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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
3.1 Mounting the Local Extender or Remote Extender
If mounting is required, the local and remote extenders have two mounting slots on each side for use with tie/zip wraps (not
included).
Figure 3-1.
Mounting slot
Figure 3-2.
3.2 Preparing for Installation
Follow these steps to prepare your site:
1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer.
2. Determine where you want to locate the remote USB device(s).
3a. If you are using surface cabling, the extender supports a maximum distance or 328 feet (100 m).
OR
3b. If you are using premise cabling, make sure that CAT5 cabling is installed between the two locations, with CAT5 information
outlets located near both the computer and the USB device(s). The total length of this cable, including patch cords, must be
no more than 328 feet (100 m).
3.3 Installing the Local Extender Unit
1. Place the local extender near the host computer.
2. Plug the supplied USB cable into the local extender and into an available USB port on the computer.
