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Remote Extender Description 

The remote extender provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The remote extender allows you to 
connect up to four USB devices directly. The remote extender is powered by an external AC adapter and can 
supply up to 500mA to each USB port. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the 
remote extender. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

        Front View

Rear View

 

ITEM

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

1

Device Port (USB 
Type A)

Accepts USB device(s).

2

Device LED 
(Green/Orange)

Indicates when a USB device is connected to the Device Port. 
Solid green when device is plugged in and active. 
Off when device is in suspend mode or the remote extender is powered off.  
Orange when the remote extender detects an overcurrent condition, and the 
attached USB device attempts to draw more than 500mA of current. 

3

Power LED (Blue)

LED turns on when power is supplied. LED is off when no power is supplied. 

4

Link LED (Green)

Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB® link is established between the local and 
remote extenders over Cat 5e cable.  
LED turns on when a link between local and remote extenders is established. 
LED is off when there is no link between the local and remote extenders.

5

Host LED (Green)

Indicates that the RG2204 system is properly enumerated on the host 
computer. LED blinks when in a suspended state.

6

Activity LED 
(Amber) 

Indicates activity when data transmission is active between local and remote 
extenders. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected. 
When local and remote extenders are in suspend mode, the LED is off.

7

Power Port

Connects to the AC power supply. Required at remote extender for proper 
operation.

8

Link Port (RJ45)

Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5e cable (or better) to connect the local 
extender to the remote extender.

 

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Summary of Contents for USB 2.0 RG2204

Page 1: ...USB 2 0 RG2204 4 port USB 2 0 100m Cat 5e Extender System User Guide...

Page 2: ...llowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Statement W...

Page 3: ...emote Extender Description 5 Installation Guide 6 Installing the Local Extender 6 Installing the Remote Extender 6 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender 7 Checking the Installation 7 Co...

Page 4: ...uct USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible computer host computer with a USB compliant operating system USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible device s Cat 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable with two RJ45 connectors if using...

Page 5: ...the RG2204 system is properly enumerated on the host computer LED blinks when in a suspended state 4 Activity LED Amber Indicates activity when data transmission is active between local and remote ex...

Page 6: ...f current 3 Power LED Blue LED turns on when power is supplied LED is off when no power is supplied 4 Link LED Green Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB link is established between the local and remote exten...

Page 7: ...ocated near both the computer and the USB device s and the total length including patch cords is no more than 100m Installing the Local Extender 1 Place the local extender near the computer 2 Install...

Page 8: ...k LED is permanently off then the cable between the local and remote extenders is not installed properly or is defective 2 For Windows users 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 open Device Manager to co...

Page 9: ...ssistance PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All LEDs on local extender are off The local extender is not receiving enough power from the USB port or the optional local extender AC adapter 1 Ensure the USB connec...

Page 10: ...hed 1 Recover Resume the operating system from Suspend Standby mode see your operating system s documentation 2 Attach a USB device to the remote extender All LEDs on both the local and remote extende...

Page 11: ...ntation and power your USB device with the additional USB device manufacturer supplied power supply if available Device LED is orange and extenders are no longer functioning Overcurrent condition has...

Page 12: ...e jack System Shipping Weight 2 0 lbs 0 9 kg LOCAL EXTENDER USB Connector 1 x USB Type B Receptacle Link Connector 1 x RJ45 Dimensions 100 mm x 76 mm x 26 mm 3 94 x 2 99 x 1 02 Enclosure Material Blac...

Page 13: ...y where you purchased this product and provide them with the following information Host computer make and model Type of operating system installed e g Windows 7 Windows 8 Mac OS X etc Part number and...

Page 14: ...interface is what connects the network cable Cat 5e to the local and remote extenders You may use either the T568A scheme Table 1 or the T568B scheme Table 2 for cable termination as the RG2204 uses a...

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