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AnywhereUSB User Guide

Revision History - 90001085 Revision Date Description N Aug Updated device cloud references for Remote Manager. Several information corrections for 2018 were made throughout the document and minor editorial changes. Added troubleshooting tips and additional information on using encrypted AWUSB. Q November Updated which users can run the AnywhereUSB 2018 Remote Hub Configuration Utility. See Running the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. R Dec Added unique password information on the device label used to access the web interface 2019. S Feb 2020 Updated instructions for enabling the AnywhereUSB encrypted network service T May 2020 Updated the SNMP configuration section. Encrypted Web Service Updated Trademarks and Copyrights Digi, Digi International, and the Digi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other countries around the world. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Digi International Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and is not a commitment by Digi International. Digi provides this document "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Digi may make improvements and/or changes to this manual or to the products and/or programs described in this manual at any time. Warranty To view product warranty information, please visit the following website: www.digi.com /howtobuy/termsSubmit Feedback Documentation Feedback: To provide feedback on this document, please email your feedback to techcomm@digi.com.AnywhereUSB User Guide 2

Customer Support Digi Support: Digi offers several support plans and service packages to help our customers get the most out of their Digi product. For support plans and pricing, please contact us at +1 952.912.3444 or visit our website at www.digi.com/support.AnywhereUSB User Guide 3

Contents AnywhereUSB User Guide Configurable Features 8 User Interfaces 8 IP Address Assignment 9 Security 9 Configuration Management 9 AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) Components 10 AnywhereUSB/2 Components 11 AnywhereUSB/5 Components (G2 and M Models) 12 AnywhereUSB/14 Components 13 AnywhereUSB /TS44 Components 14 RealPort Software 15 Encrypted RealPort 15 Getting Started What's in the Box? 17 Connecting Hardware 17 Install Driver Software 17 AnywhereUSB Initial Setup Configure IP Address 19 AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) 19 AnywhereUSB (Second Generation) 19 Connect Host PC to AnywhereUSB Connect to AnywhereUSB 22 AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Setup Utility Launch AnywhereUSB Remote Setup Utility 25 Remote Hub Configuration Utility Window 25 Remote Hub Configuration Utility Window Menu Options 26 File Menu: Preferences 27 Edit Menu: Connection List 27 Edit Menu: Detection List 28 Command Menu: Configure User Guide 28AnywhereUSB 4

Command Menu: Connect 29 Command Menu: Web UI 29 Display Menu: Driver Information 29 Display Menu: Refresh (F5) 30 Configure AnywhereUSB Encryption Create and Verify CA Certificate 31 Install CA Certificate on AnywhereUSB Device 32 Enable Encrypted AnywhereUSB Web Service 32 Install Certificate CA on the host computer 33 Install two CA certificates 33 Specify a certificate folder for Encrypted AnywhereUSB connections 34 Windows certificate store support 35 Troubleshooting AnywhereUSB encryption 35 Discovering AnywhereUSB devices on other network subnets Adding IP addresses to the discovery list 36 AnywhereUSB /2 Hardware specifications 39 Dimensions 39 Environment 39 Power Requirements 39 Hardware Interface Features 39 Network Interface Features 39 AnywhereUSB/5 (G2), AnywhereUSB/5M 40 Dimensions 40 Environment 40 Power Requirements 40 Hardware Interface Features 40 Network Interface Features 40 AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) ) 41 Dimensions 41 Environment 41 Power Requirements 41 AnywhereUSB TS44 41 Dimensions 41 Environment 41 Power Requirements 42 Hardware Interface Features 42 Serial Interface Features 42 Serial Port Pin Description 42 Network Interface Features 43 AnywhereUSB/14 43 Dimensions 43 Environment 43 Power Requirements 43 Hardware Interface Features 43 Network Interface Features 44AnywhereUSB User Guide 5

Multi-Host Connections Configure Groups 46 Dynamic Group Assignment 48 Host Computer Configuration 48 Configure from the Web Interface Configuration and Management Home Page 53 Access and Login to the Web UI 53 Apply and Save Changes 53 Undo Changes 53 Sign Out 53 Factory Reset AnywhereUSB 53 Online Help 54 Web Interface Configuration 54 Network Settings 54 Serial Port Settings (AnywhereUSB/14 and AnywhereUSB TS44 only) 57 System Settings 60 Remote Manager Configuration 62 Security Settings 68 Applications (AnywhereUSB/5M and AnywhereUSB/14) 69 Management 70 Administration 70 X. 509 Certificate and Key Management 71 Backup/Restore Settings 71 Firmware Upgrade 72 Factory Reset 73 System Information 75 Reset AnywhereUSB 76 Command Line Configuration Access the Command Line Interface 78 Supported Commands 78 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Steps 81 AnywhereUSB Error When Connecting virtual device 81 AnywhereUSB USB device compatibility list 82 Supported USB devices 82 Limited supported USB devices 82 Incompatible USB devices 83 USB modems 83 No remote hubs found 83 Unable to find USB license key 84 Connecting to this computer message 85 Firewall software 85 Windows New Hardware Wizard 85 AnywhereUSB is connected to another computer 86 Check your network setup 86 Reinstall AnywhereUSB 86AnywhereUSB User's Guide 6

Regulatory and Safety Information GOST Certification 87 Safety Information 87 Transitional CoC + Issue/Expiration Dates 87 Service Facility Address and Telephone Number 87 Appendix A: AnywhereUSB Approved List About the Approved Device List 88 Examples 88 Configuring the Approved Device List 88 Appendix B : About Hubs About Hubs 92 Upstream and Downstream Ports 92 Power Requirements 92 Series Limitations 93 Appendix C: Configuring Firewall Support for Firewall Support 94AnywhereUSB User Guide 7

