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What is a WibuBox?

The WibuBox is the WibuKey hardware component. There are many different variants of WibuBoxes, all of which contain the same intelligence: the WibuKey ASIC.

The WibuKey ASIC is a small but powerful encryption/decryption microprocessor. All memory used by the ASIC is integrated directly into the ASIC chip for even greater security.

The WibuBox is the encryption hardware of WIBU-SYSTEMS. It is a small colored connector for PCs, Macintosh and Unix machines. The WibuBox can have different colors, the default color is turquoise. There are different variants for different interfaces. Because all of the different WibuBox hardware variants contain the same ASIC, they all operate identically. In fact, no special work is necessary to support any specific WibuBox.

The WibuBoxes comply with international and national standards. A detailed declaration of conformity is available for each WibuBox variant.

WibuKey ASIC
WibuKey ASIC

WibuBox/P

The WibuBox/P or WibuBox/P+ (with 16kB memory) is for the parallel printer port of IBM-PCs or compatible systems. The WibuBox/P supports the enhanced parallel port (EPP) with its bi-directional mode that is compatible to IEEE 1284.

You simply connect the WibuBox/P to the 25-pin printer interface, the arrows on the case pointing to the direction of the PC. The thumb screws allow an easy connection with no need of tools. If the WibuBox/P is connected in combination with dongles of other manufacturers, the WibuBox/P should possibly be connected first.

WibuBox/P
WibuBox/P

The WibuBox/P and WibuBox/P+ is supported on Microsoft Windows™ and on Linux (kernel 2.4 or higher).

WibuBox/U

The WibuBox/U or WibuBox/U+ (with 16kB memory) is designed for the USB interface of both PC and Macintosh. The WibuBox/U can be used with any USB interface or hub. There are no conflicts with other devices since the operating system controls and synchronizes the access to all connected USB devices.

WibuBox/U
WibuBox/U

WibuBox/U
WibuBox/U (old case)

The WibuBox/U is supported on Mac OS version 8 or higher, Microsoft Windows™ and on Linux (kernel 2.4 or higher).

WibuBox/ST

The WibuBox/ST works like the WibuBox/P, but is for the serial, asynchronous interface (RS232) of any system (for example Unix, PC, Macintosh). The WibuBox/ST recognizes the used baud rate between 4.800 baud and 19.200 baud automatically.

WibuBox/ST
WibuBox/ST

The WibuBox/ST is supported on Microsoft Windows™ and on Linux (kernel 2.4 or higher).

WibuBox/RP

The WibuBox/RP or WibuBox/RP+ (with 16kB memory) is for the parallel printer port of IBM-PCs or compatible systems. The WibuBox/P supports the enhanced parallel port (EPP) with its bi-directional mode that is compatible to IEEE 1284.

You simply connect the WibuBox/RP to the 25-pin printer interface, the arrows on the case pointing to the direction of the PC. The thumb screws allow an easy connection with no need of tools. If the WibuBox/RP is connected together with dongles of other manufacturers, the WibuBox/RP should possibly be connected first.

WibuBox/RP
WibuBox/RP

The WibuBox/RP is supported on Microsoft Windows™ and on Linux (kernel 2.4 or higher).

WibuBox/RU

The WibuBox/RU or WibuBox/RU+ (with 16kB memory) is designed for the USB interface of both PC and Macintosh. The WibuBox/U can be used with any USB interface or hub. There are no conflicts with other devices since the appropriate operating system controls and synchronizes the access to all connected USB devices.

WibuBox/RU
WibuBox/RU

The WibuBox/U is supported on Mac OS version 8 or higher, Microsoft Windows™ and on Linux (kernel 2.4 or higher).

European Community Declaration of Conformity

All WibuBoxes comply with the CE EMC directive and meet the requirements of protection standards (89/336/EEC) and have the CE sign. They correspond to the valid norms for electromagnetic compatibility, Immunity and Sensitivity. The products comply with the limits for a Class B digital device according to EN55022.

The resistance to interference is fulfilled according to EN50082-1 and EN55024. A detailed declaration of conformity is available for each WibuBox variant.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

The WibuBoxes have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

 

  • these devices may not cause harmful interference, and

  • these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The device generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

In case interferences do occur, consult your system instruction manual that should contain suggestions concerning the elimination of such interferences. Current remedial actions are: Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver or connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. A modification of the product without the explicit agreement of WIBU-SYSTEMS may cause a non-compliance of the FCC Rules. In that case the right of use of the user for that product expires.

The WibuBoxes have been tested, wherever possible, with a shielded interconnecting cable and approved. Thus, for the use of that product a shielded cable is necessary.

A detailed FFC DoC (Declaration of Conformity) is available on request.

VDE Approval

All WibuBoxen comply with the requirements of product safety according to EN60950 (VDE 0805).

UL Approval

WibuBoxes have been successfully undergone the UL94 test concerning the combustibility of the plastics contained in parts and devices. The WibuBoxes comply with the requirements of UL1950 (Safety of Information Technology Equipment) and are UL listed.

VCCI Approval

All WibuBoxes comply with the requirements of product safety according to VCCI in Japan (Voluntary Control Council for Interface by Information Technology Equipment).