Specifications

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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.
3 Host LED (green) LED lights when the extender system is properly enumerated on the host PC.
4 Activity LED (amber) LED lights when data is transmitted between the local unit and remote unit.
The LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
5 Earth ground Optional earth ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an M2 type
screw.
6 Power port (optional) Connects to a 24-VAC power supply adapter. Required for proper operation
of the extender system.
7 USB Type B connector Connects the local unit to the host computer.
8 Link port (RJ-45) Accepts RJ-45 connector for CAT5 cabling (or better).
2.4.2 Remote unit Front and Back Panels
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the remote unit’s front and back panels. Table 2-2 describes their components.
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1
3 4 5 6
Figure 2-3. Front panel of the remote unit.