Black Box IC247A, User Manual

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REMOTE PORT USB 2.0
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2.2.3 Network Cabling
The Local Unit and Remote Unit are interconnected by up to 50
meters of Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The
UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration,
with no crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45
connectors at both ends.
Category 5 cable
USB USB
Local
Unit
Remote
Unit
cable cable
USB
device
computer
NOTE
Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable installed in most commercial and
some residential buildings.
2.2.4 USB Cables
USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to
connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or
hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.
USB Type A
port
USB Type A
connector
USB Type B
port
USB Type B
connector
2.2.5 Power Handling
Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB and do not require
individual power supplies. These devices are called bus-powered devices.
The Remote Port USB can provide power to these devices so they can be
operated remotely.
2.2.6 Compatibility
The Remote Port USB complies with USB 2.0 specifications governing the
design of full-speed and low-speed USB devices. However, Black Box does
not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the Remote Port
USB..