NTI XTENDEX Series User manual

MAN020 Rev Date July 14, 2004
USB IP Extender
Network Attached USB Hub
Installation and Operation Manual
XTENDEXTM Series
NETWORK
TECHNOLOGIES
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MAN020 Rev Date July 14, 2004
Warranty Information
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact Network
Technologies Inc at [phone] (800-RGB-TECH) or [phone] or visit our website at http://www.nti1.com for
information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2004 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
Trademarks--XTENDEX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1
Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................2
Cable Connections ......................................................................................................................................................2
Driver Installation.........................................................................................................................................................3
Configuring the XTENDEX ..........................................................................................................................................3
Configure the CPU.......................................................................................................................................................5
Uninstalling the Drivers................................................................................................................................................5
Interpreting the Status Lights ..........................................................................................................................................6
System Status LED......................................................................................................................................................6
Hub LEDs ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Using the Configuration Utility.........................................................................................................................................6
Status Indicators..........................................................................................................................................................7
File Menu: Preferences................................................................................................................................................7
Edit Menu: Connection List..........................................................................................................................................7
Edit Menu: Discovery List............................................................................................................................................7
Command Menu: Configure ........................................................................................................................................7
Command Menu: Connect...........................................................................................................................................7
Command Menu: Event Log........................................................................................................................................7
Command Menu: Reboot.............................................................................................................................................7
View Menu: Driver Information ....................................................................................................................................7
View Menu: Refresh (F5).............................................................................................................................................7
Understanding Hubs........................................................................................................................................................8
Interconnection Cable Wiring Method.............................................................................................................................8
Regulatory and Other Information...................................................................................................................................9
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................11
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Power connector polarity....................................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2- Connect the XTENDEX to a LAN .......................................................................................................................................2
Figure 3- XTENDEX Configuration Utility...........................................................................................................................................3
Figure 4- Use the Configure screen to configure the XTENDEX .......................................................................................................4
Figure 5- Use the Discovery List Manager to find XTENDEXs ..........................................................................................................5
Figure 6- XTENDEX Configuration Utility...........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 7- Example of a typical hub configuration...............................................................................................................................8
Figure 8- View looking into RJ45 female............................................................................................................................................8

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INTRODUCTION
The XTENDEX™ USB IP Extender Network Attached USB Hub (XTENDEX) allows five USB peripheral devices to be connected
anywhere on a wired or wireless LAN, while eliminating the need for locally-attached CPUs. Software drivers are loaded onto a
CPU or server, enabling remote devices to communicate with the CPU, without changing existing application software. USB
peripheral devices can be centrally managed and monitored from a remote server or CPU via an IP address.
The XTENDEX is ideal for retailers--relocating the CPU to a back office or other remote location allows for smaller point-of-sale
stations, centralized management, reduced IT support and instant system redundancy. Kiosk, ATM or pay-at-the-pump
manufacturers can eliminate the CPU inside the enclosure, reducing concerns of extreme changes in temperature or humidity.
The XTENDEX is also useful for restaurant kitchens, access control systems, industrial automation or any environment that is
volatile, not secure or where having an onsite CPU is not practical.
Features:
•Extends USB cabling distance beyond five meters.
•Creates systems redundancy and increases security since the CPU can be placed in a remote location.
•Access and monitor devices over a TCP/IP connection.
•Simplifies operations and reduces IT support.
•Supports true plug-and-play functionality.
•Remote configuration utility.
•Field-upgradeable software and firmware.
•One static (fixed) IP address per unit.
•LEDs for system and device status.
•USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 compatible.
•Up to eight USB-IP units supported per server.
•Two Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) controllers
Local Compatibility
•Compatible with bulk or interrupt type USB devices
•Bar-code scanners, printers, fingerprint scanners, mice, pole displays, card readers, etc.
•USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 compatible (USB 2.0 devices operate in the 12Mbps mode)
•Data rates up to 12Mbps per USB port
Remote Compatibility
•Compatible with PCs using Windows 2000/NT/XP
Local Area Network (LAN) Connection
•RJ45 connection.
•Supports 10/100 Base-T using CAT5 UTP cable
MATERIALS
Materials Supplied with this kit:
1- NTI XTENDEX USB IP Extender
1- 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/3.0A AC Adapter
1- CD with software and the manual
Materials Not Supplied, BUT REQUIRED:
A CAT5/5e/6 unshielded twisted-pair cable terminated with RJ45 connectors wired straight thru- pin 1 to pin 1, etc. (see pg. 8 for
proper EIA/TIA 568 B wiring method)

