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1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender User Manual
Break the USB distance barrier! Now you can
place USB devices up to 330 feet (100 meters)
from the computer.
Extends beyond the standard 1.5-foot (5-m) cable limit for USB peripheral
devices.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax
Support
724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,
Information
PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
BLACK BOX
IC401A
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Page 1: Black Box
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax Support 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, Information PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com... - Page 2 Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. Page 2 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
- Page 3 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. IC401A User Manual Page 3 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
- Page 4 C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. Page 4 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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Page 5: Trademarks Used In This Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
3.4 Checking the Installation ..............15 3.5 Connecting a USB Device ..............16 3.6 Compatibility ..................16 4. Troubleshooting ..................17 4.1 Troubleshooting Tips .................17 4.2 Contacting Black Box................19 4.3 Shipping and Packaging ..............19 Appendix. Technical Glossary .................20 Page 6 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 7: Specifications
USB Host Support — EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) USB Hub Support — Any single-chain can include up to (3) USB hubs plus (1) IC401A USB Extender Connectors — Local Extender Unit: (1) USB Type B, (1) RJ-45;... -
Page 8: Overview
• Provides (1) remote USB 2.0 port. Number of devices can be increased using additional USB hubs. • AC power adapter at remote extender unit supplies standard 500 mA to USB port. • Power adapter at local extender unit is not required for normal operation. Page 8 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 9: What's Included
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your 1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender includes the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • (1) Local Extender unit (LEX) • (1) Remote Extender unit (REX) •... - Page 10 LEX unit to provide power if the USB port on the host PC cannot deliver 500 mA to the unit. USB Type B connector Connects the LEX unit to the host computer. Link Port (RJ-45) Accepts an RJ-45 connector for CAT5 (or better) cabling. Page 10 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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Page 11: Remote Extender (Rex) Unit
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the front and back panels of the REX. Table 2-2 describes their components. 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-3. Front view: remote unit. Figure 2-4. Back view: remote unit. IC401A User Manual Page 11 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... - Page 12 Optional ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an M2 type Ground screw. Connects to the AC power supply. Required at REX for proper Power Port operation. Link Port (RJ-45) Accepts RJ-45 connector for CAT5 (or better) cabling. Page 12 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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Page 13: Typical Installation
(100 m) CAT5 or CAT6 cable Host Local Remote computer Extender Extender Unit (LEX) Unit (REX) Figure 2-5. USB extension up to 328 feet (100 m) using CAT5 (or better) cable. IC401A User Manual Page 13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 14: Installation
The combined length of any patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 32.8 feet (10 m). With Surface Cabling: 1. Plug one end of the CAT5 cabling (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the LEX unit. Page 14 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 15: Checking The Installation
Computer,” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager. To open Device Manager in Windows Vista or Windows 7: Open the Start menu, right-click on “Computer,” then select: Manage >> Device Manager. IC401A User Manual Page 15 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 16: Connecting A Usb Device
USB devices. However, we do not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the extender, because there are a number of different configurations that may impact the operation of USB devices over extended distances. Page 16 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Table 4-1 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, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. - Page 18 1. Use a different LEX/REX pair that has the same firmware Host and Link LEDs revision. Firmware mismatch on the LEX/REX between the LEX and the 2. Upgrade the LEX/REX firmware. Contact Black Box units blink REX. Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or intermittently. info@blackbox.com for assistance.
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Page 19: Contacting Black Box
• 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 to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 20: Appendix. Technical Glossary
(Table 6-1) or the T568B scheme (Table 6-2) for cable termination. The 1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender uses all four pairs of the cable. RJ-45 connectors are sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors. Page 20 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... - Page 21 Figure 6-2. RJ-45 connector White/Brown using T568A wiring. Brown Table 6-1. T568B wiring. Pair Wire Cable Color White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green Figure 6-2. RJ-45 connector White/Brown using T568B wiring. Brown IC401A User Manual Page 21 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
- Page 22 NOTES Page 22 IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
- Page 23 NOTES IC401A User Manual Page 23 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
- Page 24 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 30 seconds or less.
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