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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender enables you to extend beyond the standard 16-foot (5-m) cable limit for USB peripheral
devices. Using the extender, you can place USB devices up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the computer. The extender is
composed of two individual units: the local unit and the remote unit.
2.2 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-
746-5500 or [email protected].
• (1) local unit
• (1) remote unit
• (1) AC power adapter for remote unit
• (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) USB 2.0 cable
• (1) Quick Start Guide
• (1) CD-ROM containing this user’s manual
2.3 You Will Also Need
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the extender:
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device
• CAT5/5e/6 or better unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable with two RJ-45 connectors (if using surface cabling) or CAT5/5e/6 or
better cabling with two information outlets and two CAT5 patch cords with RJ-45 connectors (if using premise cabling)
2.4 Hardware Description
The local unit connects to the computer using a standard USB cable. The USB interface on the host computer provides power for
the local unit.
The remote unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. It allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. You
can connect additional devices by attaching USB hubs to the remote unit. The remote unit is powered by an external AC adapter
and can supply up to 500 mA to each USB port.
2.4.1 Local unit Front and Back Panels
Figure 2-1 shows the local unit’s front panel. Figure 2-2 shows the local unit’s back panel. Table 2-1 describes its components.
