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IC280A

 

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

4.2 Contacting Black Box

If you determine that your USB 2.0 CAT5 Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no 
user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or [email protected].

Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if 
you have a complete description, including:

• the nature and duration of the problem.

• when the problem occurs.

• the components involved in the problem.

• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make it worse.

4.3 Shipping and Packaging

If you need to transport or ship your USB 2.0 CAT5 Extender:

• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.

•  If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact 

Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.

Summary of Contents for IC280A

Page 1: ...5 Extender Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Bo...

Page 2: ...nd to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such...

Page 3: ...de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplific...

Page 4: ...8 3 Installation 10 3 1 Mounting the Local Extender or Remote Extender 10 3 2 Preparing for Installation 10 3 3 Installing the Local Extender Unit 10 3 4 Installing the Remote Extender Unit 11 3 5 In...

Page 5: ...SB Host Support EHCI USB 2 0 and OHCI UHCI USB 1 1 USB Hub Support Any single chain can include up to 4 USB hubs plus 1 USB 2 0 CAT5 Extender Connectors Local Extender Unit 1 USB Type B 1 RJ 45 Remote...

Page 6: ...d offers reliable operation with USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 devices 2 2 Features Extend USB 2 0 signaling over CAT5 cable to a remote USB peripheral Gives you the option to power it locally or remotely Trans...

Page 7: ...d twisted pair cable Or you can substitute CAT6 or better or STP cable 2 5 Hardware Description Figures 2 1 2 3 show the top and side panels of the Local Extender Unit Table 2 1 describes the local ex...

Page 8: ...o either the local extender or the remote extender 3 Link Port RJ 45 Accepts RJ 45 connector for CAT5e cabling 4 Device Port USB Type B Used to connect the local extender to the host computer 2 5 2 Re...

Page 9: ...either the local extender or the remote extender 3 Link Port RJ 45 Accepts RJ 45 connector for CAT5 cabling 4 Device Port USB Type A Used to connect the remote extender to a USB device 2 6 Typical Ap...

Page 10: ...e computer 2 Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device s 3a If you are using surface cabling the extender supports a maximum distance or 328 feet 100 m OR 3b If you are using premise ca...

Page 11: ...he CAT5 RJ 45 information outlet near the USB device 3 7 Checking the Installation 1 Check that the green Link LED is lit on the local and remote extender 2 For Windows users 2000 XP Vista 7 open Devi...

Page 12: ...der complies with USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 specifications governing the design of USB devices However Black Box does not guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the extender as there are a numbe...

Page 13: ...power adapter from the extender wait approximately 30 seconds plug the power adapter into the extender 2 If overcurrent continues to occur either a the USB device may use more power thatn the USB spec...

Page 14: ...fficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular appli...

Page 15: ...e 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 USB Type A USB Type B USB Type B Port connector Port connector Figure 5 1 USB cables...

Page 16: ...e products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 30...

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