Hall Research Technologies U2-160-DP User Manual

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UMA1223 Rev. N/C

User’s Manual

U2-160-DP USB 2.0 over UTP Extender
with Wall Plate Local Side

USB 2.0 Extender on Single UTP Cable

To 165 ft (50 m)

USB 2.0 Cat6 Extender

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Contents

1. Introduction 2

1.1 General 2

1.2 Features 2

2. Installation 3

3. Troubleshooting 4

4. Specifications 4

5. Using the Multi Country Power Adapter 5

FCC STATEMENT

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 designed 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 intended 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 their 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
operate the equipment.

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1. Introduction

1.1 General

Thank you for purchasing Hall Research's USB 2.0 Extender.
This USB 2.0 Extender is capable of sending USB signals
across a Cat5e/6 cable up to 50 meters at data rates of High
Speed (480 Mb/s), Full Speed (12Mb/s), or Low Speed (1.5
Mb/s). The Host (PC) side comes as a wall plate with Decora®
form factor and requires no power supply, the Remote (device)
side is a small module with a Type-A USB connector to which
you can plug virtually any USB device. A power supply is
provided for connection to the remote end.

Hall Research’s USB 2.0 extender can extend broad range of
USB devices like web camera, printer, keyboard, mouse, disk
drives and webcams over 165 ft (50 m) using single Cat 6
cable.

1.2 Features

• Allows any USB device to be remotely located by up to
50m (164 ft) using Cat6 UTP cable

• Plug-and-Play. No software or drivers needed

• Support for high-speed (480 Mb/s), full-speed (12 Mb/s)

or low speed (1.5 Mb/s) USB device

• Host side comes as a Decora® wall-plate

• Supports Hot Plug/Unplug.

• Economical.

USB 2.0 Cat6 Extender

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2. Installation

Before installation please check items in the package.

• Local wall-plate Unit with white bezel

• 6

ft usB A to B cable

• Remote Unit with LED Indicator & DC jack

• Universal Power Adapter with worldwide plugs

Connecting the Extender

• Connect the wall plate (local) to the host system (or
PC) using the supplied USB cable.

• Connect the Local and Remote Units together using
a Cat6 cable(maximum distance is 165 ft, Cat5e
cables can also be used to 120 ft)

• Connect any USB peripheral (such as printer,
scanner, HDD, etc) to the Remote Unit.

• Plug the included 5V/2A power supply to the
extender’s Remote Unit.

• Check the LEDs on USB 2.0 local and remote units
for proper operation.

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3. Troubleshooting

If host PC fails to detect USB device, check the LED status on
the local and remote units. Make sure LEDs are illuminated.
CAT6 cable is recommended particularly if the length is longer
than 100 ft. Reboot the Host PC. Unplug the local unit from the
Host PC and connect it to a different USB port if available.

There are no field serviceable parts or circuits in the device.
Opening the device will void the warranty. If you think the
device is malfunctioning, please contact Hall Research.

4. Specifications

Local Unit

Upstream Port

USB Type B Female

Downstream Port

RJ 45 Jack

Power

Bus Powered

Remote Unit

Downstream Port

USB Type A Female

Power

External 5V Supply

Dimensions

Local:

4.5 x 2.7 x 1.8 inch (114 x 69 x 46mm)
Remote:

2.6 x 1.4 x 0.8 inch (66 x 36 x 20 mm)

Interconnect

Cable

Standard category 5e/6 UTP or STP

CAT6 Recommended

Max Cable

Length

50 m (164 ft)

Power Supply

Universal AC input, 5vDC @ 2A output

Hall Research P/N 511-PA1015-1L

Operating

Temperature

32 to 150 °F (0 to 65 °C)

USB 2.0 Cat6 Extender

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5. Using the Multi Country Power Adapter

Identify the plug that you need for your country. Insert the required

plug into the adapter. The plugs are keyed to avoid Incorrect

Insertion. Push the plug firmly towards the housing, twist and allow

the latch on the adapter to click into place. To remove, push the

button marked and twist in the opposite direction.

Make sure the plug is locked firmly in place before use!

CAUTION!

Keep out of reach of children

NEVER insert just the plug by itself into AC mains

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