KEXT300 User Manual Rev 1.3
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Installing the Extender
Before you install the two pieces of K5EXT300, you should have these items on the
checklist ready:
1. The computer for extension should be one with either PS/2 or USB interfaces.
2. You should check the display mode of the computer to be within 1600 x 1200 pixel dimension. And
refresh rate to be one that is more commonly used such as 60Hz, etc.
3. Since the CAT5 KVM extender supports only standard 5-key mouse and keyboard, any more advanced
mouse/keyboard function will not be supported by CAT5 extension.
4. Use good quality UTP cable (max. 300m/1000ft). Note that good quality cable will give better video
outcome with longer distance span.
5. Any cabling distance longer than 300m/1000ft will experience more signal degradation with longer span.
However, good quality cable can reach out farer away.
6. The choice of path of the CAT5 UTP cable should not only take into account the shortest possible path,
but also one that is relatively farer away from any significant electromagnetic interference source.
7. Prepare one or two sets of keyboard, mouse, monitor, mic and speakers - one set for console 1 and the
other set for console 2.
8. There should be power outlets near where you locate the extenders.
Plan the layout path and deploy the UTP cable for extension
Step 1
. Plan the path through which the UTP cable will be deployed across the distance between the K5LC
and K5CMLC. You should choose the layout path not only base on shortest possible length
consideration, but also on least electromagnetic interference.
Step 2
. Lay out the UTP cable according to your planned path.
