Gefen EXT-USB-MINI2 User Manual

®

Mini USB-2

Extender

EXT-USB-MINI2

USER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Layout
5 Sender Panel Descriptions
6 Receiver Panel Layout
7 Receiver Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The Mini USB-2 Extender
9 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
10 Troubleshooting
12 Specifi cations
13 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mini USB-2 Extender. Your complete
satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The Gefen Mini USB-2 Extender

The Mini USB-2 Extender extends any USB device up to 150 feet from the
location of your computer, eliminating the 17.5 feet distance limitation of USB.
The Mini USB-2 sender and receiver units use one CAT-5 cable for extension.
It is optimized for applications where two devices, such as the keyboard and
mouse, must be operated remotely. The USB-2 Extender can even be used to
extend surveillance cameras for security purposes.

How It Works

The Mini USB-2 Extender sender unit is connected to the computer using the
supplied USB cable. The remote peripheral(s) are connected to the receiver unit.
A category-5 (CAT-5) cable is used to link the sender to the receiver.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE MINI USB-2 EXTENDER

• The Mini USB-2 Extender sender and receiver were designed to operate on
USB type computers. DO NOT attempt to use this equip ment with any other
type of device.

• Use the computer’s USB port when using a local keyboard that is not
extended with the Mini USB-2 Extender sender unit.

• Only dedicated Category 5 UTP type cable (CAT-5) is recommended for this
application (pin to pin). Filed termination should adhere to the TIA/EIA-568-B
Scheduling

• The length of cable used to connect the Mini USB-2 Extender sender unit to
the Mini USB-2 Extender receiver unit MUST NOT EXCEED 150 feet.

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FEATURES

Features

• Extends any USB 1.1 device up to 150 feet (45 meters) using CAT-5 cable

• Requires no external power adapter

• Contains internal USB hub

• Provides support for any full-speed 12 Mb/s or low-speed 1.5Mb/s USB
device

• Use either PC or Mac with USB keyboard/mouse

Package Includes

(1) Mini USB-2 Extender Sender unit
(1) Mini USB-2 Extender Receiver unit
(1) User Manual

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