INTRODUCTION
CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power Manual
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances
outside the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product (See limited warranty).
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power CAT5e/6/7 extender.
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power provides transparent USB extension up to 330 feet (100 meters) over
CAT5e/6/7 UTP cable. Individual USB devices such as a keyboard or mouse, USB thumb-drive, USB printer,
game controllers, flash drives, web cameras, interactive whiteboard and USB joystick can be extended away
from the host PC using the CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power extender. Additional USB devices can be
connected using a powered USB hub.
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power extension system consists of two units, a transmitter and a receiver. The
transmitter connects to your CPUs’ USB port. The transmitter is linked directly to the receiver using industry
standard CAT5e/6/7 cable and the USB devices connect to the receiver.
The CrystalLink USB2.0 Flex Power is a unique extender providing the option to apply power at the local or
remote unit. The supplied 24V/1A power adapter can be connected to either the transmitter or receiver unit for
normal operation. This option gives added flexibility/convenience for customers who may have power outlet
limitations.
NEVER power BOTH the transmitter and receiver as the units may be damaged. This is not a Power
over Ethernet (PoE) product
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The instructions in this manual assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity
with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB device operation.
Features
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Supports CAT5e/6/7 cable distances up to 330 feet (100 meters)
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Extends USB2.0 high-speed devices up to 480Mbps
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Will also extend USB1.1 (low-speed, full-speed) devices
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One power supply (installed at either end) will power the opposite device
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Plug and Play. No software drivers required
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Supports all major operating systems: Windows, MAC OS X, Linux
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Attach up to 4 powered USB hubs for additional remote USB device support
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Robust ESD and EFT immunity for industrial environments
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Made in North America
