B&B Electronics Ulinx Extender, UEC100M/4 manual Connecting a USB Device, Troubleshooting

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Connecting a USB Device

1.Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the device(s), as required.

2.Connect the USB device to the Device port on the Remote Unit.

3.Check that the Device LED on the Remote Unit is on.

Manual Documentation Number: UEC100M/4-2305

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Troubleshooting

The following table provides troubleshooting help. 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 (see page 12).

Symptoms/Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

All LEDs on Local Unit and

1.

Ensure that the power adapter is connected to

Remote Unit are off.

 

the Local Unit or Remote Unit

Cause:

2.

Check that the adapter is connected to a live

The Ulinx Extender is not

 

source of electrical power

receiving power from the

 

 

adapter

 

 

Power LED on one unit is

1.

Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with

on, power LED on other unit

 

straight-through conductors is connected

is off.

 

between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.

Cause:

2.

Connect a short Category 5 patch cord

There is no connection

 

between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.

between the Local Unit and

 

Recheck the operation of the system.

Remote Unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Link LEDs on Local Unit

3.

Ensure that a Category 5 UTP cable with

and Remote Unit are off.

 

straight-through conductors is connected

Cause:

 

between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.

There is no connection

4.

Connect a short Category 5 patch cord

between the Local Unit and

 

between the Local Unit and Remote Unit.

Remote Unit.

 

Recheck the operation of the system.

 

 

 

USB Hub Power

5.

Move the power adapter from the Local Unit to

Exceeded message is

 

the Remote Unit.

displayed by the computer.

 

 

Cause:

 

 

The USB device connected

 

 

to the Remote Unit is a

 

 

high-power device and the

 

 

power adapter is connected

 

 

to the Local Unit

 

 

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Manual Documentation Number: UEC100M/4-2305

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Contents USB Extender FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning Table of Contents Introduction Ulinx Extender Product ContentsAbout the Ulinx Extender Network Cabling Power HandlingRemote Unit USB CablesChecking the Installation Installing the Local UnitInstalling the Remote Unit Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote UnitTroubleshooting Connecting a USB DeviceDisconnect and then reconnect the power Contacting Technical Support Specifications

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