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USER MANUAL USB5N1DOCK StarTech.com

5-in-1 Docking Station

5-in-1 USB 2.0 Notebook Docking Station / Port Replicator

USB5N1D0CK

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Table of Contents

Introduction ....1

Features ....1

Before You Begin....1

Contents 1

System requirements ....1

Installation 2

Installing the RJ45 Port 3

Installing the Parallel Port ....3

Installing the Serial Port ....3

Installing the Mouse and Keyboard Ports ....4

Verifying Installation 4

Specifications 5

Technical Support ....6

Warranty Information 6

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 5-in-1 USB 2.0 Notebook Docking Station. This product allows you to add multiple high performance USB 2.0 peripheral devices to your laptop, and provides an RJ45 port for network connectivity as well as an additional parallel port.

Features

•Compact, space-saving design
• Supports hot plug and play connectivity
• Maximum Data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 devices
• Full-duplex operation in both 10 and 100Mbps Ethernet modes

Before You Begin

Contents

This package should contain:

• 5-in-1 USB 2.0 Docking Station (1)
  • USB Type B to Type A cable (1)
• 5V DC Power Adapter (1)
• Driver CD (1)
• User Manual (1)

System Requirements

• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
• A PC with an available USB port

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Installation

Front View

Front view of a gray electronic device with four labeled ports (no visible text or symbols)

Rear View

Power port USB port (to computer)

Connecting USB5N1DOCK to your computer

1. Plug the power adapter into the power port on the USB5N1DOCK. Plug the opposite end of the adapter into an available power source.
2. Plug the rectangular (Type A) end of the USB 2.0 cable into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. Plug the opposite end (Type B) into the corresponding port on the USB5N1DOCK.
3. Once all necessary connections have been made, Windows will automatically detect the new device, and run the Add New Hardware Wizard. Please click on Next, once the wizard appears.
4. At the next screen, you will be given the option to Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Please ensure that this option is selected, and click Next.
5. Windows will then locate the appropriate driver for the device, titled Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus. Once the file has been found, please click on Next.
6. When you receive the message Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires, please click on Finish.

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Installing the RJ45 LAN port

Once the USB Hub has been installed successfully, Windows will automatically detect and attempt to install the USB to LAN Converter, which provides the RJ45 LAN connection.

1. Once the Add New Hardware Wizard launches for the USB to LAN Converter, please click on Next.
2. When prompted, please ensure that Specify a location is selected, and click the Browse button. Locate the CD/DVD-ROM device, and click OK to designate this as the source of the file. Please click on Next.
3. Once Windows has installed the correct driver, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Please select No.

Installing the Parallel Port

Once the RJ45 port has been installed successfully, Windows will automatically detect and attempt to install the USB-Parallel Bridge, which provides the Parallel port.

1. Once the Add New Hardware Wizard launches for the USB-Parallel Bridge, please click on Next.
2. When prompted, please ensure that Specify a location is selected, and click the browse button. Locate the CD/DVD-ROM device, and click OK to designate this as the source of the file. Please click on Next.
3. Once Windows has installed the correct driver for the Prolific USB-Parallel Bridge, please click on Finish.

Installing the Serial port

Once the Parallel port has been installed successfully, Windows will automatically detect and attempt to install the Prolific USB-to-Serial Cable, which provides the Serial port connection.

1. When prompted, please select Search for the best driver for your device.
2. Click on the Browse button, and locate the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
3. Once the correct folder has been designated, please click on Next.
4. Once Windows has installed the driver, please click on Finish.

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Installing the Mouse and Keyboard ports

Following the Serial port installation, Windows will automatically detect and attempt to install the USB Human Interface Device, which provides connectivity to the Mouse and Keyboard ports.

1. Once the Add New Hardware Wizard launches for the USB Human-Interface device, please click on Next.
2. Windows will then search for the appropriate driver. When prompted, please click Next.
3. Once the driver has been installed, you will be prompted to finish installation. Please click on the Finish button.

Upon completing driver installation for the USB Human-Interface Device, please restart the computer for all settings to take effect.

Verifying Installation

After rebooting the computer, locate and right-click on the My Computer icon. Select Properties, and select the Hardware tab. Click on the Device Manager tab.

1. Click on Network Adapters to expand the selection. You should see Ax88172 USB to Fast Ethernet Adapter.
2. Click on Universal Serial Bus Controller, where you should see Generic Hub on USB 2.0 BUS.
3. Click on the second listing of Universal Serial Bus Controller, where you should see USB-Parallel Bridge, as well as Prolific USB to Serial Cable.
4. Click on Human Interface Devices, where you will notice USB Human Interface Devices.

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Specifications

Bus Type USB
Connectors	USB 2.0 Type B Data Transfer Port x 1USB 2.0 Type A Male ports x 3PS/2 Keyboard port x 1PS/2 Mouse port x 1Serial port (DB9 male) x 1Printer port (DB25 female) x 110/100 Base Ethernet LAN port (RJ45) x 1
Power Adapter 5V DC 1 Amp Type M connector (included)
Maximum Data Transfer rate 480Mbps
Operating system support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or higher
Operating temperature 0 to 70°C
Certifications (Regulatory and other) FCC, CD, RoHS, WEEE

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Technical Support

StarTech.com's lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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