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IC401A User Manual
Chapter 2: Overview
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Figure 2-1. Front view: local unit.
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Figure 2-2. Back view: local unit.
Table 2-1. Local (LEX) Unit Components.
Number
Component
Description
1
Power LED (Blue)
LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.
2
Link LED (Green)
Indicates a valid link is established between the LEX and the REX units
over CAT5 cabling.
3
Host LED (Green)
Indicates that the extender system is properly enumerated on the host PC.
4
Activity LED (Amber)
Indicates activity when data transmission is active between the LEX
and REX units. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device
connected. When the LEX and REX are in suspend mode, the LED is off.
5
Ground
Optional ground connection to housing of unit. Accepts an M2 type screw.
6
Power Port (optional)
Not required in normal operation. You can connect an optional 5-V power
supply to the LEX unit to provide power if the USB port on the host PC
cannot deliver 500 mA to the unit.
7
USB Type B connector
Connects the LEX unit to the host computer.
8
Link Port (RJ-45)
Accepts an RJ-45 connector for CAT5 (or better) cabling.
