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IC280A
Chapter 2: Overview
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device
• CAT5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ-45 connectors (if using surface cabling), OR CAT5 cabling with two
information outlets and two CAT5 patch cords with RJ-45 connectors (if using premise cabling)
NOTE: All references to CAT5 cable in this document represent the minimum cable requirement of solid-core CAT5e unshielded
twisted-pair cable. Or, you can substitute CAT6 or better or STP cable.
2.5 Hardware Description
Figures 2-1–2-3 show the top and side panels of the Local Extender Unit. Table 2-1 describes the local extender components.
Figure 2-4–2-6 show the top and side panels of the Remote Extender Unit. Table 2-2 describes the remote extender components.
2.5.1 Local Extender
The local extender connects to the host computer using the supplied USB A–B cable.
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Figure 2-1. Top panel of the local extender.
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Figure 2-2. Left side panel of the local extender.
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Figure 2-3. Right side panel of the local extender.
