® Mini USB Extender EXT-USB-MINI USER MANUAL www.gefen.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 USB Series Installation 4 Mini USB Extender Panel Layout 5 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 7 Link Cable Diagram 8 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ex•tend•it Mini USB Extender Series. Incorporating ExtremeUSB, the new Mini USB Extender model allows users the benefits of USB technology beyond the desktop, extending your computer keyboard, mouse, trackball, and any USB device up to 150 feet away from the location of your Macintosh or PC.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE MINI USB EXTENDER SYSTEM. * The Mini USB Extender sender and receiver were designed to operate on USB type computers. DO NOT attempt to use this equipment with any other type of device. * Use the computer's USB port when using a local keyboard that is not extended with the Mini USB Extender sender unit. * Only dedicated Category 5 UTP type cable (CAT-5) is recommended for this application (pin to pin).
MINI USB EXTENDER SERIES INSTALLATION 1. Place the Mini USB Extender receiver unit close to the USB devices at the remote end. 2. Connect the USB devices to the Mini USB Extender receiver unit 3. Place the Mini USB Extender sender unit close to the host computer. 4. Connect the Mini USB Extender sender unit to the Mini USB Extender receiver unit using the desired length of CAT5 cable 6. Connect the Mini USB Extender sender unit to the host computer using the USB cable supplied with the unit .
MINI USB EXTENDER PANELS LAYOUT MINI USB EXTENDER SENDER USB In from computer MINI USB-2 RECEIVER 2 port USB Hub connects to USB devices MINI USB-1 RECEIVER 1 port USB Hub connects to USB devices Device LED (green) Link LED (yellow) 4
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms/Cause Remedy All LEDs on Sender are off. Cause: The Sender unit is not receiving power from the computer 1. Ensure that the Sender unit is connected to a USB port on the computer 2. Check that the computer is switched on and that the OS is running (not in Sleep mode). Host LED on Sender is on; Link LED on Sender is off. Cause: There is no connection between the Sender and Receiver units. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom/Cause Remedies All LEDs on both Sender and Receiver are on but the device does not operate correctly Cause: a) The USB device is malfunctioning. b) The computer does not recognise the USB device. c) The extender is malfunctioning. 1. Disconnect the Sender unit from the computer. 2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB port on the computer. 3. If the device does not operate properly, consult the user documentation for the device. 4.
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WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
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