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CAT5 Smart KVM Extender
User Guide

CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER
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Table of Contents
1. Welcome ......................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ....................................................................3
3. The system components................................................ 3
4. The KVM Extender units ................................................4
5. Pre-installation instructions ..........................................5
6. The KVM Extender cables..............................................6
7. Power supply..................................................................6
8. Using the KVM Extender as an extender ...................... 7
9. Giving 2 users access to 1 computer............................ 8
10. The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch.................. 9
11. Operating the KVM Extender....................................... 10
12. KVM Extender Settings mode...................................... 11
13. Cascading Smart Extenders........................................ 16
14. Technical specifications.............................................. 19
15. KVM Extender configuration........................................ 20

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1. Welcome
Thank you for buying the CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system. The
system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited.
Technical precautions
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio
frequency interference.
This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a
Class A computing device. This equipment also complies with the
Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in
the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of
Communications. These above rules are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operating the
equipment in a commercial environment. If operation of this equipment
in a residential area causes radio frequency interference, the user, and
not Minicom Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any
errors that appear in this document. Information in this document is
subject to change without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without
the express written permission of Minicom Advanced Systems
Limited.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

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2. Introduction
The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender (KVM Extender) system from
Minicom is an advanced KVM switch that performs the
following functions:
Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a
distance of 110m / 360ft
Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer*
A 2-port KVM switch for 1 or 2 users
* Throughout this guide ‘computer’ also means a KVM switch
3. The system components
The KVM Extender system consists of:
Transmitter
Receiver
3 in 1 CPU cable
1 Power adapter for the Receiver
A Shielded CAT5 FTP (Foil Twisted Pair) Solid Wire 2x4x24
AWG cable with RJ-45M connectors connects the KVM
Extender system.
The Receiver can be up to 110m/360ft away from the
Transmitter.

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4. The KVM Extender units
The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units.
Figure 1 Transmitter side panels
Figure 2 Receiver front panel
SYSTEM
CPU
Built-in KVM
cables
System cable
6VDC
Green
Control LED
MouseMonitor
Keyboard
Side A Side B
Yellow
Power LED
Power
connector
SELECT
POWER
CONTROL
Select
button LEDs

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Figure 3 Receiver rear panel
Figure 4 Receiver side panel
5. Pre-installation instructions
Disconnect all computers from the power supply.
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners,
and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
COMPUTER USER
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Computer
Mouse port
Computer Keyboard
port Computer Monitor port
6VDC
SYSTEMPICTURE
Picture
adjuster
System
cable
Power
connector

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6. The KVM Extender cables
The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect
to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports.
The 3 in 1 CPU cable
The 3 in 1 CPU cable –illustrated below – is only used when
the Receiver connects to a computer. The cable connects to the
Computer section of the Receiver rear panel.
Figure 5 3 in 1 CPU cable
7. Power supply
Connect the Receiver to the power supply with the Power
adapter and cord provided.
The Transmitter receives its power from the connected
computer and does not generally need an external power supply.
However, when cascading Smart Extenders, some of the
Transmitters need an external power supply. Use a Minicom
Power adapter p/n 5PS20025. The power supply specifications
are: Regulated 6VDC 2 Amp, minus on internal pin .
Cascading is discussed on page 16.

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8. Using the KVM Extender as an extender
Extend the KVM workstation from the computer up to a
distance of 110m/360ft.
1. Connect the Transmitter to a computer.
2. Connect a KVM workstation to the Receiver.
3. Connect a CAT5 FTP cable to the System ports of the
Transmitter and Receiver.
4. Connect a Power adapter to the Receiver.
Figure 6 illustrates the connections.
Figure 6 KVM Extender as an extender
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S M AR T
Extender
RECEIVER MINICOM
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CAT5
S M A R T
Extender
TRANSMITTER M INICOM
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6VDC
To Video card
SD
DESKPRO To wall
socket
SD
P110
Computer
To
Keyboard
port
To Mouse port
Transmitter
Receiver
To System port
CAT5 FTP cable
Up to 110m / 360ft
Power
adapter To Power
connector
To User Monitor port To User
Keyboard port
To User
Mouse
port
To System port

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9. Giving 2 users access to 1 computer
To give 2 users access to 1 computer, connect the system as in
Figure 7. The connections are the same as in Figure 6, with the
addition of a KVM workstation for user 2.
Access to the computer is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Figure 7 Giving 2 users access to 1 computer
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SM ART
Extender
RECEIVER MINICOM
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CAT5
SM ART
Extender
TRANSMITTER MINICOM
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6VDC
SD
DESKPRO 
SD
P110
Computer
Transmitter
Receiver
CAT5 FTP cable
Up to 110m / 360ft
To Monitor port
SD
P110
To Keyboard
port
To Mouse
port
User 1
User 2

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10. The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch
Figure 8 illustrates the system connected to 2 computers and 2
workstations. User 1 can access his local computer or the
remote computer. User 2 can only access his local computer.
The connections are the same as in Figure 7, with the addition
of the 3 in 1 CPU cable that connects a 2nd computer to the
Receiver.
Figure 8 2-port KVM Switch
The option in Figure 8 can also work with only 1 user
workstation connected at the Receiver.
There is another configuration diagram on the last page of this
Guide, and more on the Marketing & Documentation CD.
CAT5
SM ART
Extender
RECEIVER MINICOM
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CAT5
SM ART
Extender
TRANSMITTER MINICOM
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6VDC
SD
DESKPRO 
SD
P110
Computer
Transmitter
Receiver
CAT5 FTP cable
Up to 110m / 360ft
SD
P110
User 1
User 2
3 in 1
CPU
cable
SD
DESKPRO 
To Video card
To
Keyboard
port
To Mouse port
To Computer
Monitor port
To Computer
Keyboard port
To Computer
Mouse port
Computer