Black Box IC408A manual Overview 2.1 Introduction, Features, What’s Included, Page

Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

Extend USB signals for up to four devices as far as 328 feet (100 m) over a non-networked CAT5e connection or over your Ethernet LAN. The 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender over LAN uses inexpensive UTP cable you may already have installed in your building or your existing LAN architecture for easy, cost-effective USB extension. It’s ideal for USB keyboard and mouse extension and sensor/data acquisition applications. Plus, it's great for connecting to whiteboards in classrooms located beyond the maximum USB bus distance. Or use the extender to bridge the gap between a computer CPU or server and USB flash drives, scanners, and printers in other rooms, as well as for connecting USB monitoring cameras or USB touchscreens used for interactive digital signage.

The extender offers reliable operation with all USB 2.0 and 1.1 peripheral devices, including USB hubs. The local unit is powered from the USB interface. The remote unit receives its power from the included AC adapter, and supplies 600 mA to each port.

2.2 Features

•Includes a local unit and remote unit with four USB 2.0 ports.

•Enables easy switching of local and remote extender pairs.

•Supports multiple 1:1 networked configurations.

•Extends USB signals up to 480 Mbps.

•Remote unit supplies 600 mA power to each port concurrently.

•Plug-and-play. No drivers to install on your computer.

•Works with Windows®, Mac® OS X®, and Linux® systems.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

•(1) Local Extender Unit

•(1) Remote Extender Unit

•(1) USB 2.0 cable

•(1) Remote Extender AC international power adapter

•(1) country-specific power cable

•Quick start guide

To download this user manual, go to ftp://ftp.blackbox.com/anonymous/manuals/I/IC408A_rev1-USER.pdf or visit the Black Box Web site (www.blackbox.com) and enter IC408A in the search bar.

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