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IC280A
Chapter 3: Installation
3.4 Installing the Remote Extender Unit
1. Place the remote extender near the USB device(s) at the desired remote location.
3.5 Installing Flexible Power
Connect the included 24-VDC, 1-A power adapter to the local
OR
remote extender, based on your installation requirements.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with the IC280A. Using a different adapter may cause permanent damage to the
system and will void the warranty.
CAUTION: NEVER plug a power adapter to BOTH local and remote extenders. This may cause permanent damage to the system
and will void the warranty.
3.6 Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender
If you are using surface cabling, follow these steps:
1. Plug one end of the CAT5 cable (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the local extender.
2. Plug the other end of the CAT5 cable into the Link port (RJ-45) on the remote extender.
If you are using premise cabling, follow these steps:
1. Plug one end of a CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the local extender.
2. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the CAT5 information outlet near the host computer.
3. Plug one end of a second CAT5 patch cord (not included) into the Link port (RJ-45) on the remote extender.
4. Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the CAT5 (RJ-45) information outlet near the USB device.
3.7 Checking the Installation
1. Check that the green Link LED is lit on the local and remote extender.
2. For Windows users (2000, XP, Vista, 7), open Device Manager to confirm that the extender has been installed correctly. Expand
the entry for the USB controllers. If the extender is installed correctly, it should be listed as a “Generic USB Hub.”
3. For Mac OS X users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the extender has installed correctly. In the left hand column under
Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If the extender has been installed correctly, you should find it listed
as a “Hub” under the USB High-Speed Bus/USB Bus.
4. If the extender is not detected correctly or fails to detect, go to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting.
NOTES:
1. To open System Profiler in OS X: Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click on the
System Profiler icon.
2. To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP: Right click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >>
Device Manager.
3. To open Device Manager in Windows Vista or Windows 7: Open the Start menu, right click on “Computer” then select:
Manage >> Device Manager.
3.8 Connecting a USB Device
1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB device(s), as required.
2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the remote extender.
3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.