AnywhereUSB User Guide AnywhereUSB is the first wide area network solution to use USB over IP® technology. Because the host computer or server can be located remotely, AnywhereUSB devices can be deployed in hostile or insecure environments, making them ideal for point of sale, kiosks, surveillance, industrial automation, or other mission-critical enterprise applications. This Ethernet connection solution provides two, four, five or fourteen USB ports for connecting peripherals such as USB license keys, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and Digi Watchport®/V2 or Watchport®/V3 USB cameras. and watchport sensors. . The AnywhereUSB product line consists of the following models: n AnywhereUSB/5 (first generation) components n Second generation AnywhereUSB models Second generation AnywhereUSB devices provide an integrated web server and command line interface (CLI) for additional configuration options. o AnywhereUSB/2 components o AnywhereUSB/5 components (G2 and M models) o AnywhereUSB/5 components (G2 and M models) o AnywhereUSB/14 components o AnywhereUSB/TS44 components Configurable features This section provides an overview of configurable features for the following products: n AnywhereUSB/2 n AnywhereUSB/5 (G2) n AnywhereUSB/5M n AnywhereUSB TS44 n AnywhereUSB/14 User Interfaces There are several user interfaces for configuring and monitoring the AnywhereUSB family, including: n Digi Device Discovery Utility, used to configure IP settings n Web User Interface (UI) for advanced configuration, monitoring and administration n AnywhereUSB Command Line Interface (CLI) AnywhereUSB User's Guide 8

AnywhereUSB User's Guide Configurable Features n SNMP n Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) n AnywhereUSB configuration tool, used to connect/disconnect host computers Assigning an IP address There are several ways to assign an IP address to AnywhereUSB: n Static IP address: Assigning an address Specific address IP for the device via the Digi Device Discovery Utility, web interface or CLI. n Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): Enabled by default. Use DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses, provide TCP/IP stack configuration parameters such as subnet mask and default gateway, and provide other configuration information. n Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), also known as Auto-IP: A standard protocol that automatically assigns an IP address from a reserved set of standard Auto-IP addresses to the computer on which it is installed. The device is configured to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. However, if the DHCP server is unavailable or does not exist, Auto-IP will assign an IP address to the device. If DHCP is enabled or responds later, or you are using ADDP, both will replace the previously assigned Auto-IP address. Security Security features in AnywhereUSB include: n Secure access and authentication to the web interface and CLI. n One password, one permission level. n Selectively enable or disable network services such as ADDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SNMP, and telnet. n Encrypted AnywhereUSB Traffic: An optional setting that allows the host computer to authenticate the AnywhereUSB device and encrypt USB traffic over IP. Configuration Management After AnywhereUSB is set up and running, periodically perform necessary configuration management tasks, such as: Firmware update Device driver update Back up device configuration Reset to factory defaults Restart DeviceAnywhereUSB User Guide 9

AnywhereUSB User Guide AnywhereUSB / 5 (First Generation) Components AnywhereUSB / 5 (First Generation) Components Component Name Description 1 System At startup, the system status LED turns orange for two seconds during system initialization status, then blinks green slowly. If you have enabled DHCP and the device's LED is charging, the System Status LED is amber while AnywhereUSB is searching for a DHCP server. If it cannot find a DHCP server, it allows the configuration tool to assign a static IP address by default. If the system status remains red for an extended period of time, contact Digi Technical Support. 2 USB LEDs Five USB LEDs; observe the following LED patterns: n Green pattern on all 5 USB LEDs: no connection to the host computer. n Orange alternately on ports 1-3-5 and 2-4: Flash image update. Do not disable AnywhereUSB while updating the flash drive. This will corrupt AnywhereUSB. n Solid green: The USB ports are connected to the host computer. n Green on Red Hunting Pattern: Contact Digi Technical Support. AnywhereUSB 10 User Manual

AnywhereUSB User's Guide Items AnywhereUSB/2 Item Name Description 3 Power Use the supplied power adapter. connector Note The first generation AWUSB/5 uses a power supply with a negative center pole, which is different from the newer AWUSB/5 (G2) and AWUSB/5M devices. The power supplies are NOT interchangeable; use only the power adapter supplied with the device. 4 Ethernet The left Ethernet LED is green when connected to the network, and the Ethernet LED on the right connector flashes amber when the port is transmitting data. Use a standard Ethernet cable. 5 USB Ports Five USB ports for connecting USB devices. Anywhere USB/2 Components Component Name Description 1 System When the device is powered on and during normal operation, the system status LED blinks green slowly. If the system status light is blinking red for an extended period of time, contact Digi Technical Support. 2 USB LEDs Two USB ports with two USB LEDs. The USB LEDs are green when any of the USB ports are connected to the host computer. The USB LEDs are off when any of the USB ports are not connected to the host computer. 3 Reset Use this button to reset the device or reset the button configuration to factory settings. 4 Power Use the supplied power adapter. ConnectorAnywhereUSB 11 User Guide

AnywhereUSB User's Guide AnywhereUSB / 5 Components (G2 and M models) Item Name Description 5 Ethernet The left Ethernet LED is green when connected to the network, and the Ethernet LED on the right connector flashes amber when the port is transmitting data. Use a standard Ethernet cable. AnywhereUSB/5 components (G2 and M models) The AnywhereUSB/5 (G2) and AnywhereUSB/5M models have the same controls, ports, and connectors as shown in the following illustration of the AnywhereUSB/5M. Item Name Description 1 System When the device is turned on and during normal operation, the system status LED The status LED slowly flashes green. If the system status light is blinking red for an extended period of time, contact Digi Technical Support. 2 USB LEDs Five USB LEDs. The USB LED is green when the USB port is connected to the host computer. The USB LED is off when the USB port is not connected to the host computer. 3 Reset Pressing the Reset button restarts the device or restores the button configuration to factory settings. AnywhereUSB 12 User Guide

