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- Page 1 USB Link II User Guide Magenta Research 128 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776 USA (860) 210-0546 FAX (860) 210-1758 www.magenta-research.com...
- Page 2 This document and the Magenta Research products to which it relates, and the copyright in each, is the property of Magenta Research. Neither the document nor the products may be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Magenta Research.
- Page 3 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning The USB Link II has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when installed and operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
MAGENTA USB LINK II Contents Specifications....................3 Introduction....................4 USB Link Product Contents................4 The Transmitter Unit………………………………………………………………5 The Receiver Unit…………………………………………………………………6 Cables, Power, & Compatibility………………………………………………….7 Before You Begin...................9 Installing the TRANSMITTER Unit..............9 Installing the RECEIVER Unit................9 Connecting the TRANSMITTER Unit to the RECEIVER Unit......10 Checking the Installation................11... -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Range (over Category 5 150 meters (492 ft) UTP cable) USB device support High speed devices (480 Mb/s) Full speed devices (12 Mb/s) Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s) USB hub support Any single chain can include four USB hubs and one Link, in any order. -
Page 6: Introduction
: Notes give additional information that could make NOTE installation easier. USB Link II Product Contents When you open your USB Link II for the first time you should find the following items: USB Link II User Guide ... -
Page 7: The Transmitter Unit
Transmitter The USB Link II is composed of two individual units, the Local transmitter and the Remote Receiver. The Transmitter Unit The transmitter unit connects to the host computer using a conventional USB cable. Front View Rear View 1 Host Port (USB Type B) -
Page 8: The Receiver Unit
MAGENTA USB LINK II Receiver The Receiver Unit The receiver unit connects to the USB device using a conventional USB cable. It also must be connected to a power outlet through an AC power adapter. The receiver unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices. -
Page 9: Cables, Power, & Compatibility
Cables, Power, & Compatibility Network Cabling The transmitter and receiver units are interconnected by up to 150 meters of Category 5/6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration, with no crossovers, and must be terminated with T568B specified RJ45 connectors at both ends. - Page 10 Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB and do not require individual power supplies. These devices are called bus-powered devices. The USB Link II can provide power to these devices so they can be operated remotely. Bus-powered devices are further divided into low-power and high-power cate- gories.
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Page 11: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Before You Begin Before you can install the USB Link II, you need to prepare your site: 1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). -
Page 12: Connecting The Transmitter Unit To The Receiver Unit
MAGENTA USB LINK II Connecting the Transmitter and Receiver Connecting the TRANSMITTER Unit to the RECEIVER Unit : To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only NOTE Category 5 or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to connect the TRANSMITTER unit to the RECEIVER unit. The UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration with no crossovers, and must be terminated with T568B specified RJ45 connectors at both ends. -
Page 13: Checking The Installation
Checking and Connecting Checking the Installation 1. Check that the Power LEDs on the TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER units are both on. 2. Check that the Link LEDs on the TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER units are both on. 3. On the host PC, open the Device Manager applet. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the “+”... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
The following tables provide troubleshooting help. 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 Magenta Research technical support for further assistance. Symptoms/Cause Remedy... - Page 15 Troubleshooting cont. Symptoms/Cause Remedy Link LED on TRANSMITTER 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the RE- is on; Host LED on TRANS- CEIVER unit. MITTER is off. 2. Disconnect TRANSMITTER from the computer. Cause: 3. Disconnect and then reconnect the power 1.
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