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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
3.1 PREPARING YOUR SITE
NOTE: The maximum extension length is reduced by 43.3 feet (13.2 m) for each USB hub added between the host computer
and the end device.
NOTE: Extender systems cannot be daisychained. An extender system can have only one local extender and one remote extender.
Follow these steps to prepare your site:
1. Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s).
3. Make sure the cable run (including patch cables) between the host computer and the USB device(s) is no greater than 131 feet (40 m).
3.2 INSTALLING THE LOCAL EXTENDER UNIT
1. Place the Local Extender unit near the computer.
2. Plug the USB cable from the Local Extender into an available USB 2.0/1.1 Type A Port on the computer.
3.3 INSTALLING THE REMOTE EXTENDER UNIT
1. Place the Remote Extender unit near the USB device(s) in the desired remote location.
2. Plug in your USB device(s).
3.4 CONNECTING THE LOCAL EXTENDER TO THE REMOTE EXTENDER
NOTE: Extension length is reduced for each USB hub added to the system. There is a 43.3-foot (13.2-meter) reduction in extension
distance for each USB hub added to the system. This includes hubs added on the Local Extender or Remote Extender side.
NOTE: The Extender cannot be daisychained together. A system can have only one Local Extender and one Remote Extender.
3.4.1 WITH SURFACE CABLING
1. Plug one end of the CAT5e/6/7 cabling (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Local Extender unit.
2. Plug the other end of the CAT5e/6/7 cabling into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Remote Extender unit.
3.4.2 WITH PREMISE CABLING
1. Plug one end of a CAT5e/6/7 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Local Extender unit.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5e/6/7 information outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of the second CAT5e/6/7 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the Remote Extender unit.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the CAT5e/6/7 information outlet near the USB device.
3.5 CONNECTING USB DEVICE(S)
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB device(s), as required.
2. Connect the USB device(s) to the device port(s) on the Remote Extender unit.
