Page 1
USB Rover® 1850 Cat 5 USB 1.1Extender 131 feet (40 meters) User Guide...
Page 2
Thank you for purchasing the USB Rover® 1850, Cat 5 USB 1.1 Extender 131 feet (40 meters) Please read this guide thoroughly. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B. CE Statement The product meets European Standard EMC EN 55022 Class A and EN 55024. IC Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Contents Introduction ........................4 Product Contents ...................................4 Requirements ....................................4 About the USB Rover® 1850 Extender ............................4 Local Extender and Remote Extender Descriptions ......................5 Installation Guide ......................6 Installing the Local Extender Unit ............................6 Installing the Remote Extender Unit ............................6 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender ....................7 Connecting a USB device ................................7 Checking Installation ...................................7 Troubleshooting .......................
Introduction The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. note NOTE emphasizes additional information that could be useful. CAUTION symbol indicates important information about an operational requirement. Product Contents Packaged with: •...
Local Extender Description The Local Extender connects to the computer using the upstream USB Type A connector. ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5 cabling (or better). Device Port (USB Type A) Used to connect the Local Extender unit to the host computer. Remote Extender Description The Remote Extender provides one downstream USB Type A port for a standard USB device.
Installation Guide Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site: USB 1.1 up to 40m (Cat 5 / Cat 6) Local Remote Extender Extender Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer. Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s).
Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender Extension length is reduced for each USB hub added to the system. There is a 43.3 feet (13.2 meter) reduction in extension distance for each USB hub added to the system. This includes hubs added on the Local Extender or Remote Extender side.
Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The topics are arranged in the order in which they should be executed, in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please contact Technical Support for further assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
Specifications 131 feet (40 meters) over solid core Cat 5e (or better) cable. Range Up to 85m may be achieved with low-speed HID devices such as keyboard and mouse. High-speed devices (USB 2.0) at full-speed (USB 1.1) rates USB device support Full-speed devices (USB 2.0 &...
Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Technical Glossary Category 5 (Cat 5) Network Cabling Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding making them more susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Need help?
Do you have a question about the USB Rover 1850 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers