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Additionally, check to see whether USB extender system has been installed
correctly on the host computer. Refer to the below instructions.

For Windows Software:

1. Open Device Manager.

2. Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers node.

3. Check to see if the extender system appears on the list of controllers.

If the extender system has been properly installed, it appears on the
list as a “Generic USB Hub.”

For macOS Software:

1. Open System Profiler.

2. In the left column under Hardware, select USB.

3. Check to see if the extender system appears in the USB Device Tree at

the top right of the System Profiler window. If the extender system
has been properly installed, it is listed as a “Hub” under the USB High-
Speed Bus/USB Bus node.

If the USB extender system does not detect correctly or fails to detect,
refer to “

Troubleshoot the USB Extender

.”

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USB-EXT-2-LOCAL/USB-EXT-2-REMOTE

Quick Start

USB over Category Cable Extenders

Summary of Contents for USB-EXT-2-LOCAL

Page 1: ...are plug and play compatible with computers running Windows macOS and Linux operating systems The USB EXT 2 LOCAL and USB EXT 2 REMOTE are functionally similar For simplicity within this guide the term USB extender is used except where noted The USB extenders are also compatible with the USB over Category Cable Extender Wall Plates USB EXT 2 LOCAL 1G and USB EXT 2 REMOTE 1G In the Box 1 USB EXT 2 ...

Page 2: ...or RJ45 connectors at both ends l If using preinstalled in wall CAT wiring connect one RJ45 connector end of a CAT5e or better patch cable to the Link port of the local extender and connect the other RJ45 connector end to the CAT wall outlet near the host computer Then connect one RJ45 connector end of a CAT5e or better patch cable to the Link port of the remote extender and connect the other RJ45...

Page 3: ...3 USB EXT 2 LOCAL USB EXT 2 REMOTE Quick Start USB over Category Cable Extenders ...

Page 4: ...o supplied brackets to the rear of the USB extender using the four supplied Phillips head screws two screws for each bracket Using the two supplied brackets mount the USB extender onto any of the following l Flat surface such as a table or wall l Rack rail Mount onto a Flat Surface With the two brackets attached to the USB extender attach the brackets to a flat surface using the outer middle surfa...

Page 5: ...he Installation Check that the Activity Host Link and Power LEDs light on both the USB EXT 2 LOCAL and the USB EXT 2 REMOTE If the Host or Link LEDs do not light then the cabling between the USB extenders may be installed incorrectly or may be defective The following table describes the behavior of the LEDs on the front panel of the USB extender LED Color Description Activity Flashing amber Data t...

Page 6: ...it appears on the list as a Generic USB Hub For macOS Software 1 Open System Profiler 2 In the left column under Hardware select USB 3 Check to see if the extender system appears in the USB Device Tree at the top right of the System Profiler window If the extender system has been properly installed it is listed as a Hub under the USB High Speed Bus USB Bus node If the USB extender system does not ...

Page 7: ... EXT 2 REMOTE by unplugging the power adapter from the USB EXT 2 REMOTE Wait approximately 30 seconds and then plug the power adapter back into the remote extender If the overcurrent condition continues to occur the USB device may use more power than can be supplied per the USB specification or the USB device may be damaged Refer to the USB device documentation for powering the USB device with the...

Page 8: ...cts contain open source software For specific information visit www crestron com opensource Crestron and the Crestron logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics Inc in the United States and or other countries macOS is either a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Extreme USB is either a trademark or registered t...

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