StarTech.com USB3004EXT2 User manual

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Transmitter
Side A
Product ID
USB3004EXT2
4 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Extender over Cat6a/Cat7 - Up to 330 ft (100m)
Product Diagram
1
Component Function
1Power LED
(Transmitter & Receiver)
• Indicates if the Transmitter and/or Receiver
are Receiving Power
• Solid Green = Receiving Power
• O = Not Receiving Power
2
Mode Button
(Transmitter & Receiver)
*NOT IN USE
• For Manufacturer Use Only
3
Cong Service Port
(Transmitter & Receiver)
*NOT IN USE
• For Manufacturer Use Only
4Link/Status/Mode LED
(Transmitter & Receiver)
• Indicates the Operational Status of the
Transmitter & Receiver
5
LAN (Local Area Network)
Port
(Transmitter & Receiver)
• Extends Gigabit Ethernet
6Link Port
(Transmitter & Receiver)
• Connect the Transmitter to the Receiver
using a Cat5e/Cat6 Cable
7DC 24V Port
(Transmitter & Receiver)
• Used to connect the Transmitter &Receiver
to a Power Source.
8USB-B Host Port
(Transmitter)
• Connect to a USB-A Port on a Host
Computer
• USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
9USB-A Peripheral Port
(Receiver)
• Connect Remote USB-A Peripherals
• USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
• Supports up to 5 V/0.9 A (4.5 W) Power
Receiver
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Side B
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Warranty Information
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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.
Receiver (Remote)
4. Connect the USB Peripheral Devices to the USB-A Peripheral Ports located on the Receiver.
5. Connect the other side of the RJ-45 terminated Cat6a (or better) Cable (connected to the
Transmitter in Step 2) to the LAN Port, located on the Receiver.
6. Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 24V DC Power
Port located on the Receiver.
7. The Host Computer (local) will recognize the connected device as USB Peripheral Device (remote).
LAN Extension (Optional)
To provide 10/100/1000Mbps network access to the same location as the Receiver:
8. Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable from the
LAN Port, located on the Transmitter to your local network gateway (e.g. router, switch, etc.)
9. Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat5e/Cat6 Cable from the
LAN Port, located on the Receiver to your remote network device (e.g. computer, router, switch, etc.)
LED Activity
LED Color Description
Status Green • Indicates operational status of Transmitter and/or Receiver
• Solid = System functioning normally
• Blinking= System is booting
• Blinking with Link, USB 2 & USB 3 = Temperature warning
Link Green • Indicates communication between Transmitter and Receiver
• Solid = Transmitter and Receiver are connected
• O = Transmitter and Receiver are not connected
USB 2 Green • Indicates USB 2.0 device is connected through Extender Kit
• Solid = Active USB 2.0 device is connected
• Blinking = USB 2.0 device is suspended/asleep
• O = No USB 2.0 device is connected
USB 3 Green • Indicates USB 3.0 device is connected through Extender Kit
• Solid = Active USB 3.0 device is connected
• Blinking = USB 3.0 device is suspended/asleep
• O = No USB 3.0 device is connected
Package Contents
• Local Transmitter x 1
• Remote Receiver x 1
• 6 ft [1.8 m] USB-A to USB-B Cable x 1
• Universal Power Adapter (North America) x 2
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
• Computer (local) with a USB-A Port
• USB peripheral devices (remote) with Required Cabling
• Cat6a (or better) Cabling. Up to 330 ft (100 m)
• 2x CAT5e (or better) Cabling (for optional LAN extension)
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Installation
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 6 ft (1.8 m) USB-A to USB-B Cable.
2. Connect an RJ-45 Terminated Cat6a (or better) Cable (up to 330 ft. / 100 m) to the
Link 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.
3. Connect the included Universal Power Adapter from an AC Electrical Outlet to the 24V DC Power Port
located on the Transmitter.