AnywhereUSB User's Guide Items AnywhereUSB/14 Item Name Description 4 Power Use the supplied power adapter. Connector Note The second generation AWUSB/5 (G2 and M) uses an improved positive central power supply with a locking cylindrical connector which differs from the first generation AWUSB/5 devices. Power supplies are NOT interchangeable; use only the power adapter supplied with the device. 5 Ethernet The left Ethernet LED is green when connected to the network, and the right Ethernet LED on the connector flashes orange when the port is transmitting data. Use a standard Ethernet cable. 6 USB Ports Five USB ports for connecting USB devices. AnywhereUSB/14 Components Component Name Description 1 System When the device is powered on and operating normally, the system status LED blinks green slowly. If the system status light is blinking red for an extended period of time, contact Digi Technical Support. 2 USB LEDs Fourteen USB ports with corresponding LEDs. The USB LED is green when the USB port is connected to the host computer. The USB LED is off when the USB port is not connected to the host computer. 3 Reset Use this button to reset the device or reset the button configuration to factory settings. AnywhereUSB 13 User Guide

AnywhereUSB User's Guide Items AnywhereUSB/TS44 Item Name Description 4 Power AnywhereUSB/14 has two power connectors. When using only one power connector cable, either power connector can be used. Use the supplied power cables. 5 RS-232 Use these serial ports when using RealPort or for console access to a DB9 AnywhereUSB serial device. Ethernet Port 6 AnywhereUSB/14 has two Ethernet connections for redundancy. The Ethernet LED on the left connector is green when the device is connected to the network, and the right Ethernet LED flashes amber when the port is transmitting data. Use the ports as follows: n LAN1 is the main Ethernet port. Use this port if you are connecting only one Ethernet cable, or as a primary Ethernet connection by connecting both Ethernet ports. n LAN2 is an additional Ethernet port and is for redundancy only. Connect an Ethernet cable to this port only if you are already using LAN1. Use a standard Ethernet cable.AnywhereUSB/TS44AnywhereUSB Components User Guide 14

AnywhereUSB User Guide RealPort Software Item Name Description 1 System When the device is powered on and operating normally, the system status LED flashes green. If the system status light is blinking red for an extended period of time, contact Digi Technical Support. 2 USB LEDs Four USB ports and their corresponding LEDs. The USB LED is green when the USB port and ports are connected to the host computer. The USB LED is off when the USB port is not connected to the host computer. 3 Reset Use this button to reset the device or reset the button configuration to factory settings. 4 Power Use the supplied power adapter. Ethernet connector 5 The left Ethernet LED is green when connected to the network, and the Ethernet LED on the right connector flashes amber when the port is transmitting data. Use a standard Ethernet cable. Note The AWUSB/14 has an IP-enabled network interface. For more information, see the detailed Knowledge Base article on AnywhereUSB/14 redundancy features at Knowledge.digi.com. 6 RS-232 Use these serial ports when using RealPort or for console access to an RJ45 AnywhereUSB device. For more information on compatible Digi cables and serial cable adapters, see the Serial Cables section on www.digi.com. portsRealPort AnywhereUSB TS44 and AnywhereUSB/14 use RealPort COM port forwarding in Microsoft Windows environments. RealPort software provides a virtual connection to serial devices, no matter where they are on the network. The software installs directly on the host computer and allows applications to communicate with devices on the network as if the devices were directly connected to the host. The devices are actually connected to a Digi device somewhere on the network. RealPort is unique among COM port forwarders in that it is the only implementation that allows multiple connections to multiple ports within a single TCP/IP connection. Other implementations require a separate TCP/IP connection for each serial port. Unique features also include full hardware and software flow control, as well as adjustable latency and bandwidth. Encrypted RealPort AnywhereUSB/14 and AnywhereUSB TS 44 support RealPort software with encryption. The encrypted RealPort provides a secure Ethernet connection between the COM port and the AnywhereUSB device. Encryption prevents internal and external eavesdropping on your network by encapsulating TCP/IP packets in a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection and encrypting data using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), one of the latest and most effective security algorithms. Digi RealPort with Encryption Driver is Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certified by Microsoft. Drivers are available for a wide range of operating systems. It is ideal for financial, retail/point-of-sale, government, or other applications that require increased security to protect confidential information. You can enable or disable access to the encrypted RealPort service. AnywhereUSB 15 User Guide

AnywhereUSB User Guide RealPort Software For details, see the RealPort Installation User Guide at www.digi.com.AnywhereUSB User Guide 16

Introduction This chapter explains what comes with each AnywhereUSB model, how to connect the hardware, and install the necessary software. What's in the box? All AnywhereUSB models include the following hardware: n AnywhereUSB device n Power adapter Note AnywhereUSB/14 country orders include two power cords. Note There may be a loose sticker in the box containing your device's unique password. Keep this label with your equipment documentation. This default password is required if the device is factory reset and you want to access the device web interface or register the device with the Digi Remote Manager®. If the device was already registered with Remote Manager at the time of factory reset, you do not need a unique password to access the device with Remote Manager. Connecting Hardware You need a standard Ethernet cable, AnywhereUSB device, and power adapter to complete these steps. 1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the AnywhereUSB and the other end to the Ethernet port on the switch. 2. Connect the power adapter or power cord (AnywhereUSB/14) to the power connector on the back of the AnywhereUSB device and the other end to a power outlet. For AnywhereUSB/14, you can use any power connector on the back of the device. You must install the driver software, configure the IP address, and configure security (optional) before using AnywhereUSB. Installing the Driver Software To download and install the AnywhereUSB driver software from the Digi International Support Site, you need a Microsoft Windows computer (host computer). The driver software includes the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration tool. AnywhereUSB 17 User Guide

Getting Started Install Driver Software 1. Go to https://www.digi.com/support#support-tools. 2. In the Downloads section, click Drivers. 3. Find and select AnywhereUSB from the list of products. 4. Select your AnywhereUSB model. 5. Select and download the appropriate driver for your operating system. 6. Install the AnywhereUSB driver on the host computer. 7. Repeat this process for each host computer. Note "Host computer" refers to the Microsoft Windows computer that you use to connect to AnywhereUSB. In a virtual environment, the host computer is a Windows virtual machine. You don't need to install AnywhereUSB drivers on the physical server where the virtual machine (sometimes called the host) is running. After installing the driver software, the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration utility opens. The utility automatically detects AnywhereUSB devices on the local subnet and displays configuration information, including the device's DHCP address. AnywhereUSB 18 User Guide

