Extreme USB USB 1.1 RV1850 User manual

USB 1.1 RV1850
1-port USB 1.1 85m* Cat 5e Extender System
User Guide
* Up to 40m for all USB devices; 85m is achievable for most low-speed HID USB devices

Thank you for purchasing the USB 1.1 RV1850 Extender.
Please read this guide thoroughly.
This document applies to Part Number: 01-00366.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning
This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B.
CE Statement
The product meets European Standard EMC EN 55022 Class A and EN 55024.
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This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 4
USB 1.1 RV1850 Product Contents............................................................................................................................................4
Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................................4
About the USB 1.1 RV1850 ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Local Extender and Remote Extender Descriptions .........................................................................................................5
Installation Guide ............................................................................................................. 6
Installing the Local Extender .....................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender...............................................................................................6
Installing the Remote Extender................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting a USB device ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Checking Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 8
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 9
Technical Glossary .........................................................................................................10

Introduction
The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity
with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.
NOTE emphasizes additional information that could be useful.
CAUTION symbol indicates important information about an operational requirement.
USB 1.1 RV1850 Product Contents
Your RV1850 package contains:
• Local Extender
• Remote Extender
• Quick Start Guide
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the
product:
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device(s)
• Cat 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling), or
Cat 5e cabling with two information outlets and two Cat 5e patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)
All references to Cat 5e cable in this document refer to solid core and represent the minimum
requirement.
About the USB 1.1 RV1850
The USB 1.1 RV1850 enables users to extend USB devices up to 40 meters or 131 feet. Extension
distances up to 85 meters may be achievable with low-speed HID devices such as keyboards and
mice.
The RV1850 includes the ExtremeUSB® suite of features:
• TransparentUSBextension
• Trueplugandplay;nosoftwaredriversrequired
• Workswithallmajoroperatingsystems:Windows®,MacOSX®,andLinux®
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Local Extender Description
The local extender connects to the computer using the upstream USB Type A connector.
ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5e cable (or better).
2 Device Port (USB Type A) Used to connect the local extender to the host computer.
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Remote Extender Description
The remote extender provides one downstream USB Type A port for a standard USB device. Additional
devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs.
ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION
1 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5e cable (or better).
2 Device Port (USB Type A) Accepts USB device(s).
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Installation Guide
Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site:
1. Determine where the computer is to be located and set it up.
2. Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s).
3. If you are using surface cabling, the product supports a maximum distance of 85m.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure Cat 5e cable is installed between the two locations, with
Cat 5e information outlets located near both the computer and the USB device(s), and the total
length, including patch cords is no more than 85m.
Installing the Local Extender
1. Place the local extender near the computer.
2. Plug the USB cable from the local extender into an available USB 2.0/1.1 Type A Port on the computer.
Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender
Extension length is reduced for each USB hub added to the system.There is a 13.2 meter (43.3 feet)
reduction in extension distance for each USB hub added to the system.This includes hubs added on the
local extender or remote extender side.
The extender system cannot be daisy chained together with additional extender systems. A system can
have only one local extender and one remote extender.
With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the Cat 5e cable (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the local extender.
2. Plug the other end of the Cat 5e cable into the Link port (RJ45) on the remote extender.
USB 1.1 up to 85m
(Cat 5e)
Remote
Extender
Local
Extender

