CAT5 Extender
User Manual
P73228 F1D084
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components CAT5 KVM
Extender! The CAT5 KVM Extender allows users to control
their computer or KVM switch from up to 500 feet away. It is
perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure
systems, or test benches where the computer may be
inaccessible to the user.
Featuring powered circuits to cleanly boost signals up to
500 feet away, the Belkin CAT5 KVM Extender preserves
VGA signals up to resolutions of 1280x1024@75Hz with
unmatched clarity. Other CAT5 Extenders are blurry. Plus,
with local and remote console ports, you can take control
from near or far. A 3-foot, all-in-one KVM cable for
connecting the CAT5 KVM Extender to the PC or
KVM switch is also included.
For best results, we recommend using a solid, snagless CAT5
cable, such as Belkin A3L791-XXXSOL-S (where "XXX" is the
length in feet). Contact your Belkin sales representative for
more information. No other manufacturer offers a more
complete set of KVM accessories!
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Package Contents
• CAT5 KVM Extender
• 9VAC, 500mA Power Supply, 2 pcs.
• PS/2 KVM cable, 3-foot
• User Manual
• Registration card
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Product detail
Local Module Front View Local Module Rear View
Online
Status LED
Power LED
500 ft.
250 ft.
distance
distance
LED
LED
Remote Module Front View Remote Module Rear View
Reset
Button
VGA Gain
Adjustment
LED
Power
Jack
Local
Console
Connectors
CAT5 Jack
Computer/KVM
Connectors
Online
Status LED
Power LED
Green
Calibration
LEDs
Reset
Button
Green
Calibration
Button
Power
Jack
3
Remote
Console
Connectors
CAT5 Jack
Installation
PC SERIAL
USB 1
USB 2
VGA MONITOR
AT KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PARALLEL
RJ45 NETWORK
AT SERIAL
PC SERIAL
USB 1
USB 2
VGA MONITOR
AT KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PARALLEL
RJ45 NETWORK
AT SERIAL
1. Power off your computers and/or KVM switch.
2. Using the included KVM cable, connect the male VGA
end to the VGA port on your computer or KVM switch.
Rear of 8-port KVM
PC Rear
3. Connect the PS/2 ends to the keyboard and mouse port,
paying particular attention to which cable connects to which
port. They are not interchangeable.
Rear of 8-port KVM
PC Rear
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Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
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Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
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Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
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Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
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Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
4. Connect the female end of the VGA cable to the
male VGA input port on the back of the Local CAT5
Extender module.
Rear of Local Module
5. Connect the PS/2 cables to their appropriate input ports
at the back of the Local CAT5 Extender module.
Rear of Local Module
6. Connect your monitor to the back of the Remote CAT5
Extender module. If you want to have a local console,
connect the monitor to the local VGA port at the back
of the Local CAT5 Extender module.
Rear of Remote
Rear of Local
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Installation (continued)
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
7. Connect your keyboards and mice to the console ports
at the back of the Remote CAT5 Extender Module. If you
have a Local console, do the same with the Local
CAT5 Extender Module.
Rear of Remote
Rear of Local
8. Connect the Local and remote CAT5 Extender modules
with up to 500 feet of CAT5 cable. Note: Solid cable yields
better results.
Rear of Local
Rear of Remote
Up to
500 ft.
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Installation (continued)
RJ-45CONSOLE
Keyboard MouseVGARJ-45CONSOLE
9. Plug in the power adapters into the power jack of the
Local and Remote CAT5 Extender modules and plug the
adapters into AC receptacles.
Rear of Remote
Rear of Local
10. That’s it! You’re done! You may power up your PCs and
KVM switch now.
Notes:
• Avoid using a specialized mouse (a mouse with scrolling
wheels or with more than 2 buttons) at the Remote
module console
• Avoid using a specialized keyboard (a keyboard with
special shortcut keys) at the Remote module console
• Not compatible with serial mouse ports or KVM switches
using serial mice at the console
• You can adjust the GAIN knob to improve VGA quality at
longer distances
• You can also press the hidden RESET button to
resynchronize an unresponsive keyboard or mouse at
either module
• The Green Calibration button can be used to reduce any
green coloration on your remote monitor
• The online LED’s indicate which console is currently active
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Information
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220,
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
to which this declaration relates:
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F1D084, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with
Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.
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its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at
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