Gefen USB-2.0 User manual

USB 2.0
Extender
USER MANUAL
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USB 2.0 Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Operation Notes
USB Series Installation
USB 2.0 Extender Panel Layout
USB 2.0 Extender Function Description
Wiring Diagram
Link Cable Diagram
Check List
Troubleshooting Hints
Warranty
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Thank you for purchasing the ex•tend•it USB 2.0 Extender Series. The new USB 2.0
Extender incorporates ExtremeUSB™ technology, which allows users the benefits of
USB technology beyond the desktop. Extending your USB peripherals (i.e. computer
keyboard, mouse or hard drive) up to 150 feet away from the location of your Macintosh
or PC computer are done easily with the USB 2.0 Extender.
The USB 2.0 Extender system consists of two units. The USB 2.0 S Extender sender
resides next to the host computer or device, and the USB 2.0 R Extender receiver is
linked to the sender via Category-5 (CAT-5) cable and resides at the desired location by
the USB device.
The USB 2.0 Extender signal is sent between the sender and receiver controls USB
peripherals by buffering the USB signal through send and receive line drivers. The
signal is extended by using standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cabling.
You can connect additional USB 2.0 Extender systems to the same computer, allowing
you to access the computer from multiple locations up to 150 feet apart.
INTRODUCTION
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE USB 2.0 EXTENDER SYSTEM.
* The USB 2.0 Extender send and receive were designed to operate on USB 2.0
enabled computers. DO NOT attempt to use this equipment with any other type of
computers.
* Use the computer's USB port when using a local keyboard that is not extended with
the USB 2.0 Extender sender unit.
* In order to operate properly, the USB 2.0 Extender receiver unit must be connected,
powered, and the CAT-5 cable must be installed between the send and receive units.
* Only Dedicated Category 5 UTP type cable (CAT-5) is recommended for this
application. Refer to the wiring diagram on page 7 for wiring instructions.
* The length of cable used to connect the USB 2.0 S Extender send unit to the USB 2.0
R Extender receiver unit MUST NOT EXCEED 150 feet.
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Includes:
USB 2.0 Extender Sender unit
USB 2.0 Extender Receiver unit
2x Power Supply
User Manual

USB 2.0 EXTENDER SERIES INSTALLATION
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1. Place the USB 2.0 R Extender unit close to the USB devices at the remote end.
2. Connect the USB devices to the USB 2.0 R Extender unit.
3. Connect the power adapter to a suitable AC source wall outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the USB 2.0 R Extender unit using the supplied cable.
5. Place the USB 2.0 S Extender unit close to the host computer.
6. Connect the USB 2.0 S Extender unit to the USB 2.0 R Extender unit using the de-
sired length of CAT5 cable
7. Connect the USB 2.0 S Extender unit to the host computer using the USB cable sup-
plied with the unit. This connection should be made last.

USB 2.0 EXTENDER PANELS LAYOUT
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USB Led - Indicates if a USB device is plugged in.
USB Out - Connects to USB Hub, or USB Device.
Link LED - Indicates if a link between the USB 2.0 S Extender send and the USB
2.0 R Extender Receive units.
Link - CAT-5 Modular Jack which connects to the USB 2.0 S Extender send and
the USB 2.0 R Extender Receive units.
Power LED - Indicates the unit is plugged in and powered up.
DC IN - Power plug for 5VDC wllmount power supply.
USB Led - Indicates an active connection to the comptuer.
USB In - USB cable (A-B) cable from computer to sender.
Link LED - Indicates if a link between the USB 2.0 S Extender send and the USB
2.0 R Extender Receive units.
Link - CAT-5 Modular Jack which connects to the USB 2.0 S Extender send and
the USB 2.0 R Extender receive units.
Power LED - Indicates the unit is plugged in and powered up.
DC IN - Power plug for 5VDC Wallmount power supply.
USB 2.0 EXTENDER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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Up to 150 feet using CAT5 cable
USB 2.0
Extender S
USB 2.0
Extender R

LINK CABLE - WIRING DIAGRAM
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White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Jack
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