Step 3: Name groups and assign ports to a group

Each USB port on the Connect EZ 8 is assigned to a group in the AnywhereUSB Manager. By default, all ports are assigned to Group 1. You can update the default name for each group, and then configure the USB ports into the desired groups.

The number of groups available matches the number of USB ports on the Connect EZ 8. Each port can only be assigned to one group. If you do not want a port assigned to any group, you can assign that port to the Unassigned row that displays beneath the list of groups.

If a group has ports assigned to it, the group will display in the AnywhereUSB Manager, even if a USB device is not connected to a port.

To create a group and assign USB ports to the group:

1. Open the web UI.
2. Select System > Configuration > AnywhereUSB Configuration. The AnywhereUSB Configuration page appears.
3. Expand the Group Settings section.
4. In the Group Description field, update the name of a group. This name displays in the Group Name field in the Group Status pane in the Anywhere USB Manager.
5. In the row for the group, select the ports for that group. Each port on a Hub can be assigned to only one group. Ports that are not assigned to a group can be put in the Unassigned group.
6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 for each group that you want to name and to which you want to add ports.
7. Click Apply to save the changes.

 

NEXT STEP: Proceed to the next step: Step 4: Assign groups to a client ID.