® Mini USB-2 Extender EXT-USB-MINI2N USER MANUAL www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Panel Layout 7 Receiver Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The Mini USB-2 Extender 9 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 10 Specifications 11 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Mini USB-2 Extender. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE MINI USB-2 EXTENDER • CAT-5e or CAT-6a cables should not exceed 150 feet (45 meters). • Shielded (STP) CAT-5e or CAT-6a is recommended. However, un-shielded (UTP) CAT-5e or CAT-6a is acceptable. NOTE: The shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors. • The Sender and Receiver unit are powered by the source.
FEATURES Features • Extends any USB 1.1 device up to 150 feet (45 meters) using CAT-5 cable • Provides support for any full-speed 12 Mb/s or low-speed 1.5Mb/s USB device • Provides two USB outputs • Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Linux, and Mac OSX operating systems • Requires no external power adapter, powered by the USB bus Package Includes (1) Mini USB-2 Extender - Sender Unit (1) Mini USB-2 Extender - Receiver Unit (1) 6 ft.
SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front 1 Back 2 4
SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 1 USB Input Connect the USB source to this port using the supplied USB cable 2 CAT-5 Connects the Sender to the Receiver unit using a CAT-5e cable 5
RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front 1 2 Back 3 6
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 USB Output Connects a USB device (i.e mouse, keyboard, hub) 2 USB Output Connects a USB device (i.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE MINI USB-2 EXTENDER How to Connect the Mini USB-2 Extender 1. Using the included USB cable, connect the source to the USB input port on the Sender unit. 2. Connect a CAT-5e cable from the Sender to the Receiver unit up to 150 feet (45 meters) away. NOTE: If terminating network cables in the field, please adhere to the TIA/EIA568B specification (see page 9). 3. Up to two USB devices can be connected to the USB outputs on the Receiver unit.
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specification. Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance. Pin Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown 12345678 CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
SPECIFICATIONS USB Connector (Sender)...................................................(1) USB Type B, female USB Connector (Receiver................................................. (2) USB Type A, female Link Connectors (Sender/Receiver)......................................................... (1) RJ-45 USB Current Output..................................................Up to 400mA per USB device (as long as the host can provide 800mA or more) Operating Temperature........................................
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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