User's Manual

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In some cases, you can use up to four cables to extend the length to about 80' (25 m),
which is the limit of the USB specification. Passive USB extension cables aren’t
supported.
Alternatively, USB extenders that use Cat 5 cabling can extend the range to
approximately 325' (100 m), at a much higher cost. The more economical SMART USB
extender pair (Part No. CAT5-XT) can extend the USB connection up to 120' (36.6 m) on
Windows computers or 90' (27.5 m) on Mac computers using an RJ45 Cat 5 cable.
These units require that you use the provided 6 (1.8 m) cables or use cables and
connectors that meet the same specifications. Impedance mismatches and poor
connections can cause signal degradation and performance problems.
N O T E
Some computers use internal active hubs to provide more USB receptacles. The
computers operating system could see these internal hubs as external devices,
limiting the number of USB extenders you can use.
Checking the receiver’s status
If you have connected the receiver and created a SMART Teacher file, you're ready to
start a class session. You can check the receiver’s communication status at any time
using the following procedure.
To check the receiver’s
status
1.
Click the SMART Response icon in the Windows notification area or Mac
menu bar.
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