Initial configuration in AnywhereUSB After connecting the hardware and installing the software, you can connect the device to the network and configure additional options such as a static IP address, USB port groups and encryption. Each AnywhereUSB device is assigned an IP address. The 1st generation AnywhereUSB/5 model has a default static IP address and the 2nd generation AnywhereUSB/2/5/5M/14/TS44 models have a dynamic IP address. You can make changes to the IP address, such as assigning a static IP address. Follow the instructions for your AnywhereUSB model. Note The host computer running the Digi Device Discovery Utility and the AnywhereUSB device must be on the same subnet. AnywhereUSB/5 (1st generation) AnywhereUSB (2nd generation) AnywhereUSB/5 (1st generation) By default, AnywhereUSB/5 1st generation models support DHCP but have static IP addresses. Default IP configuration: n IP address: 192.168.254.222 n Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 To configure a static IP address: 1. Open the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration utility that is included in the driver software that you downloaded and installed earlier. See Get started. 2. Select AnywhereUSB/5 from the list on the left. 3. Click Configure. 4. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 5. Click Update. AnywhereUSB (Gen 2) DHCP is enabled by default on all AnywhereUSB Gen 2 models. Second generation AnywhereUSB models include: AnywhereUSB 19 User Guide

AnywhereUSB Initial Setup Configure the IP Address n AnywhereUSB/2 n AnywhereUSB/5 (G2) n AnywhereUSB/5M n AnywhereUSB TS44 n AnywhereUSB/14 The host computer only connects using the AnywhereUSB IP address. If the AnywhereUSB IP address changes, the connection will be lost. We recommend assigning a static IP address to ensure that your device always has the same IP address and stays connected to the host computer. You can use the web interface or the Digi Device Discovery Utility to configure the IP address. n Configure the IP address using the Digi Device Discovery Utility n Configure the IP address using the web interface Configure the IP address using the Digi Device Discovery Utility Use the Digi Device Discovery Utility to: n View the IP address of the AnywhereUSB device. n Configure a static IP address when AnywhereUSB cannot obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (e.g. when no DHCP server is available). Note You must run the Digi Device Discovery Utility on a computer on the same subnet as AnywhereUSB. If detection fails, make sure Microsoft Windows Firewall is turned off. For additional troubleshooting help, visit the Digi Knowledge Base at Knowledge.digi.com. To configure a Static IP address using the Digi Device Discovery Utility: 1. Download and install the Digi Device Discovery Utility: a. Go to www.digi.com/support#support-tools. B. In the Downloads section, click Drivers. w. Find and select Device Discovery from the list of products. D. From the Diagnostics, Tools, and MIBs drop-down list, select your operating system. This is. Download the tool for your operating system and install it. 6. Open Digi Device Discovery. 7. Right-click the AnywhereUSB device and select Configure Network Settings. 8. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 9. Click Save. Configure the IP address using the web interface Use the AnywhereUSB Configuration and Management web interface to configure AnywhereUSB with a static IP address. To configure a static IP address using the web interface: 1. Open a web browser and enter the AnywhereUSB IP address in the URL field. If you do not know the IP address of the device, use the Digi Device Discovery Utility or AnywhereUSB Remote HubAnywhereUSB User Guide 20

AnywhereUSB Initial Setup Set up the IP configuration tool to obtain an IP address or connect directly to the web interface. 2. Log in to the web UI. n Username: root n Password: Unique default password printed on the device label. If the default username and password don't work, they may have been changed. Contact your system administrator for help. Note If there is no password printed on the label or no login screen is displayed, password authentication is not enabled. See Security Settings or contact your system administrator for assistance. 3. Select Setup > Network. The. Select Use the following IP address. B. Enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. 3. Uncheck the Enable automatic assignment of IP addresses check box. 4. Click Apply. The network settings will be updated and the web interface will be updated. AnywhereUSB 21 User Guide

Connecting a host computer to AnywhereUSB This section explains how to configure a host computer to connect to an AnywhereUSB device using the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration tool. Connect to AnywhereUSB. To use USB devices connected to AnywhereUSB, the host computer must first connect to AnywhereUSB. Note For the AnywhereUSB/5M and AnywhereUSB/14 multi-host models, assign groups before connecting to the host computer through the AnywhereUSB web user interface. For details, see Multiple Host Connections. 1. Log on to the Microsoft Windows computer using an account with administrative privileges. 2. Select Start > Programs > AnywhereUSB > AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. The tool lists all AnywhereUSB devices in the local subnet and all subnets configured in the discovery list. AnywhereUSB 22 User Guide

Connect the host computer to AnywhereUSB Connect to AnywhereUSB 3. Select the AnywhereUSB device from the list of devices in the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration tool and do one of the following: n Click Connect. n Right click and join group. The host computer then tries to connect to AnywhereUSB. The connection status is now: Connected to this host computer. AnywhereUSB 23 User Guide

Connect the host computer to AnywhereUSB. Connect to AnywhereUSB. For details about the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility, see AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. AnywhereUSB 24 User Guide

AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Setup Utility This chapter explains how to use the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Setup Utility. Launch the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. This section explains how to run the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Setup Utility. Note A basic user (a user without administrative privileges) cannot run the AnywhereUSB Hub configuration utility. If a normal user tries to run the Tool, an error will occur and the Tool will not work as expected. If the primary user needs to use the Utility, a user with administrative privileges must log on to the computer where the Utility is installed, run the Utility, and connect to hubs to which the primary user has access. Once the primary user has access to the hub(s), they will be able to access and communicate with the USB devices attached to the hub. 1. Log on to the Microsoft Windows computer using an account with administrative privileges. 2. Select Start > Programs > AnywhereUSB > AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. Once you run the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration utility, it will remain in the Windows system tray. The tool can be opened from the taskbar by double-clicking on its icon. Remote Hub Configuration Utility window The AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration utility displays AnywhereUSB devices grouped by subnet address. The tool automatically detects AnywhereUSB devices on the local subnet. To discover devices on other subnets, add these subnet addresses to the Discovery List. For more information, see Discover AnywhereUSB devices on other subnets. AnywhereUSB 25 User Guide

AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility Remote Hub Configuration Utility window menu options Icon Color Legend: Icon Description Green: Available for connection. Gray with bold text: Connected to this computer. Gray: In use by another host computer. (First generation AnywhereUSB/5 only) Red: Firmware update. Warning: either the IP address is not configured or this is a multi-host device configured to connect to a nonexistent group. Remote Hub Setup Utility Window Menu Options This section describes Remote Hub Setup Utility Window Menu Options .AnywhereUSB User Guide 26

AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Tool Menu Options File Menu: Preferences Automatically Detect Remote AnywhereUSB Hubs and Detection Frequency in Seconds: Configure the network polling frequency for AnywhereUSB devices. Note AnywhereUSB devices are automatically detected when you open the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration utility. Enabling this setting will cause the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration utility to rescan the network for newer AnywhereUSB devices at the configured frequency. Discovery Timeout: Configures how long the Remote Hub Configuration Utility waits to listen to all AnywhereUSB devices before the Remote Hub Configuration Utility updates the list of devices in the main window. Use Microsoft Device IDs: Changes the way AnywhereUSB creates device IDs for connected USB devices. The Device ID consists of three parts: Bus Driver Name, Product ID, and Unique Serial Number. For example, a Digi Edgeport USB to Serial Converter connected directly to your computer's USB port will have a device ID similar to (where USB is the Microsoft USB Bus Driver): USB\VID_1608&PID_0215\A20299384 When connecting devices to an AnywhereUSB device, the name of the bus driver is AWUSB. So the same device connected to the AnywhereUSB device will have a device ID: AWUSB\VID_1608&PID_0215\A20299384 Some USB class drivers expect the name of the bus driver to appear as "USB" and as a result will not work unless the Use Microsoft Device IDs checkbox is checked is marked. Edit menu: Connection List The Connection List displays the IP addresses of the AnywhereUSB device to which the host computer will attempt to connect. When an IP address is added to this list, the host computer immediately attempts to connect to the AnywhereUSB device. If the IP address is excluded from the connection list, the AnywhereUSB device will disconnect from the host computer and return to the "Available for host connection" state. AnywhereUSB 27 User Guide

AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration utility window menu options Select AnywhereUSB and click Connect to add the selected AnywhereUSB IP address to the list of connections. We recommend connecting using this method, but you can also manually add the AnywhereUSB IP address to your connection list. Use the manual method if the AnywhereUSB device has a known IP address but cannot be discovered, or if AnywhereUSB is behind a router or firewall. If AnywhereUSB is behind a router or firewall and you are using port forwarding, add the router's public IP address to the list of connections. TCP port 3422 (or port 3423 for encrypted connections) should be used for port forwarding. Note Use group 0 when manually adding an AnywhereUSB device that does not support multi-host connections. Edit menu: Discovery List The Discovery List Manager displays a list of remote network subnet addresses or individual device IP addresses for which the Remote Hub Configuration Tool will search for AnywhereUSB devices. For details, see Discovering AnywhereUSB devices on other subnets. Command menu: Configure The options in the Configure dialog box depend on the selected AnywhereUSB device model. AnywhereUSB 28 User Guide

AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) Remote Hub Configuration Utility window menu options The Remote Hub box in the upper left corner is the friendly name of the first generation AnywhereUSB/5 that appears on the left side of the AnywhereUSB Remote Configuration Utility Center. For AnywhereUSB/5 Gen 1, you can only configure the IP address settings in this window. AnywhereUSB/2 and AnywhereUSB/5 (G2) and AnywhereUSB TS 44 Use the Configure button to enable encryption for these AnywhereUSB models. n For details on configuring IP AnywhereUSB settings, see AnywhereUSB Initial Setup. n For details on AnywhereUSB Encryption, see Configuring AnywhereUSB Encryption. n For details on configuring the AnywhereUSB device name, see System Settings. AnywhereUSB/5M and AnywhereUSB/14 For multi-host AnywhereUSB models, use the Configure button to configure the group number the host computer should connect to. n For details on multi-host connections, see Multi-host connections. n For details on configuring IP AnywhereUSB settings, see AnywhereUSB Initial Setup. n For details on AnywhereUSB Encryption, see Configuring AnywhereUSB Encryption. n For details on configuring the AnywhereUSB device name, see System Settings. Command menu: Connect Use the Connect command to add the IP address of the selected AnywhereUSB device to the connection list. Command Menu: Network Interface The Network Interface command opens the network interface for the selected device. Note The first generation AnywhereUSB/5 does not have a network interface. When you open the web interface, you will be asked to log in. n Username: root n Password: Unique default password printed on the device label. If the default username and password don't work, they may have been changed. Contact your system administrator for help. Note If there is no password printed on the label or no login screen is displayed, password authentication is not enabled. See Security Settings or contact your system administrator for assistance. View Menu: Driver Information Use the Driver Information window to view the AnywhereUSB driver version numbers and uninstall older AnywhereUSB drivers. To uninstall current AnywhereUSB drivers, use Microsoft Windows programs and features. AnywhereUSB User Guide 29

AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility Remote Hub Configuration Utility Menu Options Display Menu: Refresh (F5) The Refresh command updates information about discovered AnywhereUSB devices listed in the utility's main window.

