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3.4 Connecting the Local Unit to the Remote Unit
NOTE
To ensure proper operation, we recommend that only CAT5, or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling be used to
connect the Local Unit to the Remote Unit. 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. The combined length of any patch
cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 10 meters.
3.4.1 With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the CAT5 cabling (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the
Local Unit.
2. Plug the other end of the CAT5 cabling into the Link port (RJ45) on the Remote
Unit.
3.4.2 With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45) on the
Local Unit.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5 information outlet near the Host
computer.
3. Plug one end of the 2nd CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ45)
on the Remote Unit.
4. Plug the other end of the 2nd patch cord into the CAT5 information outlet near the
USB device.
NOTE
The maximum length of the CAT5 cable, including patch cords, must not exceed 100 meters. The combined length of any
patch cords using stranded conductors must not exceed 10m.
3.5 Checking the Installation
1. On the Local Unit and Remote Units, check that the Power, Host and Link LEDs
are on and that the Activity LED is blinking. If the Link LED and Activity LED are
permanently off then the cabling between the Local Unit and Remote Unit is not
installed properly or is defective.
2. For Windows users (2000, XP, or Vista) open Device Manager to confirm that
the Remote Port USB 2.0 has installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal
Serial Bus controllers by clicking the + sign. If the Remote Port USB 2.0 has been
installed correctly you should find it listed as a Generic USB Hub.
REMOTE PORT USB 2.0 -CAT5
