StarTech.com USB2G4LEXT2 User manual

Manual Revision: 02/06/2014
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USB2G4LEXT2
4 Port USB 2.0 Extender over Gigabit
Ethernet or Cat5e/6 Cabling - 100m (330ft)
*actual product may vary from photos

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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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
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one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Product Overview ..................................................................................2
The Local Extender ................................................................................................................................... 2
The Remote Extender.............................................................................................................................. 3
Installation ..............................................................................................4
Network Connect...................................................................................................................................... 4
Direct Connect ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Verifying Installation .............................................................................10
Pairing and Unpairing ...........................................................................11
Pairing the Local and Remote Extender............................................................................................ 11
Unpairing an Extender ............................................................................................................................ 11
Compatibility ..........................................................................................12
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................12
Specications..........................................................................................15
Technical Support ..................................................................................16
Warranty Information............................................................................16

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x USB 2.0 Extender Local Unit
• 1 x USB 2.0 Extender Remote Unit
• 1 x USB A-B Cable
• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/ UK/ EU)
• 1 x Mounting Kit
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000, Windows® Server
2012, 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64), Windows CE 6.0, Mac OS 10.x (Tested up to 10.9), Linux®
• USB-enabled computer system with an available USB port
• Available AC power outlet
• Cat5e/6 Ethernet Cable(s)
• Precongured Local Area Network (for network connect setup)

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Rear View
Product Overview
The Local Extender
The Local Extender connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power
for this unit is provided by the host computer.
Front View
Item Type Description
1Power LED
(Blue)
LED turns on when power is supplied, o when no power is supplied by the
host computer.
2Link LED
(Green)
Indicates a valid USB link is established between the Local and Remote
units. The LED turns on when a link between Local and Remote Extender is
established and turns o when there is no link. Fast blinking indicates the
unit is in “Pairing Mode” while slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting
to establish a link.
3Host LED
(Green)
Indicates that the extender is properly connected to the host computer. The
LED blinks when the extender is in a suspended state.
4Activity LED
(Amber)
Indicates data transmission is occurring between the Local and Remote
units. The LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
When the Local and Remote Extender are in suspend mode the LED is o.
5Pair Used to establish a paired connection between Local and Remote Extenders.
6USB Host Port Used to connect the Local Extender to the host computer. Accepts a USB
Type B connector into the Local Extender.
7Link Port
(RJ45)
Accepts a RJ45 connector for Cat 5e (or better) cabling to connect the Local
Extender to the Remote Extender.
8Cong Reserved.

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The Remote Extender
The Remote Extender provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices, and allows
you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected
by attaching USB hubs to the Remote Extender. The Remote Extender is powered by an
external AC adapter and can supply up to 600ma to each USB port.
Front View
Item Type Description
1USB Device
Ports Accepts USB device(s) using Type A connectors.
2Power LED
(Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied, o when no power is supplied.
3Link LED
(Green)
Indicates a valid USB link is established between the Local and Remote
units. The LED turns on when a link between Local and Remote Extender is
established and turns o when there is no link. Fast blinking indicates the
unit is in “Pairing Mode” while slow blinking indicates the unit is attempting
to establish a link.
4Host LED
(Green)
Indicates that the extender is properly connected to the host computer. The
LED blinks when the extender is in a suspended state.
5Activity LED
(Amber)
Indicates data transmission is occurring between the Local and Remote
units. The LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
When the Local and Remote Extender are in suspend mode the LED is o.
6Power Port Connects to the AC power supply. Required at the Remote Extender for
proper operation.
7Pair Used to establish a paired connection between Local and Remote Extenders.
8Link Port
(RJ45)
Accepts a RJ45 connector for Cat 5e (or better) cabling to connect the Local
Extender to the Remote Extender.
9Cong Reserved.
Rear View

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Installation
Note: Units will be pre-paired with each other out of the box. If they are not paired,
follow the instructions provided in the section for Pairing a Local and Remote Extender.
Network Connect
Installing the USB2G4LEXT2 on a Local Area Network
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not
included with the product:
• USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
• USB compatible device(s)
• Two Cat 5e (or better) Ethernet cables
• Precongured Local Area Network
USB Cable
Cat 5e Cable
USB cable or device
connectors
Preparing Your Network
Your network must be properly congured to achieve USB 2.0 throughput and
for maximum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network
administrator prior to installation. Using the USB2G4LEXT2 over a network requires:
• Local Extender and Remote Extender to be on the same subnet
• Pre-installed and congured Local Area Network

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Note: Some networks may be congured to block devices with unfamiliar MAC
addresses. If this is the case, you will need to provide your network administrator the
MAC addresses of the Local and Remote Extender units. These can be found on the
label on the bottom of each unit.
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the USB2G4LEXT2, you need to prepare your site:
1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.
2. Ensure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 100m (330ft) of the
switch.
3. Ensure that where you want to locate the computer is within 100m (330ft) of the
switch.
Note: The cable distance between switches must be no greater than 100m (330ft).
Installing the Local Extender
1. Place the Local Extender near the computer.
2. Connect the provided USB cable between the Local Extender host port and a
USB port on the host computer.
3. Connect a Cat 5e (or better) cable (not provided) into to a network switch or wall
network port connected to a switch.
4. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable into the Link port of the
Local Extender

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Installing the Remote Extender
1. Connect a Cat 5e (or better) cable (not provided) into a network switch or wall
network port connected to a switch.
2. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable into the Link port of the Remote
Extender
3. Place the Remote Extender near the USB device(s).
4. Connect the provided power adapter to an available AC power outlet, and to the
Power port of the Remote Extender.
5. Attach your USB device(s) to the Remote Extender.

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Direct Connect
Installing the USB2G4LEXT2 as Direct Connect
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not
included with the product:
• USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
• USB compatible device(s)
• One or Two Cat 5e (or better) cables
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the USB2G4LEXT2, you need to prepare your site:
1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.
2. Ensure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 100m (300ft) of the
computer. If not, adjust the location of the devices and/or computer accordingly.
Installing the Local Extender
1. Place the Local Extender near the computer.
2. Connect the provided USB cable between the Local Extender’s host port and a USB
port on the host computer.