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Black Box IC241AE Manual

Remoteport usb—4-port
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JANUARY 2001
IC241A
IC241AE
RemotePort USB—4-Port
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CUSTOMER
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
SUPPORT
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
  • Page 3 REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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.
  • Page 4 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
  • Page 5 REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Calling Black Box ........

  • Page 7: Specifications

    REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT 1. Specifications Range (over Category 5 UTP)—328 ft. (100 m) Cable—Host USB: Type A/B 2m; Link: Must be Category 5 UTP (or better). UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration with no crossover and terminated with 8-conductor RJ-45 connectors at both ends. USB Speeds—1.5 Mbps and 12 Mbps (autosensing) Temperature Tolerance—...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • (1) Remote Extender (REX) • (1) AC power adapter • (1) 6.6-ft. (2-m) USB cable • This users’ manual If anything is missing or damaged, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. 2.2 What You Must Supply • USB-compatible computer.

  • Page 9: The Lex Unit

    REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT locate USB devices up to 328 ft. (100 m) from the host computer. Plus, it can also supply power to remote low-power or high-power USB devices. The RemotePort USB is composed of two individual units, the Local Extender (LEX) and the Remote Extender (REX).

  • Page 10: The Rex Unit

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3.2 T REX U The REX unit connects to the USB device using a conventional USB cable and, depending on your needs, to a power outlet through an AC adapter. The REX unit allows you to connect up to four USB devices. Figure 2-2.

  • Page 11: Usb Cables

    REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT Figure 2-3. RemotePort USB connection. 2.4 USB Cables USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.

  • Page 12: Power Handling

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.5 Power Handling Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB bus and do not require individual power supplies. The RemotePort USB can provide power to these devices so they can operate remotely. Bus-powered devices are further divided into low-power and high-power categories. Low-power devices typically include mice, joysticks, and keyboards without hubs.
  • Page 13 REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT 2.6.1 S INGLE EDICATED XTENSION Figure 2-5. Single dedicated extension connecting a USB video surveillance camera. 2.6.2 M ULTIPLE EVICE XTENSION Figure 2-6. Multiple device extension connecting a USB publishing station.
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.6.3 M ULTIPLE OCATION XTENSION Figure 2-7. Single dedicated extension connecting a USB electronic conference room.

  • Page 15: Installation

    REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT 3. Installation 3.1 Before You Begin Before you can install the RemotePort USB, you will need to prepare your site. 1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you will operate the USB devices. 3.

  • Page 16: Connect The Rex Unit To The Lex Unit

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 2. Connect the USB devices to the USB ports on the REX. 3. If the power adapter will be located with the REX unit: a. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet. b. Connect the power adapter to the REX unit. 3.4 Connect the REX Unit to the LEX Unit NOTE For proper operation, use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
  • Page 17 REMOTEPORT USB—4-PORT 3. Host indicator on the LEX unit. 4. Device indicators on the REX unit for all ports in use. Once these LEDs light, the RemotePort USB is operating normally and the connected peripheral devices are ready to use.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems, Causes, and Solutions Problem: The LEDs on the REX or LEX unit are not lit. Cause: The RemotePort USB is not receiving power. Solution: Make sure the power adapter is securely connected to the LEX or REX unit as appropriate and to a proper local power-supply outlet.
  • Page 19 3. Reset the computer. 4. Make sure that the RemotePort USB has been recognized as a “Generic USB Hub” by the computer. If it is not recognized, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 for assistance. Problem: The USB power LED on the REX unit is not lit.
  • Page 20 If the second device does not work properly, the first USB device may not be compatible with the RemotePort USB. Call Black Box Technical Support for assistance. Problem: The LEDs on the REX and LEX units are lit, but a USB device does not work.

  • Page 21: Calling Black Box

    4.2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your RemotePort USB is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to...
  • Page 22 © Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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