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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
3.3 CHECKING THE INSTALLATION
1. On the Local and Remote Extender, check that the Power, Link, and Host LEDs are on.
For direct connect, if the Host or Link LEDs are permanently off, then the cabling between the Local and Remote Extender may not be
installed properly or is defective.
For network connect, if the Link LED is blinking, then the network connection between the Local and Remote Extender is not complete
and there may be faulty cabling or network components, misconfigured network components, or the Local and Remote Extender may
need to be re-paired together (see Section 3.5).
2. For Windows
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users (XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10), open Device Manager to confirm that the EMD100USB has installed correctly. To expand the
entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers, click the “+” sign. If the EMD100USB has been installed correctly, you should find it listed
as a “Generic USB Hub.”
NOTES:
To open Device Manager in Windows XP: Right-click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager.
To open Device Manager in Windows 7: Open the Start Menu, right click on “Computer” then select: Manage >> Device Manager.
To open Device Manager in Windows 8, 8.1 or 10: Right-click the Start Menu and then select: Device Manager.
3. For Mac OS X users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the EMD100USB has installed correctly. In the left-hand column under
Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right-hand panel. If the EMD100USB has been installed correctly, you should find it listed
as a “Hub””under the USB High-Speed Bus/USB Bus.
NOTE: To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select “Applications,” then open the “Utilities” folder and double-click on the
“System Profiler” icon.
4. If the EMD100USB is not detected correctly or fails to detect, consult Section 4, Troubleshooting.
3.4 CONNECTING A USB DEVICE
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB device(s).
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the Remote Extender.
3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
3.5 PAIRING THE LOCAL AND REMOTE EXTENDER
The Local Extender and a Remote Extender will be paired with each other out of the box, so no pairing action should be required.
However, if individual extenders have been installed, or you simply wish to change the Local and Remote Extender pairings across
a network, then follow these steps (they apply to both direct connect and network configurations for the EMD100USB):
1. Make sure the Local and Remote Extenders are either directly connected to each other, or are connected to the same subnet on
your network.
2. Press and hold the “Mode” button on the back of the Local Extender. Release the button within 10 seconds. The Link LED will start
flashing. Pairing mode has been activated on the local extender.
3. Within 10 minutes of activating the pair mode on the Local Extender, press and hold the “Mode” button on the back of the Remote
Extender. Release the button within 10 seconds. The Link LED will start flashing. Pairing mode has been activated on the remote
extender.
4. The Link LED on both units may start flashing more slowly before finally turning on. Once the Link LEDs are solid, the link is
established between both extenders.
NOTE: If more than 10 minutes passes before the units are paired, then the extenders will switch back to regular mode and
re-establish the previous links they had, if any.
NOTE: To cancel pair mode, press and hold the “Mode” button a second time. Release it within 10 seconds.
