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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
Extend USB signals for up to four devices as far as 328 feet (100 m) over a non-networked CAT5e connection or over your
Ethernet LAN. The 4-Port USB 2.0 Extender over LAN uses inexpensive UTP cable you may already have installed in your building
or your existing LAN architecture for easy, cost-effective USB extension. It’s ideal for USB keyboard and mouse extension and
sensor/data acquisition applications. Plus, it's great for connecting to whiteboards in classrooms located beyond the maximum
USB bus distance. Or use the extender to bridge the gap between a computer CPU or server and USB flash drives, scanners,
and printers in other rooms, as well as for connecting USB monitoring cameras or USB touchscreens used for interactive digital
signage.
The extender offers reliable operation with all USB 2.0 and 1.1 peripheral devices, including USB hubs. The local unit is powered
from the USB interface. The remote unit receives its power from the included AC adapter, and supplies up to 1 A to each port.
2.2 Features
• Includes a local unit and remote unit with four USB 2.0 ports.
• Enables easy switching of local and remote extender pairs.
• Supports multiple 1:1 networked configurations.
• Extends USB signals up to 480 Mbps.
• Remote unit supplies up to 1 A power to each port concurrently.
• Plug-and-play. No drivers to install on your computer.
• Works with Windows
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, Mac
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OS X
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, and Linux
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systems.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [email protected].
• (1) Local Extender Unit
• (1) Remote Extender Unit
• (1) USB 2.0 cable
• (1) Remote Extender AC international power adapter
• (1) power cable
• Quick start guide
To download this user manual:
1. Go to www.blackbox.com
2. Enter the part number in the search box.
3. Click on the product in the “Product Results” page.
4. Click on the “Support” tab on the product page, and select the document you wish to download.
If you have any trouble accessing the Black Box site to download the manual, you can contact our Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [email protected].
