 Computer 2 to Dongle 1 button 5 Similarly to connect a printer to a computer depress the button that connects the appropriate printer port to the appropriate computer port The LED corresponding to the selected button will illuminate when a valid connection has been established For example to connect a printer installed in the Printer 4 connector with a computer installed in the Computer 2 connector depress the PRINTER 4 button in the CMP2 bank of buttons The PRINTER 4 LED in the CMP button bank will illuminate when a connection is made Likewise the LED corresponding to the previous Computer 2 printer connection will go dark Please see the following diagram Precocisareotesscesceee SS ee cee a cece oes C PRINTER 4 C PRINTER 3 C PRINTER 2 C PRINTER 1 Pi CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 PRINTER4 PRINTER3 PRINTER2 PRINTERI DONGLE 4 DONGLE3 DONGLE2 DONGLE1 CMP1 CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 2 Printer 2 to
3. E1284 compliant parallel port cable beginning with the port marked Computer 1 then Computer 2 etc For best results the parallel port cable should not be longer than 15 feet 2 Connect your printer optional to the Dongle Vault using an IEEE1284 compliant parallel port cable beginning with the port marked Printer 1 then Printer 2 etc 3 Repeat steps 1 amp 2 above to install additional computers and printers Operation 1 Ensure that the desired computers dongles and printers are properly connected to the Dongle Vault 2 Ensure that the Dongle Vault AC adapter is plugged into an AC wall outlet The Dongle Vault will by default power up in the 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 configuration for both dongles bays and printers i e Computer 1 is connected to Dongle 1 and Computer 1 is connected to Printer 1 Computer 2 is connected to Dongle 2 and Computer 2 is connected to Printer 2 etc Please see diagram below Dongle Vault at Power Up Peers ee 1 CMP1 CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 a PRINTER4 7 PRINTER3 a PRINTER2 x m 2 tH oe 1 1 r Fine i okt i PRINTER1 eee a oy ty ITJ ara ew i i a DONGLE4 i i DONGLE3 ae DONGLE2 1 DONGLE1 CMP1 CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 1 JovAS Seber etek eee ee ee ee ee a l 4 J a ME Oooo Hi OOo MIN Oooo CCELI at i 40000 iii ooo 00L IODO OOOO 3 Turnon the selected printers and computers 4 To select a computer dongle con
4. L Furaxa Inc DO ng q 34 Canyon View Drive Asset Protection amp Productivity Orinda California 94563 Dongle Vault User Manual Model 4C4D4P Safety Instructions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THE AC ADAPTER TO MOISTURE CAUTION OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT 1 Operate only from the power source specified on the unit 2 Use only the AC adapter supplied with the Dongle Vault 3 Avoid damaging the AC adapter 4 Connect only to computer PARALLEL ports PARALLEL port dongles and PARALLEL port printers using PARALLEL port cables Do NOT use with RS232 or serial ports or any interface other than a PARALLEL port Do not allow liquids inside the device 7 Donot disassemble this product If service or repair is required take the unit to an authorized Dongle Vault service agent DO Caution Changes or modifications to this device not approved by Furaxa Inc may void the warranty Operating Instructions Components The Dongle Vault is shipped with the following One 1 Dongle Vault One 1 power adapter One 1 IEEE1284 parallel port extension cable 1 EANA One 1 mounting accessory pack with Two 2 2 hex head woodscrews Four 4 1 hex head woodscrews Four 4 6 2 3 8 hollow wall anchors Four 4 8 flat cut washers If you are missing an item listed above please e mail Customer Service at support furaxa com Install
5. ation Dongle Vault Installation 1 Select an area on a wall desk or table to mount the Dongle Vault The location should provide convenient access to your computer workstation s and printer s and should be chosen to minimize cable length Cables should be held to 15 feet or less in length for optimum performance 2 For Wall Mounting a Orient the Dongle Vault horizontally in the selected location on the wall b Open the front panel and mark the desired location of the screws at the appropriate position in the slots at the rear of the Dongle Vault If possible two screws should penetrate a stud in the wall For Mounting with a Stud c Remove the Dongle Vault from the desired mounting location In each of the two screw positions not over a stud tap a hollow wall anchor into the wall with a hammer Continue tapping in the anchor until the teeth penetrate the surface of the wall Turn the screw clockwise until a definite resistance is felt Remove the screw from the anchor by turning it counter clockwise d While holding the Dongle Vault flush against the wall over the pre determined screw positions secure the unit to the stud with the two 2 hex head woodscrews and two washers Tighten the wood screws with a hex head wrench until the unit is firmly held against the wall Then secure the opposite side of the Dongle Vault by tightening a hollow wall anchor screw with a 8 washer through each of the remaining slots i
6. ault or components that may be used with it This warranty does not cover the damage or loss from theft or otherwise of components e g dongles used in conjunction with the product This warranty is only valid in the United States of America Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER FURAXA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Service Please refer to the troubleshooting guide in these instructions before calling customer service If you are unable to correct a problem after reviewing the operating instructions and troubleshooting guide please go to the customer service link at www furaxa com Support htm Specifications Power source 6 volt AC adapter with 500mA output current Ports 8 x parallel IEEE1284 Connectors Computer Output 4 male 25 pin D sub DB25 Parallel Port Output 4 male 25 pin D sub DB25 Dimensions Length 13 4 inches Width 7 8 inches Height 1 4 inches Weight 4 9 Ibs