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INSTALLATION
Cable Connections
To connect the XTENDEX to a network:
1. Connect an CAT5 ethernet network cable to the XTENDEX at the connector marked "ETHERNET". Then connect
the other end of the ethernet cable to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a 10/100 BaseT switch or hub.
2. Connect one end of the power supply* into the back of the XTENDEX and the other end into an AC outlet.
*Power to this product may be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked “Class 2” or a UL listed power supply
rated with a minimum rating of 5 V dc 2.5 A if used in the U.S. and Canada or a power supply with similar rating and approved by
your local safety code if it is used elsewhere. For polarity, see the following:
Figure 1- Power connector polarity
Figure 2- Connect the XTENDEX to a LAN
Barrel
(Inside
barrel)
(Outside
barrel)
Power Connector
2.1 mm x 5.5 mm Female
5VDC @ 2.5A OUTPUT
ETHERNET 12345
REAR VIEW OF XTENDEX USB IP EXTENDER
RJ45 Male Connector
LAN

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Driver Installation
(For Wndows XP, 2000, and NT4.0 Users)
The drivers must be installed using an account with administrative privileges.
1. Insert the USB IP Extender CD into the CD Drive of a CPU connected to the LAN.
2. If the CD does not automatically start, from the Start menu click Run and browse the drive that contains the CD. Click
on intro.html.
3. A "CD Contents" screen will allow you to view and print this guide, install the drivers, and check the NTI website for the
latest information.
4. Click the "Install Drivers" link to start the install process. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation of the XTENDEX.
After installing the drivers the XTENDEX Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility automatically starts so that the user
can configure the XTENDEX.
Configuring the XTENDEX
For initial configuration, the XTENDEX must be connected to the same local area network as the configuration PC. Note
also that the XTENDEX cannot function behind firewalls.
In order to configure your XTENDEX:
1. Launch the Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility from the Start menu. The utility displays a list of
discovered XTENDEX on your local subnet. A new XTENDEX will have a default IP address of 0.0.0.0. The
XTENDEX must be configured before it can be used on a network.
2. After the Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility has been launched, it will reside in the system tray.
To open the utility, double click on the Inside Out Networks icon in the system tray.
FYI: If you try to start the Utility from the start menu and it does not launch, check the system tray.
3. Each XTENDEX can be identified by its IP Address. If the XTENDEX is unconfigured, then the serial
number can be used for identification. Unconfigured XTENDEXs are listed separately. For example, the
XTENDEX with serial number V314F002A below has not yet been configured.
Figure 3- XTENDEX Configuration Utility
(Inside Out Networks
icon
)

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4. To discover XTENDEXs on other networks, see “Using the Configuration Utility Program” on page 7.
5. Double click on the XTENDEX or select the XTENDEX and press the Configure button to set the IP
address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
6. Enter a Device Name that easily identifies the
XTENDEX.
7. Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask. Contact your
Network Administrator for IP address assignment.
8. Enter the Gateway for your network. In a network using
subnets, the Gateway is the router that forwards
traffic to a destination outside of the subnet of the
XTENDEX device.
9. For the changes to take effect you must click on the
Update button to reset the XTENDEX.
Figure 4- Use the Configure screen to configure the XTENDEX

