Installation Guide
Installing the RG2301 Series as Direct Connect
Requirements
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system:
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USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
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USB compatible device(s)
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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 RG2301 Series extender, 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 100m cable-length of 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.
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.
Local Extender
Host Computer
Remote Extender
All USB Devices
Up to 100m between extenders over CAT 5e/6/7
note
CAT 5e/6/7 Link Cable
USB cable
USB cable or device
connectors
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