Icron USB Rover 2850 User Manual

Icron USB Rover 2850 User Manual

2-port usb 1.1 40m cat 5 extender
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USB Rover® 2850
2-port USB 1.1 40m Cat 5 Extender

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    USB Rover® 2850 2-port USB 1.1 40m Cat 5 Extender User Guide...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the USB Rover® 2850, 2-port USB 1.1 40 m (131 ft) Cat 5 Extender Please read this guide thoroughly. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B. CE Statement The product meets European Standard EMC EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................4 Product Contents ...................................4 Requirements ....................................4 About the USB Rover® 2850 ...............................4 Local Extender (LEX) and Remote Extender (REX) Descriptions ..................5 Installation Guide ......................6 Installing the LEX ...................................6 Installing the REX ...................................6 Connecting the LEX to the REX ..............................7 Connecting a USB device ................................7 Troubleshooting .......................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices. note NOTE symbol emphasizes additional information that could be useful. CAUTION symbol indicates important information about an operational requirement. Product Contents Packaged with: •...
  • Page 5: Local Extender (Lex) And Remote Extender (Rex) Descriptions

    Local Extender (LEX) Description The LEX connects to the host computer using the supplied USB A-B Cable. ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5 cabling. Device Port (USB Type B) Used to connect the LEX to the host computer. Remote Extender (REX) Description The REX provides two downstream USB Type A ports for standard USB devices.
  • Page 6: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide USB 1.1 up to 40m over Cat 5 Preparing your site The maximum extension length is reduced by 13.2m (43.3 ft) for each USB hub added between the host computer and the end device. Extender systems cannot be daisy chained. An extender system can have only one LEX and one REX. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the computer.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Lex To The Rex

    Connecting the LEX to the REX Surface Cabling Plug one end of the Cat 5 cable into the Link port (RJ45) on the LEX. Plug the other end of the Cat 5 cable into the Link port (RJ45) on the REX. Premise Cabling Plug one end of a Cat 5 patch cord into the Link port (RJ45) on the LEX.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The solutions 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 (techsupport@icron.com) for further assistance. PROBLEM...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications 40m (131 ft) over Cat 5e (or better) cable. Range Up to 85m (279 ft) may be achieved with Low-Seed HID devices such as a keyboard or mouse. Hi-Speed devices (USB 2.0) at Full-Speed (USB 1.1) rates USB device support Full-Speed devices (USB 2.0 &...
  • Page 10: Contacting Technical Support

    Icron Technologies Corporation products or services, even if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 11: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Ensure the product is packaged appropriately for safe shipment and mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. The package must be sent prepaid to Icron Technologies Corporation. It is highly recommended that the package be insured and shipped via a trackable shipping method. The repaired or replaced item(s) will be returned at Icron Technologies Corporation’s expense no later than thirty days after...
  • Page 12: Technical Glossary

    Technical Glossary Category 5 (Cat 5) Network Cabling Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5. 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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  • Page 14 Icron Technologies Corporation 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221 Burnaby, BC Canada V5C 5T5 Tel: +1 604 638 3920 Fax: +1 604 638 3930 www.icron.com...

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