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4-Port USB 2.0 CAT5 Extender with Remote Power
Break the 16-foot (5-m) USB distance barrier. This
local transmitter/remote receiver pair extends USB
up to 328 feet (100 meters) from a computer over
CAT5 cabling.
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 724-746-0746
Support
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Information
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
BLACK BOX
June 2010
IC400A
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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 724-746-0746 Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com... - Page 2 4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 3: Instrucciones De Seguridad
NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety 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. - Page 4 4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Local unit to the Remote unit ........................11 Checking the Installation ..............................11 Connecting a USB Device ..............................12 Troubleshooting ..................................13 Problems/Causes/Solutions .............................. 13 Contacting Black Box ............................... 15 Shipping and Packaging ..............................15 Technical Glossary ..................................16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5... -
Page 6: Specifications
4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender 1. Specifications Compliance: Regulatory testing: FCC Class B, IC Class B, CE Class B; ESD rating: EMC EN-6100-4-2 8 kV contact, 16kV air Distance: 328 feet (100 m) over CAT5e (or better) cable Maximum USB Devices Supported: 14 USB devices or 3 USB hubs with 11 USB devices USB Device Support: High-speed devices (480 Mbps, USB 2.0);... -
Page 7: Overview
2.2 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724- 746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • (1) local unit •... - Page 8 4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-1. Front panel of the local unit. Figure 2-2. Back panel of the local unit. Table 2-1. Local unit’s front- and back-panel components. Number Component Description Power LED (blue) LED lights when power is supplied. LED is off when no power is supplied. Link LED (green) LED lights when a link is established between the local unit and the remote unit over the CAT5 cable.
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Page 9: Remote Unit Front And Back Panels
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Remote unit Front and Back Panels Figure 2-3 shows the remote unit’s front panel. Figure 2-4 shows the remote unit’s back panel. Table 2-2 describes its compo- nents. 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-3. Front panel of the remote unit. Figure 2-4. -
Page 10: Typical Application
4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender Table 2-2 (Continued). Remote unit’s front-and back-panel components. Number Component Description Earth ground Optional earth ground connection to unit’s housing. Accepts an M2 type screw. Power port Connects to the AC power supply. Required at the remote unit for proper operation. -
Page 11: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation Before you can install the CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender, you need to prepare your site: 1. Determine where you want to locate the computer and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). 3. -
Page 12: Connecting A Usb Device
4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender NOTES: To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double-click on the System Profiler icon. To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right-click “My 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>>... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions Table 4-1. Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem Cause Solution All LEDs on the local The local unit is not 1. Make sure that the USB connection between the unit are off. receiving enough power local unit and host computer is properly installed. from the USB port or the (optional) local unit AC 2. - Page 14 Connect the extender to the computer. 6. If the second device does not operate, the extender may be malfunctioning. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for assistance. 7. If the second device does not operate properly, the first device may not be compatible with the extender.
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Page 15: Contacting Black Box
If you determine that your 4-Port USB 2.0 CAT5 Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: •... -
Page 16: Technical Glossary
4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender 5. Technical Glossary Category 5 (CAT5) Network Cabling: Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT5. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted pair copper wire 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). - Page 17 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17...
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