Extending the USB with a bus-powered (active)extension cable
Youcan use the SMARTUSB-XT extension cable to extend the 16' (5 m) USB cable includedwi th
yourinteractive whiteboard.

Usinga single USB-XTextension cable

Computer USB-XT USB cable Interactive
whiteboard

Usingm ultipleUSB-XT extension cables

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Computer USB-XT USB-XT USB cable Interactive
whiteboard
NO T E S
lThesearen’t plenum-ratedsolutions. Don’t routemultiple USB -XT extensioncables where
they aren’taccessible, f orexample, inside walls or ceilings.
lUSB cable lengthmust not exceed 16' (5m). See USB connectors andc ables on page19
lThecomputer’s USB interface must provide sufficient power for the bus-poweredextension
cables. A laptopmight not provide sufficient power while runningon battery power.
lDon’t connectmore than three USB-XT extension cables. Thec ombinedlength of the
extendercables results in too much voltage dropto power anotherextender.
CH A P T E R 1
Extendingthe USB of SMARTBoard800 seriesinteractive whiteboards
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