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ACU1500A -R2 quick start guide, version 2
Compatible Cables
CAUTION: Make sure that DVI cables used with the extenders
have connection between each connector’s shield.
If not, the extenders might be damaged.
NOTE: Minimum cable required is CAT5 solid-core. We
recommend using CAT6 STP cable for best performance.
Cables must be terminated with CAT6 connectors to
qualify as CAT6.
Table 1. Maximum cable distances.
Cable Type
Installation Type
Maximum Distance
Solid-core CAT5e
Uncoiled
330 ft. (100 m)
Solid-core CAT5e UTP
Coiled
225 ft. (70 m)
Solid-core CAT5e STP
Uncoiled
330 ft. (100 m)
Solid-core CAT5e STP
Coiled
260 ft. (80 m)
Solid-core CAT6 UTP
Uncoiled
330 ft. (100 m)
Solid-core CAT6 UTP
Coiled
330 ft. (100 m)
Solid-core CAT6 STP
Uncoiled
330 ft. (100 m)
Solid-core CAT6 STP
Coiled
330 ft. (100 m)
Installation Steps
Step 1.
Connect the local extender unit to a computer using
DVI cable (included) and USB cable (included).
Local
Extender
unit
DVI
cable
USB
cable
PC
Figure QS-1. Step 1.
Step 2.
Connect the remote extender unit to a monitor with a
DVI cable (not included). Connect your keyboard and mouse to
the remote unit.
PC
Remote
Extender
unit
DVI
cable
Figure QS-2. Step 2.
Step 3.
Place the units where desired and directly connect the
local extender to the remote extender via solid-core CAT5
cabling (not included).
NOTE: We recommend using solid-core CAT6 STP for best
performance.
Remote
Extender
unit
Local
Extender
unit
CAT5 or CAT6 cable
Figure QS-3. Step 3.
Step 4.
Power on the local extender unit with the included
5-VDC adapter.
Local
Extender
unit
5-VDC
adapter
Figure QS-4. Step 4.
Step 5.
Power on the remote extender unit with the included
5-VDC adapter.
Remote
Extender
unit
5-VDC
adapter
Figure QS-5. Step 5.
