BenQ PH460 Installation Handbook page 16

Extending USB connection using an active (powered) USB-CAT
converter
You can use a commercially available active (powered) USB-CAT converter (extender) on the
market to extend the length of USB connection over a Category 5/5e/6 network cable.
1. Connect the mini-B plug of the supplied USB cable to the
the type-A plug of the cable to the USB type-A port on the active USB-CAT converter.
2. Connect a Category 5/5e/6 network cable to the RJ-45 LAN ports on the converter.
3. Connect the converter to a computer using a suitable USB cable.
• Refer to the User Manual of your display for the location of USB port.
• Refer to the documentation of the active USB-CAT5 converter for the maximum length of the Category
5/5e/6 network cable.
• The type of USB port and plug on the active USB-CAT converter may be different from the description
above. Use a USB cable that matches the USB jack on the display and the USB port on the active USB-
CAT converter.
• Keep the Category 5/5e/6 network cable away from power lines and cables to avoid electronic
interference.
16 Cable extension guide
USB port
USB cable
Display
USB-CAT converter
Category 5/5e/6
network cable
Computer
port on the display, and
USB Mini-B
USB cable