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USB CAT5
KVM Extender
Belkin Ltd.
Belkin Tech Support
4 Pioneer Avenue
US: 800-223-5546 ext. 2263
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310-898-1100 ext. 2263
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Belkin B.V.
Europe: www.belkin.com/support
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Belkin International, Inc.
+31 (0) 20 654 7300
501 West Walnut Street
+31 (0) 20 654 73
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USB CAT5 KVM Extender User Manual F1D086U
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................1 2. Overview ............................................................................... 2 Feature Overview.................................................................. 2 Equipment Requirements ...................................................... 3 System Requirements ...................
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Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB CAT5 KVM Extender (the CAT5 Extender). The CAT5 Extender allows you to control your computer or KVM switch from up to 500 feet (150m) away. It is perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure systems, or test benches where the computer or KVM switch may be inaccessible to the user. This User Manual provides all the details you’ll need to install and operate your new CAT5 Extender, in addition to expert
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section Overview Feature Overview 1 CAT5 Technology 2 Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect your KVM switch to your servers up to 500 feet (150m) away using standard CAT5 cabling. 3 CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk and simplifies cable management. Video Resolution 4 The CAT5 Extender supports video resolutions of up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz on local computer and up to 1280x1024@75Hz on remote. 5 Local and Remote Ports The CAT5 Extender features local and remote console ports, enablin
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Overview Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the CAT5 Extender to a computer or KVM switch requires the included KVM cable kit and a standard CAT5 patch cable. Belkin highly recommends you use ™ Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT 5e, or Category 6 Patch Cables for your CAT5 Extender to help ensure the superior performance of your video. These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data and video transmission. A3L791-XX-YYY A3L850-XX-YYY Note: Use CAT6 solid cables
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section Overview System Requirements 1 OS Platforms 2 The USB CAT5 Extender is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: 3 ® • Windows XP, Vista™, or Server 2003 ® • Micr osoft DOS 5.x and above 4 ® ® • Red Hat Linux 8.x and above ® ® • Novell NetWare 5.x 5 ® • UNIX Keyboards • USB-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-/106-standar d-key keyboar ds Mice • USB-compatible mice having 2 or 3 buttons • USB-compatible wir eless and optical mice Monitors •
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Overview Unit Display Diagrams Receiver Unit • R e m o t e L E D • L o c a l L E D USB Console Local CPU Remote CPU 5V/ 2.5A • L o c a l C P U C o n s o l e C o n n e c t o r s • L o c a l C o m p u t e r (Requires additional cable to connect) • R J 4 5 C A T 5 P o r t f o r R e m o t e C o m p u t e r C o n n e c t i o n • P o w e r J a c k 5
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section Power Status F1D086U Overview 1 2 Transmitter Unit 3 4 5 • P o w e r L E D • S t a t u s L E D • M o n i t o r V G A C a b l e • K e y b o a r d / M o u s e U S B C a b l e USB Console RJ45 • L o c a l - C o n s o l e C o n n e c t i o n • R J 4 5 C A T 5 P o r t f o r R e m o t e C o m p u t e r C o n n e c t i o n 6
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Overview Specifications Part No.: F1D086U Enclosure: Metal enclosure Receiver Power: 5V , 600mA power adapter with center-pin negative polarity Transmitter Power: 5V , 220mA (from attached computer or KVM switch via keyboard port) Max. Video Remote Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length) Max. Video Local Resolution: Up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz Keyboard Emulation: USB a Mouse Emulation: USB Console Keyboard Input: USB Type A Console Mouse Input: USB Type A Console
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section Installation Pre-Configuration 1 Consider the following when deciding where to place the CAT5 Extender: 2 • the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse 3 • the location of your computer or KVM switch • the lengths of the cables you’ll use to connect the Transmitter and 4 Receiver units Cable-Distance Requirements 5 VGA signals transmit best at shorter cable lengths. At longer cable lengths, the probability of video degradation increases. For this reaso
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Installation Step 1 Connecting the Transmitter to the Computer or KVM Switch 1.1 Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. 1.2 U sing the Transmitter unit, connect the built-in VGA and USB cables to the monitor and USB ports on your computer or to the console ports on your KVM switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Transmitter Step 2 Connecting the Local Console to the Transmitter 2.1 From your local console, connect your monitor to the VGA console port on the Transmitter
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section Installation Step 3 Connecting the Remote Console to the Receiver 1 3.1 From your remote console, connect your monitor to the VGA 2 console port on the Receiver unit. 3.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse to the USB console ports on 3 the Receiver unit. 4 5 Receiver 3.3 To use the Receiver as a 2-port KVM switch between local and remote computers, connect your local computer to the Receiver using the Universal KVM USB Cable Kit, Belkin part number F1D9006-XX (not included). Receiv
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Installation Step 4 Connecting the Transmitter to the Receiver Using a CAT5 cable, connect one end into the RJ45 port on the Transmitter unit. Connect the other end to the RJ45 port on the Receiver unit. (Refer to diagram below.) USB USB Console Local CPU Remote CPU 5V/ 2.5A Console RJ45 Step 5 Powering up the Systems 5.1 Attach the power adapter to the power jack on the Receiver unit. Connect the adapter to a power source to power up the Receiver unit. The Transmitter unit will receive
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section Using the CAT5 Extender Once the CAT5 Extender is installed, the video will display at both 1 the local and remote consoles. However, only one console can have control of the mouse and keyboard input at one time. The control is determined automatically. To gain control, the active console must remain 2 idle for two seconds. Note: If your receiver is connected to both local and remote computers 3 (acting as a 2-port KVM switch), in order to switch between them, you must use the hot
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Using the CAT5 Extender LED Operation The orange Power LED indicates if the Transmitter and Receiver units are powered on. The green Status LED indicates which console has control. If the Status LED on the Transmitter is flashing, the remote console (or Receiver) has control. LED Indication Power On = USB power is present Transmitter On = normal; LEDs Status Flashing = receiving data On = input is coming from connected CAT5 source; Remote Flashing = Selected, but no signal; Off = Not
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section Information FCC Statement 1 Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules 2 for Electromagnetic Compatibility W e, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under 3 our sole responsibility that the product: F1D086U to which this declaration relates: 4 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
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Information How to get service. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt. 2. Your Belkin Customer Service
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