Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................1 Package Contents ..............1 2. Overview ................2 Feature Overview..............2 Equipment Requirements ............3 System Requirements ............4 Unit Display Diagrams ............5 Specifications............... 7 3. Installation ................8 Pre-Configuration ..............8 Connecting the Transmitter to the Computer or KVM Switch ... 9 Connecting the Local Console to the Transmitter ......9 Connecting the Remote Console to the Receiver ....10 Connecting the Transmitter to the Receiver ......11...
CAT5 Extender, in addition to expert troubleshooting advice—in the unlikely event of a problem. We appreciate your business and are confident that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are in use worldwide. Package Contents USB CAT5 Extender...
Overview Feature Overview CAT5 Technology Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect your KVM switch to your servers up to 500 feet (150m) away using standard CAT5 cabling. CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk and simplifies cable management. Video Resolution The CAT5 Extender supports video resolutions of up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz on local computer and up to 1280x1024@75Hz on remote.
Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the CAT5 Extender to a computer or KVM switch requires the included KVM cable kit and a standard CAT5 patch cable. Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT ™ 5e, or Category 6 Patch Cables for your CAT5 Extender to help ensure the superior performance of your video.
Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The USB CAT5 Extender is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: • Windows XP, Vista™, or Server 2003 ® • Microsoft ® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat Linux 8.x and above ®...
Overview Unit Display Diagrams Receiver Unit • Remote LED • Local LED Console Local CPU Remote CPU 5V/ 2.5A • Local CPU Console Connectors • Local Computer (Requires additional cable to connect) • RJ45 CAT5 Port for Remote Computer Connection • Power Jack...
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Overview Transmitter Unit • Power LED • Status LED • Monitor VGA Cable • Keyboard/Mouse USB Cable Console RJ45 • Local-Console Connection • RJ45 CAT5 Port for Remote Computer Connection...
Overview Specifications Part No.: F1D086U Enclosure: Metal enclosure Receiver Power: 5V, 600mA power adapter with center-pin negative polarity Transmitter Power: 5V, 220mA (from attached computer or KVM switch via keyboard port) Max. Video Remote Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length) Max.
VGA signals transmit best at shorter cable lengths. At longer cable lengths, the probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, Belkin recommends that the length of the CAT5 patch cable between the Transmitter and Receiver units does not exceed 500 feet (150m).
Installation Step 1 Connecting the Transmitter to the Computer or KVM Switch 1.1 Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. 1.2 Using the Transmitter unit, connect the built-in VGA and USB cables to the monitor and USB ports on your computer or to the console ports on your KVM switch.
Receiver unit. Receiver 3.3 To use the Receiver as a 2-port KVM switch between local and remote computers, connect your local computer to the Receiver using the Universal KVM USB Cable Kit, Belkin part number F1D9006-XX (not included). Receiver...
Installation Step 4 Connecting the Transmitter to the Receiver Using a CAT5 cable, connect one end into the RJ45 port on the Transmitter unit. Connect the other end to the RJ45 port on the Receiver unit. (Refer to diagram below.) Console Local CPU Remote CPU 5V/ 2.5A...
Using the CAT5 Extender Once the CAT5 Extender is installed, the video will display at both the local and remote consoles. However, only one console can have control of the mouse and keyboard input at one time. The control is determined automatically.
Using the CAT5 Extender LED Operation The orange Power LED indicates if the Transmitter and Receiver units are powered on. The green Status LED indicates which console has control. If the Status LED on the Transmitter is flashing, the remote console (or Receiver) has control.
What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
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Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim. Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in...