7. ector and the correct Dongle Vault computer connector Disconnect and reconnect the dongle in the selected dongle port connector Double check the connection of the parallel port cable with the printer parallel port connector and the correct Dongle Vault printer connector Select the buttons corresponding to the chosen computer dongle and computer printer combinations The LEDs corresponding to the desired connections should illuminate See the Operation section of the user manual for detailed instructions on selecting specific computer dongle and computer printer combinations Warranty amp Service Limited Warranty Furaxa Incorporated Furaxa warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship as follows 1 Fora period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Furaxa will repair product defects free of charge 2 In addition Furaxa will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase To obtain warranty service you must take or deliver the product prepaid to a Furaxa service facility If repairs are made to this product by anyone other than an authorized Furaxa service agent the warranty is void This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage and damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse or negligence to this product Furaxa makes neither express nor implied claims as to the security of the Dongle V
8. figuration depress the button that connects the appropriate computer port to the appropriate dongle port The LED corresponding to the selected button will illuminate when a valid connection has been established Any prior connections with the specified dongle or computer will be disconnected and the corresponding LEDs will go dark For example to connect a computer installed in connector Computer 2 with a dongle installed in bay Dongle 1 from the power up configuration one would depress the DONGLE 1 button in the CMP2 bank of buttons The DONGLE 1 LED in the CMP2 LED bank will illuminate when the connection is made and the DONGLE 2 LED in the CMP2 LED bank will go dark Similarly the DONGLE 1 LED in the CMP1 LED bank will go dark Thus the prior Computer 1 Dongle 1 and Computer 2 Dongle 2 connections are broken when the Computer 2 Dongle 1 connection is established Notice also that Computer 1 is now unassociated with any dongle Please see the following diagram fo ens Sts a es eee A A oy ee aes ol MP1 CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 C m m m B printer s MM printer 2 E Prener S g PRINTER 4 Switching from the Power Up State to a p Computer 2 Dongle 1 Connection p SCIL ii i rin hy 2 Computer 2 to C O ey Dr me er ee _ Bongle 2 LED C C aoes dark CMP1 CMP2 CMP3 CMP4 ll Fa aol HP oo a PRINTER 4 PRINTERS 24 3 Computer 1 to e
9. le Vault parallel ports Is the dongle seated properly in the dongle port Have the correct buttons connecting the chosen computer dongle combination been selected Insert the AC adapter into a wall outlet and be sure that the adapter cord is plugged into the Dongle Vault Double check the connection of the parallel port cable with the computer parallel port connector and the correct Dongle Vault computer connector Disconnect and reconnect the dongle in the selected dongle port connector Select the button corresponding to the chosen computer dongle combination The LED corresponding to the desired connection should illuminate See the Operation section of the user manual for detailed instructions on selecting specific computer dongle combinations Unable to access a printer Is the AC adapter unplugged or its power cord disconnected Is a parallel port cable seated properly in the correct computer and Dongle Vault parallel ports Is the dongle seated properly in the dongle port Is a parallel port cable seated properly in the correct printer and Dongle Vault parallel ports Have the correct buttons connecting the chosen computer dongle and computer printer combinations been selected Insert the AC adapter into a wall outlet and be sure that the adapter cord is plugged into the Dongle Vault Double check the connection of the parallel port cable with the computer parallel port conn
10. n the rear of the Dongle Vault case For Mounting without a Stud e Remove the Dongle Vault from the desired mounting location In each of the four screw positions not over a stud tap a hollow wall anchor into the wall with a hammer Continue tapping in the anchor until the teeth penetrate the surface of the wall Turn the screw clockwise until a definite resistance is felt Remove the screw from the anchor by turning it counter clockwise f While holding the Dongle Vault flush against the wall over the pre determined screw positions secure the unit to the wall by tightening a hollow wall anchor screw with a 8 washer through each of the slots in the back of the Dongle Vault case 3 For Desk or Table Mounting a Orient the Dongle Vault horizontally or vertically to best fit the selected location b Open the front panel and mark the desired location of the woodscrews at the appropriate position in the slots at the rear of the Dongle Vault c Remove the Dongle Vault and drill tap holes in the desk at the desired locations to accommodate the woodscrews Do not attempt to drill through the Dongle Vault slots as this can damage the unit d Replace the Dongle Vault in the desired location and insert a 1 hex head woodscrew with a washer through the each of the back slots in the tap holes Secure the Dongle Vault in place by tightening the woodscrews with a hex head wrench until the unit is firmly held to the de
11. sk or table Dongle Installation 1 Ensure that the Dongle Vault is unplugged from its power source 2 Open the front panel 3 Place the selected dongle in the connector inside the Dongle Vault nearest the computer port Begin with the connector marked Dongle 1 then Dongle 2 etc You may need to disconnect the short ribbon cable from the DB25 connector before installing the dongle 4 Connect the other end of the dongle to the short ribbon cable attached to the opposite port inside the Dongle Vault 5 Repeat steps 1 4 above to install additional dongles 6 Additionally dongles may be attached to the external parallel ports marked for printers 1 to 4 to provide further dongle capacity outside the vault CAUTION A ribbon cable must be connected to the end dongle in each bay or to the dongle socket in empty bays If a ribbon cable in one or more bays is not properly connected one or more parallel port devices may not be accessible to users NOTE Up to three dongles may be stacked in each bay so a computer can access multiple software dongles without switching connections 7 Close the front panel of the Dongle Vault and secure the unit with a padlock 8 Insert the cord from the AC adapter into the unit power jack and plug the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet Computer and Printer Installation 1 Connect your computer system s parallel port output to the Dongle Vault using an IEE
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