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IC401A
1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender User Manual
Break the USB distance barrier! Now you can
®
BL A C K B OX
place USB devices up to 330 feet (100 meters)
from the computer.
Extends beyond the standard 1.5-foot (5-m) cable limit for USB peripheral
devices.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation. However, there is n
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NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. T odas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guar dadas para referencia futura. 3. T odas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
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NOM Statement 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications.............................................................................................7 2. Overview ...................................................................................................8 2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................8 2.2 Features ..............................................................................................8 2.3 What’s Inclu
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance — FCC Class B, IC Class B, EMC EN-61000-4-2 8 kV Contact, 16 kV Air Current Available to USB Device at Remote Unit — 500 mA Maximum USB Devices Supported — (14) USB devices or (3) USB hubs with (11) USB devices Range — 330 ft. (100 m) over CAT5e (or better) cable USB Device Support — High-speed devices (480 Mbps): USB 2.0, Full-speed devices (12 Mbps): USB 2.0 and 1.1, Low-speed devices (1.5 Mbps): USB 2.0 and 1.1 USB Host Suppo
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender increases the distance from your computer to a wide variety of USB devices—from printers, scanners, hard drives, and audio devices to touchscreens, Web cams, and game controllers. USB devices can be located up to 100 meters (330 feet) from the computer. The extender is composed of two individual units: the Local Extender (LEX) unit and the Remote Extender (REX) unit. The instructions in this guide assume a g
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.3 What’s Included Your 1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender includes 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 (LEX) • (1) Remote Extender unit (REX) • (1) AC power adapter for Remote Extender unit • (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) USB 2.0 cable • This user’s manual • A quick start guide NOTE: Y ou can purchase an additional AC power adapter for the local unit if your USB port ca
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Chapter 2: Overview 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-1. Front view: local unit. 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-2. Back view: local unit. Table 2-1. Local (LEX) Unit Components. Number Component Description 1 Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied. Indicates a valid link is established between the LEX and the REX units 2 Link LED (Green) over CAT5 cabling. 3 Host LED (Green) Indicates that the extender system is properly enumerated on the host PC. Indic
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.5.2 The Remote Extender (REX) Unit The REX unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows you to connect one (1) USB device directly. Additional devices may be con- nected by attaching USB hubs to the REX unit. The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500 mA to each USB port. Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show the front and back panels of the REX. Table 2-2 describes their components. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-3. Front view
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Remote (REX) Unit Components. Number Component Description 1 Device Port (USB Type A) Accepts USB devices. Indicates when a USB device is connected to the device port. Solid green when device is plugged in and active. Off when device is in Device LED (Green/ 2 Suspend mode or REX unit is powered off. Orange when the REX unit Orange) detects an overcurrent condition, and the attached USB device attempts to draw more than 500 mA current. 3 Power LED (Blue) LED tu
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.6 Typical Installation USB 2.0 and 1.1 USB over 328 feet devices (100 m) CAT5 or CAT6 cable Host Local Remote computer Extender Extender Unit (LEX) Unit (REX) Figure 2-5. USB extension up to 328 feet (100 m) using CAT5 (or better) cable. IC401A User Manual 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13
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Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation Before you can install the extender, you need to prepare your site: 1. Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer. 2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). 3. I f you are using surface cabling, the extender supports a maximum distance of 330 feet (100 m). OR If you are using premise cabling, ensure CAT5 cabling is installed between the two locations, with CAT5 information outlets located near both the compu
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Chapter 3: Installation 2. Plug the other end of the CAT5 cabling into the Link port (RJ-45) on the REX unit. With Premise Cabling: 1. Plug one end of a CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the LEX unit. 2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5 information outlet near the host computer. 3. Plug one end of the second CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the REX unit. 4. P lug the other end of the second patch cord into the CAT5
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Chapter 3: Installation 3.5 Connecting a USB Device 1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB device(s), as required. 2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the REX unit. 3. C heck that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system. 3.6 Compatibility The extender complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications governing the design of USB devices. However, we do not guarantee that all USB devices a
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting Table 4-1 provides troubleshooting tips. 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, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. 4.1 Troubleshooting Tips Table 4-1. Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem Cause Solution 1. Ensure that the USB connection between the LEX and The LEX unit is not host
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Table 4-1 (Continued). Problems/Causes/Solutions. Problem Cause Solution 1. Disconnect the extender from the computer. 2. C onnect the USB device directly to the USB port on the computer. • T he USB device is 3. I f the device does not operate properly, consult the user All LEDs on both malfunctioning. documentation for the device. the LEX unit and • The computer does not the REX unit are 4. U pdate your system BIOS, chipset, or USB Host recognize the USB on,
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your 1-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: • the nature and duration of the proble
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Appendix: Technical Glossary Appendix. Technical Glossary Category 5 (CAT5) Network Cabling — Category 5 cable is commonly also referred to as CAT5. This cabling is available in either solid or stranded twisted- pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding, making them more susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI). STP cables include shielding over each individual pair of copper wires an
