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1. If you will be using premise cabling make sure Category 5 cabling is installed between the two locations with Category 5 information outlets located near both the computer and the USB device Install any software required to operate the USB device Refer to the documentation for the device as required 3 2 Install the LEX Unit l 2 Place the LEX unit near the host computer Plug the Type B connector on the USB cable included into a USB port on the LEX Plug the power adapter into a suitable AC outlet Or you can connect the power adapter to the REX unit Connect the power adapter to the LEX unit Plug the Type A connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the computer 3 3 Install the REX Unit 1 2 3 Place the REX unit near the USB device Connect the USB device to the USB port on the REX If the power adapter is not already connected to the LEX unit connect the power adapter to the REX unit gt h CHAPTER 3 Installation 3 4 Connect the REX Unit to the LEX Unit NOTE For proper operation use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP to connect the LEX to the REX The UTP cabling must have a straight through conductor configuration with no crossover Also it must be terminated with 8 conductor RJ 45 connectors at both ends 3 4 1 WITH SURFACE CABLING 1 Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP cabling not included into the RJ 45 connector on the LEX unit 2 P2. CHAPTER 2 Introduction 2 Introduction 2 1 What the Package Includes Your Remote Port USB 1 Port package should contain the following items e 1 Local Extender LEX e 1 Remote Extender REX e 1 AC power adapter 1 6 6 ft 2 m USB cable e This users manual If anything is missing or damaged call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 2 2 What You Must Supply e USB compatible computer Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable up to 328 ft 100 m long with 2 RJ 45 connectors if using surface cabling OR Category 5 UTP cabling with 2 information outlets and 2 Category 5 UTP patch cords with RJ 45 connectors if using premise cabling e USB device s 2 3 About the Remote Port USB The Remote Port USB incorporates technology that breaks the 16 4 ft 5 m distance barrier for connection of USB peripheral devices and lets you enjoy the benefits of USB technology beyond the desktop The Remote Port USB helps you locate USB devices up to 328 ft 100 m from the host computer Plus it can also supply power to local or remote USB devices MA REMOTE PORT USB 1 PORT The Remote Port USB is composed of two individual units the Local Extender LEX and the Remote Extender REX 2 3 1 THE LEX UNIT The LEX unit connects to a the host computer using a conventional USB cable and b to a power outlet through an AC power adapter Front View Figure 2 1 The LEX unit
3. Connect another device of a different type b If the second device does not work the Remote Port USB may be malfunctioning Call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 for assistance OR If the second device does not work properly the first USB device may not be compatible with the Remote Port USB Call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 for assistance nn KH REMOTE PORT USB 1 PORT 4 2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Remote Port USB is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 4 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Remote Port USB e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are shipping the Remote Port USB for repair make sure you include everything that came in the original package Before you ship contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number lt BLACK BOX O Copyright 2002 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Dri
4. Type A USB Type A USB Type B USB Type B Port Connector Port Connector Figure 2 4 USB connectors and ports CHAPTER 2 Introduction 2 5 Power Handling Some USB devices are powered directly from the USB bus and do not require individual power supplies The Remote Port USB can provide power to these devices so they can operate remotely Bus powered devices are further divided into low power and high power categories The Remote Port USB can operate one bus powered device either low power or high power NOTE Devices with their own power source are considered from a USB perspective to be low power devices 2 6 Applications The Remote Port USB configures for simple extension as shown in Figure 2 5 SINGLE DEDICATED EXTENSION TN Remote Port USB Local Unit 1 1 Information Outlet ZA Ca Computer Extreme USB Remote Port USB Remote Unit EN H AHI za Hd Information Outlet USB Video Camera Figure 2 5 Single dedicated extension connecting a USB video surveillance camera REMOTE PORT USB 1 PORT 3 Installation 3 1 Before You Begin Before you can install the Remote Port USB you will need to prepare your site 1 2 3 Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer Determine where you will operate the USB device If you will be using surface cabling make sure you have enough Category 5 UTP cabling to connect the two locations OR
5. fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sofa alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato B AO o 4 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y receptaculos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las linea
6. lt gt BL ACK BOX M ERREUR ER RR IC240A R2 IC240A E R2 Remote Port USB 1 Port SSS SSS rr i M RS ur a os AAN Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 CUSTOMER SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to
7. operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada This product conforms to European Standard EN 55011 A1 Class A and EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 REMOTE PORT USB 1 PORT 10 pL NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de bano lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el
8. 1 Host LED 2 USB Type B port 3 Link LED 4 RJ 45 connector 5 Power LED 6 Power connector CHAPTER 2 Introduction 2 3 2 THE REX UNIT The REX unit connects to a a single USB device using a conventional USB cable and b to a power outlet through an AC power adapter Figure 2 2 Front and rear views of the 1 port REX unit 1 Link LED 2 RJ 45 connector 3 Power LED 4 Power connector 5 USB port LED 6 USB Type A port 2 3 3 GONNECTING LEX TO REX The LEX and REX units are interconnected by up to 328 ft 100 m of Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cabling The UTP cabling must have a straight through connector configuration with no crossover and be terminated with 8 conductor RJ 45 connectors at both ends See Figure 2 3 on the next page fora typical Remote Port USB application NOTE Category 5 UTP cabling is the standard data communications cable installed in most commercial and some residential buildings nn Wl REMOTE PORT USB 1 PORT Remote Port USB Remote Port USB Local Unit Remote Unit CAT5 Cable SB Cable s USB Computer Device AC Power Adapter shown connected to LEX Figure 2 3 Remote Port USB connection 2 4 USB Cables USB cables have two distinct connectors The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to a USB device E USB
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10. lug the other end of the Category 5 UTP cabling into the RJ 45 connector on the REX unit 3 4 2 WITH PREMISE CABLING 1 Plug one end of a Category 5 patch cord not included into the RJ 45 connector on the LEX 2 Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Category 5 information outlet near the host computer 3 Plug one end of the second Category 5 patch cord not included into the RJ 45 connector on the REX 4 Plug the other end of the second patch cord into the Category 5 information outlet near the USB device 3 5 Check the Installation To verify that you ve installed your Remote Port USB unit correctly make sure that the power and link indicators on the LEX and REX units are lit Once these LEDs light the Remote Port USB is operating normally and the connected peripheral device is ready to be used 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Problems Causes and Solutions Problem The Power LED on the LEX or REX unit is not lit Cause The LEX or REX unit is not receiving power Solution Make sure the power adapter is securely connected to the LEX or REX unit and to a proper local power supply outlet Problem The Power LED on the REX unit is not lit Cause The connection between the LEX and REX units is not correct Solution Make sure that the proper Category 5 UTP cable with straight through conductors is connected between the REX and LEX units Problem The Link LEDs on the LEX unit are not lit Cause The connection bet
11. s de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada REMOTE PORT USB 1 PORT TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page os AGS net eevee ed i een eod Dus deu dc nt 6 2 OU y 0 6 Dol POP s pian eeses penk tal sss RU Pap rE ess ane 7 21 What the Package Includes usse ems m ah Er pe ER RC n f 22 What Vou usb Supply s erratas ese estra PRU Pon ee 7 2 3 About the Remote Port USB sauces eb Sede arpa ad 7 2OJ TBe LEX ETC od q4naciros bs eee scs bct Dom dnd ana eke is 8 202 the REX UE os epee teed rateros sosa EIDEM EE 9 2 99 Connecans LEX OREM bobas pio du Ph at red 9 pa CONC ss Dust aot der Go KAO ae das ns RES reddite bd d 10 2 0 Power e ic AAA ponerse ance dodi 11 pa A bees Ree ee au Rd Sd P SUR ub ee RE 11 oo Install Q
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13. ween the LEX and REX units is not correct Solution Make sure that the proper Category 5 UTP cable with straight through conductors is connected between the REX and LEX units Problem The Link LEDs on the REX unit are not lit Cause a The computer is not functioning or b the computer does not recognize the Remote Port USB unit Solution 1 Reset the computer 2 If the link LEDs are still not lit a Close all USB device applications on the computer b Disconnect the LEX unit s USB connector from the computer uU UiU DO CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting c Disconnect the LEX unit s power adapter from the wall outlet d Reconnect the power adapter to the LEX unit e Reconnect the LEX unit s USB cable to the computer 3 Make sure that the Remote Port USB has been recognized as a Generic USB Hub by the computer If it is not recognized call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Problem Power and Link LEDs on the REX and LEX are lit but a USB device does not work Cause The USB device is malfunctioning the Remote Port USB is malfunctioning or the USB device is not compatible with the Remote Port USB Solution 1 Disconnect the Remote Port USB 2 Connect the USB device directly to the USB port on the computer 3 If the device does not function properly consult the user documentation for the device OR If the device is functioning properly when connected directly to the computer a
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