Black Box 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender over LAN Preparing Your Site, Installing the Local Extender

Chapter 3: Installation

Up to 330 feet (100 m) between units

over CAT5e (or better) cable

USB devices

Computer	USB cable		Remote Extender		USB cable or
		Local Extender		device connectors

Figure 3-2. IC408A installed as direct connect.

3.2.2 Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the IC408A, you need to prepare your site:

1.Place the computer where desired and set it up.

2.Ensure that where you want to locate the USB device(s) is within 330 feet (100 m) cable-length of the computer. If not, adjust the location of the devices and/or computer accordingly.

3.If you are using surface cabling, install the CAT5e cabling as desired and terminate it with the appropriate RJ-45 ends.

If you are using premise cabling, make sure CAT5e cabling is installed between the two locations, and, if necessary, patched together. CAT5e information outlets should be located near the computer and the USB device(s), and the total length, including patch cords, must be less than 330 feet (100 m).

NOTE: Cable installation is important, particularly if high-throughput applications are used. When installing, make sure the cable is installed away from or isolated from potential sources of interference such as electrical wiring, fluorescent lighting, etc.

NOTE: When terminating cables, make sure the matching RJ-45 connector is used for the cable type. For example, if CAT6 cable is used, then CAT6 compatible RJ-45 connectors must be used. If not, the benefits of higher grade cabling may not be achieved.

3.2.3 Installing the Local Extender

1.Place the Local Extender near the computer.

2.Connect the supplied USB cable between the Local Extender host port and a USB port on the host computer.

3.2.4 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender

With Surface Cabling

1.Connect the CAT5e cable into the Link port of the Local Extender.

2.Connect the CAT5e cable into the Link port of the Remote Extender.

With Premise Cabling

1.Connect a CAT5e patch cable (not provided) into the information outlet near the host computer.

2.Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the Local Extender.

3.Connect a CAT5e patch cable (not provided) into the information outlet near the USB devices.

4.Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the Remote Extender.

3.2.5 Installing the Remote Extender

1.Place the Remote Extender near the USB device(s).

2.Assemble the power adapter and U.S. power cord together and connect them into a suitable AC outlet.

3.Connect the power adapter to the Remote Extender.

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