ATEN UEH4002 User Manual

Cat 5 USB 2.0 Extender

UEH4002

User Guide

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UEH4002 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the UEH4002.

Please read this guide thoroughly.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CE Statement

We declare under our sole responsibility that the UEH4002, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Standard EMC EN-55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2003, and EN 55024:1998+A2:2003.

Suggestion:

Shielded twisted pair (STP) cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC & CE standards.

IC Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

UEH4002 User Manual

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

UEH4002 Product Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

About the UEH4002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing the Local unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing the Remote unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting the Local unit to the Remote unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Checking the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Hardware Remedies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Contacting Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Technical Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Introduction

The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures, familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.

UEH4002 Product Contents

Your UEH4002 is packaged with:

 UEH4002LUSB 2.0 Extender (Local unit)  UEH4002R USB 2.0 Extender (Remote unit)  USB 2.0 Cable (6 ft)  Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information  AC Power Adapter

Note: An additional AC power adapter may be purchased for the Local unit in the event that your USB port can not supply the required 500mA current. Please contact an ATEN Sales representative for further details (See Page 19).

Requirements

T o complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:

 USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating

system

 USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device  Cat 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using

surface cabling), OR, Cat 5 cabling with two information outlets and two Cat 5 patch cords with RJ45 connectors (if using premise cabling)

Note: All references to Cat 5 cable in this document represent the minimum requirement. Category 6 or better or STP cable may be substituted.

About the UEH4002

The UEH4002 incorporates technology that enables users to extend beyond the standard 5m cable limit for USB peripheral devices. With the UEH4002, USB devices can be located up to 100 meters from the computer. The UEH4002 is composed of two individual units: the Local unit and the Remote unit.

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The UEH4002L

The Local unit connects to the computer using a standard USB cable. Power for this unit is provided by the USB on the host computer.

ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION

1 Power LED

(Blue)

2Link LED

(Green)

3 Host LED

(Green)

4Activity LED

(Amber)

5 Power Port

(optional)

6 USB Type B

connector

7 Link Port (RJ45) Accepts RJ45 connector for Cat 5 cabling (or better)

LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.

Indicates a valid USB link is established between the Local and Remote units over the Cat 5 cabling.

Indicates that the UEH4002 system is properly enumerated on the host PC.

Indicates activity when data transmission is active between Local and Remote. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected. When the Local and Remote are in suspend mode, the LED is off.

Not required in normal operation. An optional 5V power supply can be connected to the Local unit to provide power if the USB port on the host PC is not capable of delivering 500mA to the unit.

Used to connect the Local unit to the host computer.

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The UEH4002R

The Remote unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. It allows you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching USB hubs to the Remote unit. The Remote unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 500mA to each USB port.

ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION

1 Device Port

(USB Type A)

2 Device LED

(Green/Orange)

3 Power LED

(Blue)

4Link LED

(Green)

5 Host LED

(Green)

6 Activity LED

(Amber)

Accepts USB device(s).

Indicates when a USB device is connected to the Device Port. Solid green when device is plugged in and active. Off when device is in suspend mode or Remote unit is powered off. Orange when the Remote unit detects an overcurrent condition, and the attached USB device attempts to draw more than the 500mA current.

LED turns on when power is supplied. Off when no power is supplied.

Indicates a valid USB link is established between the Local and Remote over Cat 5 cabling. LED turns on when link between Local and Remote is established. Off when there is no link between Local and Remote.

Indicates that the UEH4002 system is properly enumerated on the host PC. LED blinks when in suspend state.

Indicates activity when data transmission is active between Local and Remote. LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected. When the Local / Remote are in suspend mode, the LED is off.

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