StarTech.com C15012-USB-EXTENDER User manual

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Transmitter
Side A Side B
Product ID
C15012-USB-EXTENDER
1-Port USB 2.0 Over Cat5/Cat6 Extender - 490 ft. (150 m)
Component Function
1USB-B Host Port
(Transmitter)
• Connect to a USB-A Port on a Host
Computer
• USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
2RJ-45 Output
(Transmitter)
• Connect the Transmitter to the Receiver
using a Cat5e/Cat6 Cable
Product Diagram
1
3
DC 5V Power Port
(Transmitter)
*NOT REQUIRED
• Used to connect the Transmitter to a Power
Source. A local power source is not required,
as the Transmitter is powered by the USB
Host Computer
4Power LED
(Transmitter)
• Indicates if the Transmitter is receiving
power
• Solid Green = Receiving Power
• O = Not Receiving Power
5USB-A Peripheral Port
(Receiver)
• Connect a Remote USB-A Peripheral
• USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
• Supports up to 5 V/0.5 A (2.5 W) Power
6RJ-45 Input
(Receiver)
• Connect the Receiver to the Transmitter
using a Cat5e/Cat6 Cable
7DC 5V Power Port
(Receiver)
• Connect the Receiver to a Power Source,
using the Universal Power Adapter
8Power LED
(Receiver)
• Indicates if the Receiver is receiving power
• Solid Green = Receiving Power
• O = Not Receiving Power
Package Contents
• USB Over Cat5/Cat6 Transmitter x 1
• USB Over Cat5/Cat6 Receiver x 1
• 2 ft (61 cm) USB-A to USB-B Host Cable x 1
• Universal Power Adapter (North America) x 1
Requirements
• Computer (local) with a USB-A Port
• USB peripheral device (remote) with Required Cabling
• Cat5/Cat6 Cabling. Up to 490 ft (150 m)
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Receiver
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Side A Side B
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC - Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Installation
Note: While both the Transmitter (local) and Receiver (remote) feature a 5V DC Power
Port, the Transmitter is powered by the Host Computer (local) and an additional local
power source is not required. The included Universal Power Adapter is intended for the
Receiver (remote).
Transmitter (Local)
1. Connect the USB-B Host Port located on the Transmitter to a USB-A Port on the
Host Computer, using the included 2 ft (61 cm) USB-A to USB-B Host Cable.
2. Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable (up to 490 ft. / 150 m) to the
RJ-45 Output Port, located on the Transmitter.
Note: The cable should not go through any networking equipment (e.g. router, switch,
etc.).
The Ethernet cable must follow the EIA/TIA-568-A or B Standard.
Receiver (Remote)
3. Connect the USB Peripheral Device to the USB-A Peripheral Port located on the
Receiver.
4. Connect the other side of the RJ-45 terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable (connected to the
Transmitter in Step 2) to the RJ-45 Input Port, located on the Receiver.
5. Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the
5V DC Power Port located on the Receiver.
6. The Host Computer (local) will recognize the connected device as USB Peripheral
Device (remote).