ATEN Technology AF-241 Switch User Manual


 
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Reversible operation for 1-in-2-out or 2-in-1-out.
Supports broadcast mode.
Installation
2-to-1 Mode (for AF-142 & AF-241)
Turn off all devices.1.
Connect the ParaHub to computers by two DB-25 straight-through male-to-male cables.2.
Connect the ParaHub to the printer by a DB-25 to C-36 male-to-male cable, as shown in fig. 1.3.
Set the slide switch, located on the side of the ParaHub, to 2 > 1 mode with a time out of either 15 or
45 seconds. (The AF-241 does not have a 1 > 2 mark).
4.
Turn on your computers and the printer. The two LEDs should flash alternately as it is scanning for
print jobs.
5.
Power adapter is required when the ParaHub can not get enough power from devices and works
intermittently.
6.
1-to-2 Mode (for AF-142 only)
Never change the slide switch from 1 > 2 to 2 > 1, or vice versa when connected
devices are powered On.
Turn off all devices.1.
Connect the ParaHub to your computer by a DB-25 straight-through male-to-male cable.2.
Connect the ParaHub to parallel devices by cables with one DB-25 male connector and one
appropriate connector for the parallel device, as shown in fig. 2.
3.
Set the slide switch to 1 > 2 mode.4.
Turn on your computer and the parallel devices. The LED A turns on as port A is selected.5.
Power adapter is required when the ParaHub can not get enough power from connecting devices and
works intermittently.
6.