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4-Port CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender
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Figure 2-1. Front panel of the local unit.
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Figure 2-2. Back panel of the local unit.
Table 2-1. Local unit’s front- and back-panel components.
Number
Component
Description
1
Power LED (blue)
LED lights when power is supplied. LED is off when no power is supplied.
2
Link LED (green)
LED lights when a link is established between the local unit and the
remote unit over the CAT5 cable.
3
Host LED (green)
LED lights when the extender system is properly enumerated on the host PC.
4
Activity LED (amber)
LED lights when data is transmitted between the local unit and remote unit.
The LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected. The
LED is off when the local unit and remote unit are in suspend mode.
5
Earth ground
Optional earth ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an M2 type
screw.
6
Power port (optional)
Not required in normal operation. An optional 5 V power supply can be
connected to the local unit to provide power if the USB port on the
host PC is not capable of delivering 500 mA to the unit.
7
USB Type B connector
Connects the local unit to the host computer.
8
Link port (RJ-45)
Accepts RJ-45 connector for CAT5 cabling (or better).
