Black Box 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender over LAN Hardware Description, Local Extender, Overview, Page

Chapter 2: Overview

2.4 Hardware Description

Figure 2-1 shows the front and back panels of the Local Extender Unit. Table 2-1 describes the Local Extender components. Figure 2-2 shows the front and back panels of the Remote Extender Unit. Table 2-2 describes the Remote Extender components.

2.4.1 Local Extender

The Local Extender connects to the host computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power for this unit is provided by the host computer.

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Figure 2-1. Front and back panels of the Local Extender.

Table 2-1. Local Extender components.

Item	Component	Description
1	Power LED (Blue)	ON when power is supplied.
		OFF when no power is supplied by the host computer.
		ON when valid link is established between the local and remote extenders.
2	Link LED (Green)	Blinking when the IC408A is in a suspended state.
		OFF when there is no link between local and remote extenders.
		ON when the IC408A system is properly enumerated on the host computer.
3	Host LED (Green)
		Blinking when IC408A LAN is in a suspended state.
		ON when data is transmitted between the local and remote extender.
4	Activity LED (Amber)	Blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
		OFF when the local and remote extender are in suspend mode.
5	Power connector (optional)	Optional 5-VDC power supply plugs in here.
6	Config	Reserved for manufacturer use.
7	USB host port	Used to connect the local extender to the host computer. Local extender port
		accepts USB 2.0 Type B connectors.
8	Pair	Used to establish a paired connection between local and remote extenders.
9	Link Port (RJ-45)	Local extender accepts an RJ-45 connector for CAT5e (or better) cable to connect
		the local extender to the remote extender.

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