Set up AnywhereUSB encryption You can encrypt AnywhereUSB traffic by installing a digital certificate on your device. This is an optional setting that allows the host computer to authenticate the AnywhereUSB device and encrypt USB traffic over IP. This digital certificate must be signed by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). Since AnywhereUSB is not publicly available, a corporate CA can self-sign a digital certificate. The installation process used depends on whether you have one or two certificates. One certificate: Follow this process to configure and enable encryption: 1. Create and validate CA certificate 2. Install CA certificate on AnywhereUSB device 3. Enable Encrypted AnywhereUSB web service 4. Install CA certificate on host computer Two certificates: Follow this process, to set up and enable encryption: n Install two CA certificates Create and verify a CA certificate Use OpenSSL tools to generate a CA certificate and then use it to sign device certificates. 1. Download the OpenSSL command line application from openssl.org. 2. Create a CA certificate (cacert.crt) and your 2048-bit RSA private key (cakey.pem) and store the cakey.pem file in a safe place. openssl req -nodes -new -newkey rsa:2048 -x509 -extensions v3_ca -keyout cakey.pem -out cacert.crt -days 3650 -subj "[your email info]" Use the following email info string - mail as example : /C =US/ST=MN/L=City name/O=Company name/OU=Department/email address=email@company.com/ In the next step, you will install the cacert.crt file on the host computer. 3. Generate a 2048-bit RSA private key for the server and store the server.key file in a safe place. openssl genrsa -out server.key 2048 4. Generate the certificate signing request file server.csr. For example: openssl req -new -key server.key -out server.csr -subj "[your email info]" Email info string example: AnywhereUSB User Guide 31

Set Up AnywhereUSB Encryption Install CA Certificate on AnywhereUSB Device /C=US/ST=MN/L=City Name/O=Company Name/OU=Department2/emailAddress=email@compa ny.com/ Note Organizational Unit (OU) in this Step must be different from the organizational unit used in step 2. 5. Use the server.csr file to generate the actual certificate (server.crt). openssl x509 -req -days 3650 -CA cacert.crt -CAkey cakey.pem -set_serial 001 -in server.csr -out server.crt 6. Validate the certificates against each other. If this command completes successfully, the server.ct: OK message is displayed. If this command fails, an error message will be displayed. The CA private key is not used at this stage. openssl verify -CAfile cacert.crt server.crt 7. After successfully completing the certificate validation in the previous step, combine the server.crt and server.key files to create the server.pem file. copy server.crt server.pem type server.key >> server.pem Install the CA certificate on the AnywhereUSB device Upload the CA certificate to the AnywhereUSB device using the AnywhereUSB web user interface: 1. Access and log in to the AnywhereUSB web user interface. 2. Select Administration > X.509 Certificate/Key Management. 3. Click Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) Certificates. 4. Click Certificates and Identity Keys. 5. Click Select File and navigate to the server.pem file. 6. Click Submit. Enable the Encrypted AnywhereUSB web service. You need to enable the Encrypted AnywhereUSB web service: 1. Access the web user interface and log in. 2. Select Setup > Network. 3. Click Network Services Settings. 4. Select the Enable Encrypted USB Anywhere check box. Note Make sure the Encrypted AnywhereUSB service is running on port 3423. If a different port number is displayed, contact Digi Technical Support for assistance. AnywhereUSB User Guide 32

Configure AnywhereUSB encryption. Install the CA certificate on the host computer 5. Clear the Enable AnywhereUSB check box if it is selected. Note Enable AnywhereUSB is checked (enabled) by default. Make sure you have only selected (enabled) Enable Encrypted AnywhereUSB. If both AnywhereUSB network services are enabled, you run the risk of having unencrypted connections on your device. 6. Click Apply. Install the CA certificate on the host computer. Use the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration tool to install the CA certificate on the host computer. 1. Open the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. 2. Select the AnywhereUSB device. 3. Click Configure. 4. Check the Encrypt connection box. Note Tunnel connections are selected automatically when Encrypt connection is selected. 5. Browse or type the CA certificate path (cacert.crt) in the Digital Certificate field. 6. Click Update. Install two CA certificates. You can upload two CA certificates (root CA and intermediate CA) for the host computer and the device. The following requirements must be met: n Both CAs are in DER format with a .cer file extension. n OpenSSL must be installed. To upload two CA certificates: 1. Convert both CAs from DER format to PEM format: openssl x509 -inform der -in proxy-ca.cer -out proxy-ca.pem openssl x509 -inform der -in root -ca. cer - out root-ca.pem 2. Concatenate the CAs into a single PEM file with a .crt extension: copy intermedia-ca.pem + root-ca.pem certchain.crt 3. On the host computer, launch the AnywhereUSB configuration utility interface. The. Select AnywhereUSB. B. Click Configure. w. In the Digital Certificate section, look for: certchain.crt d. Click Update.AnywhereUSB User Guide 33

Configure AnywhereUSB Encryption Specify a certificate folder for AnywhereUSB encrypted connections 4. On your device, open the AnywhereUSB web interface. The. Select Administration > X.509 Certificate/Key Management. B. Click Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) Certificates. w. Click Certificates and Identity Keys. 5. Upload the end user certificate in the form of a .pem file signed by an intermediate CA. The. Convert the CA from DER format to PEM format if necessary. B. Click Choose File and navigate to the .pem file. in. Click Upload. 6. Upload the private key associated with the end user certificate. The. Click Choose File and navigate to your private key file. B. Click Submit Specify a certificate folder for Encrypted AnywhereUSB connections When configuring Encrypted AnywhereUSB connections, you can specify a certificate folder instead of a certificate file. You can specify the folder in the AnywhereUSB configuration tool (AwUsbCfg.exe) or in the console application (AwConsole.exe), following the same procedure that you use to specify the file. Note To use this feature, you must have the AnywhereUSB driver version 3.90.223 or later installed. To use the folder, you must rename each certificate according to the subject abbreviation. For example, you have a folder named c:\my-certs that contains two certificates: CertA.crt and CertB.crt. You need to rename each certificate. To rename a certificate: 1. Download the OpenSSL installer for Windows. Note You'll need to download version 1.0 or later as versions prior to 1.0 use an older shortcut that doesn't work with AnywhereUSB. 2. Open a command prompt in the certificate folder: c:\my-certs 3. Create a hash of the subject: c:\my-certs> openssl x509 -hash -in CertA.crt -noout The output is an 8-digit number hash like bc35a2e5. 4. Rename (or copy) the certificate file using the abbreviation as the base and the null character as the extension: c:\my-certs> copy CertA.crt bc35a2e5.0AnywhereUSB User Guide 34

