Crestron USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL, USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE User Manual

USB-EXT-DM

USB over Ethernet Extender with Routing

> Provides reliable, high-speed USB signal

extension for any USB 1.1 or 2.0 device

> Enables USB signal routing under the control

of a Crestron control system or
DigitalMedia™ system

> Expands upon the USB-HID routing

capabilities of a DigitalMedia™ system
without additional wiring

> Adds USB host or device ports to any

DM® transmitter, receiver, or switcher

> Also allows simple, point-to-point USB

extension over CAT5e

> Transports USB over Ethernet or CAT5e

at speeds up to 480 Mbps

> USB host modules and device modules

sold individually for maximum flexibility

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The Crestron® USB over Ethernet Extender (USB-EXT-DM) provides
the ability to connect USB peripherals at multiple locations throughout
a home, business, or educational facility and route them to one or more
different computers (or other hosts) anywhere in the building. The USB
signals are transported over the local Ethernet network and managed
through a Crestron control system.

As part of a Crestron DigitalMedia™ system, the USB-EXT-DM provides
seamless routing of all types of USB signals alongside video and audio.
From any room with a video display, you can switch between several
different computers, media servers, and game consoles anywhere in the
building and control each one using your mouse and keyboard, game
controller, or electronic whiteboard.

The USB-EXT-DM expands on DigitalMedia’s built-in USB HID routing
abilities, adding enhanced USB connectivity to any DM® transmitter,
receiver, or switcher without requiring any additional wiring. Installation is
as simple as connecting a USB-EXT-DM module to the LAN port of a DM
transmitter or receiver, or to a port on the local area network.

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Two types

of modules are available:

• USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE – Provides connectivity for up to four USB
devices (keyboards, whiteboards, mobile devices, etc.) at one location

• USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL – Provides connectivity for a single USB host
(computer, media server, codec, etc.)

UThe USB-EXT-DM provides compatibility with virtually any USB 1.1 or 2.0
device, including smartphones, tablets, media players, cameras, printers,
flash drives, hard drives, hubs, and more.

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So, in addition to controlling a
computer with a mouse and keyboard, you can also sync your smartphone,
upload photos, and share music and video files with that computer — all
from clear across the building.

SPECIFICATIONS

Communications

Ethernet: 100Base-T or 1000Base-T, Layer 2
Link Speed: Up to 480 Mbps, dependent upon network speed and quality
USB Device Support: USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible including

isochronous devices

Connectors – USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL

USB: (1) USB Type B female (cable included);
USB 2.0 device port for connection to the USB host computer, media

server, game console, annotator, codec, etc.

Link: (1) 8-pin RJ45 female;
Connects to an Ethernet network or directly to a USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE

Connectors – USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE

USB: (4) USB Type A female;
USB 2.0 host ports for connection of USB mice, keyboards, whiteboards,

game controllers, cameras, mobile devices, printers, flash drives, hard
drives, hubs, and other USB devices

Available Power: 500 mA @ 5 Volts DC per port

24V DC: (1) 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power connector;
24 Volt DC power input;

PW-2407WU power pack included

Link: (1) 8-pin RJ45 female;
Connects to an Ethernet network or directly to a USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL

Controls & Indicators – USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL

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Without a control system or DigitalMedia system, USB-EXT-DM modules
can be used to provide simple, point-to-point USB signal extension, either
over an Ethernet LAN or a dedicated CAT5e wire.

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At least one device
module (USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE) and one host module (USB-EXT-DM­LOCAL) are required to form a working system. The modules are sold
individually to accommodate any system configuration.

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Power: (1) Blue LED, indicates operating power supplied via the USB host
Link: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid link connection to a

USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE

Host: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host
Activity: (1) Amber LED, indicates data activity over the link connection

USB-EXT-DM USB over Ethernet Extender with Routing

USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL – Front View

USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL – Rear View

Pair: (1) Pushbutton, used to establish a connection with a
USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE

Controls & Indicators – USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE

Power: (1) Blue LED, indicates operating power supplied via the
power pack

Link: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid link connection to a
USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL

Host: (1) Green LED, indicates a valid connection to the USB host at the
USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL

Activity: (1) Amber LED, indicates data activity over the link connection
Pair: (1) Pushbutton, used to establish a connection with a

USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL

USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE – Front View

USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE – Rear View

MODELS & ACCESSORIES

Available Models

USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL: USB over Ethernet Extender with Routing, Host
Module

USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE: USB over Ethernet Extender with Routing, 4-Port
Device Module

Included Accessories

PW-2407WU: 24 Volt DC Power Pack
(Qty. 1 included with USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE)

Notes:

Power Requirements

USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL: USB powered via the USB host interface

USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE: 0.75 Amps @ 24 Volts DC;

100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz power pack, model PW-2407WU included

Environmental

Temperature: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)

Enclosure (Typical per Unit)

Construction: Black anodized aluminum
Mounting: Freestanding or surface mount (mounting bracket included)

Dimensions (Typical per Unit)

Height: 1.02 in (26 mm)
Width: 3.94 in (100 mm)
Depth: 3.00 in (77 mm)

1. All extender modules must be on the same layer 2 domain as the control system or
DigitalMedia system. Follow accepted guidelines for proper installation and configuration of the
local area network to ensure optimum performance.

2. The USB-EXT-DM is engineered to deliver maximum compatibility with the widest possible
range of devices. Crestron does not guarantee that all USB devices or hosts are compatible
with the USB-EXT-DM system.

3. For a direct link connection (not on a network) between the USB-EXT-DM-REMOTE and
USB-EXT-DM-LOCAL, use high-quality CAT5e (or better) UTP or STP cable. The maximum
cable length is 330 ft (100 m).

This product may be purchased from an authorized Crestron dealer. To find a dealer, please
contact the Crestron sales representative for your area. A list of sales representatives is available
online at www.crestron.com/salesreps or by calling 800-237-2041.

The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed online at: patents.crestron.com.

Certain Crestron products contain open source software. For specific information, please visit

www.crestron.com/opensource.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, DigitalMedia, and DM are either trademarks or registered trademarks
of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Extreme USB is either a
trademark or registered trademark of Icron Technologies Corporation in the United States and/or
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for errors in typography or photography. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Revised 11/10/15

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