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With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a Cat 5e patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the local extender.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Cat 5e information outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second Cat 5e patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the remote
extender.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Cat 5e information outlet near the USB device.
Installing the Remote Extender
1. Place the remote extender unit near the USB device(s) in the desired remote location.
2. Plug in your USB Device.
Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device. Refer to the documentation for the USB device
as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the remote extender.
Checking the Installation
Check if the USB device is detected by your operating system.
To open System Profiler in Mac OS X:
Open 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
To open Device Manager in Windows 8:
Right click on the lower left bottom corner of your screen, then select: Device Manager
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The USB device
does not operate
correctly.
• The USB device is
malfunctioning.
• The computer does not
recognize the USB device.
• The application software for
the device is not operating.
• The extender is malfunctioning.
1. Un-install and re-install the driver for the USB
device.
2. Update the driver for the USB device.
3. Directly connect the USB device to the Host to
verify the USB device operates correctly.
4. Contact Technical Support.
The USB device
is detected as an
“Unknown Device”
in the operating
system.
• The USB device’s timing
is outside of the USB 1.1
specification.
• The extender is malfunctioning.
1. Connect the remote extender to the local
extender using a patch cable.
2. Unplug the local extender from the host and
wait 15 seconds. Then plug the local extender
back into the host.
3. Contact Technical Support.
The USB devices is
detected as using
too much power
in the operating
system.
• The USB device needs more
power then the extender can
support.
• The Host is not providing
enough power to the extender.
1. Connect the local extender to a different USB
port on the Host.
2. Connect a self powered USB hub between the
remote extender and the USB device.
Troubleshooting
The following table provides troubleshooting tips.The topics are arranged in the order in which they should
be executed, in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions,
please contact Technical Support for further assistance.

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Specifications
Range
131 feet (40 meters) over solid core Cat 5e (or better) cable.
Up to 85m may be achieved with low-speed HID devices such as
a keyboard or mouse.
USB Device Support and Throughputs
High-speed devices (USB 2.0): 12Mbps
Full-speed devices: 12Mbps
Low-speed devices 1.5Mbps
USB Hub Support
Any single chain can include up to 3 USB hubs depending on
whichUSB devices are being extended. Extension distance will
be reduced with each hub added to the system.
USB Host Support EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1)
Maximum Current Available to USB
Device at Remote Extender 400mA when local extender is supplied with 700mA
LOCAL EXTENDER
USB Connector 1 x USB Type A
Link Connector 1 x RJ45
Dimensions 85 mm x 40 mm x 22 mm (3.34”x 1.57”x 0.87”)
REMOTE EXTENDER
Link Connector 1 x RJ45
USB Connector 1 x USB Type A
Dimensions 85 mm x 40 mm x 22 mm (3.34”x 1.57”x 0.87”)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature Range -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
COMPLIANCE
EMC FCC (Class A), CE (Class A)
Environmental RoHS2 (CE)
Safety CPSIA, Flammability V-1
SUPPORT
Warrranty 3-year

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Technical Glossary
Category 5e (Cat 5e) Network Cabling
Category 5e cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5e.This cabling is available in either solid or stranded
twisted pair copper wire variants 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). STP cables include shielding over each individual pair of copper wires and provides better protection
against EMI.
USB Cables
USB cables have two distinct connectors.The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a USB
device to the Type A port on a computer or hub.The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a
USB device.
RJ45
The Registered Jack (RJ) physical interface is what connects the network cabling (Cat 5e) to the local
extender and remote extender.You may use either the T568A scheme (Table 1) or the T568B scheme (Table
2) for cable termination as the extender uses all four pairs of the cable. RJ45 connectors are sometimes also
referred to as 8P8C connectors.
RJ45 Pin Positioning
Table 1 - T568A Wiring Table 2 - T568B Wiring
PIN PAIR WIRE CABLE COLOR PIN PAIR WIRE CABLE COLOR
1 3 1 WHITE/GREEN 1 2 1 WHITE/ORANGE
2 3 2 GREEN 2 2 2 ORANGE
3 2 1 WHITE/ORANGE 3 3 1 WHITE/GREEN
4 1 2 BLUE 4 1 2 BLUE
5 1 1 WHITE/BLUE 5 1 1 WHITE/BLUE
6 2 2 ORANGE 6 3 2 GREEN
7 4 1 WHITE/BROWN 7 4 1 WHITE/BROWN
8 4 2 BROWN 8 4 2 BROWN
Pair 2
Pair 3Pair 1 Pair 4
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8
W-G G W-O BL W-BL O W-BR BR
Pair 2
Pair 3Pair 1 Pair 4
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8
W-O O W-G B W-BL G W-BR BR
USB Type A
Port
USB Type A
Connector
USB Type B
Connector
USB Type B
Port