Configure AnywhereUSB Encryption Windows Certificate Store Support 5. Repeat this process for any additional certificates. Windows Certificate Store Support Users can import CA certificates into the Windows Certificate Store for server certificate authentication. The CA certificate must be installed on "Local Computer" in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store. This requires AnywhereUSB driver version 3.95 or later. AnywhereUSB Encryption Troubleshooting If you are having trouble setting up AnywhereUSB Encryption, refer to the following troubleshooting tips: n Ensure that the Encrypted AnywhereUSB service is enabled and that AnywhereUSB port 3423 is being used. n If the encrypted connection attempt fails, try connecting to AnywhereUSB with tunneling enabled and encryption disabled in the Configuration area of ​​the AnywhereUSB configuration tool. l If the tunneled/unencrypted connection works, the problem is most likely related to the certificate. l If the tunneled/unencrypted connection fails, the problem is probably not with the certificates but with the network; for example, port 3423 is blocked. n Make sure the Digi AnywhereUSB web service is running on the host computer. You can check the start and operation of the service in the Windows services console (services.msc) or in the Windows configuration (msconfig) in the Services tab. n The CA certificate used in the AnywhereUSB Configuration Utility must have the file extension ".crt" in PEM format. If the CA certificate has the file extension ".cer" (in DER format), convert it from .cer to .crt using OpenSSL.AnywhereUSB User Guide 35

Discovering AnywhereUSB devices on other subnets This section explains how to enable the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration utility to discover AnywhereUSB devices on additional IP subnets. Adding IP addresses to the discovery list By default, the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility scans the local subnet for AnywhereUSB devices. To discover AnywhereUSB devices on other subnets, add their IP address or subnet to the Discovery List in the Discovery List Manager dialog box. 1. Select Edit > Discovery List. 2. In the IP address field, enter the subnet address or the IP address of a single device. For example, to add Class C network 192.168.2.x, enter 192.168.2.255. For class B networks 145.75.xx enter 145.75.255.255 (configure the router to forward subnet broadcasts). 3. Click Add. 4. Click Close to return to the main AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration utility window. 5. Select View > Update. The device will appear in the device list of the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub Configuration Utility. Note If the detection fails, make sure that the Microsoft Windows Firewall is turned off. For additional help, see Remote hubs not found. AnywhereUSB 36 User Guide

Discovering AnywhereUSB devices on other subnets Adding IP addresses to the AnywhereUSB discovery list User's Guide 37

Hardware Specifications This section lists the physical dimensions, environmental and power requirements of AnywhereUSB. AnywhereUSB/2 39 AnywhereUSB/5 (G2), AnywhereUSB/5M 40 AnywhereUSB/5 (first generation) 41 AnywhereUSB TS44 41 AnywhereUSB/14 43AnywhereUSB User Guide 38

Hardware Specifications AnywhereUSB/2AnywhereUSB/2 Dimensions Length: 2.38 inches. (6.04 cm) Width: 3.9 in (10 cm) Height: 1.0 in (2.54 cm) Weight: 5 oz. (142 g) Environment Operating temperature: 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C) Relative humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Power requirements AnywhereUSB uses 120/230 VAC 50/60 Hz a power adapter that supplies 5V DC to the device. It is recommended that you only use the included power adapter with AnywhereUSB. However, power to the AnywhereUSB is provided by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power or an IT capable device rated at 5 V DC, 3.0 A minimum if used in the US and Canada, or a similar power adapter company-approved local safety regulations if used elsewhere. The polarity is shown in the diagram below: Hardware interface functions The device is equipped with 2 USB ports (standard type A sockets). The downstream ports support low, full and high speed downstream devices. Memory: 64 MB RAM Network Interface Features Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3i (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 802.3x (full duplex and flow control), HP Auto-MDIX (auto-detect) direct or interlaced cabling) Physical layer: 10/100 Mbps half-duplex or full-duplex, auto-negotiation and duplex Ethernet connector: RJ-45AnywhereUSB User Guide 39

Hardware Specifications AnywhereUSB/5 (G2), AnywhereUSB/5 MAnywhereUSB/5 (G2), AnywhereUSB/5M Dimensions Length: 4.35 inches. (11.05 cm) Width: 7.20 in (18.29 cm) Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm) Weight: 10.00 oz (283.5 g) Environment Operating temperature: 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C) Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirements AnywhereUSB uses a 120/230 VAC 50/60 Hz power supply that supplies the device with 5V DC. Make sure to use only the supplied power adapter with AnywhereUSB. However, power to the AnywhereUSB is via a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power or an IT rated device rated at 5 V DC, 3.0 A minimum if used in the US and Canada, or equivalent rated power supply approved by the company and local safety regulations if used elsewhere. Refer to the diagram below for polarity information: Note The first and second generation (G2) model AWUSB/5 power supplies are not interchangeable. Use the power adapter supplied with the device. Hardware interface features The device is equipped with 5 USB ports (standard type A sockets). The downstream ports support low, full and high speed downstream devices. Memory: 128 MB RAM Network Interface Features Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3i (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 802.3x (full duplex and flow control), HP Auto-MDIX (automatic direct stream detection) or cross-wiring) Physical layer: 10/100 Mbps half or full-duplex, auto-negotiation and duplex Ethernet connector: RJ-45AnywhereUSB User Guide 40

Hardware Specifications AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) AnywhereUSB/5 (First Generation) Dimensions Length: 4.35 inches. (11.05 cm) Width: 7.20 in (18.29 cm) Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm) Weight: 10.00 oz (283.5 g) Environment Operating temperature: 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C) Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirements Power for this product may be provided by a UL Listed direct plug power supply device rated "Class 2" or UL Listed with a minimum voltage rating of 5VDC 2.5A when used in the USA and Canada, or an equivalent power supply approved by local safety regulations when used elsewhere Polarity is shown in the diagram below: Note Power supplies for AWUSB models /5 1st and 2nd generation (G2) are not interchangeable. Use the supplied AnywhereUSB TS44 power adapter Dimensions Length: 11.05 cm (4.35 inches) Width: 7.20 inches (18.29 cm) Height: 1.03 inches (2.61 cm) Weight: 10.00 oz ( 283.5 g) Environment Operating temperature: 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C) Relative humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) AnywhereUSB User Guide 41

