Contents Introduction ........................3 USB 2.0 RG2211 Product Contents ............................. 3 Requirements ....................................3 About the USB 2.0 RG2211 ................................3 Local Extender Description ................................4 Remote Extender Description ..............................5 Installation Guide ....................... 6 Mounting the Local Extender or Remote Extender ......................6 Preparing for Installation ................................
About the USB 2.0 RG2211 The USB 2.0 RG2211 enables users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the RG2211, USB device(s) can be located up to 100 meters (330 feet) from the computer. The RG2211 is composed of two individual units: the local extender and remote extender.
Local Extender Description The local extender connects to the computer using a standard USB cable (included). Power for the local extender is provided by the host computer. Power for the remote extender is provided by the 24V AC adapter connected at either the local or the remote extender. The local extender delivers power over the Cat 5e extension link to the remote extender when the included power supply is connected to the local extender.
Remote Extender Description The remote extender provides a USB Type A port for connecting standard USB devices. The remote extender allows you to connect one USB device directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the remote extender. The remote extender is powered either directly by the included power supply, or via the Cat 5e link extension cable from the local extender.
Installation Guide Connect the power adapter to either the local or remote extender. USB 2.0 over 100m Cat 5e cabling (or better) Local Extender Remote Extender Mounting the Local Extender or Remote Extender If mounting is required, the local and remote extenders have two mounting slots on each side for use with cable tie/zap straps (not included).
Installing the Local Extender 1. Place the local extender near the computer. 2. Install the supplied USB cable between the local extender and USB port on the host computer. Installing the Remote Extender 1. Place the remote extender near the USB device(s) in the desired remote location. Installing Flexible Power 1.
The RG2211 complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, Icron Technologies Corporation does not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the USB RG2211, as there are a number of different factors that may impact the operation of USB devices over...
Troubleshooting The following table 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, please contact Technical Support for further assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Link LED on the • The remote extender is not 1. Confirm the host computer is on and providing local and remote receiving power. power to local extender. extenders is off. • The local extender is not 2.
Specifications Range 100m (330ft) over Cat 5e (or better) cable High-speed devices (480 Mbps) (USB 2.0) USB Device Support Full-speed devices (12 Mbps) (USB 1.1) Low-speed devices (1.5 Mbps) (USB 1.1) USB Hub Support Any single chain can include up to 4 USB hubs plus 1 RG2211 USB Host Support EHCI (USB 2.0) and OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) Maximum USB Devices...
Technical Glossary Category 5e (Cat 5e) Network Cabling Category 5e cable is commonly also referred to as Cat 5e. 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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