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Black Box EMD100USB Quick Start Manual & User Manual

4-port usb 2.0 extender over lan
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EMD100USB
4-PORT USB
2.0 EXTENDER
OVER LAN
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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE/USER MANUAL EMD100USB 4-PORT USB 2.0 EXTENDER OVER LAN 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM ® ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Hardware Description ....................................8 2.4.1 Local Extender ....................................8 2.4.2 Remote Extender .....................................9 3. INSTALLATION .................................... 10 3.1 Installing the EMD100USB on a Local Area Network ..........................10 3.1.1 Requirements ....................................10 3.1.2 Preparing Your Network ................................10 3.1.3 Preparing Your Site ..................................11 3.1.4 Installing the Local Extender ................................
  • Page 3 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........................21 A.1 FCC Class B, CE, IC, WEEE ..................................21 A.2 NOM Statement .....................................22 APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ..........................23 B.1 Disclaimer .......................................23 B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ................................23 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Before you get started, ensure that all the drivers required for your USB device(s) are installed. This must be used in combination with an Emerald and Boxilla system to enable USB switching. You will find full setup instructions on the Boxilla Manual. NETWORK CONNECT 1.

  • Page 5: Direct Connect

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 DIRECT CONNECT 1. Place the extenders where desired and connect the CAT5e/6/7 extension link cabling to the Link ports (RJ-45) on the Local and Remote Extenders. Maximum 330 ft.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS Approvals Regulatory testing: FCC (Class B), CE (Class B), RoHS2 (CE); Networking Standards: 1000BASE-T* * Maximum speed is heavily dependant on network configuration, bandwidth and performance.

  • Page 7: Overview

    2.1 INTRODUCTION The EMD100USB can extend USB signals for up to four devices as far as 328 feet (100 m) over a non-networked CAT5e/6/7 connection or over your Ethernet LAN. However, if you have an Emerald system with Boxilla, you can add fully automated switching capability to the USB extenders.

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Figure 2-1 shows the front and back panels of the Local Extender Unit. Table 2-1 describes the Local Extender components. Figure 2-2 shows the front and back panels of the Remote Extender Unit. Table 2-2 describes the Remote Extender components. 2.4.1 LOCAL EXTENDER The Local Extender connects to the host computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable.

  • Page 9: Remote Extender

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4.2 REMOTE EXTENDER The Remote Extender provides four downstream Type A ports for USB 2.0 devices. It enables you to connect up to two USB 2.0 devices directly.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Š Pre-installed and configured Local Area Network. Š NOTE: USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480 Mbps. The minimum requirement for using the EMD100USB is a Gigabit (1000BASE-T) network. The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the Local and the Remote Extender.

  • Page 11: Preparing Your Site

    1.877.877.2269 3.1.3 PREPARING YOUR SITE Before you can install the EMD100USB, you need to prepare your site: 1. Place the computer where desired and set it up. 2. Make sure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 330 feet (100 m) of CAT5e/6/7 cabling of the extender.

  • Page 12: Preparing Your Site

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.2.2 PREPARING YOUR SITE Before you can install the extender, you need to prepare your site: 1. Place the computer where desired and set it up. 2.

  • Page 13: Checking The Installation

    To open Device Manager in Windows 8, 8.1 or 10: Right-click the Start Menu and then select: Device Manager. 3. For Mac OS X users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the EMD100USB has installed correctly. In the left-hand column under Hardware, select “USB”...

  • Page 14: Unpairing The Extender

    The EMD100USB complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, there is no guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible with the EMD100USB, as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances.

  • Page 15: Usb Extender Mounting Options

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 The bottoms of the EMD100USB enclosures feature four convenient pre-drilled holes for optional mounting. Based on your requirements, choose from two available mounting options: 1. USB Extender Mounting Kit (part number IC400MK) 2. USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting (Using your own hardware, stencil provided on the next page) 4.1 OPTION 1: USB EXTENDER MOUNTING KIT...

  • Page 16: Option 2: Usb Extender Direct Surface Mounting

    SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.2 USB EXTENDER DIRECT SURFACE MOUNTING (USING YOUR OWN HARDWARE) The bottoms of the EMD100USB enclosures features four pre-drilled holes for optional surface mounting. Distance between the enclosure mounting holes: 42.0 mm x 77. 0 mm FIGURE 4-2. MOUNTING HOLE ON THE EMD100USB ENCLOSURE 1.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    The following troubleshooting tips 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, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox. com.
  • Page 18 4. Reconnect the Local Extender to the computer. 5. Reconnect the Remote Extender to the computer. 6. In the Universal Serial Bus (USB) controllers section of Device Manager, check that the EMD100USB is recognized as “Generic USB Hub.” Problem: My USB device does not work properly.

  • Page 19: Contacting Black Box

    If you determine that your 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender over LAN is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: Š...

  • Page 20: Technical Glossary

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 6: TECHNICAL GLOSSARY TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Category 5e/6/7 (CAT5e/6/7) Network Cabling — Category 5e/6/7 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7. 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).

  • Page 21: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. CE Statement: Black Box declares under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 61000 and EN 55024.

  • Page 22: Nom Statement

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.2 NOM STATEMENT 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. 3.

  • Page 23: Appendix B. Disclaimer/Trademarks

    B.1 DISCLAIMER Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation may revise this document at any time without notice.
  • Page 24 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 © COPYRIGHT 2020. BLACK BOX CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. EMD100USB_QSG-USER_REV1.PDF...

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