Local Extender
Host Computer
Remote Extender
All USB Devices
Up to 100m between extenders over CAT 5e/6/7
Installing the DIGI-USB2-4H System
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will require the following items that are not included with this system:
• USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
• USB compatible device(s)
• CAT 5e/6/7 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling),
or CAT 5e/6/7 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT 5e/6/7 patch cords with RJ45
connectors (if using premise cabling).
Preparing Your Site
Before installing the DIGI-USB2-4H, you will need to prepare your site:
1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.
2. Ensure to locate the USB device(s) within a cable-length distance of 100m to the computer. If not,
adjust the location of the devices and/or computer accordingly.
3. If you are using surface cabling, install the CAT 5e/6/7 cabling as desired and terminate it with the
appropriate RJ45 ends.
4. If using premise cabling (in-building network infrastructure), ensure your cabling does not exceed
100m and that it meets CAT 5e/6/7 specification.
If you are using premise cabling, ensure CAT 5e/6/7 cabling is installed between the two locations
and if necessary patched together. CAT 5e/6/7 information outlets should be located near the
computer and the USB device(s), and the total length, including patch cords must be less than 100m.
Cable installation is important, particularly if high throughput applications are used. When installing, ensure the cable is
installed away from, or isolated from potential sources of interference such as electrical wiring, fluorescent lighting, etc.
When terminating cables, ensure the matching RJ45 connector is used for the cable type. For example, if CAT 6 cable is
used, then CAT 6 compatible RJ45 connectors must be used. If this care is not taken, the benefits of higher grade
cabling may not be realized.
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CAT 5e/6/7 Link Cable
USB cable
