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QUICK START GUIDE AND USER MANUAL IC101A CAT5E/6/7 USB 1.1 SINGLE-PORT EXTENDER 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM...
3.4 Connecting a USB Device ..................................9 3.5 Checking the Installation ..................................9 4. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 10 4.1 Problems/Solutions ....................................10 4.2 Contacting Black Box ..................................... 11 4.3 Shipping and Packaging ..................................11 5. TECHNICAL GLOSSARY ................................12 APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........................14 A.1 FCC Class B Statement ..................................14...
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Before you get started, make sure that all drivers required for your USB devices are installed. 1. Place the units where desired, and connect the CAT5e/6/7 extension link cabling to the link ports (RJ-45) on the Local Extender and the Remote Extender.
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NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3. Attach the USB device to the Remote Extender. Remote Extender Keyboard FIGURE QS-3. CONNECT THE REMOTE UNIT 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Approvals FCC Class B, CE Class B, CES-003 Class B, ESD (EN61000) Criteria B, EFT (EN61000) Critera B Current Maximum Current Available to Remote Extender is 400 mA when Local Extender is supplied with 700 mA 131 ft.
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.1 INTRODUCTION The CAT5e/6/7 USB 1.1 Single-Port Extender enables users to extend USB devices up to 131 feet (40 meters). Extension distances up to 278 feet (85 meters) may be achievable with low-speed HID devices such as keyboards and mice. 2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED ...
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 2-1. LOCAL EXTENDER COMPONENTS NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-1 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Link port (RJ-45) Accepts RJ-45 connector for CAT5e/6/7 cabling Device port (USB Type A) Used to connect the Local Extender unit to the host computer 2.4.2 REMOTE EXTENDER The Remote Extender provides one downstream USB Type A port for a standard USB device.
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site: 1. Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer. 2.
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.3.2 WITH PREMISE CABLING 1. Plug one end of a CAT5e/6/7 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Local Extender unit. 2.
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.1 PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS This section 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: The USB device does not operate correctly.
Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box ...
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 5: 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/6/7. 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).
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NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 5: TECHNICAL GLOSSARY TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 RJ-45 — The Registered Jack (RJ) physical interface is what connects the network cabling (CAT5e/6/7) to the local extender and remote extender. You may use either the T568A scheme (Table 5-1, Figure 5-2) or the T568B scheme (Table 5-2, Figure 5-3) for cable termination because the extender uses all four pairs of the cable.
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.1 FCC CLASS B STATEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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.
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