THERE User Guide USB204EXTFIB Featuring ExtremeUSB® Technology...
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CE Statement We, StarTech.com, declare under our sole responsibility that the USBthere, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4) IC Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
User Guide Contents Introduction... 1 USBthere Product Contents ... 1 About the USBthere ... 2 Before You Begin ... 5 Installing the Local Unit ... 5 Installing the Remote Unit ... 5 Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit... 5 Checking the Installation...
Introduction This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the USBthere USB204EXTFIB. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. : Notes give additional information that could make installation NOTE easier.
About the USBthere The USBthere incorporates ExtremeUSB® technology. This technology breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the connection of USB peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the benefits of USB technology beyond the desktop. With the USBthere, USB devices can be located up to 500 meters from the host computer.
The Remote Unit The Remote Unit connects to a USB device using a conventional USB cable. The Remote Unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices. It is powered by an external AC adapter. Front View 1 Power LED 2 Power connector 3 Device LEDs 4 Device Ports (USB Type A)
USB Type B USB Type B port port connector connector Compatibility The USBthere complies with USB 1.1 specifications governing the design of full speed USB devices. However, StarTech.com does not guarantee that all full speed USB devices are compatible with the USBthere.
Before You Begin Before you can install the USBthere, 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). 3.
With Premise Cabling 1. Plug one end of a fiber-optic patch cord (not included) into the Link port on the Local Unit. 2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the fiber-optic information outlet near the host computer. 3.
If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please contact StarTech.com technical support for further assistance (see page 10). Symptoms/Cause All LEDs on Local Unit are off.
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Symptoms/Cause A device is connected to Remote Unit and the corresponding Device LED is Cause: a) The USB device is malfunctioning. b) The computer does not recognise the USB device. c) The application software for the device is not operating. d) The USBthere is malfunctioning.
Specifications Range (over 62.5/125 fiber-optic cable) USB device support USB hub support Power available to USB device at the Remote Unit USB cable Local Unit connector (upstream) Local Unit connector (downstream) Remote Unit connector (upstream) Remote Unit connector (downstream) Local Unit dimensions Local Unit weight Remote Unit dimensions...
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