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Configure the CPU
To configure a CPU to access the XTENDEX:
1. Launch the XTENDEX Configuration Utility from the Start menu. The utility displays a list of all XTENDEX
Concentrators on your local subnet and on any subnet configured in the Discovery List.
2. After the XTENDEX Configuration Utility has been launched it will reside in the system tray (the icons in the lower right
corner of the monitor near the time-of-day display). To open the utility, double click on the Inside Out Networks icon in
the system tray. If you try to start the Utility from the start menu and it does not launch, try using the icon in the system
tray.
3. The Configuration Utility automatically discovers XTENDEXs on the local subnet. To discover XTENDEXs on other
networks, their network address must be added to the Discovery list. Select “Discovery List” from the “Edit” menu. Add
the Subnet addresses to the Discovery List Manager. For example, to add the Class C network 10.21.1, enter
10.21.1.255.
Note: A connected router must be configured to pass subnet broadcasts.
4. When the subnet address has been added to the Discovery
List, click on the Close button to save the list. The screen will
refresh within a few seconds.
5. Select an XTENDEX and press the Connect button to add the
XTENDEX’s IP address to the Connection List. The CPU then
attempts to connect to the XTENDEX. For a list of the
XTENDEXs to which you are currently configured to connect,
select “Connection List” from the “Edit” menu.
6. The Found New Hardware Wizard prompts the user to search
for the drivers: one time for the Remote Hub and two times
each for the USB Host Controllers and the USB Root Hubs.
Select the “Install software automatically (Recommended)”
option and click the Next button. If you get the warning
message indicating that the drivers have not yet passed
Windows Logo Testing, click the Continue Anyway button.
Figure 5- Use the Discovery List Manager to find XTENDEXs
Uninstalling the Drivers
To uninstall the XTENDEX drivers
1. Launch the XTENDEX Configuration Utility from the Start menu.
2. Select Preferences from the File menu and click on the Uninstall button. The CPU must be rebooted in order to
complete the driver removal.

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INTERPRETING THE STATUS LIGHTS
The XTENDEX has 6 LEDs on the front panel, the System Status LED and 5 hub LEDs. Each LED is capable of displaying 3
colors- red, green, or orange.
System Status LED
On initial power up the System Status LED is orange for 2 seconds while the system initializes. The System Status LED
will blink green once the system is initialized.
Hub LEDs
.
LED Pattern Indication
Green hunting pattern across all LEDs Not connected to a host.
Orange alternating on ports 1-3-5 and 2-4 Updating image in Flash. Do not remove power from
XTENDED while flash is being updated. Doing so
will damage the XTENDEX.
Solid Green Hub port is powered
Green over Red hunting pattern Call NTI customer service
USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The XTENDEX Network Attached USB Hub Configuration Utility displays Extenders grouped by their subnet. The Utility
automatically discovers Extenders on the local subnet. To discover Extenders on other networks, add their network address to the
Discovery list. (See "Configure the CPU" on page 5. ) Select “Discovery List” from the “Edit” menu. Add Subnet addresses to the
Discovery List Manager. For example, to add the Class C network 10.21.1, you must enter 10.21.1.255.
Note: A connected router must be configured to pass subnet broadcasts.
Figure 6- XTENDEX Configuration Utility

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Status Indicators
The USB icon to the left of each XTENDEX listed in the configuration screen is colored to indicate status.
Icon Color Legend:
(Green) Available for Connection
(Gray, Bold Text) Connected to this computer
(Gray) In use by other CPU
(Red) Firmware is being updated
Extender IP Address has not yet been configured
File Menu: Preferences
Allows you to disable or modify the frequency in which the utility updates its discovered XTENDEX list. Enables the logging of
driver events to the system event log and allows you to uninstall the drivers
Edit Menu: Connection List
Contains the IP addresses of the XTENDEXs to which this CPU will try to connect. When an IP address is added to this list, the
CPU immediately tries to connect to the associated XTENDEX. If an IP address of an XTENDEX in this list is deleted, all USB
devices attached to that XTENDEX will be removed from this CPU.
Edit Menu: Discovery List
Contains a list of subnet addresses of remote networks where the configuration utility will search for XTENDEXs.
Command Menu: Configure
Allows the setup of TCP/IP parameters in the XTENDEX. This IP address can also be added to the XTENDEX Connection List by
checking the "Connect to this Concentrator" check box.
Command Menu: Connect
Adds the IP address of the XTENDEX to the Connection List.
Command Menu: Event Log
Retrieves event information from XTENDEX. Use this to gather information for Technical Support.
Command Menu: Reboot
Causes the XTENDEX to reboot.
View Menu: Driver Information
Displays the version numbers of the XTENDEX drivers and allows the drivers to be uninstalled.
View Menu: Refresh (F5)
Updates the Discovered Concentrator List (list of XTENDEXs found) .