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Installing the TL-FO-USB3-02 System
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the TL-FO-USB3-02, you need to prepare your site:
1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.
2. Ensure to locate the USB device(s) within the cable-length of the computer. If not, adjust the location of the
device(s) and/or computer accordingly.
3. If you are using surface cabling, the TL-FO-USB3-2 supports a maximum distance of 200m over OM3
multimode fiber.
4. If using premise cabling, ensure compatible fiber optic cabling is installed between the two locations and does
not to exceed the specified distance.
Install the Host Extender Unit
Connecting the Host Extender to the Client Extender
1. Place the Host Extender near the computer.
2. Assemble the power adapter and country specific power cord together and connect them into a suitable AC
outlet.
3. Connect the supplied USB 3.1 Gen cable between the Host Extender host port and a USB 3 port on the host
computer.
With Surface Cabling
1. Plug one end of the fiber optic cabling (not included) into the Link port on the Host Extender.
2. Plug the other end of the fiber optic cabling into the Link port on the Client Extender.
With Premise Cabling
1. Plug one end of a fiber optic patch cord (not included) into the Link port on the Host 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 2nd fiber optic patch cord (not included) into the Link port on the Client Extender.
4. Plug the other end of the 2nd patch cord into the fiber optic information outlet near the USB device.
Install the Client Extender Unit
1. Place the Client Extender near the USB device(s).
2. Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet.