AnywhereUSB TS44 Hardware Specifications Power Requirements AnywhereUSB uses a 120/230 VAC 50/60 Hz power adapter that supplies 5V DC to the device. It is recommended that you only use the supplied power adapter with AnywhereUSB. However, power to the AnywhereUSB is via a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power or an IT rated device rated at 5 V DC, 3.0 A minimum if used in the US and Canada, or equivalent rated power supply approved by the company and local safety regulations if used elsewhere. Refer to the diagram below for polarity information: Hardware Interface Features The device has 4 USB ports (standard type A jacks) and 4 serial ports. The downstream ports support low, full and high speed downstream devices. Memory: 128 MB RAM Serial interface n 10-pin serial ports n EIA-232 interface n Baud rate up to 230,400 bps n 5, 6, 7, 8 data bits n 1, 1.5, 2 stop bits n Character/space/ Odd/ Parity n Hardware and Software Flow Control Serial Port Pints ​​Pin Number Signal Pin 1 RI Pin 2 DSR Pin 3 RTS Pin 4 Ground Pin 5 TxD Pin 6 RxDAnywhereUSB User Manual 42

Hardware Specification AnywhereUSB/14 Number of Pins Signal Pin 7 Signal Ground Pin 8 CTS Pin 9 DTR Pin 10 Network Interface Functions DCD n Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3i (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-T) TX), 802.3 x (full duplex and flow control) n Physical layer: 10/100 Mbps half duplex or full duplex with auto-negotiation of speed and duplex n Ethernet connector: RJ-45AnywhereUSB TS44AnywhereUSB/14 Dimensions Length: 4.97 inches (12.62 cm) ) Width: 43.18 cm (17.00 in) Height: 4.42 cm (1.74 in) Weight: 40.00 oz (1134 g) Environment Operating temperature: 32° F to 131° F (0 °C to 55°C) Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirements Anywhere USB/14 uses single or dual 120/230 VAC power input 50/60 Hz via rear IEC 60320 inputs. Redundant (dual ) power supplies support mission-critical applications where backup power is required. In the case of a redundant (dual) power supply, both power supplies supply power to the device. In the event of failure of one of the sources, the other will provide full power to the device. For single supply use the left side inlet (rear view). The AnywhereUSB/14 has a maximum power requirement of 45 W. Hardware Interface Features The device has 14 USB ports (standard type A jacks). Downstream ports support low-speed, full-speed, and high-speed downstream devices. The device supports two Ethernet connections (dual RJ-45) LAN1 and LAN2 for mission-critical applications (redundant Ethernet). The device can switch from LAN1 to LAN2 and vice versa if either fails. The main input is LAN1.AnywhereUSB User's Manual 43

Hardware Specifications AnywhereUSB/14 The device also has an RS232 UART management port via a DB9 connector on the back near the network connections. Network interface features Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3i (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 802.3x (full duplex and flow control), HP Auto-MDIX (automatic detection of straight-through or cross-wiring) Physical layer: 10 /100Mbps half-duplex or full-duplex, speed and duplex auto-negotiationAnywhereUSB User Guide 44

Multihost Connections This section describes the Multihost Connections feature available on the AnywhereUSB/14 and AnywhereUSB/5 M models only. The Multihost Connections feature allows multiple host computers to simultaneously connect to the AnywhereUSB device. Each host computer requests a different group of USB ports where group assignments were previously configured on the AnywhereUSB device. Requirements: Older versions of the AnywhereUSB driver and firmware may not support multi-host connections. Configure Groups 46 Host Computer Configuration 48AnywhereUSB User Guide 45

Multi-host connections Setting up groups Setting up groups This procedure describes how to assign the AnywhereUSB physical USB port to groups. Once a group is assigned, you can change group assignments without restarting the device. For details, see Dynamic group assignment. 1. Access and log in to the web UI. 2. Select RealPort USB. 2. Click Apply and restart AnywhereUSB for the group configuration changes to take effect. The options on this page allow the user to select which AnywhereUSB physical USB ports will be assigned to which group. By default, all USB ports are assigned to Group 1. Therefore, the host computer requesting Group 1 takes ownership of all physical USB ports on the AnywhereUSB device. In the following AnywhereUSB/14 configuration example, the host computer requesting Group 1 is only granted access to physical USB ports 1 through 4. The host computer requesting Group 2 is granted access to physical USB ports 5 through 7. One host computer is requesting Group 6 accessing USB port 11 and so on. USB ports 12 through 14 are unassigned and as a result do not support any connected USB devices. AnywhereUSB User Guide 46

Multi-Host Connections Configuring Teams In the following example, the AnywhereUSB/14 device is configured to have 14 groups, each providing access to a single physical USB port. Once a group is assigned, you can change group assignments without restarting the device. For details, see Dynamic group assignment. AnywhereUSB User Guide 47

Multi-host connections Host computer configuration Dynamic group assignment AnywhereUSB/14 allows you to change group assignments without restarting the device using dynamic group assignment (DGA). Making group changes using DGA does not damage intact USB ports. For example, if you enable DGA and make changes to USB ports 1, 2, and 3, USB ports 4 through 14 will remain connected without any interruption. To enable DGA and make group changes: 1. Select the Enable dynamic group assignment (DGA) check box. 2. Click Apply and restart your device. Note Enabling or disabling DGA requires a device reset. 3. Access and log in to the web UI. 4. Click RealPort USB. 5. Change the USB port groups if necessary. 6. Click Apply. Changes to groups take effect immediately Host computer setup In the AnywhereUSB Remote Hub configuration tool, specify the group number that each host computer must connect to. Each host computer can only connect to one group. When a host computer connects to AnywhereUSB, it takes ownership of the associated USB ports. AnywhereUSB User Guide 48