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2.2.3 Network
Cabling
The Local Unit and Remote Unit are interconnected by up to 50
meters of Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. The
UTP cabling must have a straight-through conductor configuration,
with no crossovers, and must be terminated with 8-conductor RJ45
connectors at both ends. The combined length of any patch cords
using stranded conductors must not exceed 10 meters.
Category 5 cable
USB
USB
Local
Unit
Remote
Unit
cable
cables
USB
device
computer
AC power adapters
NOTE
Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable installed in most commercial and
some residential buildings. The cables used for “horizontal” circuits are of solid-conductor construction.
2.2.4 USB
Cables
USB cables have two distinct connectors. The Type A connector is used to
connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or
hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device.
USB Type A
port
USB Type A
connector
USB Type B
port
USB Type B
connector
2.2.5 Compatibility
The Remote Port USB complies with USB 2.0 specifications governing the
design of USB devices. However, Black Box does not guarantee that all
USB devices are compatible with the Remote Port USB.
