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APRIL 2002
IC240A-R2
IC240AE-R2
Remote Port USB—1-Port
CUSTOMER
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
SUPPORT
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
INFORMATION
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
- Page 3 REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 4 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
- Page 5 REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 7: Specifications
REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT 1. Specifications Range (over Category 5 UTP): 328 ft. (100 m) Cable: Host USB: Type A/B, 6.6 ft (2 m); Link: Must be Category 5 UTP (or better). UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration with no crossover and terminated with 8-conductor RJ-45 connectors at both ends. -
Page 8: Introduction
• (1) Remote Extender (REX) • (1) AC power adapter • (1) 6.6-ft. (2-m) USB cable • This users’ manual If anything is missing or damaged, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. 2.2 What You Must Supply • USB-compatible computer. -
Page 9: The Lex Unit
REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT The Remote Port USB is composed of two individual units, the Local Extender (LEX) and the Remote Extender (REX). 2.3.1 T LEX U The LEX unit connects to a) the host computer using a conventional USB cable and b) to a power outlet through an AC power adapter. -
Page 10: The Rex Unit
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3.2 T REX U The REX unit connects to a) a single USB device using a conventional USB cable and b) to a power outlet through an AC power adapter. Figure 2-2. Front and rear views of the 1-port REX unit. 1. -
Page 11: Usb Cables
REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT Remote Port USB Remote Port USB Local Unit Remote Unit CAT5 Cable Cable Cable(s) Device Computer AC Power Adapter (shown connected to LEX) Figure 2-3. Remote Port USB connection. 2.4 USB Cables USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub. -
Page 12: Power Handling
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.5 Power Handling Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB bus and do not require individual power supplies. The Remote Port USB can provide power to these devices so they can operate remotely. Bus-powered devices are further divided into low-power and high-power categories. The Remote Port USB can operate one bus-powered device (either low power or high power). -
Page 13: Installation
REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT 3. Installation 3.1 Before You Begin Before you can install the Remote Port USB, you will need to prepare your site. 1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you will operate the USB device. 3. -
Page 14: Connect The Rex Unit To The Lex Unit
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.4 Connect the REX Unit to the LEX Unit NOTE For proper operation, use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) to connect the LEX to the REX. The UTP cabling must have a straight- through conductor configuration with no crossover. Also, it must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ-45 connectors at both ends. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
REMOTE PORT USB—1-PORT 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems, Causes, and Solutions Problem: The Power LED on the LEX or REX unit is not lit. Cause: The LEX or REX unit is not receiving power. Solution: Make sure the power adapter is securely connected to the LEX or REX unit and to a proper local power supply outlet. - Page 16 Reconnect the LEX unit’s USB cable to the computer. 3. Make sure that the Remote Port USB has been recognized as a “Generic USB Hub” by the computer. If it is not recognized, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
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Page 17: Calling Black Box
4.2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Remote Port USB is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to... - Page 18 © Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...