Gefen USB-400 User manual

USB•400
USER MANUAL
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Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
USB•400 is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
ExtremeUSB is a trademark of Icron Inc.
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Computer Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Operation Notes
USB Series Installation
USB•400 Panel Layout
USB•400 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•400 Series. The new USB•400
incorporates ExtremeUSB™ technology, which allows users the benefits of USB
technology beyond the desktop. Extending your USB peripherals (i.e. computer
keyboard, mouse or trackball) up to 330 feet away from the location of your Macintosh
or PC computer are done easily with the USB•400.
The USB•400 system consists of two units. The USB•400S sender resides next to
the host computer, and the USB•400R receiver is linked to the sender via Category-5
(CAT-5) cable and resides at the desired location away from the computer.
The USB•400 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•400 systems to the same computer, allowing you to
access the computer from multiple locations up to 330 feet apart.
INTRODUCTION
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE USB•400 SYSTEM.
* The USB•400 send and receive were designed to operate on USB enabled computers.
DO NOT attempt to use this equipment with any other type of computer.
* Use the computer's USB port when using a local keyboard that is not extended with
the USB•400 sender unit.
* In order to operate properly, the USB•400 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•400S send unit to the USB•400R
receiver unit MUST NOT EXCEED 330 feet.
Includes:
(1) 6' USB Cable A-B
(1) 15VDC Power Supply
(1) USB 400 Sender and Receiver
(1) Users Manual
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USB•400 SERIES INSTALLATION
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1. Place the USB•400R unit close to the USB devices at the remote end.
2. Connect the USB devices to the USB•400R unit.
3. Connect the power adapter to a suitable AC source wall outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the USB•400R unit using the supplied cable.
5. Place the USB•400S unit close to the host computer.
6. Connect the USB•400S unit to the USB•400R unit using the desired length of CAT5
cable
7. Connect the USB•400S unit to the host computer using the USB cable supplied with
the unit. This connection should be made last.

USB•400 PANELS LAYOUT
USB•400S
USB•400R
Power
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Link
USB In
Link
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Power
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USB•400R
USB USB USB USB
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USB LED - Indicates if a USB connection is made properly
USB In - USB cable (A-B) cable from computer to sender
Link LED - Indicates if a link between the USB•400S send and the USB•400R
Receive units
Link - CAT-5 Modular Jack which connects to the USB•400S send and the
USB•400R Receive units
Power LED - Indicates the unit is plugged in and powered up.
DC IN - Power plug for 15VDC Wallmount power supply.
Link LED - Indicates if a link between the USB•400S send and the USB•400R
Receive units
Link - CAT-5 Modular Jack which connects to the USB•400S send and the
USB•400R receive units
Power LED - Indicates the unit is plugged in and powered up.
DC IN - Power plug for 15VDC Wallmount power supply.
USB Led - Indicates if a USB device is plugged in
USB input A - One USB A type connector
USB•400 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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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
2 3 4 5
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7 8 1
2 3 4 5
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7 8 1
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