Installation Guide
Fiber Optic Link Cabling
The local and remote extenders are interconnected by up to 500 meters of fiber optic cabling. Two strands
of 50/125
μ
m (500m) MMF or 62.5/125
μ
m (275m) MMF cabling are required. The cabling subsystem must
provide a duplex connection with crossover, and must be terminated with Duplex LC connectors at
both ends.
Installing the RG2224 System
Before you can install the RG2224, you need to prepare your site:
1.
Determine where the computer is to be located and set up the computer.
2.
Determine where you want to locate the USB device(s).
3.
If you are using surface cabling, the RG2224 supports a maximum distance of 500m.
OR
If you are using premise cabling, ensure compatible fiber optic cabling is installed between the
two locations, with fiber optic information outlets located near both the computer and the USB
device(s), and the total length including patch cords is no more than 500m over MMF.
Installing the Local Extender
1.
Place the local extender near the computer.
2.
Install the supplied USB cable between the local extender and USB port on the host computer.
Installing the Remote Extender
1.
Place the remote extender near the USB device(s).
2.
Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the remote extender.
Local Extender
Computer
All USB 2.0 and 1.1 Devices
Up to 500m between extenders over multimode f iber optics
Remote Extender
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