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USB Extender
Model UEC100M/4
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Website: www.bb-elec.com
Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5109
Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5104
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics
Westlink Commercial Park -- Oranmore, Co. Galway,
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Thank you for purchasing the Ulinx Extender. Please read this guide thoroughly before installation. This document applies to Part Numbers: UEC100M/4, UEC100M/4-EU and UEC100M/4-UK. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning The Ulinx Extender has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when installe
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1 ULINX EXTENDER PRODUCT CONTENTS ..................................................... 1 ABOUT THE ULINX EXTENDER.................................................................... 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................................................................................... 5 INSTALLING THE LOCAL UNIT.....................................................
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Introduction About the Ulinx Extender This manual is intended to assist IT professionals install the Ulinx Extender model . The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of The Ulinx Extender breaks the five-meter distance barrier for the computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, connection of USB peripheral devices and allows users to enjoy the and some understanding of USB devices. benefits of USB technology beyond the desktop. With the Ulinx
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USB Cables The Remote Unit USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to The Remote Unit connects to the USB device using a conventional connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or USB cable. Depending on your needs, it also connects to a power outlet through an AC power adapter. The Remote Unit of the hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB UEC100M/4 allows you to connect up to four USB devices. device.
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Before You Begin Before you can install the Ulinx Extender, you need to prepare your site. Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit 1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the computer. NOTE: To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only Category 5 or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to 2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s). connect the Local Unit to the Remote Unit. The UTP cabling must 3. Decide whether the
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Connecting a USB Device Troubleshooting 1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer The following table provides troubleshooting help. The topics are arranged to the documentation for the device(s), as required. in the order in which they should be executed in most situations. If you are 2. Connect the USB device to the Device port on the Remote Unit. unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions, please contact technical support for further
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Symptoms/Cause Remedy Symptoms/Cause Remedy Link LED on Local Unit is 1. Disconnect all USB devices from the Remote on; Unit. All LEDs on both the Local 1. Disconnect the Ulinx Extender from the Host LED on Local Unit is Unit and Remote Unit are computer. 2. Disconnect the Local Unit from the computer. off. on but the device does not 2. Connect the USB device directly to the USB operate correctly 3. Disconnect and then reconnect the power Cause: port on the computer. adapter to
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Specifications Contacting Technical Support Range (over Category 100 meters (330 ft) If you require technical assistance, send an e-mail message to: 5 UTP cable) support@bb-elec.com USB device support Full speed devices (12 Mb/s) To help us serve you better, please include the following information with Low speed devices (1.5 Mb/s) your technical support request: USB hub support Any single chain can include four USB hubs and • Description of the problem one Ulinx Extender UEC100
