June 2010 IC402A 2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Local Power Break the 16-foot (5-m) CAT5 cable distance BLACKreceiver BOX pair barrier. This local transmitter/remote extends USB up to 328 feet (100 meters) from a computer over CAT5 cabling. ® Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 2. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 2.1 Introduction...........................................................................
2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power 1. Specifications Compliance: Regulatory testing: FCC Class B, IC Class B, CE Class B; ESD rating: EMC EN-6100-4-2 8 kV contact, 16 kV air Distance: 328 feet (100 m) over CAT5e (or better) cable Maximum USB Devices Supported: 14 USB devices or 3 USB hubs with 11 USB devices USB Device Support: High-speed devices (480 Mbps, USB 2.0); Full-speed devices (12 Mbps, USB 2.0 and 1.1); Low-speed devices (1.5 Mbps, USB 2.0 and 1.1) USB Host Support: EHCI (USB 2.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Local Power enables you to extend beyond the standard 16-foot (5-m) cable limit for CAT5 USB peripheral devices. Using the extender, you can place USB devices up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the computer. The extender is composed of two individual units: the local unit and the remote unit. 2.2 What’s Included Your package should include the following items.
2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-2. Back panel of the local unit. Table 2-1. Local unit’s front- and back-panel components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED (blue) LED lights when power is supplied. LED is off when no power is supplied. 2 Link LED (green) LED lights when a valid link is established between the local unit and the remote unit over the CAT5 cable.
Chapter 2: Overview 8 7 Figure 2-4. Remote unit’s back panel. Table 2-3. Remote unit’s front-and back-panel components. Number Component Description 1 Device port (USB Type A) Accepts USB device(s). 2 Device LED (green/orange) Indicates when a USB device is connected to the device port. Solid green when device is plugged in and active. Off when device is in suspend mode or remote unit is powered off.
2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power 2.5 Typical Application USB 2.0 over 328 ft. (100 m) UTP, CAT5/6 cable Local unit Remote unit Figure 2-5. Application. Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com USB 2.0 and 1.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation Before you can install the CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender, you need to prepare your site: 1. Determine where you want to locate the computer and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). 3. If you are using surface cabling, the extender supports a maximum distance of 328 feet (100 m).
2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power NOTES: To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double-click on the System Profiler icon. To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right-click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager. To open Device Manager in Windows Vista or Windows 7: Open the Start menu, right-click on Computer, then select Manage>> Device Manager. 3.5 Connecting a USB Device 1.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions The Problems/Solutions are arranged in the order that they should be executed in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, contact Black Box Technical Support for further assistance. Table 4-1. Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem Cause Solution All LEDs on the local The local unit is not unit are off. receiving power from the local unit AC adapter. 1.
2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power Table 4-1 (continued). Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem The extender units were working, but the host LED on the local/remote units are suddenly blinking. Cause Solution The remote unit is in suspend mode. The operating system may put the extender in suspend mode when the computer is put into a suspend/standby state or when no USB devices are attached. 1.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your 2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox. com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
2-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender with Remote Power 5. Technical Glossary Category 5 (CAT5) Network Cabling: Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT5. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding, making them more susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
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