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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new ex*tend*it CAT5-3000 series by Gefen, Inc.
The ex*tend*it CAT5-3000 by Gefen allows users the benefits of extending PS/2, ADB, and USB
signals beyond the desktop. In a growing number of applications, broadcast stations and production
facilities there is a need to locate a computer remotely from the keyboard, mouse, and video monitor. A
CPU may need to be shared between several users, for example, or moved to another room because
of annoying fan noise.
The CAT5-3000 series can be used to extend computers with noisy fans, printers, hard drives,
scanners, cameras, keyboards, mouse, and any other USB-type devices. With the potential to cover
the distance of 330 feet, industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are used for the extension of all
the devices. One can connect additional CAT5-3000 series to the same computer, allowing access to
the same computer from other locations up to 330 feet apart.
CONTENTS
The CAT5-3000 system consists of:
--- (1) CAT5-3000S sender unit
--- (2) CAT5-3000R receiver unit
--- (2) 17VAC power supply
--- (1) 16VAC power supply
--- (2) Video cable (6FT)
--- (1) ADB cable (6FT)
--- (2) PS/2 cable (6FT)
--- (1) USB cable (6FT)
--- (1) Audio cable (6FT)
--- (1) User Manual
HOW IT WORKS
In its most basic application, the CAT5-3000S sender unit resides next to the computer. Supplied with the
system, straight monitor, keyboard, mouse, and USB cables connect the computer to the CAT5-3000S
sender unit.
The CAT5-3000R receiver units are placed next to the monitors and keyboard, or USB device, at the
remote location. The monitor and keyboard are connected to the CAT5-3000R similar to the way they are
connected to the back of the computer (PC or Macintosh).
Industry standard Category 5 (CAT-5) cables are used to link CAT5-3000S sender and CAT5-3000R
receiver units together. The first monitor, PS/2 keyboard and ADB signals are extended by one CAT-5
cable, monitor 2 and PS/2 mouse is extended with a second CAT5 cable, USB and audio signals are
extended with a third CAT-5 cable, and RS232 signals are extended with a forth CAT5 cable.
Summary of Contents for CAT5-3000
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