CHAPTER 3: Installation
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3. Installation
3.1 Before You Begin
Before you can install the Remote Port USB, you need to prepare your site.
1. Determine where the host computer is to be located and set up the
computer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3. If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Category 5
UTP cabling to connect the two locations.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure Category 5 UTP cabling is
installed between the two locations, with Category 5 information
outlets located near both the computer and the USB device(s).
3.2 Installing the Local Unit
1. Place the Local Unit near the host computer.
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the Local Unit.
4. Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable (included) into the Host
port on the Local Unit.
5. Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on
the computer.
NOTE
The host computer must be equipped with an EHCI (USB 2.0) host controller and associated drivers.
Support for OHCI/UHCI (USB 1.1) host controllers is not provided.
Use only the AC adapters supplied with the Remote Port USB 2.0 4-Port. Use of substitute adapters may
cause permanent damage to the system and will void the warranty.
3.3 Installing the Remote Unit
1. Place the Remote Unit near the USB device(s).
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the Remote Unit.
NOTE
Use only the AC adapters supplied with the Remote Port USB 2.0 4-Port. Use of substitute adapters may
cause permanent damage to the system and will void the warranty.
