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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.4.2 REMOTE EXTENDER
The Remote Extender provides four downstream Type A ports for USB 2.0 devices. It enables you to connect up to two USB 2.0 devices
directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching up to four USB hubs to the remote extender unit. The remote extender is
powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 600 mA to each USB port when all four ports are used concurrently; 1A per
port when two or less ports are being used.
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FIGURE 2-2. FRONT AND BACK PANELS OF THE REMOTE EXTENDER
TABLE 2-2. REMOTE EXTENDER COMPONENTS
ITEM
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
1
USB device ports
Accepts USB device(s) using Type A connectors.
2
Power LED (Blue)
ON when the unit is powered.
OFF when the unit is not powered.
3
Link LED (Green)
ON when local and remote extenders are linked.
OFF when there is no link between the local and remote extenders.
Slow blinking when the unit unit is attempting to establish a link.
Fast blinking to indicate the unit is in Pairing Mode.
4
Host LED (Green)
ON when the extender system is properly enumerated on the host computer.
Blinking when the extender is in a suspended state.
5
Activity (Amber)
ON when data is transmitted between the local and remote extenders.
Blinking intermittently with or without a USB device connected.
OFF when the local and remote extender units are in suspend mode.
6
Power Port
Connects to the AC power supply. Required at the remote extender for proper operation.
7
Config button
Reserved for manufacturer use.
8
Mode button
Used to establish a paired connection between local and remote extenders.
9
Link Port (RJ-45)
Remote extender accepts an RJ-45 connector for CAT5e/6/7 cabling to connect the local extender to the
remote extender.
