IMHO You could disable buffer chip;
http://www.tiaowiki.com/w/TIAO_USB_Multi_Protocol_Adapter_User%27s_Manual#Buffer_Enable_Jumper
Please note that I'm not very experienced about the hardware modifications. If you are going to short pins, do it
only at your own risk! But you better ask TIAO corp. via e-mail or ticket before shorting.