Connecting the Local Extender to the Remote Extender
To ensur
e proper operation, the maximum length of the fiber optic cable, including patch cords, must not exceed
500 meters. The cabling must provide a duplex connection with crossover and must be terminated with Duplex LC
connectors at both ends.
With Surface Cabling
1.
Plug one end of the fiber optic cabling (not included) into the Link port on the local extender.
2.
Plug the other end of the fiber optic cabling into the Link port on the remote extender.
With Premise Cabling
1.
Plug one end of a fiber optic patch cord (not included) into the Link port on the local extender.
2.
Plug the other end of the patch cord into the fiber optic information outlet near the host computer.
3.
Plug one end of the second fiber optic patch cord (not included) into the Link port on the remote
extender.
4.
Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the fiber optic information outlet near the USB
device.
Checking the Installation
1.
On the local and remote extenders, check that the Power, Host, and Link LEDs are on and that the
Activity LED is blinking. If the Link LED is permanently off, then the cabling between the local and
remote extedners is not installed properly or is defective.
2.
For Windows users (2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8), open Device Manager to confirm that
the RG2224 has installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking
the “+” sign. If the RG2224 has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Generic USB Hub”.
3.
For Mac OS X users, open the System Profiler to confirm that the RG2224 has installed correctly.
In the left hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If the
RG2224 has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Hub” under the USB High-Speed
Bus/USB Bus.
4.
If the RG2224 is not detected correctly or fails to detect, please consult the Troubleshooting section
in this User Guide (page 8).
Check if the USB device is detected by your operating system.
To open System Profiler in Mac OS X:
Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click on the System Profiler icon.
To open Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP:
Right click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager
To open Device Manager in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
Open the Start menu, right click on “Computer” then select: Manage >> Device Manager
To open Device Manager in Windows 8:
Right click on the lower left bottom corner of your screen, then select: Device Manager
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